Category: Healthcare Finance News

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.

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.

ACOs are struggling to integrate social services with medical care, findings show

Little progress is being made to integrate social services with medical care despite increased attention and effort.

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.

Why healthcare systems and health plans should join forces to remain competitive

A payer-provider union may be the only way forward for many in a market where
large, integrated entities are aggressively expanding.

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.

HHS Secretary Alex Azar declares coronavirus a public health emergency

Beginning at 5 p.m., EST on Sunday, February 2, the U.S. will implement temporary measures to contain the virus.

HHS Secretary Alex Azar declares coronavirus a public health emergency

Beginning at 5 p.m., EST on Sunday, February 2, the U.S. will implement temporary measures to contain the virus.

Geography shapes health and wellness habits, survey shows

Miamians are the most health-conscious while Minnesotans are the least of people in 18 cities surveyed.