Small population studies can revolutionize clinical trials Spencer Nam Small population studies can revolutionize clinical trials In today’s environment of rising health care costs, more people are calling for improved clinical efficacy for prescription drugs for both routine and serious medical […] May 12, 2015 Spencer Nam
How retail clinics disrupt hospitals – it’s not the way you think! Spencer Nam How retail clinics disrupt hospitals – it’s not the way you think! Since the first wave of retail clinics splashed into the care delivery scene at the turn of this century, more than 1,800 clinics now treat […] Apr 30, 2015 Spencer Nam
Dentists could disrupt doctors Spencer Nam Dentists could disrupt doctors A growing number of experts are calling for dentists to have a greater role in patients’ overall health care. While the movement has its skeptics, […] Apr 21, 2015 Spencer Nam
Health care needs its Gutenberg press Spencer Nam Health care needs its Gutenberg press Once again, the fate of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) is on the line. The Supreme Court is currently hearing oral arguments in the King […] Mar 13, 2015 Spencer Nam
Independent PCPs can survive—if they move upmarket Spencer Nam Independent PCPs can survive—if they move upmarket Primary care physicians (PCPs) face tremendous pressures along the frontlines of the US health care system. Amid escalating warnings from the AMA and others about […] Mar 10, 2015 Spencer Nam
How high deductibles empower patients Spencer Nam How high deductibles empower patients High-deductible insurance and health savings accounts (HDI/HSA) are on the rise. Industry experts forecast that 4 out of 5 large employers will offer their employees […] Feb 11, 2015 Spencer Nam
Ebola, cancer, and our need for precision diagnostics Spencer Nam Ebola, cancer, and our need for precision diagnostics Over the past few months, fear of the potential spread of Ebola virus in the U.S. has put the country on high alert. Although experts […] Dec 11, 2014 Spencer Nam
Dealing with High-Priced Cancer Drugs – A Disruptive Perspective Spencer Nam Dealing with High-Priced Cancer Drugs – A Disruptive Perspective A recent 60 Minutes report on the soaring cost of cancer drugs has gotten plenty of attention. While it is difficult to argue against the […] Nov 25, 2014 Spencer Nam
Capitation Anyone – Can Incentive-based Capitation Work? Spencer Nam Capitation Anyone – Can Incentive-based Capitation Work? A recent survey of 39 health plans conducted by Catalyst for Payment Reform reported that more health care providers are becoming comfortable with incentive-based capitation […] Nov 19, 2014 Spencer Nam
Integration of Providers and Payers – A Solution or A Concern? Spencer Nam Integration of Providers and Payers – A Solution or A Concern? In recent months, several healthcare providers and payers have announced their plans to create integrated provider-payer entities. These mergers are generally introduced as ways to […] Nov 13, 2014 Spencer Nam
The Future of Behavioral Health: Some Disruptive Ideas Spencer Nam The Future of Behavioral Health: Some Disruptive Ideas Over the next few days, health care leaders and practitioners from across the U.S. will meet at the National Council for Behavioral Health’s annual conference […] May 5, 2014 Spencer Nam