America’s obesity epidemic requires action, not posturing
Pinterest’s move to outright ban all ads referring to weight loss — regardless of quality of information — is woefully misguided, writes a former Pinterest […]
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D2C in healthcare: Why now is the perfect time
Opportunities exist in many areas of the industry, and patients are hungrier than ever for more engaging and humane experiences. For D2C brands that are […]
Without judgment: How digital therapeutics is destigmatizing mental health treatment
DTx helps reduce mental health stigma that is a barrier for underrepresented populations to receiving mental health care and if developed with intention and within […]
How pharma can find the best KOL experts for over-the-counter medications to educate patients
An efficient way to create patient-focused educational materials is putting together a strategic group focused on consumers, which includes a medical expert, allied health professionals […]
Beyond Covid, lateral flow testing is here to stay
Lateral flow has grown beyond the home pregnancy test and has the potential to give people access to a range of quick, affordable and accurate […]
Data sharing in healthcare: ethical considerations for a remote era of research
Research organizations can participate in ethical data sharing today by considering participants’ privacy and security and balancing the need to protect their commercial interests with […]
Hospital precision dosing is ramping up
Artificial intelligence and predictive models are making it increasingly easier for physicians and pharmacists to select the right treatment for the right patient at the […]
Using blockchain to enable consistency in medical cannabis
If a doctor can confidently prescribe a specific plant-derived treatment to a patient and know that there’s going to be no meaningful change in the […]
As emergency department admissions rise again, how can AI tackle crowding once and for all?
ED crowding is therefore an issue in the healthcare landscape where desperate need for change is meeting huge potential for innovation, and an international consortium […]
Patient-first approach optimizes care for patients with rare lung disease amid Covid
A patient-first approach offers a proactive, process-driven program that leverages telehealth consults which can effectively mitigate the transmission of infection, such as coronavirus, for these […]
Providing substance abuse support in a virtual world
Substance use support delivered virtually is accessible, cost-effective, and allows anyone struggling with substance use disorder to incorporate life-changing cognitive-behavioral tools into their daily habits.
All roads lead to the EHR
While the avenues of care delivery keep growing with new technologies and include care away from the traditional office setting like telehealth, a patient’s electronic health record remains […]
How pharmacies can help achieve health equity
PBMs today have a tremendous opportunity to help address health disparities by shifting current drug pricing and “cost vs. access” conversations to value-based discussions.
Using advanced analytics to look at the ‘whole person’ for better value-based care delivery
By embracing flexible healthcare analytics solutions that measure and analyze across different data sources and promote a holistic approach to healthcare delivery, providers are better […]
A ban on surprise bills is just a Band-Aid
Until Medicare and commercial insurers link the reimbursement they pay providers to the things that matter to us as consumers and citizens, we will continue […]
Patients, providers and a bus full of backseat drivers
Driving change in the health sector is challenging precisely because no one can seem to agree upon who’s driving who, or when, or where. In […]
Why the nursing profession is in crisis and what we can do to save it
Hospitals and healthcare administrators must come together to find ways to retain their nurses and to rethink how they manage their nursing workforce more generally. […]
How we are attempting to turn the tide on colorectal cancer
Stand Up To Cancer and Exact Sciences are teaming up to increase colorectal cancer screening awareness and research such that people don’t have to die […]
How chatbots can help us beat Covid-19
Where chatbots really excel is in rapidly delivering reliable content in response to the recipient’s actual needs, questions, or concerns. That allows AI tools to […]
The Dynamic Duo: How virtual scribes and artificial intelligence can reduce physician burnout and improve patient satisfaction
AI-powered automation tools, when combined with specialty trained virtual scribes, become a dynamic duo that acts as an extension of the clinician’s care team.
Biden’s grand plan: ‘Blue Sky’ research to solve the biggest health problems
Biden has proposed a $9 billion increase in funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH), of which $6.5 billion will be earmarked for a […]
3 reasons why pharmacies should implement mobile text and payment solutions to retain senior customers
Seniors are one of the top demographics to visit a pharmacy and they’re on their phones just like other generations – so reaching them by […]
Complex healthcare systems present optimization opportunities
Guided by usability experts, a workflow design process can be developed that exemplifies best practices and leads to the optimization of the continuum of care.
Ransomware onslaught shines spotlight on patient data privacy shortcomings
By replacing manual processes with automated, artificial intelligence-powered analytics, healthcare organizations can position themselves to maintain both patient trust and financial stability.
Don’t be fooled by a full waiting room—ambulatory care offices are being left behind
No matter where you sit in the ambulatory continuum, whether primary care, a specialist, or urgent care operator, you will face challenges with new digital-first […]
Drug R&D is broken; how to put the tech in biotech
We need to embrace principles from the tech industry and incorporate lessons learned from the pandemic to address the challenges of R&D productivity in pharma.
Running at Recovery: Incorporating patient and clinician needs in your health system’s post-pandemic plan
The journey to post-pandemic will be a challenging one, but coordinating your efforts with both patients and clinicians in mind will open the way to […]
Can comparative genomics hold new answers to treating diseases?
It’s imperative that we remember that humans are animals. By ignoring this key association, we’re limiting the advancement of science, including the identification of breakthrough […]
Building mutually-beneficial partnerships between payers and community-based organizations
The sustainable route to building a more integrated healthcare ecosystem is through partnerships. But for these collaborations to be successful, communication and clear financial incentives […]
The future of prescribing requires an essential migration away from antiquated technology
NCPDP’s updated e-prescribing standard contains hundreds of improvements for patient safety, workflow efficiency and prescription accuracy.
