Physicians wait with bated breath as October 1st, 2015 fast approaches. This date marks the ICD-10 deadline, an increase in codes from 13,000 to 68,000- over a 5 times increase. This is not a surprise to physicians across America; a finalized ICD-10 deadline has been long in the making. However, what is shocking physicians and …
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The U.S. is in the midst of the most significant shift in healthcare delivery seen in decades. The driving factors are many, and include: Skyrocketing costs: The U.S. government will spend $1.8 trillion on healthcare over the next decade. Rise of chronic disease: Nearly half of Americans now manage a chronic disease. Increase in demand: Ten thousand baby …
As many of us know, healthcare in the United States has significant need for improvement. America spends more money per person on healthcare than any country in the world, and yet our quality of care does not always match that spend. In fact, The Commonwealth Fund National Scorecard on U.S. Health System Performance found that “chronically ill U.S. …
Seems like everywhere you turn in healthcare these days, people are talking about Accountable Care Organizations. The buzz surrounding ACOs continues to grow, as trends in healthcare advance from volume to value. “I’m a specialist – where do I fit in?” ACOs are groups of providers who agree to work together to provide higher quality …
Combos are not just for super-sizing any longer. In fact, one tasty combination can have a big impact on the fight against obesity. Over the last several decades, we have experienced a steadily worsening obesity epidemic. It’s not like there has been a shortage of solutions. From fad diets to self help books to health coaching …
Health gadgets and mobile health apps are quickly dominating the landscape in personal electronics. As consumers enjoy this healthy dose of technology, what does this trend really mean for wellness programming?
Our country is desperately battling obesity, smoking and an alarming rise in chronic illness. And yes, reports suggest it will likely get worse. But there are signs that Americans are ready for change, and that we could be on the verge of a tipping point in our pursuit of healthier lifestyles for all.
The average American spends 30 minutes with a doctor each year. That’s hardly enough time to deliver effective wellness and prevention. Physicians who want to thrive in a system that is quickly moving from volume to value must find ways to advance their capabilities in wellness and prevention and proactively support patients between visits.
Investing in wellness is a business necessity for employers, but to fully capitalize on the promise of wellness and prevention, they must find new ways to get individuals engaged.
Increasingly, consumers are asking for, or even demanding, that technology play a larger role in their health care. In this post, learn about the next-generation capabilities that are quickly becoming requirements for successful health and wellness initiatives.