Health plans have historically struggled to deliver personalization that increases member engagement, improves care coordination, drives better outcomes and reduces costs. That’s…
Value-based care models, performance metrics and rising consumer expectations have ramped up providers’ care management efforts. Today’s most successful providers and provider…
By Becker’s Healthcare in collaboration with Medecision From both a payer and provider perspective, addressing patients’ social determinants of health (SDOH) plays…
The healthcare payer landscape is changing fast—and payers must change with it in order to stay relevant. Today’s consumers have higher expectations,…
The changes taking place in today’s healthcare ecosystem do not allow providers the luxury of continuing business as usual. The scope and…
The sharpening focus of the healthcare industry and the federal government on prior authorization and interoperability is amping up the pressure on…
In a recent article titled “What to expect in US healthcare in 2023 and beyond,” McKinsey & Company discussed providers’ ongoing pursuit…
In healthcare payers’ never-ending quest to reduce costs while ensuring that members receive the care they need, the importance of effective utilization…
We frequently talk about care management, which, as defined by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ), is based on “appropriate…
The year kicked off with a bang at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, which its sponsor touts as “the largest and most…
Medicine and technology have come a long way. In the last 20 years, new treatments, medications and technology have paved the way…
Hospitals in the U.S. continue to face thinning financial margins, higher labor expenses and clinician burnout at the end of 2022, still…
The end of the holiday season and the calendar year is an appropriate time to take stock of the gifts we’ve been…
“Sitting on a gold mine.” That expression may hit home for healthcare organizations that have yet to begin extracting full value from…
A report published in August 2022 suggested that 46% of all U.S. consumers had used a mix of digital and in-person healthcare…
Thank you in advance for choosing to read this blog post. We are grateful for people like you. During this festive season,…
Where an individual lives, what they eat and the resources at their disposal have a greater influence on their health than one…
What do comorbidities and social determinants of health have in common? Both can have an outsized impact on a person’s health. Both…
Does “no place like home” still apply when thinking about moving acute-care patients out of hospitals and back to their home spaces?…
If you were to ask your employees if they felt burned out, unhappy, unsupported, overworked or underpaid, what would they say? In…
How can you increase the ROI of every care management activity to get more value from your care management program? The strategies…
We talk a lot about the price of prescription drugs in the U.S. There is bipartisan support among Americans for Medicare’s ability…
We offer five tips for health plans seeking to improve member education campaigns. Subscribe to our blog Don’t forget to share this…
New technologies and increased accessibility are expanding the range of solutions, innovations and analytics capabilities that lead to consumer insights and opportunities…
By viewing their industry and its challenges through their patients’ eyes, organizations can put themselves on track to provide the right solutions….
At this point in the pandemic, healthcare workers are experiencing burnout and need mental and emotional support more than ever. Subscribe to…
As the healthcare industry shifts toward value-based care, integrated care delivery models will become even more important. Subscribe to our blog Don’t…
Until you understand the reasons why patients aren’t taking their medications, you can’t implement strategies to improve adherence. Subscribe to our blog…
We offer strategies to better engage with members and encourage them to become active participants in their health. Subscribe to our blog…
How can health plans help providers cross prior authorization hurdles? We give four strategies. Subscribe to our blog Don’t forget to share…
How can healthcare organizations help address social determinants of health? Subscribe to our blog Don’t forget to share this post!
We share four benefits of introducing technology and automation to your care management program. Subscribe to our blog Don’t forget to share…
Population health considers the health status and outcomes of an entire group of people, rather than focusing just on specific individuals. Is…
Older adults in America face a slew of health disparities. Health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn dives deeper into recent research about older Americans’…
Building a care management program—and leading it—can be made easier with these three steps. Subscribe to our blog Don’t forget to share…
An abundance of actionable data exists, making it possible for care managers to be as specific as they need to be, whether…
Jane Sarasohn-Kahn explores the importance of embracing an ESG policy in healthcare. Subscribe to our blog Don’t forget to share this post!
Artificial intelligence, including machine learning, can help you analyze and turn mountains of data into actionable insights. This can lead to positive…
How can predictive modeling help support patients through transitions and ensure they continue to receive the care they need, adhere to medication…
When a patient goes outside the network for care, it can have negative consequences for both cost and care. Reducing network leakage…
When care management teams become more proactive, they can help keep members on the right track and prevent setbacks rather than react…
Better care coordination? Check. Better outcomes? Check. Better reports and data analysis? Check. Medecision’s HITRUST CSFⓇ-certified software-as-a-solution, AerialTM, gives care managers a…
How can care managers improve performance metrics in addition to member outcomes? Subscribe to our blog Don’t forget to share this post!
What if there was a next-generation care management solution that helped health plans manage risk and empowered care managers to provide the…
Inflated prices for household products, food and utilities can stretch already thin budgets, leaving many Americans wondering how to pay bills and…
By focusing care management activities on areas with the potential for the greatest impact and making high-value decisions, care managers can optimize…
Are care managers unsung heroes by helping control healthcare costs? Subscribe to our blog Don’t forget to share this post!
