By Hamad Husainy DO FACEP – Hospitals are under increasing pressure to minimize readmissions and close costly gaps in care, particularly during the crucial post-acute care phase when patients move to skilled nursing facilities. This is the phase when patients are most vulnerable, and even small gaps in care can lead to complications and avoidable readmissions, no small consideration for hospitals.
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By Mohammed Vaid – Penalties reduce revenue, but their real significance lies in what they reveal about payer operations. A single error in plan materials can cascade into thousands of disputes, costly claim adjustments, and delayed reimbursements.
By Ellie Gabel – Automation is changing how the health care industry makes medical devices. Machines and smart software are helping factories work faster with fewer mistakes and steadier quality. Intelligent systems are creating greater improvements in the manufacturing process, and demand for them is growing quickly.
By Deborah Kozick & Brian Dees – Individuals residing in rural areas face numerous challenges when it comes to accessing healthcare. These challenges are compounded by disparities in health status and outcomes between individuals residing in urban and rural areas.
By Ram Krishnan – AI is quickly changing the field of healthcare, including behavioral health. From making clinical notes more efficient to supporting diagnosis and treatment plans, AI offers a wide variety of new capabilities for providers. However, despite its potential benefits, AI raises concerns about data privacy, ethical considerations, and potential impact on the human element of care.
September is Sepsis Awareness Month. Prenosis recently presented a webinar with the Sepsis Alliance Institute, examining how advanced biomarker analysis improves sepsis detection and diagnosis. The presentation highlighted the significance of Prenosis’ personalized approach to this critical condition.
By Paul Joiner – Homecare is undergoing rapid change as shifting demographics, new technologies, and evolving regulations reshape the industry. For home- and community-based services providers, these trends present both significant challenges and new opportunities to deliver care more effectively.
By Gil Bashe – Twenty-five months ago, I wrote for Medika Life after yet another school shooting shook the nation. My plea then was simple but searing: let lawmakers witness what first responders see when they enter a classroom turned crime scene—the chaos, the quiet after the sirens, the grief of parents confronting the unimaginable.
By Jay Eisenstock – Since 2021, the Hospital Price Transparency Rule has required hospitals to post prices for 70 common medical services so patients can compare costs and make more informed choices. The idea is that, just like shopping for appliances, competition can help reduce costs if patients are able to see the real prices.