The annual dilated retinal exam, a unique tool which uses drops to dilate the pupil, is not just about eye health. It offers a comprehensive view of a member's overall well-being, potentially identifying serious health issues at an early stage.
There have been an alarming increase of ransomware attacks on healthcare systems in 2021—with more than 65 reported ransomware attacks on healthcare organizations in the third quarter alone and two-thirds of organization reporting that they had been targeted by ransomware strikes—a trend that is likely to continue in 2022.
Dr. Seminerio predicts how the future landscape will change for intravenous and subcutaneous biologics.
The Office of Civil Rights published a proposed rule that could have healthcare organizations evaluating their practices surrounding, and interactions with, reproductive healthcare information.
A strong, up-to-date compliance program should be part of a healthcare company's risk management strategy.
Healthcare organizations must encourage anyone in need to explore the mental health and wellness resources available at their institution.
An expert discusses how patients with vitiligo are often initially misdiagnosed by primary care providers as having fungal infections before being referred to dermatologists, with care coordination typically involving endocrinologists for thyroid management and psychologists for mental health support.
Preparing for a future that includes telehealth means considering revenue streams, ROI, facility planning and other factors.
There have been an alarming increase of ransomware attacks on healthcare systems in 2021—with more than 65 reported ransomware attacks on healthcare organizations in the third quarter alone and two-thirds of organization reporting that they had been targeted by ransomware strikes—a trend that is likely to continue in 2022.
Drs Steven Levine, Patricia Ares-Romero, Samuel Nordberg, Martin Rosenzweig, and Carrie Jardine share insight on the future treatment landscape for TRD.
Findings presented at the 2023 Americas Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ACTRIMS) were the first to compare the two drugs for relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis.
Many prior authorizations requests still come in by fax. Natural language processing and artificial intelligence can extract and use information from faxes.
The healthcare system is facing an onslaught of patients with new and worsening conditions due the COVID-19 pandemic, but it is nowhere near ready to accommodate them.
COVID-19 has revealed the power and value of data analytics as claims have gyrated in unprecedented ways.
Equity is a central part of healthcare quality, but health plans often lack information on individual members’ race and ethnicity, making assessing and improving health outcomes challenging.
Gabriela Hobbs, MD, and Timothy Mok, PharmD, BCPS, BCOP, close the discussion with key takeaways for payers to consider related to ruxolitinib and insights on future research.
COBRA coverage is not currently considered creditable coverage, so some seniors face Part B penalties. That needs to change.
Now is the time to take serious action to reform wasteful hospital practices and strengthen the healthcare supply chain. The high cost of American healthcare has topped headlines for years.
An expert discusses considerations for tailoring narcolepsy treatment plans for patients with complex comorbidities or lifestyle needs, the role of insurance policies, prior authorizations, and specialty pharmacies in treatment access, emerging strategies to improve care in underserved populations, and the role of hypocretin in narcolepsy.
Facing a variety of financial pressures, health plans need to take a measured approach to identify supplemental benefit strategies that facilitate their success.
A forecast for this year by Luis E. Taveras, Ph.D., senior vice president and chief information officer of Lehigh Valley Health Network.
How consumers feel about their virtual care encounters will influence everything from CAHPS surveys to compensation beyond the pandemic.
The new model starts in July 2023. Practices will be required to take on two-sided risk right from the start.
In the post-pandemic future, we will likely see that hybrid patient care models are the norm. As hospitals and health systems plan for this shift, they’ll need to consider two critical factors.
A recent study presents a unique case of sudden-onset vitiligo following the COVID-19 vaccination, along with a systematic review of existing literature to shed light on the potential link between vaccination and vitiligo development.
Many healthcare organizations find themselves in arrangements with technology vendors in which patient-reported outcomes measures are handled as an add-on to an existing electronic health records. The better way makes it easier and more convenient for patients to supply information and incentivizes engagement.
Kenan R. Omurtag, M.D., discusses how addressing unique needs of LGBTQ patients involves tailored fertility treatments and legal considerations, while emphasizing the importance of early fertility preservation counseling and expedited procedures for cancer patients, including cryopreservation of eggs, sperm or embryos prior to potentially gonadotoxic treatments.
Identifying what is truly treatment resistant depression is difficult given all the factors that may influence how a person responds to treatment.