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Early cancer surveillance results in cost effectiveness for third-party payers, study shows
LFS patients who received early cancer surveillance extended their lifetime, but incurred higher healthcare costs.
Growth in hospital prices outpaces that of physicians by nearly 20 percent, Health Affairs shows
Consolidation is a primary factor in the price growth on the facility side, with prices for hospital-based procedures increasing 43 percent in seven years.
Healthcare gains 42,000 jobs in January, led by ambulatory services
Medicare spending on healthcare for elderly dips, driven by better cardiovascular care
The findings make a fiscal case for increasing prevention efforts among patents of all ages, not just the elderly.
Patients with primary care doctors receive more high-value healthcare, study finds
Policymakers and health system leaders seeking to increase value should consider increasing investments in primary care.
When it comes to new healthcare payment and delivery models, CFOs lack confidence
Drop in hospital-acquired conditions results in $7.7 billion in savings for providers
CMS had hoped the threat of penalties would focus more attention on improving care quality, but most of the changes have been to coding practices.
Are healthcare jobs safe from AI? More so than many might think
No occupation will be unaffected by the technology, but healthcare will be affected less than other industries, owing much to its inherent complexity.
New Association Health Plans showing promising trends, double-digit cost savings
The data shows a trend toward comprehensive benefits and significant cost savings, though concerns remain, especially regarding consumer protections.
Addressing social determinants of health? Consider artificial intelligence and machine learning
The technology is still maturing, but already can be used to make sense of social determinants data — a must in modern care delivery.
