As healthcare organizations figure out how to efficiently deliver the COVID-19 vaccine, countering vaccine hesitancy is also top of mind. The Kaiser Family Foundation COVID-19 Vaccine Monitor(this link opens in…
Strong relationships between providers and their patients are built on effective communication. This trust enables organizations to deliver high-quality clinical care and positive patient experiences. While the country’s ever-increasing ethnic,…
Today, more than ever, patients are looking for safe, reliable and convenient ways to access medical care. To address those preferences, a growing number of healthcare organizations are adopting digital…
As healthcare organizations look for ways to provide care and limit contact between patients and staff during COVID-19, many are implementing telehealth services. A recent report from The Commonwealth Fund,…
The colder weather signals more than just the arrival of the holidays. Flu season is here! Although anyone can contract influenza at anytime—between 5% and 20% of Americans get the…
The conditions under which people live, learn, work and play— also known as social determinants of health (SDOH)—determine up to 90% of their health outcomes(this link opens in new window).…
According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Americans living with chronic physical and mental health conditions account for 90% of the $3.3 trillion the U.S.…
Hilary Hatch, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist, the founder and former CEO of VitalScore, and the former Chief Clinical Officer at Phreesia. This post originally appeared(this link opens in new…
What is the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP)? The Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) was designed to improve healthcare quality and lower costs by engaging medical practices, hospitals and other…
What is an Accountable Care Organization? Coordinated, high-quality care at the right time—that’s what Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) aim to provide to their patients. As healthcare organizations shift their focus…
Population Health Management Defined Population health management refers to the steps healthcare organizations take to improve the health outcomes of a defined group of individuals. They may focus on a…
Referring patients to other providers for tests, consultations or additional treatments is one of the most common processes in healthcare. Patient referrals are an important way to ensure patients get…