Community Benefit
Sufficient funding is rare and providers hold back on investing in such programs thanks to inability to quantify benefits, understand delivery of services and insurance concerns.
Hospital giving certain patients a nutrition consultation, two-day supply of fresh produce and a prescription for two refills.
The trend has broad policy implications as many states consider work requirements for Medicaid eligibility.
New research shows that consumers want increased flexibility in their access to healthcare, and they want tools and resources to help them reach their health goals.
There is a confluence of factors leading to widespread closure of rural hospitals, including demographics, government policies and community challenges.
New data from states including Tennessee and Connecticut highlight the importance of helping sustain community well being.
Of the 3,000 total children separated from their parents 100 are under the age of 5 and must be reunited by July 10, HHS Secretary Azar says.
Nearly half are operating with negative margins, according to new research, which says a high rate of uninsured patients is among the reasons.
The New York City health system created a program focusing on housing homeless patients that has already reaped big rewards.
Hospitals will have to adapt to these changing technologies to stay competitive in their respective markets.