Population Health

Twenty-four states have received approval for renewal of Section 1115 waivers, along with additional funding, to develop programs not normally allowed in Medicaid plans to address needs and deliver services, says Mike Relli, principal at Knight Consulting and a New Jersey HIMSS chapter member.  

The HIMSS Chapter Advocacy Task Force allows for a unified voice for advocacy and mentorship, says Marjorie Rosen, HIMSS Chapter Advocacy vice chair.  

This unsustainable business model and the financial burden are passed on to providers, says Everett Wilson, healthcare regulatory attorney at Polsinelli.  

Providers have gotten a nearly 9% permanent cut to home health payment since 2023, says LeadingAge.

The poor showing by the U.S. stands in stark contrast to how much it spends on healthcare, Commonwealth Fund finds.

Over the last decade, about 20% of women tried to access abortion services, but a third of them faced barriers, a new Wisp survey finds.

Coverage applies to specific facilities, including the Indian Health Service, the 17th largest healthcare system in the nation, director says.

A public-facing genAI chatbot allows citizens to get the answers they deserve, no matter how they get to them, says Josh Wymer, chief health Information and data strategy officer at the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.  

The rise in chronic disease among the elderly is driving up healthcare costs, putting pressure on Medicare and other payer systems.

Caremark, Express Scripts, Optum and their GPOs created a rebate system that boosted PBM profits, FTC alleges.