Jeff Lagasse
Breaking down data silos is becoming increasingly important as healthcare starts to manage complex diseases in new ways.
It is the first study to examine financial conflict of interest in the publication of clinical trials that underpin FDA approval of new oncology drugs.
When asked, 86 percent said insurance companies are "very" or "somewhat" responsible, while 82 percent said hospitals were "very" or "somewhat" responsible.
The EHR systems that caused the most headaches, and drove physicians away in certain instances, typically featured computerized order entry or physician documentation.
It's possible to move beyond a one-size-fits-all approach to hospital ratings and toward one that takes into account individual needs and preferences.
Mosaic just started the third year of a five-year plan, and is already seeing improved collections and revenue en route to a projected $9 million ROI.
The study found an immediate reduction in the percentage of people hospitalized without insurance, particularly among states that expanded Medicaid.
The work will focus on challenges including behavioral health, women and infant care, substance use disorder and avoidable emergency department visits.
There are potentially substantial financial benefits to be gleaned from sociodemographic adjustment for safety net hospitals.
Despite a growing focus on loyalty, hospitals still have a ways to go to actually achieve it with patients and other consumers.