A Moment of Opportunity to Expand Healthcare Access in the US
These two promising changes in national healthcare policy could transform access to care for millions of Americans.
These two promising changes in national healthcare policy could transform access to care for millions of Americans.
For healthcare facilities, AI-driven soft skill training is gaining traction in light of critical staffing shortages and the need for more emotionally intelligent personnel.
In a landscape where complexity has long been the norm, the power of one lies not just in unification, but in intelligence and automation.
Time is of the essence, particularly for those with cognitive conditions. The loss of telehealth flexibilities, combined with disruptions to Medicaid, could have devastating consequences for millions of patients with dementia and other cognitive and behavioral conditions.
By safety and cautiously integrating LLMs in a clinician setting, we have the potential for the ultimate levels of personalization: the perfect words for the right person at the right time.
Here are some key insights to help unlock the viability of PDTs to address unmet needs throughout the healthcare ecosystem — for patients and providers alike — and how to take meaningful steps to improve the health experience.
For payers, that means the work ahead is not simply contracting with virtual providers — it’s rebuilding the infrastructure that builds trust as members find the right care for them. Here are three elements that need rethinking.
Alan Murray on improving access for medical transportation.
Employers expect healthcare costs to rise by a median of 9% in 2026, according to a survey by the Business Group on Health. Pharmacy expenses are a key driver.
This new standard was developed to address the rise of telehealth, cybersecurity risks/compliance in ePrescribing, data needs, AI, and the growing demand for patient transparency. So what is the Standard solving for, and what can providers expect?
Virtual visits have demonstrated solid potential to expand access, reduce in‑office congestion, and support continuity of care, but implementing these tools successfully relies on careful planning and strategy.
By embedding AI into primary care workflows, clinicians can validate their decisions and make more accurate and timely diagnoses, ensuring that patients receive the care they need without unnecessary delays.
Before health systems can realize more revenue from telemedicine services, they need a technology foundation that enables deeper insights into operations and service expansion.
The opioid settlement funds provide a crucial opportunity to get increased state or municipal funding behind mail-based naloxone delivery. Through partnering with existing organizations that already have robust infrastructure in place and substantial experience in mail-based naloxone municipalities can scale efforts efficiently.
The future of telehealth is trust, combined with patient education. As the market matures, all parties — providers, regulators, and platforms — must collaborate to sustain that trust.
The self-medicating plant movement sits at the intersection of empowerment and misinformation. On one hand, it signals a growing desire for agency in personal health. On the other, it raises alarms about safety, oversight, and the risk of delayed care.