Jeff Lagasse
Medical students are at disproportionately high risk for depression and anxiety, and mindfulness can help them develop coping mechanisms.
Large hospitals and teaching hospitals are the most likely to see reduced penalties; those in states with high Medicaid enrollment will fare better.
Better SNF-to-home transitions are needed, both for the physical health of the patient and the fiscal health of the organization.
Economies of scale and long-term cash forecasts are essential, especially for smaller hospitals that are feeling the pressure from payers.
The label could postpone nearly three million cases of cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
Addressing negative reviews can salvage a provider's brand reputation and even lead to higher reimbursement.
Since the previous workforce survey in 2012, the proportion of rural radiation oncologists declined from 16 to 13 percent.
Health systems can create a risk-adjusted portfolio of initiatives that leverages their ecosystem and competitive advantages.
Despite staying in the hospital on average a half-day longer, older patients had lower total charges, perhaps due to the lack of expensive procedures.
Mothers delivering via cesarean section covered by Medicaid had a 1.4 fold increase in infection compared to those covered by private insurance.