In the News: Mar 19–26
By Sg2 TeamThis week: CMS introduces new model to help lower insulin costs; new software promotes price transparency; and elder care becomes more important as demographics change
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This week: CMS introduces new model to help lower insulin costs; new software promotes price transparency; and elder care becomes more important as demographics change
It is easy to succumb to business fog during a public health crisis. The COVID-19 outbreak is not only a clinical challenge, but also a pressure test for strategic initiatives...
This week: Coronavirus causes mask shortages; number of urgent care clinics rise 9.6%; and virtual reality benefits seniors
This week: Sex differences in blood pressure patterns; Gen Z consumer behavior; and physicians taking pay cuts
This week: Mobile clinics help tackle social determinants of health; oncologist shortage puts women’s health at risk; and Facebook launches Preventive Health
This week: App-based service helps patients locate the “right” doctor; collaboration can aid rural health provider shortages; waste accounts for 25% of US health care spending
This week: Doctors aren’t confident they can get patients off opioids; venture capital fundraising grows for digital health companies; and rapid response surveys increase engagement in the ED
This week: Cigna is expanding their Medicare Advantage offerings; the FCC plans to reform the Rural Health Care Program; and consumerism grows in the transition to value-based care.
This week: CVS-Aetna launch a new SDOH platform; online check-ins may influence urgent care consumer patterns; and a study reflects a new approach to autism diagnosis.
This week: UnitedHealthcare bundles payments for maternity care; CMS requires drug manufacturers to list prices in ads; and employed physicians outpace physician practice owners.
This week: 1 in 7 commercially insured patients got surprise medical bills; pediatric providers embrace telehealth integration; and Leapfrog Group will issue quality ratings for ambulatory and OP surgical services.
This week: Medicare joint replacement patients are recovering at home instead of at SNFs, and HDHPs may impact timely access to breast cancer care.