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Research appearing in the ninth annual health information technology issue of The American Journal of Managed Care shows health systems can predict which patients will use the most healthcare just by collecting their age, gender, race, and address.

Achieving success under the expanding influence of value-based care models.

Feeding America food bank conducted a study hsowcasing the important role food banks play in the food security and health of high-risk populations. 

A pilot program created by Clemson University and the Medical University of South Carolina will be serving residents in rural communities of South Carolina by offering healthcare services.

Real-time data provided by Millennium Health will give the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services the opportunity to more quickly alert local health officials about drug trends.

Pivot's initiative to stop people from smoking cigarettes has expanded into programs through a Carrot Inc. and Pivot partnership to help reduce the use of vaping.

Company delivers first real-time ride coordination platform to improve access to care and patients' ride experience.

An innovative post-overdose clinical intervention program offers insights into how to close one critical gap in care for this patient population.

Cigna and Oscar said they were aiming the benefit package at a “highly dynamic space” that accounts for 40% of net job creation, serving 15 million people.

Recent Cigna study found negative oral health wellness impacts a person’s self-esteem, especially when faced with obstacles maintaining oral care.

A new study highlights the effects of virtual reality on group therapy for young oncology patients.

Health professionals are humanizing and transforming the health care system from a fee-for-service industry to a more holistic, outcome-based approach.

The pharmaceutical industry has been responsible for many life-saving, life-enhancing advancements and AI can assist the industry in doing much more.

Practical tips on how to approach formulary management.

Air medical services have increased their network participation by an estimated 20% recently and are actively seeking to negotiate more in-network agreements with health insurers.

Novel drugs, value-based contracting, biosimilars, and regulatory activity addressing costs will be among the hot button issues in the coming year.

When addressing social determinants of health, healthcare execs are focusing on two critical factors that can benefit those social determinants: well-curated networks and technology. 

Data from clinical-grade wearables and AI-powered analytics are enabling the transition from ‘pay-per-pill’ to pay-for-value.

Health executives weigh in on what success will mean to them in 2020.

Industry experts offer recommendations for less documentation, more streamlined work or using other systems for key care actions.

Already approved for adult patients, Fiasp is now available for children.

Major depression drug recalled over wrong dosage.

Risk-stratification and electronic triage programs are improving patient care and decreasing costs for health systems.

A new study is the first systematic review of bundled payment programs administered by CMS.

As part of an initiative to improve employees’ mental health, Starbucks is adding Headspace to its suite of employee benefits.

Increasing chronic care needs are incentivizing direct-tech services.

The arrangement will reportedly strengthen both organizations’ ability to improve the quality of care and the overall health of their communities.

14 U.S. hospitals and health systems invest $700 million into strengthening communities in need.

Recent survey shows 62% of this generation would take their pet to the vet before visiting their own doctor, amongst other healthcare concerns.

Veterans’ health concerns need to be addressed more proactively to ensure that they do not experience a decline in their broader well-being over time, according to a new study.