Medicare Networks Proving More Concerning than Premiums
While one might assume that Medicare subscribers’ main concern is affording costly insurance premiums, this is not always the case. Recent research shows that many Medicare beneficiaries are more concerned about the benefits available to them as part of the...
Overcoming Common Digital Health Obstacles
Digital health has presented many opportunities for people on all sides. Telemedicine and other forms of health technology have increased convenience and accessibility for patients, productivity for health care providers, and reimbursement for payers. But what most...
Inflation Impacting Prescription Medications
Due to supply chain issues and staffing shortages, many industries have seen prices skyrocket since the onset of the pandemic. One such area that has been affected is the pharmaceutical industry. But the inflation rate has been disproportionately impacting medications...
Can The Health Care Industry Support an Aging Nation?
It has often been said that the only constant in health care is change. Socioeconomic trends can be all over the map, which often makes it trying to rapidly and effectively adjust health care informatics and clinical infrastructure in response. One trend that is not...
Medicaid Coverage for New Mothers to be Extended
It’s shocking to think that a country as advanced as the United States has a maternal death rate that is continually rising. The most current data finds that there are now 17.4 maternal deaths per 100,000 live births, which includes pregnancy, childbirth or subsequent...
The Good and Bad of Patient Messaging
We love the convenience of virtual channels for messaging, video conferencing, and more. But are they always the best option for communication between health care providers and patients? Many large health organizations cite that follow-up emails and “on-demand”...
More States are Adopting Their Own Health Care Marketplaces
Since the Affordable Care Act was enacted in early 2010, states have been using the federal marketplace exchange so their residents can enroll in and manage their health care plans. However, the past several years have seen a growing number of states developing and...
Funding is Key for Patient Experience
Technology has been a crucial component of the medical industry for many years, and this has only increased since the onset of the pandemic. However, it is becoming increasingly clear that the $6.7 billion in funding for the digital health sector is a driving force...
CMS Tabling Geographic Direct Contracting Model: What Does It Mean?
Medicare’s existing Geographic Direct Contracting model has been controversial legislation for years. This regulation intends to test the feasibility of basing pricing models on regional trends. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) aimed for this...
CMS Pressure to Cover Diabetes Prevention Program
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) may implement long-awaited changes to the Medicare Diabetes Prevention Program (MDPP) initially established by the National Institute of Health in 2018. The program has been successful among many middle-aged and...