Overcoming barriers to healthcare innovation to improve provider engagement and patient outcomes
Virtual care delivery can offer increased convenience and accessibility for patients. But the larger challenge is laying a foundation for innovation in health systems that […]
What have we learned about accelerating drug development from Covid-19?
This pandemic has shown that collaboration, biosimulation and decentralized trials, and active preparedness programs lead to fast, effective drug development when we really need it. […]
Power of decentralized clinical trials in creating a more valuable and inclusive future
The pharmaceutical industry should be leading the development and implementation of decentralized clinical trials (DCTs) given their expertise in clinical research.
Prioritizing the health needs of the LGBTQ+ community
Not only is the community at a higher risk of severe Covid-19 outcomes, but LGBTQ+ people are also suffering from mental health issues associated with […]
A leap forward in radiation therapy for brain tumors
Intracranial brachytherapy was recently improved through the development of a surgically targeted radiation therapy comprised of Cesium-131 radiation seeds embedded in a bioresorbable collagen tile.
Discharged into debt: A chronic ciagnosis
Given the complex and systemic nature of the country’s crisis, no single solution or course of action can be expected to serve as a panacea. […]
There is an urgent need for oral Covid-19 therapeutics as variants escalate
there is an urgent need to support the development of diverse and differentiated, multi-mechanistic and potentially complementary therapies, that are effective against Covid-19, are unaffected […]
Enhancing the management of cardiac device data: One physician’s journey to improving operational workflow
As clinicians, we are positioned to understand obstacles and identify solutions that others cannot and likely will not recognize. That is exactly why we must […]
Shining a light on gaps in breast cancer care: A call for increased equity
As an industry, we should be proud of all that we have accomplished in making precision medicine a reality, whether it has been through advances […]
Inflated savings, hidden costs: How vendors who “carve-out” specialty benefits fail to deliver promised value
In recent years, a number of niche vendors have entered the market, promising significant savings for payers if they “carve-out” specialty pharmacy services from integrated […]
Evaluation of the use of midline peripheral catheters for the purpose of blood collection
Little is known or reported about the procedures used to sample blood from midline catheters or outcomes from using the MC for this purpose.
Why should payers and employers care about community care networks?
By accessing community care networks (CCNs), payer organizations and providers can enable a holistic patient approach that includes social determinants of health ,and diversity, equity […]
What makes innovating in health tech so tricky?
At every state of development, the unique complexities of the healthcare industry stall progress. Innovators can start by partnering with existing entities that already have […]
Empowering physicians by putting them back in the driver’s seat through virtual care
Pretty soon, there will come a time where we don’t call digital modalities “virtual care.” It’ll just be the delivery of healthcare.
Robots could one day work alongside human caregivers
Caregivers should look forward to how bots can help support them while knowing they still play the most important role of all: and that’s providing […]
How Covid-19 extended the care team
One key change – in our Covid world – that has not received the same level of attention but that is, in many ways, just […]
Lessons from advertising: How AI can empower better self-care
It’s time to gear our machine learning tools to this data so that people with chronic illnesses—and especially, complex chronic conditions—can get the same kind […]
Increasing plant-based offerings at hospitals can improve community health outcomes
Hospitals have a responsibility to continually improve quality of care, and offering nourishing, plant-based meals and medical food options are critical for enhancing patient outcomes, […]
Congress: Pass the RAISE Act to address health disparities, advance health Equity in kidney care
As the nation continues to reckon with disparities in health, we have a real opportunity to remove barriers to proper kidney care.
Medicare slow to respond to seniors’ increasing interest in alternative medicine
While the insurance industry, and especially the Medicare program, continues to expand benefits there remains a lot of opportunity for improvement surrounding alternative medicine coverage.
Widespread EHR adoption provides rich source of patient data for Covid-19 research
Data captured in EHR systems provide near real-time information about the nationwide vaccine rollout, help monitor potential safety issues, and foster understanding of the Covid-19 […]
How Robotic Processing Automation can improve healthcare at scale
When used correctly, RPA solutions can completely transform operational processes to drive financial efficiency, enhance employee engagement, and improve the customer (or in this case, […]
Working 9-to-3: Addressing the social determinants of aging
A new home-support model is needed to enable the growing 65+ generation to maintain their independence.
Let’s address the opioid crisis with the same resolve as Covid-19
We urge Congress to quickly pass the NOPAIN Act and help fight the opioid epidemic with the same fervor we’ve battled Covid-19.
Why we must address needle fear to achieve herd immunity – and beyond
Individuals with needle hesitancy are half of the unvaccinated. Our physician leaders need to realize that our relationship with sharps is different from needle-fearing people who […]
Medicare created a $30 billion market overnight – now we must get it right
RPM is here to stay but if we do this wrong, the unintended consequence could be a lack of adoption, despite readiness by our government […]
How advanced hospital communication and collaboration tech is the solution to chronic nurse burnout
The healthcare ecosystem cannot exist without nurses, so it is time to invest in the enhanced technologies available to hospitals to alleviate burnout among healthcare’s […]
Why federated learning is the right solution for healthcare AI
Federated learning is the right solution for healthcare AI. It allows connecting data from different data silos while not requiring any movement of patient data. […]
What a 21st Century skilled nursing facility should really look like
Making the appropriate organizational adjustments, adopting new and advancing technologies, and drawing on data are all ways that skilled nursing facilities can become better suited […]
Opinion: Our country’s health IT infrastructure needs an upgrade
The value of tech-enablement in a clinician’s day-to-day goes beyond our current outbreak scenarios. So much is still done by hand and faxed around that […]
Vaccine access demands health tech that is designed for equity
When developing tools to tackle a public health threat, product developers don’t have the luxury of not accounting for the needs of the most vulnerable […]
Why consumers should make noise about Apple’s hearing health offering
In September 2020, Apple increased the functionality of its popular wireless earbuds for people who […]
Quantifying stress & anxiety: Why corporate wellness programs will play a pivotal role in this paradigm shift
Establishing digital biomarkers which correlate physiological parameters with mental health and wellbeing not only has the potential to provide more reliable tools for guiding diagnosis […]
Overcoming disparities in access to care for communities of color
This year, more than 5 million Americans will be diagnosed with Heart Valve Disease. All […]
Demystifying the inpatient experience for personalized care
Even without a pandemic, there is a pressing need for connecting isolated patients when care teams and the patient do not share the same primary […]
How a national nursing license could improve patient care during a crisis
While the Covid-19 pandemic is diminished with the introduction of vaccines, the need for a national license model is still prevalent as we face other […]
How AI may hold the key to faster rare disease diagnosis
Leveraging artificial intelligence can shave years off the difficult process of diagnosing a rare disease. By safely sharing patient data, more will benefit globally.
