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How data is being used to humanize healthcare

Whole person care means aligning the goals of the patient to the care team.

CMS prepares healthcare facilities for coronavirus threat

As death toll rises to more than 600 worldwide, agency reinforces infection control responsibilities and guidelines for testing.

Oncology and neurology treatments lead wave of new drugs in 2020

Eleven drugs are potential blockbusters with an expected $1 billion in U.S. sales, according to the report.

Medicare Advantage rates to increase by less than 1%

Plan satisfaction will now have a greater effect on MA star ratings, as the Advance Notice proposes to double the value member satisfaction.

Opponents say Trump’s facts in State of the Union don’t add up

The president promised to protect Medicaid, yet his Administration’s proposal to change the funding mechanism would cap funds, physician says.

State of the Union: ‘We will never let socialism destroy American healthcare’

President Trump touts administration’s victories as Democratic rivals are in New Hampshire ahead of February 11 primary.

Cloud Innovation Lab creates partnerships to tackle problems

Innovation is a core competency that needs to be the responsibility of everyone, says HIMSS20 speaker Kristen Raber.

Humana partners on $600 million investment in senior primary care

The joint venture will expand the primary care Medicare Advantage business of Humana subsidiary Partners in Primary Care.

HIMSS20: How partnerships with retail businesses and payers can increase member engagement

As commercial health plans and others fortify their strategy for preventive care, one opportunity is to leverage an existing retail footprint.

Providers, payers, others speak out against federal proposals for Medicaid funding

American Hospital Association, American Health Care Association question rule; Democrats call block grants illegal.