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Innovation
Forward Falls Flat: Healthcare Kiosks Take Another Hit
The company behind the stylish, AI-enabled CarePod has abruptly closed, following a similar spiral as the HealthSpot more than a...
Innovation
Community Health Workers Spread Across the U.S., Even in Rural Areas
The programs are often based at hospital systems or community health centers.
Payer
In Vermont, Where Almost Everyone Has Insurance, Many Can't Find or Afford Care
Vermonters pay the highest prices nationwide for individual health coverage, and state reports show its providers and insurers are in...
Innovation
HealthLeaders Podcast: Using Data Tools to Address Barriers to Care
The Parkland Center for Clinical Innovation has developed a new tool that enables providers to better understand the challenges that...
Pharma
PBM Math: Big Chains Are Paid $23.55 To Fill a Blood Pressure Rx. Small Drugstores? $1.51.
Chains are paid well beyond family businesses for many of the same medications.
Innovation
Three Trends Coming Out of HLTH So Far
The healthcare industry's annual showcase of innovative ideas is off to a good start. Here's what attendees are talking about.
Payer
Medicare Drug Plans Are Getting Better Next Year. Some Will Also Cost More.
KFF found that 'many insurers are increasing premiums' and that large insurers including UnitedHealthcare and Aetna may reduced the number...
CFO
How CFOs Can Prioritize Cybersecurity
CFOs can be pivotal in providing vital data protection for their organization.
Innovation
HLTH in Las Vegas: Bright Lights, Big Issues
The annual HLTH conference kicks off next week with an array of topics and an unusual amount of star power....
Innovation
Patients Are Relying on Lyft, Uber to Travel Far Distances to Medical Care
Uber and Lyft trips can save patients and insurers money, costing a fraction of the typical fee for an ambulance...
Technology
Can Healthcare Leaders Learn From the VA’s Virtual Care Dilemma?
Virtual care programs for veterans are seeing mixed results. That could help healthcare organizations better understand what works and what...
CFO
Should Your Health System Pursue a Behavioral Health Partnership?
Partnerships may help hospitals and health system?s accommodate the demand for behavioral health services.