A majority of employers, meanwhile, said they are viewing workforce digital health offerings as a worthwhile investment, according to a new Mercer Marsh Benefits, Mercer and Oliver Wyman report.
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Mortality rates higher in rural areas than in urban settings; three variables revealed
Rural residency tends to favor lower mortality, although it was not cited as a direct cause.
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.
NICUs lack automation and clinical decision support that tech could fix
The expansion of knowledge in the digital age has been exponential, but clinical teams have to harness it to make it actionable.
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.
Two million Americans lost health coverage/access in Trump’s first year, BU study finds
There were several policy changes that had immediate effects, such as shortened enrollment periods and reductions in hospital payments.
25 states and Washington D.C. top performers on public health emergency preparedness measures
The results are encouraging in light of the spreading coronavirus, a high-visibility public health threat of international concern.
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.
HIMSS20:How predictive analytics models can help predict, reduce 30-day readmission rates
If properly integrated into clinician workflows, predictive analytics can result in efficiencies and better outcomes, HIMSS20 speaker says.
