Author: Han
Could Patient Surveys Help Fix Medicare’s Payment Problems? New Research Shows Promise
The Medicare Payment Puzzle: Why It Matters to You Medicare, the federal health insurance program serving over 60 million Americans, has a complex challenge: how to fairly pay healthcare providers and insurance plans for taking care of patients with different health needs. Think of it like this – it should cost more to care…
Patient-Generated Health Data and Wearables: Transforming EHR Systems in 2025
In the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the integration of patient-generated health data (PGHD) and wearable technology into Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems represents a significant advancement in patient-centered care. According to leading healthcare technology experts, this integration is reshaping how healthcare providers monitor, understand, and treat patients. The Evolution of Continuous Health Monitoring …
Healthcare Growth Strategies for 2025: A Multi-Dimensional Approach
As healthcare enters 2025, organizations are fundamentally shifting their strategic focus from cost reduction to revenue growth. This transformation comes at a critical time when traditional healthcare models are being challenged by digital innovation, changing consumer expectations, and evolving market dynamics. With 25% of healthcare organizations reporting underperforming margins over the past three years, the…
NY Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) Transition in 2025
What is CDPAP? The NY Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) empowers Medicaid recipients with chronic illnesses or disabilities to manage their home care services. Unlike traditional home care, CDPAP allows consumers to recruit, hire, train, supervise, and if necessary, terminate their personal assistants (PAs). CDPAP provides flexibility by allowing family members (except…
Demystifying Health Insurance Waivers: Your Complete Guide
What is a Health Insurance Waiver? A health insurance waiver is a formal document that allows individuals to decline or “waive” employer-sponsored health insurance coverage after demonstrating they have alternative qualifying coverage. This legal document protects both employers and employees by documenting the intentional decision to opt out of available health benefits. Understanding…
The Telehealth Crisis: Medicare’s Virtual Care Benefits Face December Deadline
Critical Updates for Medicare Telehealth 2025 Current status: Medicare telehealth flexibilities set to expire December 31 $886 billion funding bill rejected over spending concerns Affects 31.2 million Medicare beneficiaries using telehealth services in 2023 74% projected increase in virtual care disruption for rural communities Emergency measures needed within 14 days to prevent service interruption …