Jeff Lagasse
Americans are dissatisfied with how both parties in Congress are handling the issue, with Democrats and Republicans faring almost equally poorly.
Confusion over navigating the complex healthcare system translates into a significant customer-service cost burden for insurers.
After the major provisions of the law were implemented, 77.8 percent of Latinos of Mexican heritage reported having health insurance, a 10-point increase.
As patients turn to Facebook Google and Yelp to learn about hospitals, healthcare executives should understand the implications.
The system has secured debtor-in-possession financing of up to $185 million, which will enable its hospitals to continue operations.
The expense of software and implementation, as well as concerns about data security, are slowing growth in a market moving toward $33 billion globally.
The findings were a surprise, as researchers thought they would find decreased complications and mortality rates for critically ill patients.
Visits to the emergency room to treat low-acuity conditions decreased by 36 percent; Use of non-emergency room centers increased by 140 percent.
Allegheny Health Network in Pittsburgh leads the pack with a $1 billion expansion.
The total spend increase for CRM devices is 8 percent, which translates to a $400 million estimated cost increase for hospitals.