Jeff Lagasse
The decision to sell the business comes after a review of assets and is meant to avoid disruptions to patients.
The larger burden of healthcare spending is a function of both lower average total household spending and higher healthcare use.
HHS surveyed payers for data relating to actions they were taking to help providers resolve issues.
This spending, which authors described as 'unchecked,' is due largely to non-claims payments, pharmaceutical costs and outpatient care.
Eighty four percent of health systems cite lower reimbursement from payers as a top cause of low operating margins.
Approach has firmed up data integrity, better decision-making and a more centralized team.
The goal is not to emphasize gadgets and screens but instead to use technology to enable human, holistic experiences.
With a disproportionate number of Native American patients suffering from addiction, one facility is employing cultural sensitivity to turn the tide.
When developing a telehealth equity strategy, it's important first to identify potential disparities in access, one expert says.
A hospital in the Middle East is embracing AI, pushing to bring behavioral healthcare more fully into the digital realm.