The time is right for enhanced P3s in healthcare
The coronavirus pandemic is highlighting the potential of public-private partnerships (P3s) to bring together diverse groups to address issues of population growth, rising healthcare costs […]
The interplay between emotional wellness and physical health
As society looks to improve our post-pandemic world, it is a chance to recognize how emotional wellbeing directly impacts physical wellness and to prioritize providing […]
What is digital care’s destination? 4 Predictions for 2021 and Beyond
Where is digital innovation headed — and how should it be incorporated into member benefits for a patient-centric, value-added experience?
A day in the life of a pre-tagged medication: Identifying risk within the medication use cycle
With options like medication purchasing technology and diversion detection platforms, a well-equipped health system is better prepared to help patients and prevent stress and burnout […]
Revenue Cycle Management: What physicians and administrators need to know
Effective management of RCM processes is already very important for most practices and will only become increasingly so in the future.
The 3 ways patient-generated health data can improve real-world studies
Patient-generated healthcare data will catalyze a fundamental shift in the way we measure success in medicine – from looking at a series of clinical outcomes […]
What other industries can learn from innovation in healthcare during Covid
As an industry historically slow to adopt new technology, healthcare has flipped the narrative during the pandemic.
To reopen our economy, digital proof of vaccination is a game-changer
Vaccine credential apps can expedite our return to normal life. After a free download, they retrieve the user’s official vaccine record from a trusted registry […]
Sidestepping the system – Is D2C the next winning model in healthcare?
While D2C can enable creativity in customer acquisition and B2B strategies allow for rapid monetization, companies must thoughtfully target consumers, track clinical outcomes, and demonstrate […]
Addressing behavioral health crisis through an integrated approach
The ability to leverage predictive algorithms to analyze data and proactively intervene with the most complex cases and get individuals the help they desperately need […]
4 ways data can inform hospital physician liaisons
Here are four examples of how data can help hospital liaisons to successfully engage healthcare providers and hospitals to broaden the patient communities they serve.
Covid-19 and chronic disease: A spotlight and a stoplight
Covid-19 has demonstrated the grave need for us to invest in chronic disease prevention and support by building stronger, deeper relationships with patients and families, […]
Will Microsoft’s acquisition of Nuance be meaningful for physicians?
Microsoft was wise to acquire Nuance as a way to reach physicians where they are. But is voice the right approach to addressing the shortcomings […]
The case for widespread use of sensor-data in healthcare
The science of using sensor data to define, measure, and create mathematical models of disease can lead to better outcomes—and huge benefits—for everyone in healthcare […]
Top 5 Medicare Advantage plan changes coming for 2022
The greatest uncertainty is members’ health status, which could impact MA organizations’ bidding submission process for 2022. Fortunately, fully vaccinated members are likely to resume […]
4 ways the pandemic has shaped healthcare
While the long-term impacts of Covid-19 are still unfolding, here are four ways hospitals and health systems are beginning to understand the monumental impact of […]
FHIR mandates are an opportunity to transform patient experiences through a consistent API strategy
There’s a real opportunity to go beyond a piecemeal, bare-minimum, “check-the-box” approach and think of FHIR mandates as an opportunity to kick-start consistency across your […]
Asset utilization: 3 lessons to learn from logistics experts in the consumer space
To even approach the level of sophistication at which package delivery, ride-sharing and airline companies operate, health systems must employ modern tools to help.
Strengthening the financial foundation of FQHCs in the wake of a pandemic
For years, many Americans have struggled to afford basic healthcare. The Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated […]
Healthcare tech is failing patients
The problem is that we’re approaching technology from a clinical and billing perspective, with little input from patients. We must demand and implement technology that […]
How connected IoT technology will deliver the promise of next-generation vaccines
Too many cold chain suppliers are still monitoring deliveries and storage compliance with paper-based documentation by individuals scanning thermometers every two hours. Such systems fall […]
Here’s a look at natural product drug discovery 2.0
Plant-based drug discovery may be tens of thousands of years old, but in 2021, it feels exciting, rich, and full of potential. Companies are rapidly […]
Why the interoperability final rule is the first step toward patient-centric care
With patients being granted easier access to their data, and thus greater and more informed agency over their health, we are finally opening the door […]
Precision medicine can close care gaps to reduce incidence of cancer
As researchers and clinicians understand and embrace the advanced insights genetic and genomic testing can deliver, the industry is poised to dramatically reduce the incidence […]
The secret sauce of health tech innovation
If satisfying emotional needs allows one doctor to improve the life of one patient, imagine what a winning product can do for millions of them.
Updated guidance for cancer patients during Covid-19 may help improve outcomes
New recommendations may provide reassurance for patients and their care teams, while uniquely positioning healthcare providers to help communicate this critical information to vulnerable populations.
