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Adoption of chargemaster data in health economics and outcomes research (HEOR) is typically less common than more prevalent real-world datasets such as claims or EHR data, primarily due to chargemaster being a hospital specific dataset. However,...
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On May 11, 2023, the federal Public Health Emergency (PHE) will expire, and along with the Consolidated Omnibus Act, will impact coverage for millions of Americans on Medicaid. This is arguably the biggest thing to happen to Medicaid since the passing of...
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Medical debt is more than a financial problem. Research is beginning to show that, for millions of Americans, medical debt leads to poor health outcomes.
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More than 1.5 million people—including nearly 750,000 children—lost their Medicaid coverage in 2018, according to a study conducted that year. Researchers determined it was most likely due not to ineligibility but to paperwork barriers.
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The Father of Population Health says America needs a new strategy for primary care.
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Approximately 20% of the new drugs approved in the last several years have known racial and ethnic differences in disposition. Still, the most recent data snapshot on diversity and inclusion from the U.S. Food & Drug Administration revealed that 75% of...
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Health organizations are zeroing in on Social Determinants of Health, removing socioeconomic barriers to healthcare and social services in order to improve patient outcomes. In the process, they’re also improving the financial health of the entire...
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If we were designing the healthcare system from scratch, Brook Ward says most of us would have a clear vision for what it should look like.
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By Brian Urban, Head of Payer Marketing, FinThrive
The average healthcare patient account bounces back and forth between payers and providers multiple times before it gets anywhere near payment.That’s why the current state of revenue cycle management may...
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For those who question the far-reaching impact of political determinants of health, Population Health Professor Geoffrey Roche recounts this story:
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Data shows that only 20% of a patient’s health outcomes are influenced by their access to and quality of healthcare. That leaves 80% to be determined by other factors, such as where we live, work, play, go to school, and get our groceries. These...
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As a health plan, you are likely familiar with the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). A government agency whose mission is to “work for better health care, better choices, and better health,” the NCQA offers a wide variety of programs for...
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It’s that time of the year: changing seasons, fresh starts, new relationships and a nice sprinkle of chaos. We’re not talking about going back to school – we’re talking open enrollment.
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Our lives changed significantly during the pandemic—lost jobs, cross-country moves, pay cuts and lost or changed health insurance. Healthcare behavior also changed. A survey released by the Prevent Cancer Foundation found that 43% of people surveyed had...
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So much of our overall health is impacted by various socioeconomic factors, which don’t involve ever stepping foot into a doctor’s office, clinic or hospital. Social determinants of health—commonly referred to as SDOH—and healthcare utilization have an...
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Ongoing COVID-19 challenges and its emerging aftermath have left people struggling—financially, personally and socially. Especially those most vulnerable. Given how closely financial health is linked to overall wellness,1 it’s important to recognize that...
