October 06, 2016 An essential tool for today’s health care, held back by yesterday’s rules I’m excited about the possibilities of telehealth, but also a little frustrated. Setting up telehealth services takes longer and costs more than it has to. Outdated laws, regulations, and insurance practices are getting in the way.
February 23, 2016 Not-for-Profit Post-Acute Providers are Ideal Partners in Population Health Strategies Older adults are among the fastest growing age groups, and they are at high risk for developing chronic illnesses and related disabilities. Population health is a strategy that can improve their health and health outcomes.
February 17, 2016 Crucial Health System Financing, Affordable Seniors' Housing—and a Home for Sister Teresa Ann As a health system leader, martialing resources to improve the health and health care of our patients and communities are some of my most important responsibilities.
December 15, 2015 Health Care Research Can Be Patient-Centric Too When we think about the health care research process, we usually think about scientists and other research-related professionals. PCORI is changing that dynamic. PCORI was created in 2010, through the Affordable Care Act, “to improve the quality and relevance of evidence available to help patients, caregivers, clinicians, employers, insurers, and policy-makers to make informed health decisions”.
May 14, 2015 Jobs That Pay Off in More Ways Than One Pennsylvania hospitals are proud of the part they play in providing “#JobsThatPay,” to borrow Governor Wolf’s apt phrase (and hashtag) and important goal.
April 16, 2015 Understanding Hospital Ratings: Consider the Source The federal government has just started using stars (five being the best) to rate patients’ experience of their hospital care.