Beyond the toll the novel coronavirus has taken on our friends and loved ones, COVID-19 has brought to light how our healthcare system has been challenged in the face of a pandemic and a surging influx of patients.
For those healthcare organizations that embrace the idea of improving the consumer’s experience throughout their healthcare journey, there can be a payoff.
While it is a common understanding that too much of the $3.6 trillion we spend on healthcare is not wisely spent, there are opportunities for the industry to make some changes.
While it is a common understanding that too much of the $3.6 trillion we spend on healthcare is not wisely spent, there are opportunities for the industry to make some changes.
Cate Lockhart, Pharm.D., Ph.D., spoke at AMCP Nexus about biosimilars, the insulin biosimilar Semglee and the role of PBMs.
Patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension often experienced delays in obtaining a correct diagnosis.
The use of telemedicine has increased rapidly; leading to increased satisfaction and positive operations in healthcare. However, it's implementation also carries some concerins. Here's how to steer clear of them.
With healthcare costs outpacing income growth and health insurance deductibles increasing by 212% over the past decade, many patients are left feeling that their health insurance doesn’t provide as much value as it did 10 years ago.
Health Affairs' study points out problems with balance billing, but doesn’t address entire issue.
Addressing the disruption in the payer landscape and the adjustments hospitals and medical groups should make to prepare for compelling events so they don't lose patients and revenue.
Four opinions on what interoperability delay means.
Overall, Descemet membrane endothelial keratoplasty cost less than Descemet stripping automated endothelial keratoplasty and can be done faster, according to findings reported by University of Michigan researchers.
Physical therapy or the regular physical activity that successful treatment of MSK disorders makes possible helps reduce the risk of many chronic conditions including type 2 diabetes, heart disease and hypertension, dementia, and mental health issues like depression and anxiety.
Payers and providers are figuring out ways to overcome the transportation barriers that get in the way of people receiving healthcare.
Healthcare has always been evolving, but now it's evolving more than ever. What has changed are the trends in the health/tech space, the challenges CEOs are facing, and ways brands are improving convenience for the consumer.
In today’s COVID-19 environment, care management has become more important than ever. Currently, about one in four Americans live with multiple chronic conditions, and when one considers that 80% of outcomes are determined by nonclinical factors, it’s an indisputable claim that people need help between healthcare encounters.
By doubling down on digital investments that transform the workplace, organizations improve their workforce management through the end of the crisis and build up their digital capabilities for a promising future.
By doubling down on digital investments that transform the workplace, organizations improve their workforce management through the end of the crisis and build up their digital capabilities for a promising future.
It’s difficult for people seeking mental health treatment to get it right now. COVID-19 has effectively halted most non-essential doctors’ visits and accessing behavioral health treatment is even more challenging than in the past due to limitations with residential treatment and outpatient group sessions.
Physician Performance LLC’s Weekly Zoom Clinical Call fills physicians in about the initial steps of palliative care.
Dr. Charity provides mental health support and advice to the growing number of burned out health workers.
Healthcare providers have increasingly entered into value-based contracts with payers in recent years because they offer the opportunity to increase revenue-the primary driver of change for any business.
Per member spending in private insurance is expected to grow at 6.8% annually due to both utilization and increases in price.
As the world has gone virtual during the coronavirus pandemic, so has healthcare. Digital transformation has accelerated at warp speed, with virtual care delivery going from rare exception to operating norm almost overnight.
A digital-first strategy is a way to navigate through the COVID-19 storm.