population health
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Telehealth
Dead Zone: Millions in U.S. Live in Places Where Doctors Don't Practice and Telehealth Doesn't Reach
These underserved people tend to live sicker and die younger than others in America.
Innovation
Could Seniors and Rural Residents Save Hospital at Home?
While turmoil in Washington jeopardizes a CMS waiver, health systems are looking at two specific populations to support and sustain...
Payer
Across the South, Rural Healthcare Has Become 'Trendy.' Medicaid Expansion Has Not.
Clemson Rural Health is one of several programs attempting to meet this need in the state.
CMO
Trump’s Order on Gender-Affirming Care Escalates Reversal of Trans Rights
President Donald Trump ratcheted up his administration?s reversal of transgender rights on Tuesday with an executive order that seeks to...
CFO
Investing in Innovation: Health Systems Put Millions Into Truveta Genome Project
An investment here could have big implications for drug costs, value-based care, and population health.
Innovation
Advocate to Invest $1B in Chicago's South Side
The health system plans to expand community sites and services, beef up its chronic care management and SDOH programs, add...
Technology
VA Forges Ahead With Expanded Telehealth Access for Veterans
The agency is eliminating copayments for all telehealth encounters and putting more money into a controversial program that creates telehealth...
CMO
Black Americans still suffer worse health. Here's why there's so little progress
Racial inequities are especially severe across the Southeast, home to most of the country's Black population.
Innovation
Why Your AI Should Be Talking to Patients You Don't See
WellSpan Health has launched an AI agent named Ana, who's connecting with at-risk patients for screenings that might otherwise be...
Technology
Can Healthcare Leaders Learn From the VA’s Virtual Care Dilemma?
Virtual care programs for veterans are seeing mixed results. That could help healthcare organizations better understand what works and what...
Payer
Cara McNulty: The Population Health Leader Who's Fierce Behind Her Why
The new CEO of Vibrant Emotional Health and former leader at CVS Health shares a masterclass in executive decision-making.
Innovation
Between the Hospital and the Street: Addressing a Crucial Gap in Care
The INN Between offers a wide range of services for homeless patients and those in unsafe living conditions. Health systems...