As Certificate of Need (CON) laws continue to evolve across the United States, healthcare executives are facing a regulatory landscape that is in rapid flux. These changes are opening the door to new growth opportunities—but also intensifying competition, escalating real estate costs, and increasing pressure on strategic planning.
Claim denials can be a huge headache for healthcare providers. In fact, one survey found that private payers initially deny 15 percent of medical claims. Worse? Providers end up spending almost $20 billion every year disputing those denials.
Across the country, rural facilities are rewriting the playbook on heart and stroke care — making bold and creative moves in limited resource environments.
Studies have shown a link between cardiovascular disease and oral health. The evidence is growing: oral health is connected to overall health.
In today’s consumer-focused healthcare landscape, mastering the early stages of patient engagement helps build trust, streamline care delivery and drive satisfaction — especially in settings like ASCs, where efficiency and personalized service intersect.
Early cancer detection through advanced imaging remains a cornerstone of breast cancer care. Identifying high-risk patients is crucial for implementing personalized screening protocols that can significantly improve early detection rates and allow for interventions that may reduce risk. Yet, concerning gaps persist in our healthcare system
The Musculoskeletal Crisis: Costly, Complex, and Persistent
Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions account for nearly $1 in every $6 spent on healthcare in the United States. Beyond the staggering costs, these conditions profoundly impact people’s daily lives
AI and machine learning are transforming healthcare at a breakneck pace—but progress isn’t all smooth sailing. As systems get smarter, the need for a smarter workforce grows too. According to a recent AHIMA survey, 75% of respondents say upskilling is essential just to keep up with the accelerated use of AI and other advanced technologies.
As hospitals and health systems navigate the rising costs of care, aging infrastructure, and increasingly urgent sustainability goals, one company is helping them meet these challenges head-on. Bernhard, a trusted name in energy infrastructure for more than a century, has officially rebranded as ENFRA.
How do you envision AI changing the day-to-day reality for healthcare providers and the broader care delivery system?
AI, when providing actionable intelligence to enhance human expertise rather than replace it, has the potential to empower our clinicians and the entire healthcare industry. It is also poised to transform the daily experience of frontline healthcare workers by addressing one of the industry’s most pressing issues: cognitive overload.
In today’s complex benefits landscape, employers face mounting challenges in managing healthcare costs, designing effective plans, and engaging employees. With healthcare costs projected to rise 8% in 2025—the highest increase in over a decade
According to the recent Gartner report on “How Clinical Data Improves US Healthcare Payer Interoperability,” health plan leaders are counting on the integration of clinical data “locked in provider’s electronic health records” to enable a host of needed improvements. Cited use cases include advances in clinical quality, care continuity, utilization management, and risk adjustment optimization.
Nurses are the cornerstone of patient care, but too often, their time is consumed by documentation. Hunt Regional Medical Center (HRMC) in Greenville TX found a promising solution to ease nurse workload: wearable technology.
AI is dominating healthcare conversations, promising to revolutionize operations — including revenue cycle management. But the hard truth, according to some RCM experts, is that most AI-driven RCM solutions will fail. The reason: AI without deep operational expertise doesn’t work in the real world.
Since the implementation of the No Surprises Act (NSA) in January 2022, out-of-network (OON) reimbursement has become a complex and resource-heavy challenge for hospital and health system revenue cycle leaders. Although designed to shield patients from unexpected medical bills, the legislation has placed continuous financial pressure on hospitals and health systems, leading to delayed payments, operational burdens, and strained resources.
Amidst inflation, rising costs of providing care, and staffing shortages, the role of Physician Advisors (PAs) is poised to become increasingly critical.
That’s because Physician Advisors play a vital role in healthcare organizations, serving as the link between two areas, clinical practice and administrative decision-making.
Building an ASC from the ground up is no simple task. Stryker has partnered to bring hundreds of ASCs’ visions to life and understands the complexity of building and launching a new facility. Each project is unique, but there are similar milestones that every facility must go through along their journey.
In today’s complex healthcare environment, patient loyalty is no longer guaranteed by quality care alone. Rising out-of-pocket costs, confusing billing statements, and a lack of transparency are pushing patients to seek alternative providers that offer a better patient payment experience.
According to the recent Gartner report on “How Clinical Data Improves US Healthcare Payer Interoperability,” health plan leaders are counting on the integration of clinical data “locked in provider’s electronic health records” to enable a host of needed improvements. Cited use cases include advances in clinical quality, care continuity, utilization management, and risk adjustment optimization.
In 2024, Realty Trust Group (RTG) helped healthcare systems save over $37 million through strategic real estate management. As financial pressures mount, health systems can no longer afford to view real estate as just a cost center—it must be a core part of their financial strategy.