As healthcare organizations explore the potential of AI, they face a complex challenge: balancing innovation with caution. While some embrace AI as a solution to numerous problems, others remain concerned about its risks, particularly in high-stakes areas like patient care. How will healthcare leaders navigate this tension in 2025?
The coming year will see increased interest in healthcare organizations developing long-term AI strategies, optimizing workflows, managing
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The Future of Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) in Healthcare: 4 Key Trends to Watch in 2025
The revenue cycle management (RCM) landscape for healthcare is poised for significant transformation over the next few years. As the industry continues to evolve, RCM providers and their customers face a complex web of challenges and opportunities. Among the key trends shaping RCM in 2025 are:
Rising Costs Driven by Cybersecurity and Regulatory Compliance Demands and Increasing Patient Bad Debt Rates The cost of doing business is increasing. RCM providers invest in robust
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GoodRx: The Average Price Per Insulin Unit Dropped 42%
What You Should Know:
- The average price per insulin unit dropped 42%, from $0.33 in 2019 to $0.19, in mid-2024, according to a new report from GoodRx. The drop represent the lowest average recorded in a decade.
- Thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act and voluntary price cuts by major insulin manufacturers, prices have seen significant declines. Products like Lantus, Novolin N, Humalog, and Humulin N are now more affordable than they have been in years.
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The Quintuple Aim: Redefining Patient-Centered Care in the Digital Age
Patient-centered care is constantly evolving, driven by fresh insights, innovative resources, and advancements in technology and healthcare delivery.
The Quintuple Aim is a healthcare framework at the heart of patient-centered care. It broadens the focus of healthcare improvement by prioritizing health equity alongside enhancing patient experiences, improving outcomes, reducing costs, and supporting clinician well-being. The Quintuple Aim emphasizes trust, open communication, and
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How Clinical Pharmacist-Led Telehealth Models Are Transforming Diabetes Care
Diabetes, a chronic condition affecting millions of Americans, is on the rise. According to the CDC, 15.8% of the U.S. population now lives with diabetes. With over 38 million people managing this complex disease, effective care is essential. Yet, access to diabetes care has become increasingly challenging, especially for underserved communities. The closure of primary care clinics by major retail pharmacy chains has further strained access to care, leaving vulnerable populations without the
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25 Executive Digital Health Predictions & Trends to Watch in 2025
From the rise of personalized nutrition to the growing importance of interoperability, healthcare is on the cusp of transformative change. Explore the key trends and predictions that will shape the healthcare landscape in 2025, according to 25 industry leaders.
Naveen Jain, CEO and Founder of Viome
"By 2025, personalized nutrition will evolve from a niche innovation to a cornerstone of mainstream wellness. Faced with escalating healthcare costs, insurers and employers will adopt
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HHS Unveils AI Strategic Plan for Healthcare, Human Services and Public Health
What You Should Know:
- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today has released its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategic Plan, outlining a comprehensive vision for how AI can transform healthcare, human services, and public health.
- The HHS AI Strategic Plan serves as a call to action for the healthcare industry, encouraging stakeholders to embrace AI's potential while prioritizing ethical considerations and equitable access.
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Amwell Divests Psychiatric Care Business to Avel eCare for $21M
What You Should Know:
- Amwell (NYSE: AMWL), a leading global provider of digital care solutions, announced today the sale of its Amwell Psychiatric Care (APC) business to Avel eCare, a prominent provider of clinician-to-clinician telehealth services.
- The strategic divestiture allows Amwell to further sharpen its focus on key growth areas, drive greater efficiencies, and better align with evolving client needs in the digital health market.
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What’s Next for Women’s Health in 2025? 5 Trends That Are Driving The Sector
Women’s health is finally getting the treatment it deserves. Historically overlooked, downplayed, and neglected, investors have spotted the largely untapped opportunity the sector presents. Venture capital investment in the women’s health sector has surged by 314% over the past five years, and despite the recent slowdown in startup funding, mid-year data shows the sector is on track for another record-breaking year.
While women spend 25% more time in poor health compared to men, the prognosis
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Transcarent to Acquire Accolade in $621M Deal, Creating a Unified Platform for Personalized Healthcare
What You Should Know:
- Transcarent, a health and care platform, announced today that it will acquire Accolade (NASDAQ: ACCD), a leader in health advocacy and primary care, for $7.03 per share in cash, representing a total equity value of approximately $621M. The merger consideration represents a significant premium over Accolade's recent stock price, reflecting the strategic value of this transaction. Transcarent will finance the acquisition through equity financing led by
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