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Population Health

Feb 22 | Jeff Lagasse

FDA oversight of the prescribing of fentanyl products is inadequate, report finds

There appears to be a lack of accountability when it comes to prescribing high-test opioids to patients who…

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Feb 21 | Jeff Lagasse

New nurses work overtime, long shifts, and sometimes a second job, research shows

Overtime in particular has been negatively associated with patient care, and a good proportion of nurses are…

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Feb 21 | Jeff Lagasse

International medical graduates care for Medicare patients with greater healthcare needs

International medical graduates comprise almost one quarter of U.S. practicing physicians, and one…

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Feb 20 | Jeff Lagasse

Investment by health systems key to improving cancer outcomes in U.S., report says

Cancer outcomes vary substantially between populations defined by race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, and…

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Feb 19 | Jeff Lagasse

Is the primary care talent shortage decreasing American's lifespan?

A potential byproduct of the ongoing physician burnout and shortages is a negative impact on the average lifespan,…

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Feb 18 | Jeff Lagasse

Younger patients dissatisfied with healthcare's status quo, more willing to try nontraditional services

The younger the patient, the more likely they are to opt for nontraditional healthcare…

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Feb 15 | Beth Jones Sanborn

Information sharing, widespread collaboration on education, outcome vigilance can help curb the opioid crisis

Marcia Conrad-Miller of CGI said if payers, providers, pharma work together on…

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Feb 14 | Jeff Lagasse

When EHRs lack interoperability, investing in big data analytics can help

Pumping cash into a single, unified EHR can be cost prohibitive, so it helps to get a broad, macro view of the data…

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Feb 12 | Susan Morse

Sharing of real world data, getting patients involved, is needed for better pharma collaborations

Pharma wants to be a part of value-based programs in risk-based arrangements with payers.

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Dr. Claire Pomeroy addresses the social determinants at HIMSS19.

Feb 12 | Susan Morse

Spending money on the social determinants is an investment

Value-based care demands the switch to wellcare to raise outcomes and decrease costs, Claire Pomeroy says.

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Care Collaboration Success for Improved Outcomes The nature of our healthcare ecosystem has been one of siloed care. Rarely do payers, providers and local resources come together with the patient's well-being prioritized as a unifying mission. Read how these organizations are getting it right.

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