Jeff Lagasse
More than three quarters of Democrats said they want candidates to talk about universal healthcare "a lot," with economic opportunity coming in second.
More than half of senior executives cite market share as the primary driver behind their moves toward consolidation.
Only about half of people aged 50 to 80 have set up an account on a secure online access site, or patient portal, offered by their healthcare provider.
New research found that community HIEs produce better results when it comes to reducing both costs and the use of unnecessary services, such as imaging and procedures.
Being able to connect with patients via video conference, and making diagnoses with high-res images, allows physicians to cast a wider net and saves on transportation.
A number of hospitals and health systems have new projects underway, with investments reaching as high as $500 million.
Patients trust ratings on sites such as Healthgrades, Yelp and Zocdoc but both negative and positive reviews alike can be misleading.
More than 7 percent of the Medicare budget is spent on managing patients with end-stage renal disease.
Those who saw a physical therapist early had a 28 percent lower probability of having any advanced imaging services.
When practices merge, duplication and miscommunication can be unhappy side effects that have negative consequences for both finances and clinical quality. Here are missteps to avoid.