Data is the Foundation for the Shift to Value-Based Care
Achieving success under the expanding influence of value-based care models.
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Food Bank Study Results in Improved Outcomes for Adults With Prediabetes
Feeding America food bank conducted a study hsowcasing the important role food banks play in the food security and health of high-risk populations.
Clemson and MUSC Work to Improve Health in Rural Communities
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.
Millennium Health, HHS Partner to Save Lives Amid Substance Abuse Crisis
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 Launches Solution to Help End Vaping Epidemic
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.
Ride Health Raises Millions to Coordinate The Medical Transportation Ecosystem
Company delivers first real-time ride coordination platform to improve access to care and patients' ride experience.
Recovery Services Prevent Cyclical Overdose
An innovative post-overdose clinical intervention program offers insights into how to close one critical gap in care for this patient population.
Cigna, Oscar Health to Offer Fully Insured Benefits to Small Businesses
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.
Obtaining Oral Care Services Can Influence Self-Confidence
Recent Cigna study found negative oral health wellness impacts a person’s self-esteem, especially when faced with obstacles maintaining oral care.
Virtual Reality-Based Group Therapy Benefits Cancer Patients
A new study highlights the effects of virtual reality on group therapy for young oncology patients.
5 Ways Healthcare will Evolve in 2020
Health professionals are humanizing and transforming the health care system from a fee-for-service industry to a more holistic, outcome-based approach.
Opinion: Pharma Needs to Go Big on Artificial Intelligence
The pharmaceutical industry has been responsible for many life-saving, life-enhancing advancements and AI can assist the industry in doing much more.
Three Experts Share Formulary Management Advice
Practical tips on how to approach formulary management.
3 Reasons Health Insurers Are Bringing Air Medical Services In-Network
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.
Top Issues Facing Pharma in 2020
Novel drugs, value-based contracting, biosimilars, and regulatory activity addressing costs will be among the hot button issues in the coming year.
How Technology, Well-Curated Community Networks Are Connecting Healthcare and Social Care
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.
Five Ways Pharma is Leveraging Digital Therapeutics to Demonstrate Value to Health Plans
Data from clinical-grade wearables and AI-powered analytics are enabling the transition from ‘pay-per-pill’ to pay-for-value.
Defining Success in Healthcare
Health executives weigh in on what success will mean to them in 2020.
Mutiny on the Horizon for EHRs? Probably Not-But Here are Steps to Ease Clinician Frustration
Industry experts offer recommendations for less documentation, more streamlined work or using other systems for key care actions.
FDA okays novel med for children with diabetes
Already approved for adult patients, Fiasp is now available for children.
More Ranitidine recalled, plus another big drug recall
Major depression drug recalled over wrong dosage.
Data Analytics Improving Care Coordination Programs
Risk-stratification and electronic triage programs are improving patient care and decreasing costs for health systems.
Bundled Payments Cut Costs for Hip, Knee Replacement
A new study is the first systematic review of bundled payment programs administered by CMS.
Starbucks Offers Meditation App to Employees
As part of an initiative to improve employees’ mental health, Starbucks is adding Headspace to its suite of employee benefits.
3 Technologies Providing Personalized Healthcare
Increasing chronic care needs are incentivizing direct-tech services.
Beaumont Health Set to Acquire Summa Health
The arrangement will reportedly strengthen both organizations’ ability to improve the quality of care and the overall health of their communities.
Health Collaborative Invests Millions in Dire Communities
14 U.S. hospitals and health systems invest $700 million into strengthening communities in need.
Millennials More Likely to Put Pet’s Health Before Their Own
Recent survey shows 62% of this generation would take their pet to the vet before visiting their own doctor, amongst other healthcare concerns.
Health Burdens Plague Veterans After Leaving Military
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.
The Benefits of Pharmacogenetic Testing
Payer education, evidence critical to providing cost-effective, beneficial treatment in pharmacogenetics.