Healthcare Transformation

Healthcare leaders should pay attention to what's happening at the state level. States have passed dozens of laws regarding healthcare in the last few years.

Providers are still spending more money than they should in submitting claims and prior authorization, according to the new CAQH Index. The industry could save billions by moving toward more automation, the group says.

The system is spending more than $1 billion in projects over the next year, including a new hospital in London.

It represents a 79% increase over the previous year, CB Insights reports. The COVID-19 pandemic is fueling the appetite for digital health technologies.

The American Telemedicine Association has launched ATA Action, a new organization pushing to ensure access to telehealth. The effort involves some big names in the business community.

The tech start-up has developed machine learning algorithms to identify sepsis and other health issues. CEO Andrew Pucher is excited for the future but knows it’s a long road.

Smaller laboratories have an opportunity to grow their businesses by offering their own end-to-end testing services, the founder of PreciseMDX says.

There are a few standouts, but most states have too many restrictions, according to a new report.

Therapists in the United Kingdom showed enthusiasm for video consultations, but they said instruction is lacking. They also said remote rehab may not be suited for some patients.

The company said nothing replaces human contact, but a novel health analytics platform could propel ConcertoCare’s growth.

As more care is shifted to the home, payers must support better reimbursements for providers, Greenstein said.

Telehealth 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.

Take a look at these stories and features examining the technology that’s changing the healthcare industry.

Over the past year, leaders are putting more focus on virtual care, home-based options and the increased use of data.

Look back at some compelling stories and interviews about emerging technologies and solutions in the healthcare industry.

These were CHE's most popular podcasts over the past year. Check out these fascinating conversations.

Over the past year, CHE examined the challenges of vaccine mandates, payments, staffing, and improving data and technology. Check out these stories from the past year.

Andy Colbert, senior managing director at Ziegler, looks at opportunities and areas to watch in the coming year.

Oracle bought Cerner in a $28 billion deal, giving the software giant a bigger presence in healthcare. It could inspire other tech companies to make moves.

Analysts say the deal could accelerate the move to the cloud. The companies say they will enable doctors to spend less time on records and more time with patients.

The company touts a new patient-centered token as a tool to produce better research and transform healthcare.

Telehealth use surged due to the COVID-19 pandemic and many patients welcomed the option. But a new survey shows some patients prefer in-person visits for some of their needs.

The surging market reached $23 billion in 2020. It’s expected to grow five times larger by 2025.

Medicare reported 52.7 million telehealth visits in 2020, up from 840,000 in the previous year. But virtual visits varied among states and different groups of patients.

Essen teamed up with Verustat to monitor patients in their homes. Essen’s founder calls the partnership a “game changer.”

As more payers shift seniors from in-patient facilities and back toward their homes, more patients need assistance, a new study shows. The burden on patients and families isn’t fully understood.

The Business Group on Health offered its projections on key health and workplace issues in the coming year.

Mark Spinner, CEO of AccessOne, discusses some of the financing concerns that patients expressed in a recent AccessOne survey as well as some solutions that hospitals and health systems can implement to improve communication and price transparency.

A panel of experts talked about ways to bolster public health through addressing environmental health.

Penn Medicine’s automated text system prompted more patients to get to the hospital sooner. It could offer more possibilities for monitoring patients with other health issues.