Implications for the Affordable Care Act under the Biden administration
Unless the Supreme Court strikes down the ACA, it will remain in place for the foreseeable future and will see expansion.
Overcoming vaccine hesitancy: How clinicians can promote trust in Covid-19 vaccines
With new viral variants reported across the globe, this evolving pandemic requires clinicians to explore novel ways to assuage patient fears about Covid vaccines.
Infusing call centers with strong human connections
The volume of calls to hospital call centers has led to an industrialized approach thereby sacrificing the human touch and personal connection between doctors and […]
5 ways tech has modernized healthcare practices and the patient experience
These innovations have not only made medical check-ups safer, but they’ve also helped modernize and improve the patient journey. These technologies automated many archaic administrative […]
The Key to SDOH: Health literacy
As a country, we must do a better job supporting people and communities throughout their health journey because communities with greater access to information and […]
4 strategies for healthcare providers to make virtual care practical for seniors
As telehealth becomes mainstream, seniors will be forced to adapt – but we as healthcare providers have a duty to make this process as seamless […]
How health plans can help accelerate Covid-19 vaccinations
These next few months are a tremendous opportunity to build trust with customers — imagine the reciprocal goodwill if a payer’s message helps its members […]
Ways to improve the patient experience for African-Americans
There should be a discussion about how to address the disproportionate impact Covid-19 has had on Black communities.
3 changes coming to drug pricing
No matter if Democrats or Republicans are running the show in Washington, here are three solid bets for pharma companies to plan for in the […]
How CMS final rule will impact E/M coding and documentation requirements
Historically, providers had to meet certain criteria and address three key areas in the patient’s progress notes: patient history, physical exam and medical decision making. […]
How eConsent empowers more participant engagement in clinical trials
Creating the simplest process for informed consent benefits the potential participant by allowing them the time and resources to understand fully what they are consenting […]
Why IBM Watson Health could never live up to the promises
The failure of IBM’s marketing-first approach to clinical AI was entirely predictable, but it didn’t have to be this way. Here’s how AI can be […]
Bridging the digital divide: How providers can continue to reach the digitally excluded
If we don’t prioritize solutions now, the healthcare digital divide may present more widespread national and international challenges.
Trends in the dental industry: Dental technology in the next decade
We can expect the introduction of novel and groundbreaking technologies that will immensely benefit both the dentists and the patients over the years.
Will a new administration spark a renewed focus on value-based care?
While the Covid-19 pandemic has strained the healthcare industry, this administration has the advantage of being able to leverage everything we have learned over the […]
How to overcome AI’s healthcare headwinds
AI has already shown tremendous promise for everything from automating patient communication and non-clinical administrative tasks to reducing physician burnout. But realizing that promise more […]
Dear President Biden: A Healthcare interoperability wishlist for 2021
Your administration needs to establish a mandate requiring health systems that have data sharing capabilities to share their Covid-19 data in the next eight months. […]
Leveraging the cloud to meet the ONC final rule compliance deadline
The deadline for ONC’s final rule on interoperability and information blocking is upon us. The time is past due for health providers, networks, and vendors […]
The shift to value-based care has accelerated in the wake of the pandemic
The pandemic has upended virtually every industry, and although many of the impacts are undeniably devastating, negative events can also offer opportunities for positive change, […]
How to build a diverse innovation team (and why it’s critical)
Why start with innovation? Because it’s where the products, tools, solutions, and ideas that will change the status quo are born. Without diversity of thought, […]
To maximize patient access to care, policies should be modernized to enable the broader digital health landscape
Only with proper coverage and access to the modern technologies that made their mark during Covid-19 can we truly democratize healthcare and make the promise […]
As clinical trials move off-site, legal teams prepare for new challenges
Now that trials can happen nearly anywhere, privacy teams and lawyers need to understand how data is collected, stored, managed, disseminated, and ultimately, archived or […]
The virtual care strategy checklist: Implementing a contactless check-in
Contactless check-in is not a new concept. Many consumer-focused industries, such as hospitality, have been utilizing this technology for years — including mobile check-in and […]
5 AI lessons from pharma world learned during Covid-19
With the increased reliance on digital technologies, pharma companies’ outreach to healthcare providers needs to be thoughtful, efficient, and respectful. An AI-driven, omnichannel strategy makes […]
With focus on the Covid-19 pandemic, the world has taken its eye off TB
Tuberculosis is highly infectious and a global problem that Covid-19 has only made worse. Ironically, two legacies of our response to Covid-19 can give us […]
Amazon Care and privacy: A host of unknowns
If HIPAA does not apply to Amazon Care, then absent another privacy regulation applying, avoiding exploitation of the data relies on the good faith of […]
Conservative perspectives on advancing the health insurance agenda in the Biden era
Becoming mired in discussions about public versus private options is not the best avenue, Instead, we can work to make Covid-related state executive orders permanent.
Will new behavioral health solutions withstand the test of time?
The emergence of new approaches to the coordination and delivery of behavioral health services is long overdue. Evaluating their impact on some of the most […]
Healthcare must move toward a circular economy, and single-use device reprocessing offers a template to follow
In healthcare, the linear (take-make-dispose) approach to consumption is even more pronounced than in American culture in general. It’s time for change.
Suicide and the malpractice myth
It may seem intuitive to avoid telehealth or remote care to avoid increased liability and malpractice exposure. But remote behavioral health assessment tools, real-time data-driven […]
Intelligent automation: The secret to combating health inequities
Automation expands the capacity of care teams, allowing providers to accomplish more with less. As a result, automation can offer an unbiased and personalized mechanism […]
The Covid-19 vaccine distribution strategy is struggling. Care Management can help.
