Patient Engagement

The rankings were determined in part by rating hospitals in 10 different procedures and conditions.

In March there was a 35% decrease in weekly hospitalizations and a 45% decrease in weekly hospitalizations not related to COVID-19.

The lawsuit alleges a Trump Administration rule makes it easier for providers and insurers to discriminate against protected groups.

A patient's age, race, gender and ZIP code can have a big impact on his or her overall health, says Roger Pena, director of Clinical Outreach Solutions at Equality Health.

Westchester Medical Center, hit hard by COVID-19, added strength to its 10-hospital system by creating redundancy in cross-coverage by physicians and specific COVID-19 workflows, claim Corey Scurlock, MD, the health system's medical director, and Wendy Deibert, VP of Clinical Solutions at Caregility.

Carolyn Witte, cofounder and CEO of startup Tia, describes the growing world of "femtech" and what it means to run a startup during the coronavirus pandemic.

When the perceived ability is the same, patients viewed chatbots more positively than human agents.

People find multiple aspects of the healthcare system difficult to navigate, which suggests providers and plans should streamline.

Members in 27 states and Washington D.C. are eligible to receive the Level2 chronic care model at no additional cost.

Most patients have had positive experiences with video conferencing, and many said responses were quicker and more personalized.