HIMSS19 was an exciting, promising whirlwind that bodes well for the future of healthcare. If I had to pin down a theme, it would be “interoperability” — what it is, how healthcare consumerism has transformed it, why it matters for patient engagement, and how technology can achieve it.
Author Archives: Morgan Hensley
How much money can primary care save emergency departments? Why is teen tobacco use on the rise for the first time in years? What drives healthcare costs more, prices or utilization? Find the answers to these questions and more in The Rundown, our weekly digest of healthcare’s most important issues!
What healthcare topics did President Trump discuss in his State of the Union? How can scribes reduce costs and improve quality? What does a new study tell us about gut health and mental illness? Find the answers to these questions and more in The Rundown, our weekly digest of healthcare’s most important issues!
Why are in-office visits decreasing? Are “early birds” healthier than “night owls” or vice versa? Do patients trust their medication management abilities? Find the answers to these questions and more in The Rundown, our weekly digest of healthcare’s most important issues!
After 35 days, the longest government shutdown in American history has ended — at least temporarily. From unpaid medical debt to skipped food inspections to unapproved generic drugs, the closure seriously impacted the healthcare industry. Learn how and find out what this means for the future.
Why is “vaccine hesitancy” a global health threat? How much have insulin costs risen? How can marketing affect the opioid epidemic? Find the answers to these questions and more in The Rundown, our weekly digest of healthcare’s most important issues!
Patient portals are amazing tools, yet too often their capacity to improve the patient experience is underutilized. To show patient portals’ power, we explore how one provider uses this technology to help diabetic patients live healthier lives while sharing actionable tips for you to get more out of your portal!
What percentage of Americans are extremely worried about the nation’s healthcare system? Will this year’s flu be as bad as 2018? Is value-based care catching on or fading away? Find the answers to these questions and more in The Rundown, our weekly digest of healthcare’s most important issues!
2018 was an exciting year for healthcare: multibillion-dollar companies merged, telehealth laws advanced, and disruptive innovators like Amazon made a splash. With all of this activity, what trends and technology can we look forward to in 2019?
How can ACOs help high-cost, high-need patients? What does “convenience” mean in a healthcare consumer economy? How did West Virginia physicians leverage telehealth to help their patients? Find the answers to these questions and more in The Rundown, our weekly digest of healthcare’s most important issues!