March 5th 2025
Few question the benefits of adopting a universal healthcare data exchange standard but achieving that goal will prove to be difficult.
February 5th 2025
The technology to leverage healthcare data exists. The problem, according to Highlander Health, is outdated structures and silos.
October 4th 2024
Artificial intelligence is quickly becoming a valuable tool in the U.S. healthcare industry. Experts say a thoughtful approach can head off ethical problems and optimize efficiency.
September 6th 2024
Telehealth has become a permanent part of U.S. healthcare delivery, and states are taking steps to regulate it
July 29th 2024
Artificial intelligence gains foothold in the emergency room as a note-taking aid.
Mobile apps improve medication adherence, reduce costs
Health plans and PBMs that are reluctant to invest in mobile tools for their covered members will miss out.
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Opinion: 4 reasons payers need serious tech upgrades
While payers have worked to add technology capabilities along the way, these additions are merely bandages on top of a system that simply isn’t designed to do what the modern world demands.
AHIP pilot program aims to improve doc directories
An accurate account of your provider roster is essential to driving value-based care, according to one expert.
Technology and specialty pharmacy: 3 positive results
At the AMCP Annual Meeting, three panelists shared real-world examples of technology that is improving patient engagement, adherence, and outcomes
Technology: A key to patient satisfaction?
Here is an analysis of trending technologies and how they affect patient satisfaction.
Five myths about mobile messaging in healthcare
Don’t let these common misconceptions stop you from this high-impact, low-cost way to engage with patients.
How comparative analytics improves price transparency
As patients look to make more informed decisions about healthcare services, payers can leverage comparative analytics to deliver greater price transparency
Analytics puts power in the hands of patients, payers, physicians
There is so much data available at all levels of healthcare, and technology and public support is on the cusp of a breakthrough in using this information for widespread improvements.
Legal considerations surrounding ‘big data’
State and federal regulations, health information breaches, create a minefield of issues
Are EHRs delivering on expectations?
Concerns among stakeholders may call for EHR system revamping
Eight ways managed care should be using mHealth
Learning to use mobile health or mhealth is a critical advantage to providing the highest return on investment for plans and providers.
Diagnostic imaging transitions from volume to value
Clinical decision support tools: 9 ways they improve care
A clinical staff armed with the best clinical decision support (CDS) tools can be a game changer when it comes to improving care quality and reducing care costs.
How new tech, treatments impact diabetes costs
In this Q&A, experts discuss how emerging treatments and technologies are affecting diabetes costs.
Five forces driving telemedicine expansion in 2016
The telemedicine changes we have seen so far are nothing compared to what we’re likely to see in 2016.
Telehealth progress at the federal and state levels
Over the past year, there has been some legislative movement at the federal and state levels. The following is a short list of key bills and what they might mean for healthcare providers.
Survey: More providers embrace remote health monitoring
Population health initiatives are driving rapid adoption of mobile remote patient monitoring solutions, according to a new report.
Five ways technology can increase patient compliance
As technology advances, it is transforming healthcare in ways never thought possible
Five tech trends that will change the healthcare industry
New technology is changing how payers, providers, and patients interact. Stay ahead of the curve by monitoring these technology changes.
Effective population health management involves more than just data
A common question facing healthcare executives is how to get started with population health management. Here are steps and strategies critical to success.
Centene data breach underscores escalating problem
Another health insurer is facing a major healthcare data breach. Here’s how cybersecurity experts are reacting.
Four cybersecurity mistakes health plans make
To help ensure you are doing all you can to prevent a security breach, we asked the experts to weigh in. Here they identify four of the biggest mistakes health plans are making.
Three ways to get the most mileage from mobile apps
New research: Hospitals risk millions from failure to provide consumer-friendly mobile apps. How to achieve exceptional consumer experience.
Top cybersecurity mistakes health organizations make
Don't let your healthcare organization's information be compromised. Watch out for these common mistakes.
Four data analytics initiatives to implement now
Innovation will be necessary to compete for consumers in the new market environment. Using data effectively can help plans stand out.
Does telemedicine improve quality, reduce costs?
Some providers and payers are hesitant to jump on board with telemedicine, but others say it the benefits are clear.
Get your population health strategy off the ground: 4 steps
Population health management, one of the most pressing priorities for executives today, requires careful planning and strategy. Here are some tips.
Reducing hospital admissions: The new goal for HIT
In today’s world of value-based care, having a high volume of inpatients means something is broken in the healthcare system. Here's how technology is helping fix it.
Survey: Big data presents top challenge for managed care executives
Greg Scott, national leader of the health plans practice at Deloitte Consulting, LLP, shares how plans and providers may be able to better apply big data.
More intuitive remote monitoring technology has arrived
As a physician, I’ve repeatedly wondered over the years when a variation of remote monitoring technology would advance to help patients. Finally, it seems that time is here.