Ten Value-Based Care Updates Health Execs Should Know About

Researchers found a sharp rise in virtual visits in skilled nursing facilities in 2020, but most of those gains didn’t last.

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.

Researchers found an association between ADHD and three inflammatory conditions—atopic dermatitis, otitis media, and herpes simplex infection.

This week on Tuning Into The C-Suite Briana Contreras spoke with Dr. Scott Hayworth, president and CEO of New York-based CareMount Medical. In this interview, the two discussed the importance of patients staying in contact with their doctors for the sake of reducing public health risks and to discuss ongoing care options with them.

Researchers for the electronic health record company say their findings suggest that telehealth is typically an efficient use of resources.

Job candidates need to be shown that the workplace is flexible and set up to accommodate their individual needs.