Health Management

A look at what will impact the managed care industry next year.

Authors stress the need for clinicians to pursue new forms of clinical activism in community-based care.

New data point to an upward trend in liability claims.

Half of U.S. adults surveyed say they avoid seeking medical care because of cost, and they want upfront pricing of medical services.

Half of single adults 65 and older who live alone and those living in two-person households are unable to afford basic necessities without extra assistance.

A new report outlines the sharp cost increase associated with a NSCLC drug’s move from second-line to first-line treatment, and suggests payers work with manufacturers to address treatment pricing.

The housing model is now being widely implemented in the United States.

Chemotherapy may be the “boomer” to millennial-esque new cancer treatments, but there is a reason the old standard became that way, and isn’t likely to be replaced anytime soon.

New survey reveals impact of consumer challenges navigating the complexities of today's healthcare system when searching for the right care.

The strongest associations were found for broad-spectrum antibiotics and those that act against anaerobic bacteria and fungi, study suggests.

Proposed legislation prevents tech data harvesters from collecting information from smart device users.

Healthcare executives have a unique opportunity to stand up against harmful material on social media platforms.

Could per-person adjustments to Medicaid payments help better address social inequalities that affect overall health?

A new survey reveals that healthcare data breaches cost the industry billions, and is only expected to get worse.

A new survey reveals attitudes around healthcare from key stakeholders in the industry.

Disparities between network use and provider reimbursement levels widening, report finds.

Many working families are spending more of their incomes on healthcare, a new Commonwealth Fund report.

The healthcare system is not meeting the needs of the people who need it most, according to a new focus group study.

A new survey reveals how patients are struggling to navigating the complex healthcare system and what concerns they have about it.

Community-based palliative care in the patient’s home improves care quality as well as increases satisfaction with the healthcare experience.

Patients may miss out on savings and making informed treatment decisions.

A new poll underscores the value of Medicare Advantage plans.

As more competition makes its way into the specialty drug market, there will be opportunities for cost savings.

Planned Parenthood has continued its entrance into digital health with its new reproductive services finder app.

A report from Salucro suggests most patients evaluate billing and payment processes before even reaching the institution.