With widespread vaccine shortages alongside continuing deaths from Covid-19, we must act now to leverage existing technology in order to improve the distribution process.
Is a lack of understanding around women’s health holding women back in their career?
The key to addressing the impact of postpartum health on the careers of women lies in building a level of awareness to breed a level […]
There’s a hospital staff wellness crisis. It’s on executives to fix it.
Healthcare providers pushed to the brink after a year of the Covid-19 pandemic are tired, burned out, and even suffering the effects of Post-Traumatic Stress […]
Antibody testing can improve efficiency in limited vaccine supply
Given our current limited supply, the threat of variant spread, and availability of higher quality antibody test kits, policymakers ought to update their vaccine guidance […]
Leveraging AI/NLP technology to reduce health inequities and improve patient outcomes
To reduce the systemic health inequities that have put so many individuals at higher risk of getting sick and dying from Covid-19, healthcare organizations must […]
3 ways health plan member experience and chronic disease management can be improved
Whether it is conquering the last mile in healthcare, meeting the country’s mental health crisis head-on or leveraging digital health tools effectively, trust will be […]
How can telemedicine evolve in the post-Covid era
Telemedicine will not revolutionize health care on its own, but the experience of millions of Americans during the pandemic assures us that it will become […]
2020’s silver lining was global engagement and inclusion
While Covid-19 temporarily paused our ability to interact face-to-face, it also ushered in an era of global collaboration and the ability for life science teams […]
Addressing the Covid-19 and Opioid “Twindemic”
The past year has taught everyone the value of a more compassionate and non-punitive approach toward just about everything. Now, it’s time for leaders to […]
Increasing food security and healthy habits in your member base during Covid-19
Paying close attention to social determinants of health, like ability to drive or proximity to a grocery store, can also help predict who is at […]
The mounting behavioral health crisis is our next pandemic
Covid-19 will continue to illuminate the behavioral health crisis, but effective use of digital solutions can drive clinical innovation and expand access to care.
Government Money: The most effective weapon in the fight against Covid-19
Many people complain about the government – probably with good reason – but the policies surrounding non-dilutive life science R&D are policies that deserve praise, […]
The power of technology to streamline and reduce hospital administrative costs
When leveraged properly, technology can decrease administrative overhead and processes both before and after care through scheduling appointments, managing patient communications, billing patients, and collecting […]
Adopt a millennial mindset for 21st Century healthcare success
The days of the primary care provider (PCP) acting as a gatekeeper to care for Millennials are gone. Some 85% of previous generations elected a […]
Socially distanced care: The need for AI-Powered patient monitoring
The inclusion of AI-powered patient analytics within remote patient monitoring systems addresses the need for actionable insight by stratifying continuous patient data that helps in […]
Chiropractors, massage therapists and acupuncturists are decreasing frontline worker burnout
Across the county, large health systems and hospitals are expanding their services to include chiropractic doctors, acupuncturists and massage therapists aimed at supporting their staff.
The shift to home care: Another new normal resulting from Covid-19
Covid-19 has highlighted the critical importance of increased communication and transparency between acute and post-acute providers, and the immediate need for more diverse acute and […]
Blockchains are the building blocks of better healthcare
Rather than having multiple digital ledgers for the industry, better health care results require a single global blockchain that massively scales, capable of efficiently handling […]
Want to end the pandemic? Send In rghe Troops.
The solution is clear, the need is urgent, and the infrastructure is in place. Send in the troops.
Telehealth is ready for its second dose – introducing virtual care 2.0
While 2020 incited widespread adoption of video-based consultations, the healthcare ecosystem is now presented with a new mandate of delivering virtual care at scale. Fortunately, […]
One-size-fits-all addiction treatment must be replaced
While addiction treatment has traditionally focused on the removal of substance use ‘symptoms’ by collecting urine samples and screening for substance use, the complexity of […]
Ways pharma marketers can boost physician engagement via telehealth
The pandemic has led pharma marketers to embrace digital marketing communications and the benefits of investing in telehealth platforms to engage physicians are numerous and […]
Could AI reduce healthcare waste? Approach of online retailers could provide clues
Just as Amazon leverages machine learning to develop valuable insights into consumer purchasing behavior in real time, healthcare organizations can strengthen their ability to reduce […]
4 signs your compliance program is out of date
Many players in life sciences and other sectors balk at updating their compliance systems because of the cost and resources involved. but addressing possible lapses […]
Payers are erecting higher hurdles to care: How can hospitals clear them?
Prior authorization is a massive and growing problem for patients and providers, and regulation is not likely to solve it completely or anytime soon.
Expect to see these medtech trends this year
Expect nurses to have prominent roles on medtech advisory boards this year to avoid issues that blindsided some medical communities during the pandemic.
We can’t blame AI when humans mess up
If we continue to apply the technology without widespread agreement to these basic premises, we could dissolve people’s trust before we even earn it.
How TikTok can help mental health experts reach the audience that needs them the most
From sharing stories about mental health, to coping mechanisms and tactics to weather through the Covid-19 storm, TikTok is filled with opportunities to provide extra […]
Does digital mental health need to rethink user engagement?
