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Defining Population Medicine and Health Analytics is akin to the proverbial story of the elephant described by the four wise but blind men. One ‘saw’ it as a huge pillar while he felt one of its legs.
Read MoreHealthcare in the United States has slowly but surely been moving in a new direction over the last decade in a subtle but unmistakable manner. On the surface, this does not seem to be a radical shift.…
Read MoreUtilization management (UM), care management, control of spiraling costs, care coordination: these are all the words we hear regularly these days with the advent of accountable care and increased enrollment…
Read MoreWe hear about smart cars and smartphones, smart cities, and smart manufacturing plants a lot these days. Greater use of technology is expected to alleviate many of the problems faced by these entities…
Read MoreWhere will a whistleblower act next? Is my company at risk? These are questions that are asked by executives, lawmakers, and compliance officers the world over, every day. There are over 40 federal whistleblower-friendly…
Read MoreHow do organizations measure the value proposition? Both the numerator (Quality) and denominator (Cost) must be measured to demonstrate value. We achieve Quality through Effectiveness, Patient-Centered…
Read MoreAs premiums continue to be reduced, Health Plans, IPAs, MSOs, and medical groups must have plans in place that ensure an accurate RAF score. To obtain these, healthcare organizations must not only recapture…
Read MoreThe introduction to a medical practice begins in the waiting and reception area. A patient’s perception of the practice starts there, and it’s an impression that will be perceived as who we are. We…
Read MoreImagine driving on a narrow road between two mountains. Suddenly, rocks begin tumbling down around you from both sides. That is, I believe, the feeling many providers and healthcare companies get when…
Read MoreCurrently, the calculation for setting capitation rates used for Medicare Advantage is based on cost (claims) data collected from fee-for-service providers. That is about to change. CMS will soon be setting…
Read MoreIt is perhaps a symptom of our society today that respect for the doctor is falling. Google is available widely for any medical search. Pharmaceutical companies are marketing directly to the consumer.…
Read MoreTwo principles have always intrigued me: The Pareto Principle and the Homeopathic System of Treatment; how they come together in splendid confusion. Pareto is brilliant in many ways. Anyone trying time…
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