With the healthcare industry’s transition to value-based care models, optimal health system performance is being redefined as enhancing the experience and outcome of the patient, improving the health of populations, and reducing the per capita cost of healthcare. As a result, states are designing and implementing innovative programs to reform how healthcare is delivered and […]

The healthcare industry has faced various changes over the past few years. In the center of these changes is a shift from volume to value-based care. As this shift takes place, there is a rising focus on innovative care delivery models such as the Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH). Under the PCMH model, a patient’s primary […]

When we apply ourselves to support those with lifestyle and health challenges, we impact those close to us. We receive great satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment when we ‘fix’ an acute health concern. Healing more severe and chronic issues takes more time and patience, which is a huge investment and challenging in our new […]

The most recent research from The Beryl Institute Consumer Perspectives on Patient Experience 2018 explores what patients feel is the most important aspect of their care. In their research, the Beryl Institute asked over 2,000 consumers of all ages, genders, and geographic locations the question “What is important to you” in the patient’s experience? 56% […]

As Accountable Care Organizations continue to work towards meeting cost and quality benchmarks, patient engagement is a top priority. With incentives tied to the patient experience, preventive measures, and improved outcomes, ACOs must leverage clinically-proven technologies that help their organization scale processes to help more beneficiaries. As CipherHealth recently announced, the award-winning suite has expanded […]

Healthcare providers across the continuum have a considerable stake in understanding the reasons for hospital readmissions. When a patient has been readmitted, the initial concern is that someone failed to do their job. However, a hospitalization does not necessarily reflect poor quality of care or even that a mistake was made. With hospitalization rates being […]

This is part one of a blog series entitled “Revisiting MACRA;” see parts two and

I was recently reading a Bloomberg Opinion article that discussed cost savings for end-of-life care. The piece brought to light the numerous articles, blogs, and research studies that highlighted challenging ethical and economic considerations for end-stage patients. Some review utilization and cost associated with futile care, others mention social factors influencing care decisions, and some […]

According to The American Cancer Society, nearly one out of three people will develop cancer in their lifetime. Although this statistic can be scary, patients can get regular cancer screenings that allow for early detection and prevention. In fact, five-year relative survival rates for breast, colon, and cervical cancers are 93 – 100% if they […]