By Eric Tygenhof MD FACS & Nadeem Dhanani MD MPH – Every day, over 11,000 patients age into Medicare, and as a result, the aging population is leading to an increased demand for care. Along with this shift comes a rise of “snowbirds” — a group of patients who relocate to warmer locations during the winter and return to their home states in the spring.
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By Maggie McCullough – Breakthrough therapies like GLP-1 medications—Ozempic, Wegovy, and Rybelsus—have reshaped how we approach chronic conditions like diabetes and obesity. Yet, their benefits remain out of reach for millions.
By Tim Hanners – Costs are up and Reimbursements are down. Improving surgical services efficiency is no longer a choice, it is mandatory for Healthcare providers. We have put together six practical ways you can do just that.
By Susan Clark – In the Venn diagram of healthcare IT organizations, HIT nonprofits, and their workgroups, you’ll see many places where two, three, or more groups intersect.
By Devin Partida – Clear communication in health care can mean the difference between life and death. When delays, miscommunications and inefficiencies disrupt treatment, they directly impact patient outcomes. Traditional modes of communication may have worked in the past, but human error and forgetfulness can hinder its effectiveness.
By Amber Glende – If you work in life sciences, whether in pharma, diagnostics, or vaccines, Federally Qualified Health Centers might not be on your radar. Many manufacturers focus their commercial strategies on large health systems, private practices, and specialty networks, leaving FQHCs largely untapped.
By Kent Dicks – Decade after decade, the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Health Administration (VHA) has sought innovative ways to expand access to care for veterans. These efforts, unfortunately, often have gone unreported in the media.
By Ashay Thakur – Data interoperability remains one of the biggest hurdles to efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality healthcare. That is especially true for long-term care facilities, where patients often reside for extended periods—sometimes for the remainder of their lives or until they transition to hospice care.
By Gil Bashe – The global health industry is responsible for approximately 4.6 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. A panel discussion at ViVE February 2025 in Nashville.