Paul Cerrato

Care coordination initiatives -- whether they're paper-based or digital -- have the potential to significantly reduce the nation's healthcare bill.

Despite the federal government's efforts to foster pricing transparency at hospitals, a new study finds that many hospitals can't provide a price for a common surgical procedure.

An analysis of some recent telemed initiatives and interviews with thought leaders in the field suggest that telemedicine can transform U.S. healthcare into a cost effective system.

While the nation's healthcare costs continue to drain the economy, several forward thinking provider organizations are finding ways to turn the situation around with carefully thought out telemed programs. A recent report from the Commonwealth Fund highlights the cost effective approaches used by three "model citizens."