Jeff Lagasse
A robust web presence and offerings like online scheduling and telehealth are imperatives for health systems looking to stay relevant.
Providers continue to be the most targeted organizations for industry cybersecurity breaches, with nearly 4 out of 5 breaches.
For every 100 Americans, there were 58 opioid prescriptions written in 2017 -- a high number considering the scope of the opioid epidemic.
The $52 trillion plan would seek to bring in about $9 trillion over 10 years by diverting funds employers pay to private health plans.
More than 85% don't know the basic benefits that health insurance plans must cover under the Affordable Care Act, a rise from previous years.
Successive rounds of unnecessary testing can cause physical and psychological harm to patients and waste an estimated $200 billion annually.
Adoption of telehealth for mental health services is increasing, highlighting the need for a more cohesive legal and regulatory framework.
Patients who self-identified as black were 9% less likely to be admitted to specialized cardiac care units.
In an ongoing effort to consolidate and reduce debt, CHS is exiting the state in a deal expected to close by year's end.
Discussing benefits and risks of low-value diagnostic testing via head CT scan with patients can reduce the prevalence of such testing.