May 03, 2021 New Federally Funded Program Offers Hospitals Telehealth at Their Fingertips Now is the time for hospitals to consider how they can continue preparedness efforts moving forward.
October 16, 2019 3 Reasons Why Physician Credentialing Red Tape Hits Rural PA Especially Hard As chief financial officer, I am responsible for the financial sustainability of Meadville Medical Center, a medium-sized hospital in rural Crawford County, Pennsylvania.
May 10, 2018 Eight Ways HAP Is Helping Clear the Path toward Health Care’s Future We all know health care is changing, with even bigger changes ahead. I described the four most likely “alternate realities” for the future of hospitals and health care. In many ways, hospitals and health systems are feeling the brunt of these changes.
October 06, 2016 An essential tool for today’s health care, held back by yesterday’s rules I’m excited about the possibilities of telehealth, but also a little frustrated. Setting up telehealth services takes longer and costs more than it has to. Outdated laws, regulations, and insurance practices are getting in the way.
February 23, 2016 Not-for-Profit Post-Acute Providers are Ideal Partners in Population Health Strategies Older adults are among the fastest growing age groups, and they are at high risk for developing chronic illnesses and related disabilities. Population health is a strategy that can improve their health and health outcomes.
December 30, 2013 Our Vision of a Healthy Pennsylvania Hospitals are not just providers of acute and emergent care. They are building relationships with patients and consumers that go beyond an episode of care.