Healthcare consumers feel more empowered to weigh their options, share their opinions and expect more out of their healthcare experience—which is why…
Clinical informatics is leading the way in the much-needed transformation of healthcare. Subscribe to our blog Don’t forget to share this post!
Today’s consumers increasingly expect healthcare to meet them where they live, work and play, and that means big changes for care management….
Health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn shares what the healthcare industry can learn about improving the consumer experience from three other organizations. Subscribe to…
Entertainment, hospitality, financial planning and aviation have important ideas for improving the member and patient experience. Subscribe to our blog Don’t forget…
At Medecision, we understand the importance of healthcare partnerships and collaboration. When we work together, we can improve healthcare for everyone. Subscribe…
As we return to normal life, we must not forget the lessons learned during the pandemic. Subscribe to our blog Don’t forget…
Many health systems are investing in population health management strategies, which help them understand target populations while identifying risks and unmet needs….
Guest blogger Jane Sarasohn-Kahn shares how recent acquisitions of telehealth companies means telehealth and virtual care is now a regular form of…
Medecision is committed to helping the healthcare system achieve the Quadruple Aim, and a key component of that is improving the patient…
Increased attention is being paid to treating the whole person, addressing social determinants of health and recognizing the value of virtual care….
The future is virtual, especially for older people. Health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn explores how the industry is seeking out ways to serve…
In this episode of the Liberation Lab podcast, we spoke with Lynne Dunbrack, Group Vice President at IDC Health Insights, and ChristianaCare…
Not only have grocery stores remained open during the COVID-19 pandemic, but many have emerged as innovative leaders in addressing food insecurity….
Disparities clearly exist, and it is our responsibility to figure out why and how to address them, for the good of everyone….
The Liberation Lab podcast welcomes Medecision leader Rick Koloski, along with Dr. Terri Steinberg in her role as Chief Health Information Officer…
How can the healthcare industry acknowledge racial disparities and strategically work to reduce them? Subscribe to our blog Don’t forget to share…
‘Unplugging,’ staying connected remotely, helping with child care and being vulnerable are among the ways to fight worry, stress and burnout. Subscribe…
Rick Koloski, group senior vice president of engineering and architecture at the healthcare firm Medecision, discusses how enterprise agility has helped the…
The COVID-19 outbreak has motivated hospitals, manufacturers and even the government to come up with alternative solutions to the challenges we face….
Virtual health is having a heyday right now—and many experts suggest that it is here to stay long term. Subscribe to our…
How has caregiving in America changed? For starters, more caregivers are adopting technology to help them address the complex and challenging workflow….
AerialTM quickly supports the new realities of caring for vulnerable individuals in the face of COVID-19. Subscribe to our blog Don’t forget to…
As healthcare moves toward the full embrace of value-based care models, utilization management is increasingly leveraged as a means to not only…
Some of the most enthusiastic feedback from this year’s Liberation event came in response to our world-renowned keynote speaker, Eric Topol, MD….
Medecision has integrated the Change Healthcare InterQual Connect medical review service into the iExchange provider data-entry solution. This press release was originally…
As technological innovations continue to flood the market, will healthcare organizations adopt them at a pace that results in big-bang disruption or…
Technology can help scale social determinants of health. But to be effective, we must first understand the people with whom we wish…
The concierge care model looks to provide personalized service to health plan members. Subscribe to our blog Don’t forget to share this…
A combination of technological advancements and increasing clinical evidence has created a clearer understanding of how much the environment in which people…
A simulation of Aerial’s integrated health management capabilities now available via a new digital experience at aerialhealth.io. Subscribe to our blog Don’t forget…
When patients don’t follow doctors’ orders, the consequences are dire. Health plans can help by understanding the specific challenges that members are…
Population health initiatives typically assume that members can participate in their own care on a basic level, yet those assumptions may not…
HIT companies have to remember that at the end of a digital transaction, there’s a person. Subscribe to our blog Don’t forget…
DALLAS, TX – Oct. 16, 2018 – Medecision, the leader in population health and care management solutions, announced today its Aerial…
Helps Medecision’s clients assess and accelerate population health strategies and outcomes DALLAS, TX and MINNEAPOLIS, MN – May 22, 2018 – Medecision, a leader…
Company earns highly coveted ranking year over year among top healthcare IT vendors WAYNE, PA – July 5, 2017 Medecision, the leader…
WAYNE, PA – Nov. 2, 2016 Medecision, the leader in population health management solutions for risk-bearing healthcare entities, has been named in Gartner’s 2016…
WAYNE, PA – Dec. 17, 2015, Medecision, the leader in population health management and connected care solutions for risk-bearing entities like provider-…
WAYNE, PA – Nov. 10, 2015, Medecision, the leader in population health management and connected care solutions for risk-bearing entities like provider- and…