Healthcare Transformation

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.

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.

CVS, Walgreen’s, Amazon and Walmart have all purchased primary care organizations. Hal Andrews of Trilliant Health talks about the changing landscape and what it means for health systems.

More women are entering subspecialties, but they also are more likely to leave than men, a new study finds. Black residents had the highest rate of attrition.

The health system must rethink its strategy to enable primary care providers to develop better game plans for chronic disease patients, such as people living with type 2 diabetes.

Four lawmakers have sent letters to three companies expressing their concerns and asking what they are doing to ensure private information isn’t given to advertisers.

The founder and CEO of Lumeon, he spoke with us about using automation to reduce the burden on staff and improve patient care.

The step comes after CVS announced plans to buy Signify Health, a network of doctors delivering care to patients at home. And it’s another example of a retailer entering the primary care market.

The system has launched a $50 million campaign to finance a new institute to improve health equity, and kindness is key. Alisahah Jackson, the institute’s president, talks with Chief Healthcare Executive about the initiative.

The measure would allow employers to offer standalone telehealth benefits, similar to vision and dental plans.

Some doctors say they wouldn’t consider getting help and worry about professional ramifications. The latest Medscape survey on burnout and depression sheds light on the mental health challenges in medicine.

Providers and health plans are managing more administrative tasks electronically, but there is still room for more progress, according to the new CAQH Index. Spending on business functions rose $18 billion in 2022.