According to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, addressing health equity “…requires removing obstacles to health such as poverty, discrimination, and their consequences, including powerlessness and lack of access to good jobs with fair pay, quality education and housing, safe environments,…
Read MoreReport Shows Over Half of Administrative Healthcare Spending Considered ‘Wasteful’
Healthcare organizations work hard to serve patients, but not all their efforts are as impactful as they could be, according to a recent study. The study found that administrative waste makes up 15% to 30% of healthcare spending. While not…
Read MoreHow Technology Helps Payers Comply with the No Surprises Act
Complying with the No Surprises Act isn’t anything new for healthcare payers. You’ve been working, planning, and preparing for it since the act was signed into law in 2020. But when the law was enacted earlier this year, healthcare payers…
Read MoreBehavioral Health Organizations: Five Signs You Need a Content Services Platform
Even before the pandemic hit, demand for behavioral health services was steadily increasing. Roughly 52 million U.S. adults, or 21% of the population, reported behavioral health challenges during 2019 – a number that has grown significantly over the past few…
Read MoreHealthcare Payers: Are You Prepared for the Retail Revolution?
Retail clinics have grown in popularity among patients who need faster and more convenient care. Walmart, Walgreens, CVS and other large retailers have set up kiosks offering last-minute appointments next to pharmacies. You can now grab your throat lozenges and…
Read MoreCloud Readiness: The Missing Step to a Successful Migration
Are you considering migrating to the cloud? If so, you aren’t alone. Cloud services grew rapidly during the pandemic, and the market is expected to reach $482 billion during 2022, up from $313 billion in 2020. The opportunities to lower…
Read MoreCOVID-19, Technology & How Far We’ve Come
COVID-19 is changing our lives in significant ways. Words cannot express the gratitude I have for medical professionals, first responders and other essential workers that put themselves on the front line to take care of the sick and make sure…
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