We are living in a moment when many realize that collaboration yields better, faster and more affordable advances. Open source also enables the potential for bigger profits and revenue. What’s in reach: a small amount of money paid for treatments across millions of people, rather than expensive lifesaving treatments only for the few who can afford them.
It's a place where compassion and dignity are paramount, where patients and families find solace and support during the most challenging times. We owe it to them to ensure that hospice care is of the highest quality, accessible to all and integrated into the broader continuum of care.
Closing cancer health equity gaps require medical breakthroughs made possible by new funding approaches.
It’s tragic that it takes a shooter, aggravated by his back pain and frustrated with the healthcare system, to spark a necessary conversation about healthcare.
With the election behind us, it’s time to lift healthcare above campaign rhetoric and invest in a care economy that breaks the cycle of chronic illness to build longer, healthier lives for all Americans.
The public health community can circle the wagons and complain about the attacking forces outside. Alternatively, public health advocates can take a hard look in the mirror, get outside of their bubble, frankly identify failures and missteps, and determine how to regain the trust of an increasingly skeptical public.
Investing in strategic healthcare communications is not just good marketing, it is essential for organizations that want to restore trust and improve patient outcomes.
The progress in artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping patient care, across various dimensions, from facilitating faster discharge to curating treatment plans and suggesting lifestyle changes.
By increasing the availability of services through flexible payment methods, providers have an opportunity to expand their customer base and establish themselves as trusted partners in the wellness journey.
It’s about interpreting the full range of factors, from biology to life circumstances, that can push someone to the edge.
By addressing each community’s unique needs with tailored, culturally responsive care and cross-sector collaboration, we can empower healthcare providers to drive lasting, equitable outcomes.
Ensuring that family caregivers, and hospice providers all get the support that they need is more than just about ensuring that a patient receives end-of-life care with the dignity and support they deserve.
A new report from Relatient, A Data-Driven Guide to Patient Access Succes, highlights how focusing on data accuracy and relevance can enhance the performance of healthcare practices.
Providing proactive and preventive health-focused living among younger, less affluent senior populations -- and extending this into value-based care -- just makes sense.
The vast majority of older adults want to age at home. To support that goal, doctors should encourage them to consider their care options — long before they need assistance.
A strategic orientation that leans into emerging value, even when this challenges our assumptions about who we are and what we do and the niche we do it in, enables organizations to make distinctive contributions sought by others.
Truth is, there are hugely positive tailwinds at our back. But the way we’ve been thinking about the problem is holding us back from solving it. Here’s why.
To protect healthcare organizations and minimize the risk of breaches, software development companies must stay vigilant regarding the biggest vulnerability of any digital system: the users. Here are some ways to minimize irresponsible digital behavior and some tools to enhance the security of medical digital systems.