By Susan Clark – There are two kinds of joy I carried home from the Medicaid Enterprise Systems Conference (MESC) this year in Milwaukee. One was unexpected and a little quirky—the discovery of a mobile karaoke truck on the last day of the conference (yes, that really happened). The other was more lasting—the joy of making and sharing #clonnections.
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By Michelle Lane – In research and clinical trials, clean and accurate data is not merely a best practice, it is the lifeblood of credible clinical research and a prerequisite for meaningful results. Without it, trials risk being compromised, and the conclusions drawn may be misleading or invalid.
By Ellie Gabel – EHR notifications, security warnings and clinical alarms are meant to advise clinicians on everything from drug allergies to dosage contradictions. They play crucial roles in improving patient outlook. However, in excess, they can cause alert fatigue.
By Erika Bates RN MSN MBA – Walking through the Salt Palace Convention Center while attending ACEP this year, I wore two hats: a clinician and a vendor. My first time at this conference, it was interesting to see solutions that focus on minimizing ED workflow challenges and the variety of vendors focused on AI.
By Tony Schueth – The CMS pledge is big on vision but light on details about execution. That’s not unusual. Pledges are intended to inspire and drive change and innovation, but they do not provide a step-by-step playbook for achieving a goal.
By Paula Andalo – About 1,500 federally funded health centers that serve millions of low-income people face significant financial challenges, their leaders say, as the government shutdown compounds other cuts to their revenue.
By Lynn Carroll – Behavioral health and primary care integration is quickly moving from policy aspiration to expectation. We’ve long known that behavioral health disorders, including depression, anxiety, substance abuse, and others, can cause poor adherence to care plans and eventually increase utilization.
By Deepan Vashi – Rebranding of the Health Equity Index reward brings new opportunities and challenges to Star ratings program. The name change reflects the agency’s “goal of ensuring exceptional care for all enrollees,” according to the CMS April 2025 capitation rate announcement.
By Phillip Reese – The health care sector is a bright spot in the economy this year, driving nearly half of the nation’s employment gains, but economists and experts say immigration crackdowns and looming Medicaid cuts pose a threat to future job growth.