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
Catching disruption in the act: 3 problems innovation will solve in healthcare delivery
Disruption can be hard to spot. Healthcare providers, payers and policymakers who know what to look for will have an edge in driving positive transformation in the industry.
Mar 29, 2018
3 Reasons the Amazon mega-partnership is fertile ground for innovation
Speculation surrounds the partnership of Amazon, Berkshire Hathaway, and JPMorgan. How can the venture build a model that controls costs and seizes accountability for long-term health?
Mar 14, 2018
Remote patient monitoring: From hype to reality
It's easy to get excited about flashy new technology and speculate on its potential to transform healthcare, but merely hot-swapping one technology for another won’t do much.
Jan 29, 2018
Not all innovation is created equal in the transition to value-based care
The value-based care movement has begun before the fee-for-service reign has ended. By attempting to bridge both worlds, are providers actually creating one-size-fits-none models that leave no party better off?
Dec 21, 2017
The healthcare goal is changing and CVS is skating to score
CVS' recent acquisition of the mega-insurer Aetna is their latest move in their attempt to align with where future profits lie in healthcare.
Dec 11, 2017