Healthcare Content

ED boarding—where admitted patients wait in the ER for inpatient beds—isn’t just an inconvenience, it’s a public health crisis. The AHRQ Summit convened health leaders to tackle this systemic problem…

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On February 21, 2024, UnitedHealth Group Incorporated disclosed that one of its companies’ units— Change Healthcare—was experiencing a cyberattack. The BlackCat/ALPHV ransomware group—a Russia-linked cybercrime organization—claimed responsibility. Repercussions from this…

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The healthcare industry saw significant change in 2023. Emerging from the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic, the sector experienced three defining trends that we believe are reshaping the landscape for…

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There is an increasing appetite to apply artificial intelligence (AI) to solve many of medicine’s pressing problems, including earlier cancer detection, drug discovery,  prevention, genomics, and relieving the workload of…

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Most Americans rely on private health plans, with employer-sponsored plans covering 165 million people in 2023 and 16.3 million enrolled through the Healthcare.gov Marketplace. Employer-sponsored plans often have lower average…

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This booklet is a valuable resource tailored for Veterans, their families, and caregivers to navigate the VA health care system. It covers essential topics like eligibility, health benefits, and potential…

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Governors continue to prioritize strengthening states’ and territories’ healthcare workforces. The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices (the NGA Center) has supported states and territories on their Governors’ healthcare…

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The Health Artifact and Image Management Solution (HAIMS) is a behind-the-scenes powerhouse connecting healthcare data across the Department of Defense and VA. With access to over 100 million images and…

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The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) updated its specialty care referral process to improve coordination and scheduling for veterans. While the Referral Coordination Initiative has helped streamline access to specialty care,…

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GovWhitePapers published its latest trend report on the lasting benefits of telehealth post-pandemic. This publication discusses four top trends, including equitable access to care, empowering of patients, support needed for…

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Governors have prioritized addressing healthcare workforce shortages related to retirement and burnout from the COVID-19 pandemic, the “silver wave” of baby boom generation workers aging out of the workforce and…

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Cybersecurity threats to the healthcare sector have become more frequent and more severe, carrying increased potential for clinical impact. Cybersecurity incidents have rendered medical devices and hospital networks inoperable, disrupting…

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The GAO report highlights critical challenges in the Veterans Health Administration’s Foreign Medical Program. Over the past several years, claim reimbursements for veterans receiving healthcare abroad have surged, yet inefficiencies…

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Medical product manufacturers face unique cyber risks that could disrupt critical healthcare services. The newly released Cyber Incident Response Playbook offers step-by-step guidance to prepare for and respond to these…

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Hardly a day goes by without at least one story in the news or on social media about artificial intelligence (AI). People are bombarded with topics both inspiring and terrifying.…

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