Healthcare Transformation

The analysis by the Lown Institute measures hospitals based on their performance of 12 services performed over a three-year period.

A new rule proposed by CMS aims to increase Medicare inpatient prospective payment system rates.

Use of teledermatology has greatly increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, but there are remaining concerns that may hinder its use after the public health emergency, according to a speaker at the annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology.

The Texas Hospital Association said the unexpected move from CMS brings uncertainty to the state's safety net hospitals.

A panel of experts discussed how care coordinating technologies that were employed during the pandemic can help improve home care for patients in a post-COVID-19 world.

As a first world country known for access to top-rate medical services, how does the United States find itself with a quarter of the population experiencing distinct dislocation of critical care services?

A new bipartisan law signed by Illinois' governor aims to tackle health disparities seen in the state's most vulnerable populations.

A study documented shifts in telehealth use and ambulatory care during the first four months of the COVID-19 pandemic, from March to June 2020.

The data and technology expert spend nearly two and half years with the FDA.

A VHA expert discusses how the health system leverages data and technology.

Many large hospitals and health systems put an embed code on their website to block prices.

Current mobile technologies bridge the gap between the patient and their care.

The acquisition may affect health IT services and health data.

Patients have come to expect fast, convenient and safe care when and where they want it.

The tech is feasible to use in resource-limited setting to detect abnormalities and under-diagnosed diseases.

Tara Vail, chief growth officer of HST Pathways, discusses the lack of EHRs at ambulatory surgery centers and the challenges to adoption.

Joint replacement is a major cost concern for health systems and Medicare.

The industry may be poised to most benefit from AI technology.

Healthcare leaders share their perspectives on the adoption of digital therapeutics.

Fully vaccinated individuals should still be cautious around others.

Lalan Wilfong, MD, who leads value-based care initiatives for the 200-site oncology network, said the rollout of the Navigating Cancer platform has helped reduce incident resolution times 33%.

Telestroke capabilities may extend stroke expertise to hospitals without on-site stroke experts.

Investigators at the Office of Inspector General identified trends in hospital billing and Medicare payments for stays at the highest severity level.

Speaking to a group of oncology providers, Dr. Kavita Patel, a former Obama administration official, predicted that issues affecting hospital revenue would be revisited under Biden.

Dr. Sachin Jain and former HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius discussed the potential of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation during Academy Health's Datapalooza and National Health Policy Conference.