By Joy Avery – Virtual care swapped for in-person. Final goodbyes said over a choppy Zoom call. Sterility dialed to the max in nearly every healthcare interaction. In so many ways, and to the anguish of physicians and nurses on the frontlines, the COVID-19 pandemic drove so many of the gentle touches of humanity out of caregiving.
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By Chris Tackaberry – Health systems are facing significant headwinds as they approach the start of a new year. Rising labor costs and acute clinical staff shortages are straining financial margins, while also threatening affordability and ease of access to care.
By Kimberly Biddings – Cyber attackers have the healthcare industry squarely in their sights. With one-third of the world’s data being produced by the industry alone and the average cost of a breach weighing in around $10.1 million, it’s no wonder.
By Anne Dabrow Woods – In the not-too-distant past, patients primarily received care at a brick-and-mortar provider’s office for their primary healthcare needs, for sick or prevention visits or chronic condition management. But a number of economic and societal factors have caused a real revolution in where patients receive care.
The $1.7 trillion spending bill for fiscal year 2023 was signed into law. Included were health care provisions. With billions going to healthcare, what are our industry leaders saying about how the money will be spent? We reach out to see what they had to say.
By Jim Hyman – Cyberattacks have crossed a critical threshold, and the risks have evolved from merely causing financial loss and damage to physical systems, to affecting people’s health and safety. Not long ago that statement might have been considered hyperbole, but now it is a stark reality.
By Alena Nikuliak – The challenges healthcare providers face in managing patient mental health are multitude. The mental health situation in America continues to trend in a concerning direction. 20% of Americans reported suffering from a mental illness in 2019 and 2020, making for roughly 50 million patients.
By Mark Spinner – For one out of three consumers, inflation is the top reason they fear being unable to pay for an unexpected medical expense. Yet consumers want to prioritize health and fitness spending in the year ahead, an Accenture survey found.
By Devin Partida – The health care industry is transforming as direct-to-consumer services ramp up. The COVID-19 pandemic in particular paved the way for retail health care clinics and virtual medical appointments to become the norm.