A new survey by the Business Group on Health found that 83% of employers said cancer is now the leading condition driving up healthcare costs, compared to 76% who said musculoskeletal conditions.
The 6.5% increase in average costs for U.S. employers is more than double the 3% increase employers experienced in 2022, the report said. However, the increase is below the 9.1% increase in the Consumer Price Index.
Munck Wilson Mandala Partner Greg Howison shared his perspective on some of the legal ramifications around AI, IP, connected devices and the data they generate, in response to emailed questions.
As health systems pivot to virtual and at-home care, Mass General Brigham is continuing to invest in brick-and-mortar facilities as CEO Dr. Anne Klibanski believes there will always be a need for inpatient care. At HLTH, she discussed the health system's investment in its facilities and how it is leveraging enterprise services to help keep costs down.
The report, released by Kaiser Family Foundation and the Peterson Center on Healthcare, details the high cost of Covid care for the unvaccinated. In fact, the analysis indicates the figure could be even higher than $2.3 billion, as the authors did not take into account the cost of outpatient treatment for Covid-19.
Despite the ongoing Covid-19 vaccine rollout, a significant percentage of Americans say they are planning to delay care in 2021 or are unsure about in-person care, a new survey shows. Virtual visit options remain popular with 63% of respondents saying it will be an important factor when deciding where to seek care.
The health insurance technology company has raised $15 million in a Series A funding round. It will use the funds to expand access to its supplemental health plan nationwide and engage in new partnerships.
At the Abarca Forward conference earlier this year, George Van Antwerp, managing director at Deloitte, discussed how social determinants of health and a personalized member experience can improve medication adherence and health outcomes.
Healthcare is becoming increasingly unaffordable, with 18% of Americans saying in a new survey that they would not be able to afford the care they need. Respondents also reported cutting back on other expenses to afford healthcare, including money spent on food and utilities.
Medicare Advantage beneficiaries spend $1,640 less per year on healthcare than those enrolled in traditional fee-for-service Medicare plans, a new report shows. But, despite the difference in savings, satisfaction levels for both types of plans are similar.
A group of inventors at the University of Cincinnati are developing a drone that can be used to conduct virtual visits in patients' homes. The technology aims to fill the gap in telehealth delivery among those who do not have access to the necessary devices or have uneven internet connectivity.
Healthcare consumers are increasingly aware of specific therapies in development or on the market that can help treat the diseases they or their loved ones may be suffering from — and this growing awareness is changing the precision medicine arena.
We will highlight Build My Health's revenue practice management tools, which could help physician practices add up to $250,000 to their practices.
As providers ask Congress for additional funding, the American Hospital Association published a report showing that hospitals are expected to lose more than $200 billion in Covid-19 expenses and lost revenue.