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The Opaqueness of Price TransparencyOur existing medical culture neither endorses nor supports price shopping.
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How low health literacy impairs patient outcomes | Ashok RoyOnly 12% of American adults are proficient in health literacy. Providers need to find ways to communicate with patients in ways they can understand.
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Medical bills are eating away at consumer health: How a patient-focused financial strategy can help | ViewpointConsumers need a more sustainable path forward for managing the cost of care, and so will the healthcare organizations that serve them.
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5 Things to Consider Before Negotiating a Healthcare Real Estate DealPurchasing the real estate you already occupy, or even a new space or building, could be a great opportunity to impact your future finances and significantly build your net worth.
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How Healthcare Companies Can Benefit From Creating a Patient-First Experience With Remote Patient MonitoringTo date, the focus of RPM has been on the technology itself and its increasing ease of use. The conversation now needs to shift to creating a patient-centric healthcare experience enabled by RPM technology.
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Cyber hygiene for medical devices: What the FDA's new guidelines mean for providers | ViewpointThere are several areas where providers will need to remain vigilant in order to protect their patients and maintain operational integrity.
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Addressing healthcare inequities through advanced treatment validation solutions | Tiffany AveryHealth systems must implement proven tech solutions that aggregate evidence-based data and protocols to determine treatment plans that provide the best outcomes for all patients.
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Sustainable procurement: Improving environmental health through the supply chain | Cristina IndiveriAs Earth Day approaches, health systems should reduce the impact of their goods and services. The hospital supply chain is filled with opportunities for improvement.
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Provider Trends in Healthcare Payments: Missing the Connection with ConsumersConsumer sentiments show the demand for contactless experiences that are also digital and convenient has been on the rise for years, and 2020 might be the year where the importance of this rising demand was fully realized.
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Opportunities for Telemedicine to Meet Socioeconomic DemandsTelehealth has been a lifeline for long-term patients throughout the pandemic — but what about those without reliable access to high-speed internet?
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Investing in continuous learning for healthcare professionals is non-negotiable | ViewpointHealthcare organizations must adopt a pragmatic and intentional approach that integrates training into routinely scheduled programs.
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How One Chicago-Area Health System Eliminated Paper SignaturesElectronic signature pads save money and reduce paper waste at health systems.
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Hospital leaders must protect themselves from threats of all kinds | ViewpointHealthcare executives are highly visible. Leaders must recognize the risk and take steps to ensure their safety and protect the organization.
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When Given Equal Care, Minorities and Disadvantaged Fared the Same as Others During COVID-19The researchers also sought to learn whether any particular patient group had worse outcomes from COVID-19 than other vulnerable populations.
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Stakeholders must collaborate to strengthen the nursing pipeline | Sean BurkeThe healthcare industry needs creative solutions that focus on attracting more students into nursing.
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Solving the blindspots in transitional care | Manpreet Singh DhallaCMS is moving to a value-based reimbursement program for home health agencies. This change represents a generational opportunity for agencies to implement new models of in-home care.
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Creative collaborations are key for mid-sized payers | ViewpointTo remain independent and relevant, mid-sized insurers must seek meaningful alliances with like-minded organizations.
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Winning over women by addressing healthcare gaps through better innovations | Andrea KellyThere’s a lot of mythology and ignorance around what women want in the healthcare marketplace. Finding the truth means looking deeper, and more critically, into unmet needs.
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Bridging the Gap: Moving Large Healthcare Systems into the HomeMoving healthcare home is just part of the growing personalization of healthcare that has been made possible by advancements in technologies that seamlessly connect a patient to their care team.
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Polishing the Stone: Healthcare Innovation and TechnologyThe COVID-19 pandemic has proven healthcare organizations, even in a crisis, need to tirelessly forge ahead with innovation to be successful. Senior-level healthcare executives need to follow the macro-trends driving the industry forward.
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Collaboration Technologies Can Help Practices Recover from Pandemic ChallengesBy making the care process more efficient, technology can relieve administrative burdens, help clinicians participate more fully in integrated, patient-centered care and refill depleted practice coffers.
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Providers can take 6 steps to improve health equity now | ViewpointWith these action items, providers can realistically take steps and make an impact on the overall picture of health equity.
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Creative collaborations are key for mid-sized payers | ViewpointTo remain independent and relevant, mid-sized insurers must seek meaningful alliances with like-minded organizations.
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Making the most of your hospital's pharmacy purchasing power | ViewpointWith better, unbiased data, hospitals can gain insights that will help drive improvements in pharmacy spending.
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How automation helps hospitals improve operating room access and grow revenue | ViewpointMany leading health systems have turned to artificial intelligence (AI) and automation technology to schedule surgeries more effectively.
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Community-Based Mental Health Services Are Critical Both Now and Beyond COVID-19A new CVS Health initiative uses a localized approach to increase mental health care accessibility and affordability, particularly for vulnerable populations like young adults and people of color.
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Evolving with Patients’ Expectations to Meet Them Where They ArePatients have come to expect fast, convenient and safe care when and where they want it.
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Strategies for Capturing Consumer Attention for Better Digital EngagementAccording to Pew Research, 96% of Americans own a cell phone and 81% have a smartphone, which are the devices they use to communicate and access information on a daily basis.
