Strategic Planning
BCBS of Nebraska's decision cuts the number of insurers offering products on that state's exchange from four in 2016 to two in 2017.
According to the new American Medical Association survey, primary care providers and physicians in large, complex practices log the most digital usage and are most enthusiastic about new technologies.
A disproportionate number of patients discharged from safety-net hospitals lack access to resources that are needed at that point, such as social support and primary care.
The trend with the most immediate impact will likely be the shift from volume to value.
The two divisions have been named, simply, "Healthcare" and "Solutions."
Company says discussions are in a preliminary stage, there is no timeline established for the exploration. Meanwhile, CHS spin-off Quorum Health Corp, faces a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of shareholders.
Researcher developing device similar to pregnancy test; blood or urine is placed on plastic sheet or in a cassette that shows results.
Administrators and clinicians must work together so providers can understand their role, where they can make an impact, Michael Blackman, MD, says.
Entomologists, vector technicians, communications specialists and public health scientists have been part of the Zika teams.
Younger physicians tend to prefer larger practices, while older physicians in smaller practices are gradually retiring out of the workforce.