The Center for Connected Health Policy has unveiled a list of telehealth legislation approved in 2017. Here's a closer look at the 11 pieces of legislation in nine states that will take effect in 2018.
After an ugly, contentious campaign, let's turn our attention to healthcare — starting with a recap of key ballot initiatives.
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.
“Anytime a provider stops providing services, the need doesn’t go away,” says Melissa Barcroft, of Planned Parenthood of Montana, in Missoula. “Patients still need that care.”
The hard care, GOP anti-Obamacare faction won't go down without a fight.
Eric Stern, Salon contributor and former senior counselor to Montana Gov. Brian Schweitzer, fact-checked what he thought to be a suspect segment of Fox News. In it, Sean Hannity interviewed three married couples who shared their “Obamacare horror stories.” Afterward, Stern approached each of the couples to delve deeper into what he thought were misunderstandings […]
Imagine being diagnosed with Lou Gehrig’s disease. This incurable illness of the brain first manifests itself as low-level weakness and muscle atrophy. Soon you’re unable to stand, get in and out of bed, speak, or swallow food. You depend on loved ones and professional caregivers for basic tasks like eating, bathing, and going to the […]
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.
In what millions of Americans no doubt hope isn't the start of a long-term trend, one primary care clinic in Arizona that's affiliated with Minnesota's highly acclaimed Mayo Clinic says it will stop seeing Medicare patients.
Home during summer break from Congress, Sen. Max Baucus has been meeting with constituents around Montana, an unlikely epicenter for the nation's divisive and disruptive talk about overhauling the nation's health care system. Despite some dispiriting days for the cause of bipartisan health care reform, Baucus still believes that reform is "inevitable" this year.