Healthcare Transformation

Many digital health solutions can play a key role in helping support the long-term financial health of hospitals.

The retailer is adding 28 new locations in Texas, Arizona and Missouri. It comes as other retailers are getting into healthcare delivery.

The DEA is proposing more restrictions on remote prescriptions on some medications for mental health and substance use. Critics say the plan could make it harder for patients to get what they need.

At a forum hosted by Northwell Health, health leaders, advocacy groups, and elected officials said hospitals and health systems must take a greater role on this public health threat.

During a forum at Northwell Health, Vivek Murthy said healthcare leaders have a big role to play. He also urged them to help clinicians have conversations with patients.

Greater interoperability offers the potential to transform healthcare, but federal officials have received hundreds of complaints about blocking. The government has yet to unveil penalties.

A solid majority said they would feel uncomfortable if doctors were relying on artificial intelligence for a diagnosis. Some see the potential for greater health equity.

Yes, nurses are seeking better compensation, but nurses are more concerned about staffing levels and a safe environment, says Anne Dabrow Woods of Wolters Kluwer.

Kevin Olson is the chief information officer of Jupiter Medical Center, one of south Florida's top hospitals. He talks about digital transformation, cybersecurity and helping patients.

Within two years, it is expected that more than 70 million U.S. patients will benefit from remote patient monitoring. Yet some misunderstandings persist.

Health systems say the proposal would upend the industry. The Federal Trade Commission says ending such pacts would enable Americans to earn more.

Mohamed Kamara created InovCares, a virtual care company to connect women with doctors who can aid them through pregnancy and afterwards.

CMS officials say more hospitals are complying with federal transparency regulations. But the agency may take a tougher stance on those that aren’t disclosing prices.

More Americans are opting for the home instead of nursing homes or other long-term care facilities. Lissy Hu of WellSky talks about the need to ensure patients get what they need.

The online retailer says annual subscriptions to the primary care organization will cost $144, or $12 per month. Regulators won’t sue to block the deal but say their investigation continues.

In the second part of a conversation with Chief Healthcare Executive, Allen talks about closing gaps in healthcare in cities and some very remote areas.

Most board members work in finance or some other business, a recent study finds. Less than 1% of board members are nurses.

Allen, who took the post in December, talks with Chief Healthcare Executive about his hopes of sustaining the workforce, the greater need for partnerships, and value-based care.

We have ongoing workforce challenges, inflation, and supply chain issues that may cause even more economic stress, and the challenge is even more significant for rural facilities.

Some patients are less likely to adhere to cancer screening programs, researchers say. Clinicians lack knowledge in treating transgender patients, a barrier that must be addressed.

We talked about the company’s work with hospitals, the work towards interoperability, and why he’d like to see a nationwide patient ID.

We need a level of care between preventative medicine and catastrophic case management: preemptive care.

The health system is teaming with the NBA’s Detroit Pistons and Michigan State University on the project. It includes a new hospital building and a medical research facility.

Health Gorilla’s Steven Lane talks about the growing support for sharing information, the obstacles ahead, and why interoperability can lead to greater health equity.

The company’s virtual care platform offers mental health services and medical care at more than 250 colleges. CEO Luke Hejl said TimelyMD is poised for more growth.