Health/Disease Strategy

Humana’s goal is to improve the health of the communities it serves 20% by the year 2020. Find out how it is reaching this goal.

The Medical College of Wisconsin’s multiple myeloma program is robust and growing.

As new scientific advancements occur at the genetic and protein levels, more strategies have been developed to identify and combat multiple myeloma.

Diabetes accounts for one out of every 10 American healthcare dollars spent, but new national programs are helping address this issue.

A Cleveland Clinic study examines the mortality burden of modifiable behavioral risk factors such as obesity, diabetes, tobacco use, high blood pressure and high cholesterol.

A Gallup-Healthways poll shows it will be important to monitor the uninsured trends in the coming months as the ACA hangs in the balance.

A new Commonwealth Fund survey on how Medicaid changes could affect this population, has experts weighing in on ways to resolve the healthcare disconnect.

To date, the CDC reports 5,234 Zika virus disease cases in the United States and 36,526 cases in U.S. territories. Here’s where we are in the vaccine development process.

Nationwide Children’s Hospital sees dramatic drop in ED visits and inpatient admissions for epilepsy patients with collaborative quality improvement project.

Population health data strategies are finding connections between better health and better quality of living.

A hospital system is adapting population health data to create a blueprint for a cost savings patient care program.

This novel approach aims to help those already struggling with obesity and diabetes, but eventually win the fight against this epidemic.

One thing that is unlikely to change under the new Administration is the goal of reducing the cost of healthcare through various alternative payment initiatives. Here’s how that will affect oncology.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois partners with gastroenterology group to focus on Crohn’s disease patients.

With a growing need for services, nearly nine in 10 employers cite behavioral health as an important priority in Willis Towers Watson survey.

The healthcare industry continues to focus efforts on treatments that work better, and ideally are less expensive and less invasive for patients.

The healthcare industry continues to focus efforts on treatments that work better, and ideally are less expensive and less invasive for patients.

Could new technology solve America’s diabetes crisis? Find out.

From a healthcare perspective, bariatric surgery is considered one of the most effective options for short-term and sustained weight loss. But does the investment pay off?

Just last year, the FDA approved Exondys 51 (eteplirsen) for DMD, over the recommendations of FDA scientists and an external scientific advisory committee. Read more.

Oncology is a complex and rapidly-evolving management challenge for payers.

Here are four of the top benefits of incorporating behavioral health management into care management plans for members with chronic conditions.

A West survey finds that an overwhelming number of chronic care patients say they need help managing their disease.

ACA repeal or replacement must focus on how to preserve mental health services and pharmacy access.

Innovation in healthcare wearables continues to drive market growth.

CMS launched the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Model (CJR) in 2016.

Biomarker testing for harmful genetic mutations provides the opportunity to identify at-risk individuals who might benefit from risk modification strategies and/or enhanced disease screening.

Paramedics can do much more than transport patients to the ED or inpatient care. Payers and providers are increasingly using EMS services to reach out to patients in their homes to improve outcomes and reduce costs.

Genetic testing holds great promise, but there are some critical drawbacks to consider.

Investment in resources that support clinicians and patients closer to the point of care may be the cure for what ails managed care executives.