Strategic Planning

American Hospital Association says that telehealth and connectivity are in jeopardy due to big cuts to rural healthcare.

Chief financial officers and directors of care coordination are also earning higher salaries amid the industry's transition to new payment models, the American Medical Group Association says.

Renamed Truven Health Analytics research initiative found that the highest performers achieved better care consistency and alignment across facilities.

The insurer is partnering with five medical groups to rollout the reimbursement option with the goal of improving patient experience by reducing complications, duplications and readmissions.

The healthcare industry has been a stalwart buoy to the economy, adding jobs steadily for several years, but experts propose that boost may be driving lamented cost growth.

For any health system looking to cultivate international relationships, dedication, patience and mutual respect is key, CHOP executive says.

UnitedHealthcare expecting the 33 percent of seniors now in plans to grow to over 50 percent in the next 5-10 years.

Despite favorable conditions, hospitals must shore up efficiencies, distinguish themselves from competitors, and learn to 'make it on Medicare payments,' experts say.

Short-term limited duration plans will increase premiums by as much as 12.8 percent and decrease enrollment by as much as 26.3 percent, new research says.

The Healthcare Transformation Consortium is also going to use data to lower costs and improve care delivery -- but, while Amazon's plans are still not widely known, six New Jersey hospitals are girding to go-live on Jan. 1, 2019.