July 2nd 2024
The speed of adoption of new practices in medicine is extremely slow. We need systems to test new protocols, make sure they’re safe and effective, and get them out into the world more rapidly.
April 14th 2024
CEO John Baackes is stepping down at the end of this year.
February 12th 2024
The National Health Service provides some lessons — both good and bad — around models of coverage expansion.
January 22nd 2024
Experts from Harvard, Georgetown and Johns Hopkins debate the wisdom of cost sharing in today's JAMA Internal Medicine.
Amazon Launches Medical Transcription Service
Dictations, patient conversations automatically and accurately transcribed for EHR entry.
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Trump Program Broadens Access to HIV Prevention Meds
In an effort to end the HIV epidemic, President Trump announced a program to provide free HIV-prevention medication to the uninsured.
CVS Health Expands Efforts to Combat Prescription Drug Misuse
CVS Pharmacy completes the rollout of time-delay safes for controlled substances in all of its North Carolina pharmacies to help reduce robbery incidents.
Oncology Clinical Pathways: A Growing Trend for Value-Based Care
A program that balances scientific advances and cost, oncology clinical pathways can be an important tool for improving quality of care.
Collaborative Effort Will Support Mental Health for California Students
Blue Shield of California's BlueSky initiative brings together community organizations to develop resilience in students.
37% of Adults Refuse to Get a Flu Shot
As the flu season gets underway, here are the top reasons why people don’t vaccinate.
Fewer Americans See Healthcare in Crisis Mode
A new Gallup poll reveals that Americans believe that the healthcare system is improving.
Finding the Most Effective Healthcare Apps
The healthcare industry is investing considerable resources to reach and engage consumers through mobile devices.
Population Health Alzheimer’s Study Launches
First-ever wholly digital population health study examining dementia risks using data from multiple wearable technologies and combine with neuropsychology tests.
Risk of Opioid Overdose High After Treatment Ends
People with an opioid addiction face a higher risk of overdose after ending their treatment, according to a new survey.
Health Technology Disruption: Why It’s Here to Stay
Digital health technology enhances the patient experience, improves health outcomes, lowers the cost of care, and improves the work life of care providers.
Managing Pain Drugs Requires a Delicate Balance
Pain management drugs in phase 3 development show promise as abuse-deterrent formulations of opioid therapies.
Systems Approach Improving Outcomes in Hepatitis C
How health systems are working to improve patient outcomes living with the virus.
Medicare Advantage, Part D Voluntary Switches Low During Open Enrollment
Initial enrollment stability remains relatively consistent since 2007.
AI Can Now Identify Heart, Death Risks
A Geisinger study finds AI can examine ECG results to identify patients who are at risk of dying within a year or at risk of developing abnormal heart rhythms.
How Employment Impacts Healthcare
Healthcare organizations have been going further upstream and working to address social determinants of health, including investing heavily in employment programs.
Top 10 Cities with the Greatest Disparity in Adult Diabetes
Where patients with diabetes face the greatest challenges.
Vision Care: Front-Line to Whole Body Health
A routine eye exam can detect and diagnose more than 25 different medical conditions.
Home Healthcare Market to Expand in 2020
Telehealth services will be a major focal point.
UnitedHealthcare To Open Medicare Service Centers in Walgreens
Fourteen UnitedHealthcare Medicare service centers will open in five U.S. cities by January 2020.
Blockchain May Save Billions for Healthcare Industry
Payers, providers, and pharma companies are expected to be the early adopters of blockchain systems compared to other healthcare industry stakeholders.
8 Policy Changes to Expect in 2020
A look at what will impact the managed care industry next year.
Study Reframes the History of LGBT Mental Healthcare
Authors stress the need for clinicians to pursue new forms of clinical activism in community-based care.
Medical Malpractice Becoming More Costly
New data point to an upward trend in liability claims.
Americans Want Transparency in Healthcare Pricing
Half of U.S. adults surveyed say they avoid seeking medical care because of cost, and they want upfront pricing of medical services.
Some Older Adults Are in Need of Additional Financial Service
Half of single adults 65 and older who live alone and those living in two-person households are unable to afford basic necessities without extra assistance.
Payers Should Take Action on Rising NSCLC Costs
A new report outlines the sharp cost increase associated with a NSCLC drug’s move from second-line to first-line treatment, and suggests payers work with manufacturers to address treatment pricing.
Housing Program First to Significantly Reduce Homelessness Over Long Term
The housing model is now being widely implemented in the United States.
Chemotherapy Remains Significant for Cancer Treatment
Chemotherapy may be the “boomer” to millennial-esque new cancer treatments, but there is a reason the old standard became that way, and isn’t likely to be replaced anytime soon.
Steering Patients Through the Healthcare System
New survey reveals impact of consumer challenges navigating the complexities of today's healthcare system when searching for the right care.