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Hospitals & Providers
Prior Authorization Continues to Burden Physicians, Adversely Impact Treatment, Survey Finds
May 25, 2022
New survey from American Medical Association identifies the continued burden of prior authorizations on physicians.
The Gaps Impeding Transition From the Hospital to Home
May 23, 2022
Some patients aren’t getting follow-up phone calls, and others lack transportation for appointments with physicians. A new study highlights problems in post-acute care.
Cardiac Rehab Improves Stroke Recovery, Reduces Mortality
May 22, 2022
Those who participated in rehabilitation programs were less likely to die and had improved overall function, a recent study finds.
Specialty Pharmacy Controls Limit Patient Access, Fein and Long Explain: 2022 Asembia Specialty Pharmacy Summit
May 04, 2022
In their general session, Adam J. Fein, PhD of Drug Channels Institute, and Doug Long of IQVIA reviewed the current specialty pharmacy space, ongoing trends and future expectations.
Hospitals Aren’t Investing Enough in the Supply Chain and They’re Paying the Price
February 21, 2022
A look at the challenges hospitals face due to an insufficient supply chain—and how to address them.
More Patients Use and Trust Telehealth: Report
February 20, 2022
A vast majority said they plan to continue using telemedicine even beyond the pandemic, according to a report from Doximity.
VA Hospital Improves Timeliness of HCC Diagnosis, Treatment With Electronic Tracking System
January 25, 2022
The introduction of an electronic tracking system decreased the time from hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) diagnosis to treatment by more than a month.
Improved Payments for Social Care Can Promote Health Equity
December 23, 2021
Despite calls for better integration of social care into healthcare delivery, the lack of adequate payment models has stymied efforts to improve health and reduce costs by paying for social interventions.
White, Brown Bagging Requirements Cost Hospitals $310 million Annually
September 03, 2021
U.S. hospitals are spending $310 million annually to manage the additional clinical, operational, logistical, and patient care work associated with white and brown bagging requirements, according to a new report.
Doing More and Saving More with Primary in Home Care
September 01, 2021
In this week’s episode of Tuning In to the C-Suite podcast, MHE Associate Editor Briana Contreras interviewed VillageMD’s Senior Medical Director of Village Medical at Home, Dr. Tom Cornwell. Dr. Cornwell discussed the main benefits of primary care at home, which includes the benefit of cost savings for patients, maintaining control of hospital readmissions and others. Dr. Cornwell also noted what has changed in the industry of at-home care and if there has been interest from payers like insurance companies and medicare in the service.