Partnership Plans to Improve Health Services for Aging Seniors
A seven-year infrastructure deal between Microsoft and Humana to “reimagine” health for aging populations and their care teams.
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“Episodes of Care” Models Offer New Perspectives
New precision medicine models group clinically similar populations for easier variation identification.
What Consumers Think About Healthcare
Annual survey shares thousands of Americans are largely satisfied with their healthcare options, but many factors like cost remain a concern.
The Financial Burden of the Opioid Epidemic
The opioid crisis cost the U.S. billions. Find out the impact on the future economy.
Surprising Findings About the Evolution of the Drug Epidemic
Despite the trust between physicians and patients, some physicians believe another prescription drug crisis may arise.
Express Scripts reveals Medicare savings plans for 2020
PBM’s Medicare plan includes deep discounts
Partnership Aims to Bring Digital Health Access to Rural Communities
United Health Foundation, Morehouse School of Medicine collaborate to find solutions in making digital health tech more affordable for underserved communities.
Four Ways Health Execs Can Maximize Partnerships With Startups
These best practices can instill a culture of innovation within your organization.
Michigan’s Medicaid Program Plans to Save Millions By Eliminating PBMs
The state’s desired savings and efficiencies can be realized, but will likely take some effort.
Formulary changes cause problems for asthmatic kids
Researchers find lower lung function after inhaler change.
4 Facts About the State of Telehealth
The rules and regulations in telehealth you need to know.
The Impact of Medicare For All on Cost and Coverage
A new study reveals that universal coverage can be achieved without a complete overhaul of the health system.
What Consumers Want in the Pharmacy of the Future
Consumers will depend on the internet to research prescriptions and medical devices rather than a doctor’s referral.
Sharing Patient Medical Records: Challenges and Opportunities
New research reveals many healthcare executives are not yet focused on a key federal transparency law and its potential impact.
The Interplay Between 340B, State Medicaid Programs
First-of-its-kind survey brings clarity to the effect of 340B and Medicaid programs on each other through comprehensive state analysis.
Medicare ACOs Generated $1.7 Billion in Savings Last Year
National Association of ACOs calls on CMS to grow participation and sustain savings potential.
Study: MHealth Beneficial in Helping TB Patients Adhere to Meds
An ingestible sensor allows physicians to remotely monitor TB patients’ medicine.
Insulin Overutilization in Seniors with Type 2 Diabetes
As people with type 2 diabetes age, the risks of insulin use can outweigh its benefits, creating the need for increased provider and patient education.
Stark, Anti-Kickback Statute Reform: 5 Things Healthcare Execs Need to Know
In a long-awaited move, HHS proposes to overhaul the federal anti-kickback statute and Stark Law for today’s value-based environment.
The Digital Transformation of Healthcare
The digital transformation of healthcare is following a similar trajectory as the digital transformation of other industries.
Kaiser to Study Childhood Trauma Impact on Total Health
Funding toward the research will help prevent serious health effects caused by adverse childhood experiences.
Supplemental Support in Primary Care Can Improve Health
A study performed shows support of educational outreach, practice facilitation, and shared learning are more likely to achieve target blood pressure goals.
Novartis, Microsoft Aim to Transform Medicine with AI
The two organizations are investigating new ways to address research, clinical trials, and manufacturing.
Family Support Tops List of Social Service Referrals
Study examines social determinants of health in first half of 2019.
3 Gene Therapy Reimbursement Models on Horizon
Effective reimbursement models are the key to the future success of gene therapies, a new PwC report shows.
The Impact of Primary Care Appointment Times on Opioid Prescribing
A new study reveals that when physicians are under time constraints it can greatly impact their treatment decisions.
AI Adoption Growing Rapidly Among Health Industry Leaders
Survey respondents estimate their organizations will invest an average of $39.7M over the next five years.
Uber Aims to Address Social Determinants of Health
Experts believe this new paradigm can improve healthcare access-but it’s up to healthcare executives to unlock the potential.
Eight Ways to Reduce Healthcare Administrative Costs
They’re a huge part of healthcare spending-but administrative costs don’t have to be so high.
STDs Continue to Rise in the U.S.
Roughly 2.5 million cases of STDs combined were reported in the United States in 2018; affecting newborns.
