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The Top 25 Voices in Precision Medicine announced by BIS Research
Success in precision medicine has been largely dependent on thought leaders who are highly skilled interdisciplinary leaders.
Free-standing emergency departments in Texas’ big cities are not reducing congestion at hospitals
However the research indicates that free-standing emergency rooms can indeed reduce wait times in smaller communities.
Healthcare spending accelerated during the first quarter, whilep price growth climbed slightly
With March, the streak of 17 consecutive months in which year-over-year growth in health spending was less than GDP growth has come to an end.
Healthcare mergers and acquisitions require sensible data sharing strategies, and a solid analytics framework
Vast majority of patients would show more loyalty to providers if they had access to holistic health and wellbeing support
Private insurers in California pay more than double what Medicare does for similar services
The ratio of private insurance to Medicare payments is even higher than the 209 percent average at some hospitals.
Screenings for social determinants of health need to be tailored to clinics, BU finds
New clinical pathway for cancer patients leads to better outcomes, lower healthcare costs
Cost savings for pathway patients was estimated on average to be more than $1,500 per patient.
Quality standards framework can improve both clinical and financial performance in healthcare
A consistent framework is needed to ensure healthcare quality workforces are efficient, effective, and delivering on ROI.
With medical groups employing more physicians, a leader with the right skill set is paramount
Any medical group requires a strong leader, and then most important qualities to look for are dependent on the needs of the organization.
