By Marge Ciancetta – Among the most impactful changes released by CMS each year in the Medicare Advantage and Part D Final Rule are adjustments to the Star Ratings program. As a result of the most recently finalized changes, CMS projects a 0.69% decline in overall quality bonus payments for 2026.
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By Parthasarathy Sathyaji – In today’s fast-moving healthcare world, diagnostic labs play a crucial role in helping doctors make accurate and timely decisions. But many labs still face day-to-day struggles like paperwork, delays, and communication gaps. That’s where a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) can make a big difference.
By Helio Matsumoto – Breaking the Vendor Lock-In Cycle: The Path Toward Healthcare IT Liberation Today – America’s healthcare systems are struggling. While headlines focus on nursing shortages and rising costs, a larger crisis is unfolding behind the scenes in server rooms and IT departments across the country.
By Lance Reid – Cybersecurity in healthcare isn’t just about compliance anymore, it’s about resilience. As threats become more sophisticated and regulators tighten expectations, healthcare organizations are facing growing urgency to find weaknesses before someone else does.
By Erik Eisen – Why Healthcare Practices Can’t Afford to Treat Cybersecurity Like a To-Do List. I’ve heard the fear and anxiety in the wake of a cybersecurity incident, “I wasn’t scared when it happened. I was scared when I realized how long we’d ignored it.” That’s the problem. “Cybersecurity” has become white noise.
By Shahzad Mohammad – The behavioral health landscape is driven by an urgent need for more accessible and effective care. Telehealth isn’t just facilitating this shift; it’s leading the charge towards a future where quality care is within reach for everyone.
By Ellie Gabel – Electronic skin (e‑skin) is an ultrathin, stretchable adhesive sensor that conforms to the epidermis. It captures vital signals such as ECG, muscle activity, movement and temperature, transforming patient monitoring from brief snapshots to continuous, decision‑ready data.
By Renee Freyer – Like any large program, MIPS evokes a range of opinions and perceptions, even misconceptions. MIPS was designed to use both a carrot and stick approach to encourage medical practices to provide higher quality care at a lower price.
By Amol Dalvi – Faced with skyrocketing labor costs, escalating cyber threats, and growing demands for digital services, healthcare CIOs are navigating a perfect storm of pressures. The challenge? Deliver better care, more efficiently, with fewer resources. But within that challenge lies opportunity.