Patient Engagement
Health insurers and providers are increasingly addressing the social determinants to bring down costs and to provide better care.
Democrats have apparently noticed that healthcare remains a major issue, and have spent about half of their political advertising on healthcare-centric advertising.
Health and hygiene company RB said consumers who purchase certain products at Walmart will receive a free medical video visit.
Respondents also showed concern about the security of their medical information, and their plan's ability to help them avoid scams.
The majority of people are unaware of the basic benefits that Healthcare.gov plans have to cover, as well as changes made to healthcare law in 2018.
The settlement with New Jersey resolves two separate privacy breaches regarding members HIV/AIDS status and those with AFib.
Making patient financial responsibility clear from the get-go is an imperative for providers trying to avoid no-pays and consumer dissatisfaction.
CMS promotes MA's supplemental benefits as consumers increasingly choose private coverage versus government insurance.
Security and privacy standards and mimicking a social media approach may be the next logical steps, one expert says.
Comprehensive new primary, urgent care clinic set to open and at least 10 more are planned and could include specialty care as well.