Jeff Lagasse
Surprise: Drug-resistant staph infections cost the same or slightly less to treat than non-resistant infections, study shows.
Patients have gotten used to certain conveniences and now it's time for healthcare providers to pay attention or risk becoming irrelevant.
Nearly half of study participants revealed that they at times decide not to take their medication.
Workable payment plans can't be too burdensome and should take into account FICO score, 90-day payment history and any residual or related income individuals earn.
Healthcare and legal experts say if work requirement policies persist many low-income individuals with chronic conditions would lose insurance.
Physician organizations come together to help medical groups better manage the messy transition to new payment models.
To combat the reluctance to discuss financial strain, physicians should take the lead in recognizing and "diagnosing" financial strain, the authors recommend.
Burnout can hurt the bottom line, with research showing a consistent relationship between higher levels of physician burnout and lower levels of patient safety and quality of care.
The lack of telemedicine's accessibility can negatively affect patient engagement and follow-through in care, according to new research.
The drive to deliver value-based care at a high quality is pushing nine of 10 hospitals to consider outsourcing to provide clinical expertise.