By Kelsey Waddill July 13, 2023 — Medicaid recipients with advanced-stage cancer may have greater access to palliative care in states that have adopted Medicaid expansion, according to a study published in Health Affairs. The researchers leveraged the National Cancer Database to perform this assessment. The individuals in the sample ranged in age from 18 … Read more
Nationally Recognized Champions of Health Equity Named as Inaugural Members. BOSTON, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Patient discoverya leader in using patient-centric data to drive equitable health outcomes, recently announced inaugural members of new group Connect life to care Steering Committee. This group will focus on improving access to care and outcomes for all cancer … Read more
MASS GENERAL BRIGHAMthe state’s largest and most expensive health care system, says it is on track to meet the cost savings goal agreed to under a first-of-its-kind agreement with the state’s Health Policy Commission. The hospital system in September 2022 agreed to reduce its costs by $176.3 million in the 18 months between October 1, … Read more
MASSACHUSETTS HEALTHCAREit’s the best in the nation, but assistance is still out of reach for too many residents. From doctor visits to life-saving medications, too many people cannot access vital services when they need them. Fortunately, a House proposal is currently under consideration by the conference budget committee that would provide significant cost relief for … Read more
The cost and quality of the US healthcare system is one of the most important issues facing everyday Americans. It is a major political concern for voters, a key indicator of economic efficiency, and a significant driver of national debt. The recent release of the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) Health Statistics 2023, … Read more
The Michigan Legislature recently passed the states Budget 2023-2024which designates hundreds of millions of dollars to improve public health. Get information on upcoming events, insights from key stakeholders, and status-specific reports delivered to your inbox! The $82 billion budget is the greater in state history and is expected to be signed by Governor Gretchen Whitmer. … Read more
Proposal for St. Lukes to Affiliate with Aspirus Health to Improve Health Care Quality and Expand Access to Services in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan Aspirus Health is pleased to announce that St. Lukes has signed a letter of intent to affiliate with Aspirus. By affiliated with St. Lukes, headquartered in Duluth, MN, our … Read more
Patricia Alonso, program director for the Healthier Kids Foundation, poses at the agency’s office in San Jose on Friday, June 16. (Rashel Naranjo/Mosaic) Editor’s note: This story is part of the annual Mosaic Journalism Workshop for Bay Area high school students, a two-week crash course in journalism. Program students report and photograph stories under the … Read more
(Photo: Shutterstock) Healthcare technology offers payors, providers and care teams ever more advanced administrative and operational solutions. By supporting patient-centered care through clinically informed technology, healthcare organizations can deliver efficient, effective, and integrated care and best practices toward a common goal. How Clinical Technology Helps Payers Physician-informed technology supported by clinical data enables access to … Read more
Illustration: Ada Amer/Axios Massive data breach affecting 11 million patients HCA Healthcare provided a stark reminder this week of how often the defenses of America’s largest healthcare organizations are breached. Because matter: The hospital industry retains sensitive personal data which is among the most valuable assets on the black market and experts predict that further … Read more