Jeff Lagasse
Not only do commercial payers reimburse clinics at a higher rate than physician offices, but clinics also are eligible for certain discounts.
Homelessness is a social determinant of health that can influence the quality and quantity of healthcare services received.
At issue is what unions call unfair labor practices that have shifted the focus to enriching Kaiser executives, which the organization denies.
The company saw a market opportunity in helping bring independent pharmacies into the digital and mobile economy.
A court brief contends the public charge rule would harm the health of immigrants and their communities, while defenders say it's necessary.
Communicating a patient's financial responsibility and getting a handle on data can make business run more smoothly and helps retain patients.
Medical costs in the U.S. will rise more slowly compared to other regions, with Latin America, Africa and the Middle East seeing the most change.
The largest differences were seen in larger urban areas with multiple emergency rooms and hospitals within the vicinity.
The findings come at a time when the fate of the ACA is in the hands of a federal appeals court.
Hospital closures represent a not-often reported social determinant of health, as they stress patient resources.