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Half of healthcare leaders say artificial intelligence will yield positive return on investment in 3 years
Respondents to the survey also expect to invest more as potential use and adoption of the technology continues to climb.
The best way to address aging skilled nursing facilities may be to reimagine them as affordable housing
For some nonprofits, it makes more sense from a financial and patient care standpoint to modernize and repurpose out-of-date facilities.
Online patient portal usage linked to higher rates of flu shots, blood pressure checks
Chronic conditions affect more than half of U.S. adults, and preventative screenings are linked to better care outcomes.
Coordinated care model leads to decreases in unscheduled, preventable hospitalizations
The Oregon model may promote more efficient use of resources, driven by primary care and financial incentives for care coordination.
Illinois Medicaid spending was reduced in pediatric population, with limited savings from care coordination
There was a decrease in utilization among CHECK-enrolled patients, but the reduction was similar in the control group.
Medicare overpayments for graduate medical education could total $1.28 billion annually
Savings produced by capping the teaching health center graduate medical education rate would allow the THC program to expand tenfold, research shows.
A quarter of total U.S. health spending estimated to be waste
Administrative complexity accounted for the most waste, estimated at $256.6 billion, and pricing failure was a close second.
California bill may have ramifications for telehealth reimbursement
Higher telehealth rates would open doors for companies such as Amazon and WalMart to expand their healthcare business.
Improving healthcare access in the Pacific Northwest requires better planning, infrastructure
More than 80% of people in Portland, Oregon and 51% of people in Seattle have poor access to their care, findings show.
Some ICU admissions may be preventable, saving money and improving care
