How much money can primary care save emergency departments? Why is teen tobacco use on the rise for the first time in years? What drives healthcare costs more, prices or utilization? Find the answers to these questions and more in The Rundown, our weekly digest of healthcare’s most important issues!
Tag Archives: Medicare
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Jan
Jan
After 35 days, the longest government shutdown in American history has ended — at least temporarily. From unpaid medical debt to skipped food inspections to unapproved generic drugs, the closure seriously impacted the healthcare industry. Learn how and find out what this means for the future.
14
Nov
Nov
How are crime rates and blood pressure related? Who is Google’s new healthcare leader? How can physicians stop superbugs? Find out the answers to these questions and more in The Rundown, our weekly digest of healthcare’s most important issues!
08
Nov
Nov
How does stress affect the brain? What is 23andMe’s new FDA-approved genetic test? How can peer support help diabetic patients? Find out the answers to these questions and more in The Rundown, our weekly digest of healthcare’s most important issues!
05
Nov
Nov
Medicare open enrollment is the perfect opportunity to re-focus your practice on elderly patients’ needs. Learn how to leverage wellness visits, patient portals, and telehealth to better serve this diverse demographic.
01
Nov
Nov
How does autumn affect our mind? How does Trump plan to lower drug prices? Is screen time hurting children’s mental health? Find the answers to these questions and more in The Rundown, our weekly digest of healthcare’s most important issues!
25
Oct
Oct
What unconventional benefits will Medicare Advantage plans add? How will the $293M from HHS be spent on primary care? Are value-based payments on the rise or decline? Find the answers to these questions and more in The Rundown, our weekly digest of healthcare’s most important issues!
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Oct
Oct
Can CMS force Big Pharma to advertise drug prices on TV? How does fake sugar affect healthy bacteria? Why was Anthem sued $16M? Find the answers to these questions and more in The Rundown, our weekly digest of healthcare’s most important issues!
11
Oct
Oct
Physician-led ACOs routinely outperform hospital ACOs. Why is this? Learn what policies and features enable these organizations to improve the patient experience while lowering costs!
05
Oct
Oct
Who are the two new recipients of the Nobel Prize in Medicine? Why are Medicare Advantage payments lowering while employer-based health insurance rises? Find the answers to these questions and more in The Rundown, our weekly digest of healthcare’s most important issues!
