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.
Execs Remain Competitive with Emerging Tech
AI, machine and deep learning are growing essentials for healthcare.
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Health Disparities Persist with Flu Vaccines
Consumer education essential to put misconceptions of the vaccination to rest.
How Health Execs Can Take Charge of Provider Burnout
A new report reveals six goals to pursue to prevent and mitigate clinician burnout and foster professional well-being.
Three Ways to Address Patient Care at a Local Level
Providing uniform and quality service to all patients, no matter their demographic.
Three Migraine Prevention Drugs Health Execs Need to Monitor
Study finds use, costs for new migraine prevention meds projected to triple by 2020.
Best Practices in Value-Based Care
As payers work toward successful value-based care arrangements, there are several best practices to keep in mind.
Effective Transitions of Care After Discharge Process
Getting the right transitions of post-acute care affect a patient’s well-being following their hospital stay.
Generational Differences in Digital Health Adoption
Over time, digital health apps are going to become commonplace as more consumers get comfortable monitoring, managing, and sharing health information.
Partnership Plans to Improve Health Services for Aging Seniors
A seven-year infrastructure deal between Microsoft and Humana to “reimagine” health for aging populations and their care teams.
“Episodes of Care” Models Offer New Perspectives
New precision medicine models group clinically similar populations for easier variation identification.
What Consumers Think About Healthcare
Annual survey shares thousands of Americans are largely satisfied with their healthcare options, but many factors like cost remain a concern.
The Financial Burden of the Opioid Epidemic
The opioid crisis cost the U.S. billions. Find out the impact on the future economy.
Partnership Aims to Bring Digital Health Access to Rural Communities
United Health Foundation, Morehouse School of Medicine collaborate to find solutions in making digital health tech more affordable for underserved communities.
Four Ways Health Execs Can Maximize Partnerships With Startups
These best practices can instill a culture of innovation within your organization.
The Impact of Medicare For All on Cost and Coverage
A new study reveals that universal coverage can be achieved without a complete overhaul of the health system.
What Consumers Want in the Pharmacy of the Future
Consumers will depend on the internet to research prescriptions and medical devices rather than a doctor’s referral.
Sharing Patient Medical Records: Challenges and Opportunities
New research reveals many healthcare executives are not yet focused on a key federal transparency law and its potential impact.
Study: MHealth Beneficial in Helping TB Patients Adhere to Meds
An ingestible sensor allows physicians to remotely monitor TB patients’ medicine.
Uber Aims to Address Social Determinants of Health
Experts believe this new paradigm can improve healthcare access-but it’s up to healthcare executives to unlock the potential.
Eight Ways to Reduce Healthcare Administrative Costs
They’re a huge part of healthcare spending-but administrative costs don’t have to be so high.
STDs Continue to Rise in the U.S.
Roughly 2.5 million cases of STDs combined were reported in the United States in 2018; affecting newborns.
Apple Files Patent for Health-Tracking Band
The tech company is seeking to provide consumers with device that tracks blood pressure, respiration rate, ECG signals.
Humana Study Shows Billions Wasted on U.S. Healthcare
Findings highlight inefficiencies, as well as solutions to make healthcare more affordable.
Medicare for All Gets Mixed Response
Survey finds the majority of insured adults are satisfied with their coverage but want more information.
Top 10 Disruptive Trends to Watch For
Looking ahead, here are the things most likely to impact managed care.
Walmart Aims to Simplify Healthcare
The big box retailer will pilot new programs designed to improve access to care and deliver better outcomes.
Survey Shows U.S. Oral Health System is Failing
Dentists believe innovative practices––school-based dentistry, collaborative care teams, and services like transportation or child care––can overcome patient barriers to care.
New Program Identifies People Considering Surgery
It combines AI and predictive analytics to improve medical outcomes and save money for employers and payers.
Missing Data Masks Scale of Opioid Epidemic
Study shows a significant portion of overdoses in the U.S. mortality data is missing information on specific drugs involved.
Rate of New Diabetes Cases May Be Falling Globally
Downturn in incidence may be partially due to successful public health campaigns to prevent the disease.