Jeff Lagasse
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.
TriStar Health will be investing $500 million in construction projects due largely to growth in the Nashville area; systems in other states set to expand.
Those results add to evidence showing support for social service programs can improve community health outcomes and reduce healthcare spending.
Being forced to provide inferior care due to the patient's immigration status was a significant burden to the clinicians.