Pulling care out of hospitals—by phone, ambulance, and good ol’ house calls.
In-hospital care is driving up the cost of health care nationwide. A potential key to lowering that cost? Taking care out of hospitals.
May 9, 2019
Topics: Business Model Innovation
Innovators Worth Watching: Hennepin Health ACO
Hennepin Health is taking a different approach to caring for the highest-need patients. But is this approach disruptive?
Apr 9, 2019
Not an academic exercise, not business as usual
At Atrium Health's Innovation Engine, theory application is more than an academic exercise–it’s a critical part of their mission.
Feb 12, 2019
Watch this space: 3 phenomena that will drive healthcare innovation in 2019
Many health professionals have health innovation on the mind in 2019. What will be the main drivers of innovation this year?
Feb 5, 2019
Innovators Worth Watching: CareMore Health
CareMore's innovative delivery model helps reduce the care needs and costs of high-need patients. But is it disruptive? Our litmus test reveals the answer.
Jan 3, 2019
We know we have to address the social determinants of health. Now what?
Tackling the root causes of poor health requires keen insight into patients' lives--and the ways in which a business model helps or hinders innovation.
Nov 6, 2018
In this innovative program, barbers cut hair and health risks
Patients need help overcoming physical, psychological and social barriers to engagement with chronic disease interventions. This Los Angeles-based program provided it.
May 31, 2018
Are narrow networks the future of healthcare?
Insurers offering a less comprehensive network of providers are building a foothold as a low-cost option for price-sensitive consumers. Are they our future?
May 16, 2018
Will Walmart lead the way for retail entrants in healthcare?
Could Walmart make a splash in Medicare Advantage by seeking to acquire Humana? It has already built capabilities as a self-insured employer that could help it stand out from the competition.
Apr 16, 2018
The accountable care conundrum
New payment models have pushed providers to focus on reducing waste and inefficiencies in care delivery, but what will it take to enable providers to take accountability for long-term patient health?
Mar 29, 2018