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Copay adjustment programs may worsen racial disparities in health outcomesCopay accumulators, maximizers could reduce access to prescription medications among non-whites
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How becoming an accredited CME provider can benefit your organizationThe benefits of CME don’t just apply to physicians — health care organizations can reap myriad benefits.
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Six steps to improving equity in health outcomesUnderstanding a patient's life circumstances is key to improving their health. Here's a guide for how to start.
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Beyond social responsibility: The missing business case for health equityWe’ve made little progress on health equity because we haven’t been able to frame the issue around business cases.
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Telehealth compliance programs avoid and mitigate riskWhile telehealth represents tremendous opportunity for providers, it also poses substantial risk.
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Better data exchange is key to improving patient health outcomesInteroperability solutions can also help health care industry achieve Quadruple Aim
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Claims under fire: Three reasons why denials are hitting revenue cycle management harder than everIf providers invest in the right technologies, they are well positioned to reduce denials, cost to collect and labor costs, accelerate cash flow, and deliver a better patient experience.
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With Hospital at Home waiver set to expire, patients overwhelmingly support home careWhen possible, patients prefer to recover in their own beds instead of hospital beds, according to a new survey. National health care policy needs to catch up to patient need.
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3 ways traditional primary care plus consumer technologies can revolutionize health careTraditional primary care capabilities, when enhanced with existing consumer technologies, can enable a need-based intervention paradigm. The result can be increased outcomes across the quadruple aim of care—reducing the cost of care, enhancing the experience of care, improving health outcomes, and addressing health equities.
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Change is coming to old pharmacy benefits models – here’s what it can mean for health careThe consolidation of health care is well underway, with PBMs making moves to keep and expand their control. But new models are emerging to offer hope for changing the health care industry for good.
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Obesity: How do we treat America’s silent killer without breaking the economy?Massive amounts of money are spent on obesity's downstream effects — and not enough on addressing the cause.
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Closing your health care practice: What you need to knowFollow these general guidelines to minimize the effects on your patients
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AI can accelerate prior and concurrent authorization processesThe technology capable of accelerating prior and concurrent authorization decisions already exists - but how will it be used?
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How AI can fill gaps caused by the health care worker shortageAI-powered coaches can help to alleviate at least some of the worker shortage while at the same time reducing costs
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Hearing health is key to overall healthNew study linking hearing health with Parkinson’s disease highlights need for more hearing testing and treatment.
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Identifying ‘white coat hypertension’ through remote patient monitoringUnderstanding the different types of hypertension and leveraging remote patient monitoring can mean the right care intervention.
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What physicians need to know about the civil rights complaint processDon’t dread a call from OCR investigators. They are here to help physicians and other providers avoid astronomical monetary penalties.
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Why advances in telehealth are an impactful and growing necessityUse data to track how patients want to interact and how insurers will cover costs as 'hybrid' becomes the new normal.
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5 tips to implement artificial intelligence in health care organizations successfullyWith AI's health care boom, many physicians seek guidance on meaningful integration.
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Why do medical practices sell to equity funds?As hospitals and investors look to buy physician offices, there are strategies for doctors to maximize the purchase price.
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Readying “traditional healthcare” for the retail revolutionHealthcare is undergoing a seismic and highly visible shift that poses a serious threat to traditional care providers.
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It’s not too late to remind patients about diabetes management during the holidaysPrimary care physicians and patients also must look beyond seasonal snacks and stressors to long-term teamwork.
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Rural Hospital Support Act aims to offer additional financial assistance for rural hospitals and bolster health care access for rural communitiesThere are potential implications for primary care access if lawmakers take action – or don’t.
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How primary care physicians should be paidWe need to rethink reimbursement for doctors and how patients are treated in the U.S. health care system.
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How to engage in effective clinical conversations about obesitySmall shifts in your communication style and tactics when discussing obesity with patients can significantly impact how your message is received.
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CMS quietly resumes practice auditsIf your organization is selected for an audit, remember that you have options.
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Empowering patients and providers: the role of generative AI in bridging the gapComputer-generated help will allow primary care physicians to make more, better connections with their patients.
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It Wasn't All COVID-19: Resident Distress and Reasons for It Among Different Specialties During the PandemicTraditional stresses of residency training were subjected to the demands of the pandemic.
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We must protect access to prescription drugs for marginalized seniorsAmerica's poorest seniors could soon find it much harder to get the medicines they need.
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Unlocking the potential of remote patient monitoringPeople, process, technology and finance are keys to success