Gamification is being hailed as a promising tool within the digital mental health industry. But should the same tactics that are fueling our online addiction […]
HHS Prep Act amendment could fail the nurses it aims to support
The HHS amendment is meant to vaccinate Americans as quickly as possible. This could be an incredible turning point in offering additional support for our […]
The year to come in life sciences safety and regulatory practices
The life sciences industry will move toward more agile capabilities for regulatory operations and regulators toward an accelerated approval pathway in support of clinical studies, […]
Confronting disparities in access to healthcare for underserved populations in 2021
Particularly at the point of care, we have the means and resources to directly inform, educate and offer service to those who have been marginalized […]
What health plans must know—and do—while members wait for a vaccine
As Covid-19 joins the ranks of cancer and chronic diseases to be tracked and prevented through testing, health plans will need testing solutions that can […]
Healthcare’s overarching Covid-19 challenge: Stronger data integration
As we continue to respond to Covid-19 and prepare for the next crisis, the health care community should learn from defense and intelligence agencies that […]
How hospitals can protect staff amid the ongoing Covid-19 Crisis
Cases are down and vaccine distributions have begun in full swing across the nation, but there is still a worry about future surges with new […]
Why back-office systems are more critical to healthcare providers today than ever before
While healthcare providers have invested heavily in clinical systems over the past decade, they’ve mostly ignored financial and operational systems.
Leveraging RPM to remove barriers and ensure veterans receive the care they need
Of all populations, our veterans need—and deserve—the best quality care available. Virtual care technology and remote monitoring devices are easy to implement, cost-effective solutions that […]
Why medication management reform must be a priority for the new administration
The Biden administration should recognize that including high quality, patient-centered comprehensive medication management (CMM) services as the national standard of care will improve patient outcomes, […]
Want to get to herd immunity? Think micro to go macro.
To counter vaccine hesitancy, especially dominant in at-risk communities, we need hyper-local and population-specific vaccine programs.
Why patients, not EHRs, deserve our undivided attention
We cannot earn patients’ trust and respect if we are tethered to a computer in the exam room, navigating the EHR concurrent to a visit […]
Covid-19: A tipping point for EHR innovation
EHRs have caused a few problems for healthcare but they have paved a path on which we can set out on the journey of healthcare […]
Paging Dr. Burnout: How to alleviate physician administrative burden and still reach value-based care goals
Engaging and listening to physician leadership early and often can make the VBC transition smoother and less complex over time for both providers and payers.
Handoff fumbles: Why healthcare needs a universal workflow
We need health systems to improve teamwork and communication by implementing clear processes that are supported by user-friendly platforms.
3D medical printing making strides, and helping patients do the same
3D printers are currently being used to construct not only customized prosthetics for patients in need, but a wide variety of other medical items — […]
How healthtech innovation can make the Covid-19 vaccine rollout a success
The vaccine is being delivered to 195 countries with different databases healthcare systems. Healthtech solutions help us bring together data from different healthcare organizations, manufacturing […]
How text messaging is transforming the life sciences industry
For the last few years, digital transformation has been the mantra for healthcare-related organizations of […]
COVID-19 boosted senior tech literacy. Here’s how that affects Medicare Advantage
Medicare Advantage providers need to get ahead of the tide by proactively considering what they can do to suit their enrollees’ new, tech-savvy preferences — […]
Remote patient monitoring is not the “future.” It’s the “now.”
Every patient who could benefit should be armed with the sophisticated and validated technologies currently available to monitor key biometrics at home to alert patients […]
With Covid vaccines, are we out of the woods? Not quite
Covid vaccines are the talk of the town but in the meantime, there remains a great need for Covid-19 management solutions – including effective screening, […]
It’s that time of year – payer Groundhog’s Day
At this time every year payers employ teams of people whose full-time job is calling a doctor’s office, requesting information, and waiting weeks for the […]
Translational medicine: A fresh take on how clinicians can battle burnout
Taking your clinician expertise and applying it to the business world might reduce your sense of burnout and rekindle the love you feel for medicine.
Health data can help us close the cultural awareness and trust gaps exposed by Covid-19
When healthcare leaders trust each other enough to share essential information on their patients — either through their own decisions or through forced policy change — […]
The Home health landrush: Getting ahead in a complex market
Few people question whether care delivery will continue to migrate out of the hospital into new settings such as the home. The better question is, […]
Little, blue lessons for a post-pandemic healthcare industry
Viagra’s successful launch gives drug companies a roadmap to building a humanized brand. But it also showed why, even in a pharma-friendly, post-Covid world, humanizing […]
Reducing bias in AI requires high-quality data
In dermatology, to ensure that bias is not embedded in the technology, the machine learning algorithms must be trained using images of skin of color, […]
How Covid-19 is accelerating interoperability
The combination of regulatory pressure and technological advances will help move the needle forward — and not just for the sake of better interoperability, but […]
Healthtech is great at innovation, but less so at commercialisation. Here’s how we change that.
For digital health entrepreneurs to truly seize the moment, the focus has to be on developing an exceptional go-to-market engine, alongside those transformative products.
Managing medications during Covid-19: A team effort in transitional care
As my personal experience with my grandparents proved, engaging with your local pharmacist can reduce the burden placed on a patient’s family and the primary […]
Why payers need top-notch digital data management
Strategic decisions payers make today will determine how ready they will be for a future where patients expect their healthcare to be as seamless as […]
How AI is reshaping the future of the patient-provider experience
We’re only just beginning to learn how to harness the power of AI in ways that cultivate stronger healthcare systems — and ensure that the […]
At the Crossroads: Examining the complexities of the largest vaccination effort in history
Can we try to peel away the layers to see exactly what it is that makes the world’s largest vaccination rollout so daunting and complex? […]
2021’s crystal ball: 6 AI predictions that will shape a new commercial model
In this article, experts forecast upcoming AI developments that will help shape a new commercial model, making 2021 the year when AI shifts from early […]
Under one roof: How to treat autism in children
The need and demand for access to quality, interdisciplinary therapy will only continue to grow. Early intervention, with consistent, qualified care provided under one roof, […]
At the height of digital wellness, are we missing the human touch?
