By Stephanie Armour – In the run-up to the 2020 election, all 20 Democratic presidential candidates promised voters they’d pursue bold changes to health care, such as a government-run insurance plan or expanding Medicare to cover every American. Fast-forward to the congressional stalemate that has closed the federal government for more than a month.
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By Erica Olenski – At the 2025 CHIME Fall Forum, the usual focus on technical architecture, AI, and cybersecurity was still present, but something deeper took center stage. Conversations kept returning to trust, safety, and resilience as essential foundations for digital transformation. This piece reflects on the event through these themes, examining leadership, human-centered design, and system accountability.
By David Talby – Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) coding supports risk scores that drive Medicare Advantage and other value-based payments. With more than half of Medicare beneficiaries now enrolled in Medicare Advantage for 2025 (that equates to roughly 35.7 million people), precision in coding directly affects financial performance and compliance.
By Zelda Meeker – Not all nursing careers involve running a hospital floor or working in high-acuity settings. In fact, there’s a growing list of non-bedside nursing jobs that offer flexibility and lower physical strain, while still making a meaningful impact.
By Karin Hayes – Pharma marketing is evolving beyond traditional, one-size-fits-all approaches toward more personalized, data-driven engagement that truly connects with today’s consumers. Data now fuels smarter engagement, empowering patients to take a more active role in their care, giving providers deeper insight into treatment decisions, and ultimately improving outcomes.
By Zac Amos – As the healthcare industry becomes increasingly reliant on digital databases and communication, the threat of cybersecurity attacks grows. Patient portals are a particularly popular target for attackers because of the sensitive information they contain. To protect patient information, providers must know how to prevent credential stuffing attacks.
By David Ostrowsky – When Maria Branyas Morera came into the world on March 4, 1907, Theodore Roosevelt was president, movie theater admission was a nickel, and electric washing machines had yet to become standard household items.
The thought leaders in our community are good about sharing their thoughts on the issues of today. Here are the top read and shared guest posts of October that we think deserve sharing again.
By Ross Martin MD MHA FAMIA & Brian Dwyer – Last month, we had the opportunity to attend the 2025 NCQA Health Innovation Summit in San Diego, California, where the conversations focused on improving healthcare quality, equity, and outcomes through innovation. The theme this year was “Reflect, Connect, Inspire,” which felt appropriate.