By Buff Colchagoff – The reindeer had a choice: join Santa now or wait to see if the idea took off. It’s not unlike the decision healthcare organizations face today: whether to join TEFCA and a QHIN now or adopt a wait-and-see approach. Both scenarios offer compelling reasons to leap early rather than lag behind. Let’s take a closer look through a Christmas lens.
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By Zac Amos – Radiology has long been at the forefront of healthcare, providing the vital imaging data needed to diagnose and treat patients. Today, the field has taken a significant leap forward with the latest technology — 3D printing.
By Dr. Jans Aasman & Dr. Richard Wallace – Imagine querying a medical database to analyze patients with nervous system disorders, only to have the results include unrelated conditions like heart failure and burn injuries. These errors aren’t just technical nuisances—they can have life-or-death consequences in clinical settings.
By John T. Bright – Medical billing inaccuracies remain a significant issue in the U.S. healthcare system, contributing to inefficiencies that negatively impact providers and patients. These errors not only affect the revenue cycle but also hinder operational productivity and reduce patient satisfaction.
By Shereese Maynard – In healthcare innovation, few areas have grown as rapidly or impacted as profoundly as Femtech. With a focus on the unique needs of women, this dynamic field continues to pioneer solutions that improve outcomes, reduce disparities, and empower women to take charge of their health.
By Emily Newton – Weight management medications have made tremendous strides recently. Newer options — most prominently GLP-1 agonists — show remarkable effectiveness at fighting obesity and related health conditions. At the same time, patient adherence to their prescriptions for such drugs remains an issue.
By Pete Heydt – When half of rural hospitals are operating in the red and 418 are vulnerable to closure, the data alone are a call to action for new approaches to capturing revenue. Turning up the focus on patient financial engagement in ways that meet consumers where they are is one essential step.
By Cynthia Henry – As the healthcare industry adapts to economic and regulatory changes, Medicare Advantage stands out as a cost-effective model consistently delivering value to beneficiaries. Compared to traditional fee-for-service Medicare, MA excels in financial efficiency and quality outcomes, making it a resilient choice for enrollees and a strategic asset for payers.