Medicine will never progress without technology—there’s no denying that. But for the foreseeable future, human interaction remains an instrumental part of the healthcare experience.
The fight against Sars-CoV-2 in 2021: What’s next?
Metagenomics applied in a rapid clinical setting was unthinkable just a few years ago but now can be deployed by any hospital with local deployment.
Treating cancer with precision: It’s time for host response rofiling
Host response can be identified by proteomic profiling, which involves analyzing a broad range of select proteins in a series of patient blood samples, with […]
Digital health meets value-based care: It’s time for a new chapter
The next chapter of value-based care should measure engagement like our lives depend on it. We should unleash the power and convenience of digital tools […]
Management lessons from the pandemic: Healthcare leaders must become “activators”
As a brand new, first-time CEO, this trial-by-fire experience in leading through a crisis taught me a lot and gave me much to reflect on. […]
How health plans can mitigate the bumps along the road to implementing CMS’ interoperability rules
Back in 2019, the Proposed Interoperability rules were released from ONC and CMS, and the […]
In our minds, we’re goin’ to Carolina—Medical schools as drivers of an improved patient experience
East Carolina University’s Brody School of Medicine is one great example of medical schools that you may not know about but that are doing a […]
The bot will see you now
Using natural-language processing and speech recognition technologies, startups are now creating chat-bots and other apps that can, to a remarkable extent, accurately replicate the experience […]
AI predicts better kidney care
AI models offer an early look into who might develop kidney disease, who would benefit from early intervention, and the risk of further complications without […]
Are metabolic hormones the next frontier in cancer treatment?
With a global epidemic of obesity and diabetes and their known relationship to cancer, researchers and oncologists are turning their attention to metabolic hormones as […]
5 trends that will shape healthcare in 2021
If there is any lesson to be drawn from 2020, it’s that making predictions for the year ahead is an act of hubris. Despite that, […]
Opening up real-time access to data via APIs could help streamline Covid-19 vaccination programs
An API-first approach supports low-code solutions, and that is of immense value to healthcare facilities right now.
Making EHRs more like a butler by serving the needs of clinicians
Healthcare leaders can continue to wait for the government to enact and enforce IT changes that may or may not serve the needs of clinicians. […]
Healthcare’s next act: More connections, stronger relationships
Covid-19 made an already challenging healthcare system even harder to navigate. If we want the industry to come back stronger than before, then we must […]
5 trends that could improve healthcare in 2021
AR tools will see a massive boost in 2021 after a year in which its star grew. Here are some more trends that are poised […]
What if we captured the spirit and urgency of Covid-19 research to cure cancer?
Covid-19 stands as a litmus test for pushing the boundaries of standardized research processes. Let’s use this shared focus, urgency, and the new partnerships being […]
How 2020 has shaped the future of healthcare
Covid-19 provided everyone with a rare example of why it is so vital to communicate end-of-life wishes in a clear and easily accessible way.
Predictions for AI-powered digital healthcare in 2021
Oncology diagnosis inclusing digital pathology, telehealth and physician access are just some of the areas where AI can have outsize impact in 2021
Catching up on care post Covid-19 requires ‘digital compassion’
In addition to human empathy, we are also seeing a new “digital compassion” emerging as healthcare providers work to support patients in need during this […]
Disruption, acceleration and innovation: Health IT predictions for 2021
The CEO of Surescripts shares his predictions for the health IT segment that include policy and technology projections.
Precision measurement in 2021: Why accuracy is key to the vaccine ‘cold chain’ and disrupting the spread of Covid-19
By creating new networks for 24/7 temperature monitoring, alerts and reporting, the challenges of deploying transportation at ultra-low temperatures can be overcome. This also illustrates […]
Getting healthcare enterprise AI data to deliver
When we talk about artificial intelligence, the truth is most physicians aren’t using it.What we need now is for developers and tech executives to stop […]
Fixing the cracks: Why it’s time to modernize marketplace enrollment strategies
By implementing a standardized, automated, and modernized set of processes to manage critical enrollment information across multiple lines of business, plans have greater potential to […]
Is the biopharma industry right to be skeptical about AI?
Ultimately, we should be excited about AI and its adoption in biopharma, but we should also stay sensible and focus our efforts where they’ll have […]
How augmented intelligence and NLP can help clinicians, researchers identify rare diseases
To help clinicians diagnose rare disease more quickly and accurately, many healthcare organizations are embracing technology solutions like natural language processing (NLP) tools that can […]
Covid-19 is bringing digital therapeutics to the forefront of medicine
In medicine, we’re getting real-time experience with what many believed was an inevitable but potentially […]
Innovation, not price controls, will ensure patients’ ongoing access to life-saving medicines
To reduce drug prices, we should focus on the complex drug channel arrangements that stand between manufacturers and patients and not as much on price […]
Covid-19 Is derailing cancer clinical trials. Is new technology required to get them back on track?
It is time to make it our collective mission to bring data automation to patient recruiting for clinical trials and not wait for a resolution […]
Accumulated genetic variations: What they are and why they matter to a complete health picture
Unlike inherited genetic predispositions, accumulated genetic changes are the result of environmental influences, such as smoking, chemicals or ultra-violet radiation. A growing body of research links somatic changes to an […]
The role of coaching in motivating and creating personal accountability for better health
Leveraging dedicated personal coaches and individualized content are the key ingredients of a successful health and wellness program.
How digital healthcare tools are changing medicine in Europe since COVID-19
In Europe, three major categories of care currently being aided by digital tools: distance diagnoses, internal communications, and external collaborations.
Predictive surveillance: Can artificial intelligence eliminate HAIs?
