Our existing medical culture neither endorses nor supports price shopping.
Only 12% of American adults are proficient in health literacy. Providers need to find ways to communicate with patients in ways they can understand.
Consumers need a more sustainable path forward for managing the cost of care, and so will the healthcare organizations that serve them.
Purchasing 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.
To 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.
There are several areas where providers will need to remain vigilant in order to protect their patients and maintain operational integrity.
Health 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.
As Earth Day approaches, health systems should reduce the impact of their goods and services. The hospital supply chain is filled with opportunities for improvement.
Consumer 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.
Telehealth has been a lifeline for long-term patients throughout the pandemic — but what about those without reliable access to high-speed internet?
Healthcare organizations must adopt a pragmatic and intentional approach that integrates training into routinely scheduled programs.
Electronic signature pads save money and reduce paper waste at health systems.
Healthcare executives are highly visible. Leaders must recognize the risk and take steps to ensure their safety and protect the organization.
The researchers also sought to learn whether any particular patient group had worse outcomes from COVID-19 than other vulnerable populations.
The healthcare industry needs creative solutions that focus on attracting more students into nursing.
CMS 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.
To remain independent and relevant, mid-sized insurers must seek meaningful alliances with like-minded organizations.
There’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.
Moving 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.
The 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.
By 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.
With these action items, providers can realistically take steps and make an impact on the overall picture of health equity.
To remain independent and relevant, mid-sized insurers must seek meaningful alliances with like-minded organizations.
With better, unbiased data, hospitals can gain insights that will help drive improvements in pharmacy spending.
Many leading health systems have turned to artificial intelligence (AI) and automation technology to schedule surgeries more effectively.
A 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.
Patients have come to expect fast, convenient and safe care when and where they want it.
According 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.