Medicare to reward docs for ‘high need’ care coordination starting in January
New 2017 payments for “complex chronic care management” are more generous than current rates and can be billed more often, making them more attractive.
Study: Tweet chats motivate patients with breast cancer
Score another one for advocates of team-based care and for the power of social media.
With the Rise of AI, What IP Disputes in Healthcare Are Likely to Emerge?
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.
5 key questions when caring for a relative with a health challenge
There is a significant effort underway in healthcare to ensure that patient and family goals guide the therapies and care that patients choose to receive.
Care for the Caregiver
“Caregiving often calls us to lean into love we didn’t know possible.” – Tia Walker In our work with care teams supporting the most complex patients, the role of the caregiver cannot be underestimated. Whether it’s a family member, friend or assigned professional, having the caregiver as an engaged, respected, and supported member of the […]
HIMSS15 Reflection: Healthcare Needs Simple Solutions
As I walked out of HIMSS15 at the McCormick Place convention center in Chicago this week, I had a new sense of empathy for healthcare buyers. Finding the signal within the noise of the show has never been more challenging. Instead of the useful, clear information needed to help buyers make informed decisions, there were […]
A Final Four to Remember — and why it’s relevant to healthcare
“Effective teamwork begins and ends with communication.” – Coach K I was fired up on Monday night – and I know I wasn’t alone with the NCAA National Championship game drawing the largest TV audience in 18 years at an average of 28.3 million viewers. This final game between Duke and Wisconsin was one of […]
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A Personalized Approach to Medication Nonadherence
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 Needs a True Care Management System
Providers across the country are asking for a better way to do the job of care plan development and management. Recent incentives put in place, plus new models of care, require new methods and tools for care plan management. What healthcare needs is a Care Management System built to support team-based care and empower users […]