How Main Line Health Created A Psychological First Aid Team
Main Line Health is a non-profit health system based in the suburbs of Philadelphia. The health system includes four acute care hospitals, a rehabilitation hospital, a home care division, and a network of outpatient centers and physician practices. In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Main Line Health created a psychological first aid team to help […]
9 Brutally Honest Quotes From Health Systems And Tech Vendors On Partnering With Each Other
“Partnering with health systems can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, it provides us with access to a vast patient population and valuable data. On the other hand, navigating the bureaucratic and slow-moving nature of these organizations can be frustrating and hinder innovation.” – Tech Vendor “Tech vendors often promise us the moon and […]
Breakthrough Medical Technologies Save Millions of Lives
Sponsored News – Millions of people are living longer and in better health, thanks to major advances in medical technology that have produced new high-quality, cost-effective therapies. Half a century ago, a pacemaker used to treat cardiac arrhythmias was the size of a hockey puck. Today, it’s smaller than a AAA battery. Since 1980, medical […]
Helping Manage The Cost of Asthma And COPD Inhalers
With the intense summer heat and horrible air quality, some people across the California Central Valley and other areas of the country are finding it difficult to breathe. When this happens, they quickly turn to their asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) inhalers. Greater use of these devices means more refills are needed.For many […]
Expanded Health Insurance Options Increase Choices for Cancer Care
United Health care and Cancer Treatment Centers of America (CTCA) announced a new multi-year agreement that will expand health care options and accessibility for many cancer patients at all four hospitals in the CTCA network. The new agreement, effective July 1, 2009, provides United Health care Options PPO customers access to more than 330 physicians […]
Ready-To-Use Slides For Physician Leaders
Physician leaders face a range of challenges, from managing teams and budgets to improving patient outcomes and satisfaction. To help physician leaders communicate effectively with their teams, stakeholders, and patients, ready-to-use slides can be a valuable resource. Here are some essential slides for physician leaders: Leadership Principles Leadership principles are essential for physician leaders to […]
Learning From International Peers On Population Health
Population health is an approach to health care that focuses on improving the health outcomes of entire populations rather than just individual patients. This approach requires a shift in thinking from treating illness to preventing it and promoting health in the community. One way to improve population health is to learn from successful population health […]
How Health Plans Can Improve Behavioral Health Access
Behavioral health is a critical component of overall health, yet access to behavioral health services remains a significant challenge for many people. Health plans can play a vital role in improving access to behavioral health services by implementing strategies that remove barriers and improve the quality of care. This article will explore some of the […]
The New Physician Network Advantage
The healthcare industry has been experiencing a significant shift in recent years, as physicians have increasingly been leaving the traditional fee-for-service model in favor of joining or forming larger physician networks. These networks can offer significant advantages to physicians, including increased negotiating power with payers, access to shared resources and support, and improved patient outcomes. […]
Whole New Way to Shop For Health Insurance Coming in October 2022
Thanks to the new healthcare law, starting October 1st there’ll be a whole new way to shop for health insurance for yourself, your family or your small business: the Health Insurance Marketplace. Whether you’re uninsured or buy your own coverage, the Marketplace will help you find insurance that fits your needs and your budget, with […]