AI-powered surveillance systems are helping health systems and public health agencies with their response to the Covid-19 pandemic. The current health crisis offers a glimpse […]
Covid’s mental health crisis curve
The Covid mental health crisis curve stands to cataclysmically increase the number of deaths associated with the pandemic.
How to improve revenue cycle management: 5 tips
Especially in a tough economic climate, healthcare facilities need more efficient ways to improve cash flow and remain stable by ensuring claims are accurately processed […]
In the uncompensated care pandemic, AI is a potent antidote
By helping patients find affordable healthcare, AI will promote stronger financial health for providers and patients alike, and improve the quality of care as patients […]
Why we need a wholistic approach to behavioral health
I’m not proud to say that in the past, I’ve played a role in cutting behavioral health programs in an effort to navigate budget constraints […]
4 ways to improve patient experience with advanced analytics
Patients have signaled that they are ready for the digital revolution in healthcare, yet providers are still grappling with technology and disparate data.
Helping nurses bounce back from the devastating effects of Covid-19
Closing the gap between documentation and communication and ensuring software enhances rather than distracts from workflow are two ways that the burden on nurses can […]
Knowledge gained from Covid-19: Better practices for preventing infections
With proper guidelines in place, along with more education on less toxic chemicals and the proper use of new technologies, greater outcomes will be achieved […]
Cardiac patients can’t wait on care during Covid-19: A patient advocate’s perspective
Minimally-invasive treatment options like transcatheter aortic valve replacement (TAVR) could be a good option for some patients because patients typically stay in the hospital for […]
5 tips to find the right digital health venture partner
With so many new entrants hoping to cash in on the success of digital health, it is more important than ever to look for a […]
Healthcare will improve when quality improves – and it begins with workforce competencies
Covid-19 and other challenges of 2020 have carried a sobering mandate: quality can no longer […]
How to sustain independent physician practices
The greatest issue that must be addressed is also the elephant in the room: reducing the administrative burden on physicians.
Beyond the pandemic: Harnessing the power of real time insights
When all key health stakeholders are connected at the hub, common insights can be leveraged, allowing all healthcare providers to respond intelligently, without delay and […]
Covid-19 didn’t just disrupt healthcare, it accelerated industry change
Many of the strategies that were on the bottom of the priority list in early 2020 may have moved up, with a new focus on […]
What the U.S. needs to do to assist cancer patients and their physicians in developing countries
Tumor boards can help physicians in developing countries get access to U.S. expertise and represent one way to democratize state-of-the-art care for cancer patients throughout […]
More than human: Taking healthcare back to its people-centered roots
The healthcare and pharmaceutical industries are people-centered by design. So how did tech companies become the default “brands that care”?
How to tackle the mental health crisis that will come with a second Covid-19 wave
To prepare for this next wave, healthcare systems and community mental health organizations must find ways to scale resources to efficiently screen patients for behavioral […]
Culture-free alternatives for characterizing bloodstream infections
In the coming years, clinicians will be presented with a larger and more capable toolbox to aid in the diagnosis of sepsis, directly overcoming the […]
Barriers to quality care—and how home testing can break them down
the pandemic has brought much-needed attention to how technology can help take down barriers to care and bridge care gaps—by shifting healthcare to people’s homes.
Gains in tRNAslation: It’s time for investors to realize the potential of European RNA technologies
Investing in new innovative RNA technologies can lead to rapid value creation, and Europe is a fertile ground to hunt for them.
Ransomware in healthcare: The inevitable truth
The best path forward for healthcare organizations is first to understand the characteristics, causes, and indicators of ransomware attacks and then be proactive in taking […]
Covid-19 highlights the need for real-world, real-time data in Ob-Gyn and Beyond
Without the ability to aggregate representative, structured data in real-time for analysis, novel situations like the COVID-19 pandemic leave organizations and professional associations struggling to […]
Here are the benefits of data consolidation
Data consolidation and a modern approach to data management across health care organizations are critical for driving operational efficiency, protecting critical patient data and, most […]
The trough and the tidal wave: How health insurers can get ahead of the looming demand
Deferred care because of Covid-19 will lead to additional stress on the healthcare system in the very near future and here’s how insurers can manage […]
7 best practices for pharmacies managing short-dated inventory
If pharmacists and technicians are properly trained at navigating the idiosyncrasies of managing medication with limited shelf-life, you’ll be in a better position to save […]
Why prioritizing health equity in the Covid-19 vaccine distribution is not just right, but necessary
Even though Covid-19 is distinct from any health crisis the country has previously faced, assessing U.S. public health strategies during past crises can provide insight […]
Staying sane on the mission to Mars
Recently, the Translational Research Institute for Space Health selected three innovative biotech companies using VR, conversation-bots, and probiotic therapeutics to combat mental health risks.
Why most hospitals could save millions by improving patient safety
Improving patient safety and increasing the bottom line aren’t competing priorities. Here’s how hospitals can accomplish both objectives.
Technology can ease pandemic challenges faced by hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers
To keep critical revenue flowing, hospitals and ambulatory surgery centers need to resume elective surgeries and procedures as quickly as possible and mobile apps can […]
Best practices for physicians in adopting compliant and efficient data sharing
By making responsible and strategic technology investments, practitioners will have access to robust data, be in a position to analyze and interpret trends and outcomes […]
Covid-19 has presented the possibility of reinventing healthcare delivery and reimbursement must support this
While there are encouraging signs of reimbursement falling in step with the move towards a more value-based healthcare system, what is needed now to further encourage healthcare […]
Will Covid-19 be the straw that breaks AI’s back?
When discussing the role of AI in Covid-19, we have to reframe this conversation and look at AI as an important approach that can provide […]
