Barbara Feder Ostrov

Healthcare Revenue Cycle and Finance January 22, 2019

As Hospitals Post Sticker Prices Online, Most Patients Will Remain Befuddled

By Julie Appleby & Barbara Feder Ostrov – As of Jan. 1, in the name of transparency, the Trump administration required that all hospitals post their list prices online. But what is popping up on medical center websites is a dog’s breakfast of medical codes, abbreviations and dollar signs —

Health Innovation July 19, 2016

‘Digital Health’ Not Just For Well-Heeled Fitness Fiends

By Barbara Feder Ostrov – When we hear the phrase “digital health,” we might think about our Fitbit, the healthy eating app on our smartphone, or maybe a new way to email our doctor. But Fitbits aren’t particularly useful if you’re homeless, and the nutrition app won’t mean much to someone who struggles to pay for groceries.