Accessing the funds requires a dedication of time to register and a continuing commitment for an investment longer term, says Kelly Arduino, a healthcare industry leader at Wipfli.
Total health benefit cost per employee is expected to rise 5.8% on average in 2025, even after accounting for planned cost-reduction measures, according to an analysis based on a survey by Mercer.
Walgreens has agreed to pay $106.8 million to resolve allegations that it billed the government for prescriptions never dispensed, according to the Department of Justice.
Telemedicine opened doors to healthcare access, says Dr. Shawn Griffin, president and CEO of URAC, a telehealth accreditor that recognizes organizations for excellence in telemedicine to boost health equity.
Christus Health acknowledged the 75th anniversary of Mother Frances Hospital – Sulphur Springs this week with a ceremony and announcement of a $25 million hospital expansion.
Elevance Health has entered into an agreement to acquire Indiana University Health Plans, a managed care organization created by Indiana University Health. After the acquisition closes, IU Health Plans will operate as part of Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield in Indiana.
Emergency room physicians are familiar with patients who frequently return to their hospitals for care. But ER physicians have little time to assess how many times that person has visited other ERs within the health system and no way to know if the patient has visited other hospitals in the region that aren’t connected. Patients may […]
The American Hospital Association has released a report finding that hospital and health system performance on key patient sa
The U.S. healthcare system may not be fully meeting the needs of women, if a new report is any indication. In a survey of consumers conducted by the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions, women are 35% more likely than men to say they’ve skipped or delayed medical care over a 12-month period. The reasons for […]
Considerations include what stage of adoption hospitals are in, the challenges and benefits of the technology and the protection of patient data, says HIMSS senior market insights manager Nicole Ramage.