Health Management

Onboarding new oncology patients can be a delicate process to help them prepare for their care journey. Here are the first steps.

Surprising findings from the largest study to date investigating the genetics of osteoporosis and fracture risk.

While promising new options keep entering the scene, high costs can be problematic to patients and healthcare organizations. Here are some ways to cope.

The latest lymphoma research continues to bring new hope for patents, families and care providers. In looking at such advances, here are four things to know.

Successful hospitals share the strategies they have used to reduce readmissions.

These six medical conditions often accompany COPD, and providers should heed them as warning signs.

Progress in treating chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is stymied by many factors. Here are the most problematic.

Value-based reimbursement models require different leadership to align the practice and move it forward around a team-based model of care.

A report by eHealth, Inc., has surprising findings about seniors transitioning from unsubsidized ACA plans into Medicare

Bradford Curtis, MD, FAAP, vice president and senior medical director at OptumRx, talks with Managed Healthcare Executive Editorial Advisor David Calabrese, RPh, MHP, about the future of provider engagement.

Promising new technology/biotechnology is on the horizon for migraine sufferers, according to a headache expert from Cleveland Clinic.

A new forecast reveals an important focus point for healthcare execs in the quest to manage pharma costs.

Cancer is one of the top deadliest diseases in the world and can be difficult to treat. We want to hear from you about your current challenges and what you think about future prospects in cancer therapy.

Cancer survivorship expert Barbara Tofani, RN, MSN, shares how Hunterdon Regional Cancer Center’s program in New Jersey helps to better coordinate and deliver cancer care.

Combat stress, PTSD, depression, anxiety, and substance use disorder are genuine, serious and treatable medical conditions. Here’s how one operator is tackling all of them.

To help build a stronger community support system and strategy around mental health, here are three tips for managed care organizations.

A HealthMine survey has interesting results about Medicare Advantage members’ knowledge about virtual care. Here’s six ways to reach them.

Reasons organizations have traditionally had for not sharing data with each other are breaking down, opening a new type of conversation between payers and providers. Here’s how.

Increasingly, healthcare organizations are relying on information technology (IT) solutions to increase the reach-and efficacy-of healthcare. Here’s how technology can help mental health, too.

Suicide rates are rising-but healthcare organizations can help facilitate their suicide prevention efforts by relying on the right care coordination teams.

Basket trials are designed to test therapies that target a specific genetic mutation found in the tumor, regardless of tumor histology. This emerging trend raises a number of key questions for the industry.

You can’t make every patient satisfied every time, but it’s worth a shot. Here are 10 simple strategies for providers to consider.

New research from Prophet shares five key shifts healthcare organizations can make in the move toward consumer-centricity.

A new survey has shocking results about consumer knowledge of health insurance.

COPD specialists have found that in-hospital and prompt post-discharge efforts can lessen costs-and the likelihood of hospital readmission. Here are three successful strategies.

COPD strikes 6.4% of Americans. While smoking is a big contributor, these seven other risk factors deserve more attention.

Mental and substance abuse disorders account for a large chunk of America’s healthcare costs. Find out which of these diseases are the most costly.