Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, the health care market was shifting rapidly. Now health plans are in an even more complex and challenging space, and they must focus on modernizing their networks. One of the key factors to that modernization is being able to dive deep into network analytics. “Those who are in the position […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on how Americans seek medical care. It has also impacted the delivery of care and operations of health care providers. During the ongoing pandemic, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released several waivers and flexibilities. This is to support health care providers and health plans […]
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Over the last few months, many of us have focused on maintaining and protecting our health and well-being. And while washing our hands, wearing a mask and practicing physical distancing are crucial,1 there are other choices we can make to feel more empowered and in control of our health. One of the most critical healthy […]
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Maybe you’re fresh out of college and struggling to put pennies away for the future. Maybe your career is temporarily on hold so you can raise children, leaving no money left to save. Or on the flip side, maybe you’re a few years shy of turning 65 and you’re happily coasting to retirement. No matter […]
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Technology in healthcare is no longer a trend — it’s a necessity for every organization and stakeholder across the healthcare landscape. Terms like artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, deep learning and natural language processing (NLP) are now part of our vernacular because we realize what we can do for healthcare increases substantially when we embrace […]
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Employers face constant pressure to strike a balance between building human capital and driving financial performance. This health care dilemma pulls organizations in two directions when it comes to reporting. They’re looking for ways to support employee health and wellness while remaining competitive in the market. Add to that the increasing challenges of an evolving […]
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HouseCalls advanced practice clinicians, like Cassandara in this example, are known for their astute assessment skills. Their systematic approach can uncover serious issues that members may have been ignoring or minimizing. As Cassandara demonstrated so well, it also takes thoughtful determination to identify how to best connect a member to the appropriate care team and […]
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Life sciences and health care organizations are increasingly seeking to partner, exchange and license real-world data (RWD). Life sciences organizations use it for real-world studies to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of their products. Health systems use RWD for benchmarking, quality measurement and care pathway optimization. Payers can assess total cost of care and the […]
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Throughout this “Perspectives from a pandemic” series of articles, we’ve sought to learn from the impact of COVID-19 on health care and other industries. We’ve examined areas where data, process and technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI) and predictive models fell short. And we have identified opportunities to bolster our capabilities to support better decision making […]
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You know you should save for retirement, and you know that you’ll likely spend more in medical expenses as you age. But in these uncertain times brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, a growing number of questions arise: How much do you need for unexpected expenses? Will you have enough? How can you save more […]
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