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Population Health

By Jeff Lagasse | 12:16 pm | April 29, 2020
Even when asked to suspect themselves infected, 9% would still avoid treatment, suggesting gaps in coverage or poor finances.
By HIMSS | 11:13 am | April 27, 2020
A Long Island nurse shares a journal of the crisis from the beginning.
By Jeff Lagasse | 02:55 pm | April 24, 2020
Gene therapy delivered through the adeno-associated virus is likely the most attractive alternative treatment until a vaccine is produced.
By Jeff Lagasse | 03:25 pm | April 23, 2020
Attracting new business meant moving away from tried-and-true marketing initiatives and devising something more modern and personal.
By Susan Morse | 01:29 pm | April 23, 2020
COVID-19 emphasizes how the social determinants are connected to physical health, according to Humana and National Quality Forum.
By HIMSS | 09:47 am | April 20, 2020
Now in the fourth week of publishing comments, readers tell us how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting their practice, their health and their finances.
Proponents want Medicaid and private insurers to extend coverage for one year postpartum.
By Jeff Lagasse | 03:29 pm | April 16, 2020
The benefits of social distancing policies will outweigh the economic costs by $5.2 trillion, economists find.
By Susan Morse | 04:18 pm | April 15, 2020
The action is being taken to rapidly expand COVID-19 testing, particularly for those with Medicare and in nursing homes.
By Susan Morse | 09:51 am | April 15, 2020
The population health initiative for Medicare Advantage members is a personal check-in on health and well-being and any food, housing or transportation issues.