Health technology, like electronic health records (EHRs), is everywhere, but sharing and accessing this data in the US remains tough. To really make a difference in patient health and public well-being, we need to fix this. The US Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has started building the basics to make this happen. They're focusing on key steps to make ...

You might have heard that the United States spends more on healthcare than any other country. But why is that? Let's dive into this complicated topic. After the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, people started talking about American healthcare and its high costs. The suspected shooter, Luigi Mangione, mentioned something interesting in his handwritten...

Ever since Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealth Group's health insurance unit, was tragically murdered outside a Manhattan hotel, the health insurance industry has been on a rollercoaster. Shares of big-name companies like UnitedHealth Group, Elevance, Centene, CVS Health, and Cigna have taken a nosedive. This event has sparked a nationwide conversation about the ...

The US healthcare system has long been stuck in a fee-for-service model, which makes it tough for doctors to provide top-notch care and has led to a significant shortage of primary care workers. A shift to value-based primary care, where doctors are paid based on patient outcomes rather than the number of services provided, could be the game-changer we need. This app...

The United States may be the world's biggest spender on healthcare, but a new report indicates that this investment hasn't translated to better health outcomes. In fact, Americans are among the sickest and die the youngest compared to nine other high-income nations. Released by The Commonwealth Fund, the report analyzed healthcare systems across the globe, revealing ...