Planned Parenthood Expands Entrance into Digital Health
Planned Parenthood has continued its entrance into digital health with its new reproductive services finder app.
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Opinion: Administrative Complexity Top Expense Waster
Attempts to close information and care gaps are often tactical in nature and ultimately lead to greater complexity. As healthcare leaders, how do we address it?
Billing and Payment Influences Turnover and Brand Loyalty
A report from Salucro suggests most patients evaluate billing and payment processes before even reaching the institution.
Pharma’s Role in Addressing Social Determinants of Health
Hub services are expanding functions to facilitating access to needed therapies or devices and addressing barriers to adherence.
More Consumers Trusting Digital Health Data Tools
Tech and data use is improving doctor-patient relations and autonomy.
High Fraud Rates Means Consumers Are Afraid
Americans think brands could do more to prevent customer service fraud and don’t trust that brands are handling their personal information securely.
Trump’s Price Transparency Rules: What Health Execs Need to Know
Three things to know about price transparency rules for health insurers and hospitals.
The Impact of Flu Season
A new report reveals that the majority of Americans are concerned about catching the flu, but more are taking preventative measures.
Implications of CMS’ New Antibiotic Stewardship Rule
Healthcare executives are encouraged to seek best practice recommendations from infectious diseases organizations when implementing ASPs.
Consumers Can’t Get in to See Their Doctors
A Cigna survey found healthcare consumers were facing difficulties based on affordability, predictability, and simplicity.
California Carving Out Pharmacy Benefits and Going FFS
A look at the implications for Medicaid plans.
The Cost Burden of Maintaining Provider Directories
Responding to health plan requests to verify and update directory information is a significant administrative burden on providers and may be undermining the accuracy of directories.
Numbers Rise on Adolescents Seeking Medical Care for Mental Health
Youth in California are seeking more help than ever in the last decade.
Top Health Management Approaches for Dementia
With dementia being one of the fastest growing public health problems, there are several workplace strategies health execs can implement.
Three Open Enrollment Trends
Health plans are discerning approaches that position the business for long-term growth and member satisfaction.
The Global Rise of Diabetes
Preventive care is key to overcome the treatment and management challenges of this chronic condition.
Claims Data Study Reveals Risk Factors in Opioid Use
New report examines opioid-related malpractice claims to identify risk factors, warning signs, and vulnerabilities in pain management.
Google, Ascension Data Project Concerns Privacy Advocates
Google’s partnership with hospital system Ascension to store health records has sparked a federal probe.
Original Medicare Tops Advantage
Results from a recent Insurance.com survey shows overall satisfaction appears greatest with original Medicare consumers.
6 AI Myths Health Execs Believe
Everyone is talking about AI in healthcare. Here is how health executives can separate the myths from the facts.
Population Health Driving Investment in Remote Patient Monitoring
Most health systems have invested or plan to invest in remote patient monitoring solutions to support their organizational transitions to value-based care.
Healthcare Change Calls for a New Breed of Leadership
Forms of leadership health executives should consider adopting in a new wave of healthcare.
Opinion: Outcomes, Not Politics, Should Drive the Healthcare Conversation
The way providers talk about healthcare-already one of the most contentious topics in U.S. public life-is sure to change over the next year.
Experts debate drug prices, legislation
Trump claims lower drug prices, fights Pelosi bill.
Congress, FDA working to reduce drug shortages
FDA and Congress are putting forth new proposals to mitigate drug shortages, which continue to have a major impact on the US healthcare system.
Google to Acquire Fitbit
Google expands its interest in the wearable device space.
Many Patients Plan Medicare Plan Switch
An eHealth, Inc. survey reveals Medicare beneficiaries are getting smart about reviewing their coverage options.
The Factors That Impact Healthcare Executive Compensation
A new survey reveals critical benchmarking data on compensation levels and pay practices for hospitals and health systems execs nationwide.
How Millennials Could Impact the Future of Healthcare
Millennials are the largest generation ever, but if their health issues aren’t addressed, their well-being and the economy will face consequences.
Support for Mental Health Coverage Gains Momentum
While acceptance of telehealth care for those in need remains an issue to some, support throughout the United States improves as others use these services.