When It Comes to Preventive and Proactive Wellness, Accessibility Is Key
Holistic care requires proactive pursuit of health services, which more people might seek if financing options are available to manage costs.
Home Health: A Solution to Skyrocketing Healthcare Costs
A great deal of healthcare can take place in the home, leaving valuable bandwidth available for specialized facilities when they are needed.
Unlocking Transparency in PBM Pricing
The TSX Venture Exchange has a strong history of helping early-stage health and life sciences companies raise patient capital for research and development.
With All the Organ Donation Scrutiny, Ask: What Can We Do to Reduce the Need?
People do not have to die waiting for a kidney. A VBC approach can lead to earlier identification of kidney disease and better management in its earlier stages.
Star Ratings and Member Experience: Two Sides of the Same Coin
The challenge? Maintaining high Star Ratings or improving upon existing ratings gets increasingly difficult over time.
Five Ways Hospitals Can Reduce Industry Waste (While Recovering Dollars)
Between the environment and your healthcare organization’s balance sheet, waste is a big deal. These promising strategies can help solve that problem.
Sleep Meds Don’t Work for 9 out of 10 People with Chronic Insomnia – Here’s What Does
As we approach Sleep Awareness Week® 2024, which emphasizes the importance of sleep as a major contributor to a person’s overall health, it is also an important reminder to prioritize getting enough quality sleep.
When Investment Rhymes with Canada
Canada has a proud history of achievement in the areas of science and technology, and the field of biomanufacturing and life sciences is no exception.
Look Beyond GPOs for a New World of Cost Savings
There’s a common belief in the healthcare industry that partnering with Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs) means that most or all non-clinical purchases are covered by the contract. It almost sounds too good to be true: GPOs have all the answers for all your procurement needs. Finally, a one-stop shop for all your procurement solutions! Unfortunately, […]
How to Choose the Right Distribution Partner
By understanding the interconnectedness of the healthcare industry, aligning goals and maintaining an open line of communication, distributors and healthcare organizations can cultivate lasting, dependable partnerships, while working together to develop innovative ideas and solutions.
Healthcare Moves: A Monthly Summary of Hires and Layoffs
Here is a selection of recent executive hires, departures and layoffs occurring across the healthcare industry.
Introducing MedCity Moves, a New Podcast on Healthcare’s Corporate Ladder
MedCity News is launching a new podcast called MedCity Moves focusing on healthcare's corporate ladder. Published monthly, episodes will provide a summary of notable executive appointments and layoff news — as well as an interview with a recently-appointed healthcare leader or anyone that is experiencing a shift in their job.
At ViVE 2024, Panelists Share Prior Authorization Progress and Frustration in Payer Insights Program
At the Payer Insights sessions on Day 1 of ViVE 2024, a panel on prior authorization offered compelling insights from speakers who shared the positive developments in this area after years of mounting frustration. Speakers also shared challenges as they work with providers to figure out how policy developments and technology will work in practice.
Are We in a Recession? Executives at HLTH Weigh In
MedCity News interviewed CEOs of public companies, entrepreneurs, VCs and payers at the HLTH conference that concluded last week. They had a range of answers to the question. But one common theme emerged: Currently, everyone has a vise-like grip on expenditure.
What Does It Really Mean To Deliver ‘Whole-person Care’?
At Thyme Care, see what whole-person care means to us.
Creating an Omnichannel Customer Journey in Healthcare
Improving Customer Experience and Conversion in Healthcare & Life Sciences.
Nursing & Patient Safety – Using Malpractice Claims to Identify Risk Trends
Nurses face challenges that put themselves and their patients at risk. Using closed claim data, Coverys identified nursing risk trends. A full report, including recommendations, will be released this year.
Speaking the latest language of healthcare: Digital health tech
How Embark® App combines a medical and digital approach to support patients in managing their Enbrel® (etanercept) treatment.