Telemedicine Services Expanding
New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu signed a new bill into law that aims to increase Medicaid patients' access to telemedicine services, according to New Hampshire Public Radio.
Cancer Deaths Cost $94B in Lost Earnings
In 2015, cancer deaths cost the U.S. $94 billion in lost earnings, according to a study published in JAMA Oncology.
Humana and Epic Partner
Electronic health records provider Epic and health insurer Humana have teamed up to improve patient and provider communication as well as access to health information.
Seven Years Until Fiscal Cliff For Medicare
More than 71 percent of surveyed employers are integrating or considering bundling their medical, pharmacy, dental, vision and disability benefits under a single employee package, according to a new study released by Anthem.
Why One Million Americans Have Been Uninsured Since 2016
More than 71 percent of surveyed employers are integrating or considering bundling their medical, pharmacy, dental, vision and disability benefits under a single employee package, according to a new study released by Anthem.
Insurance Report: Employers Increase Health Plan Bundling
More than 71 percent of surveyed employers are integrating or considering bundling their medical, pharmacy, dental, vision and disability benefits under a single employee package, according to a new study released by Anthem.
AHA Tackles Social Determinants of Health
The American Hospital Association has opened applications for its second annual AHA Innovation Challenge.
Virtual Video Visits Give Patients More Flexibility With Quality Care
A majority of patients and providers agree that virtual video visits do not offer lower care quality when compared to regular office visits, according to a study published in the American Journal of Managed Care
Study: Telemedicine Can Boost Patient Satisfaction With Post-op Care
Patients who used telemedicine to check in with providers after vascular surgery demonstrated higher care satisfaction than peers discharged under normal care processes, according to a study published in Annals of Vascular Surgery.
Neonatal Telehealth Reduces Transfers; Boosts Hospital Revenue
Telehealth programs for neonatal resuscitation were associated with a reduction in transfers from hospitals without newborn intensive care units, a reduced transfer risk and an increase in community hospital revenue