Chronic conditions afflict more than half of US citizens and consume 86% of spending on care, every year. To get a grip on the epidemic, providers must learn how to facilitate change in patients' individual behavior.
June 4, 2019
Social determinants of health are estimated to have at least twice the impact on risk of premature death than medical care does. But what exactly are the social determinants of health?
Oct 18, 2018
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
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
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
This online weight-loss program shows promise in preventing type 2 diabetes, and associated costs. But could it disrupt the competitive weight-loss industry?
Jan 23, 2018
The kidney transplant waiting list has grown to almost 100,000 people. How might the artificial kidney evolve as a solution for those in queue?
Jan 11, 2018
An innovative London community center helps local residents make the life progress they seek, through better health and social welfare.
Dec 19, 2017
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
Disruptive Innovation has a major role to play in combating the opioid abuse epidemic gripping the United States.
Nov 29, 2017