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Why PCPs need to captain, not just quarterback, the preventive care team | ViewpointThe health system must rethink its strategy to enable primary care providers to develop better game plans for chronic disease patients, such as people living with type 2 diabetes.
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Courageous conversations: How speaking up will transform healthcare | ViewpointThe healthcare community must engage in candid, difficult discussions to ensure all people receive quality care.
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Membership Medicine: Why Health Systems Must Take Heed of this Model to Evolve Primary Care StrategyMembership medicine offers a way to meet consumer expectations, and the model offers substantial financial and competitive advantages.
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Three trends driving healthcare supply chain ‘reinvention’ | John WrightFor healthcare leaders, making a deep impact on supply chain costs will demand more than choices around what to cut. It will necessitate an agile response in an inflationary environment.
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An Essential Worker During COVID-19 Wasn’t Even HumanHere are six ways that AI has played a critical role in conquering the pandemic.
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High Volume Testing Solutions Offer Timely, Accurate and Consistent Results Hospitals NeedAfter months of tribulation, Methodist Health System found a solution to our COVID-19 testing challenge in high-throughput (HTP) antigen tests, which could be run on analyzers already installed in our hospital labs.
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The long game: Holistic equity strategies for early talent in healthcare | ViewpointTo cultivate a diverse and inclusive healthcare workforce, strategic initiatives must overcome systemic barriers to develop early talent.
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Sustained commitment needed to brighten prostate cancer picture for Black men | ViewpointEarly detection is key to saving lives and narrowing the prostate cancer health disparity gap.
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Congress must preserve Medicaid funding to safeguard health care for our neighbors in need | ViewpointRural hospitals caring for communities in America’s heartland will be devastated by these cuts, writes Damond Boatwright, CEO of the Hospital Sisters Health System.
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Five-point strategic blueprint for AI and generative AI in healthcare | ViewpointThese steps can offer opportunities to improve the bottom line and deliver better care to patients.
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Revolutionizing healthcare revenue cycle management: The latest automation and remote work trends | Merideth WilsonAutomation is becoming a major player in healthcare revenue cycle management, with the potential to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
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We need more meaningful metrics for patient experience | ViewpointWhile companies value customer loyalty, what people want from the healthcare industry is value for their time.
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Analysis of EHR record use identified physicians at high risk of departureExacerbated most recently by the pandemic, physician burnout has been particularly pervasive. Prospectively tracking metrics in the electronic health record (EHR) may identify physicians at high risk of departure.
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Why discrete data is critical for the future of healthcare | ViewpointMany hospital systems rely on outdated data archives. Discrete data sets are preferable because they’re detailed, measurable, and reportable.
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When outcomes matter: Outsourced providers versus outsourced partnerships | Lenny CastiglioneOutsourced partnerships can stabilize and improve operations, leading to a greater likelihood of achieving objectives due to their focus on driving better outcomes.
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Here are 3 reasons for hospital executives to leverage technology for operational improvements | ViewpointTechnology exists that can reduce administrative waste and its hefty price tag – a cause everyone can get behind.
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Senate passes tax bill, to the dismay of hospitalsHospitals found the Senate legislation even more damaging than the House plan. Health systems say it would lead to hospitals cutting services or shutting down.
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In-office infusion requires careful analysis, planning and execution for success | Luke RubiePractices and patients can reap the benefits of in-office infusion. But it must be carefully managed, as infusion comes with substantial financial risk.
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The key to a brighter healthcare future is the responsible use of AI | ViewpointLeaders, innovators, and clinicians must work together to develop key principles guiding the adoption of AI in a way that strengthens the healthcare system and supports patients.
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How health systems can use AI to overcome staffing shortagesAI is the solution for assisting hospitals with managing operating room backlogs and overall efficiencies. Some use predictive analytics to optimize scheduling to slash patient wait times.
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Online shopping for healthcare? Why health systems should merchandise care | Derek StreatJust as Americans are shopping online for the holidays, patients should be able to have the same convenience in finding the care that they need.
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Empowering nurses: Harnessing data to lighten the load and elevate care | ViewpointWhile National Nurses’ Month celebrates nurses, too many are struggling with burnout. Hospitals can help by giving nurses tools to support them and let them focus on patients.
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Prepayment itemized bill audits: What’s the catch? | ViewpointThese audits hurt hospitals’ revenue cycles by increasing administrative costs and ultimately reducing reimbursement.
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Healthcare M&A outlook: A promising landscape for 2025 | ViewpointInnovation, strategic thinking, and a favorable regulatory environment should drive more deals.
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Offering a remedy for children with spasticity | ViewpointAn advanced spinal procedure has been shown to be an effective solution for kids with the condition.
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The future of telehealth: Maintaining momentum post-pandemicTelehealth has emerged as a significant component of the healthcare landscape during the COVID-19 pandemic. Regulators will need to take action to ensure access to telemedicine beyond the pandemic.
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How clinical research adds value to physician-owned practices | Dale OwenBy partnering with an integrated research organization, practices can maintain quality care while providing access to groundbreaking therapies.
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CarePayment’s Digital Strategy Aims to Improve Patient ExperienceThe company hit the restart button in 2012 when it saw an opportunity to address the affordability gap in healthcare, as costs began started to shift from the payer to the consumer.
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The AI genie is out of the bottle - and there’s no going back | ViewpointWithout AI, no healthcare organization is going to be able to keep up with the amount of clinical documentation as more healthcare data is generated and jobs go unfilled.
