Pricing of drugs is far more complex than the big, bad pharma price-gouging narrative.
Why is misdiagnosis so often revealed with a second opinion? And what can be done to curb the associated costs of diagnostic errors that affect both the medical profession and patients?
Billing for drug waste sounds simple, but can be confusing. These reminders can help healthcare facilities identify what is billable.
Healthcare professionals are able to take advantage of an increasing number of medical technologies to modernize their practices and revolutionize patient care.
Is the concierge practice model the future of healthcare?
While providers and patients are gradually embracing digital health technology, there are still barriers to be overcome and strategies that could be adopted to increase its application.
For 2018, the proposed changes to the OPPS rules have been published in the Federal Register, the comment period has ended, and the final rules will be decided before the year’s end.
It’s not a matter of if, but rather when, the next flu pandemic will occur, so preparations are being made now to save lives and reduce costs.
Vaccine shortages do occur, but plans are in place to help mitigate them and to lessen their impact on both public and private sectors.
With the cost of medications in hospitals, outpatient areas, physician offices and at home surging at an unprecedented rate, emphasis is on drug pricing reform and cost management.
The 340B program is under close scrutiny, with stakeholders reviewing its policies, procedures and discounts, among other issues.
Many QI programs are subject to missteps, but approaches that implement QI essentials can bring healthcare closer to realizing its potential.