By David Burda – Yes, my journalistic skepticism borders on cynicism. But come on already! Nearly 40 percent of hospitals in the U.S. still fail to meet the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ definition of interoperability.
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By David Burda – I looked through this new survey of healthcare consumers by ZS Associates, the Evanston, Ill.-based management consulting firm. The survey results suggest that passive patients may be feeling their oats and becoming active healthcare consumers.
By David Burda – I’m starting to run out of clever headlines to tell the same story. Spending on Medicare Advantage plans rose by double digits again in 2021, according to the latest National Health Expenditure data released by CMS in December, and no one seems that interested or willing to do anything about it.
By David Burda – When healthcare gurus say we need to change from a sick-care system to a well-care system, it’s more than just a clever turn of phrase. It’s a socioeconomic imperative. So how sick are we?
The thought leaders in our community are good about sharing their thoughts on the issues of today. Here are the top read and shared guest posts of January that we think deserve sharing again.
By David Burda – Connecting the dots between physician work hours and physician supply and demand. A new study in JAMA Internal Medicine adds intrigue to the dynamic of nurse practitioners expanding their scope of practice and policy change that could hurt doctors’ earning power.
The thought leaders in our community are good about sharing their thoughts on the issues of today. Here are the top read and shared guest posts of December that we think deserve sharing again.
By David Burda – If you come to dinner at a casual or fast-food restaurant with my family, chances are, you’re going to hear someone say, “Are you going to finish that?” That someone usually is me. It’s usually me for two reasons. One, I like food and will eat pretty much anything within arm’s reach if you’re not careful. Two, I hate waste.
By David Burda – Businesses in every industry diversify for economic reasons: to generate new revenue or protect existing revenue. It’s not any more complicated than that. Hospitals and health systems are businesses in the healthcare industry.