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The impact of rising health care costs, in 4 charts

WEBIn the last six months, higher health care costs drove 38% of U.S. adults—an estimated 98 million Americans—to delay or forgo health care treatments, cut back on …

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The state of America's health, in 7 charts

WEBThe United States has seen decreases in life expectancy and increases in obesity and drug overdose rates, as well as steadily increasing overall health care costs, according to a new report from CDC's National Center for Health Statistics that spotlights the state of health in the country.. Get 10 tools for prioritizing community health …

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The high cost of American healthcare, in 3 charts

WEBOf the respondents with medical debt, 85% said it was $500 or more, and almost half said their debt was $2,000 or more. Over half of people's medical debt was …

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Charted: America's rising healthcare costs

WEBAlthough healthcare costs decreased in 2020 due to the pandemic, they have been increasing in the years since. Since 2021, there has been an annual 4.8% increase …

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How Americans feel about the healthcare system, in 2 charts

WEBBetween 2010 and 2023, nurses experienced a six-percentage point decline in the number of respondents who said they provided excellent or good care (88% in 2010 vs. 82% in …

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Charted: The biggest healthcare challenges, according to …

WEBFor the report, Optum surveyed 150 healthcare leaders from health plans, providers, employers, life science organizations, and government agencies. Of the …

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58% of health systems say equity is a top priority. What …

WEBHealth equity is a top priority for many health care organizations. According to a survey from the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), 58% of health systems …

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Are patients better off with female doctors

WEBPatients fare better with female physicians. For the study, researchers analyzed Medicare claims data on 458,108 female patients and 318,819 male patients …

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These 4 health systems are betting big on innovation

WEBOver two years with $5 million dollars in investments, AHN renovated a 10,000-square-foot space to create its innovation hub, AlphaLab Health. The renovated …

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The 164 'Best Hospitals,' according to US News

WEBU.S. News & World Report on Tuesday released its 33rd annual "Best Hospitals" rankings, with Mayo Clinic topping the publication's "Honor Roll" for the seventh year in a row. This year, 164 hospitals were ranked in at least one data-driven or expert opinion-based Best Hospitals specialty. Another 17 specialty hospitals that closely …

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What the Medicaid unwinding means for plans, providers, …

WEBSince the Medicaid redetermination process began last year, over 20 million people, including millions of children, have lost Medicaid coverage — and millions more …

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10 trends shaping the healthcare economy — and what you …

WEBHere are 10 trends shaping the current healthcare economy — and resources to help you think strategically about the challenges they present. 1. Ongoing erosion in the commercial insurance market. The erosion of commercial coverage aligns with what we've been talking about with our clients. As the number of commercially …

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The top 50 hospitals for racial inclusivity, according to the Lown

WEBThe Lown Institute on Tuesday released its list of the top 50 hospitals for racial inclusivity, highlighting hospitals that are especially effective at serving people of …

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The 10 healthiest communities in America, according to US News

WEBLos Alamos County, New Mexico, is the healthiest community in the United States, according to U.S. News & World Report's 2021 Healthiest Communities …

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72% of patients look for four or five star providers: Why online

WEBIn addition, 72% said they look for a minimum rating of four or five stars when choosing a physician or facility. Overall, facilities saw a 0.05-point increase in star ratings from 2020 for an average of 4.4 stars, while physicians saw a 0.03-point decrease for an average of 4.7 stars. In addition, review volumes increased 50% for hospitals and

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The 250 'Best Hospitals' in America, according to Healthgrades

WEBAdvisory Board congratulates the 197 member hospitals that were named as one of America's 250 Best Hospitals for 2021. Below, one star denotes a hospital that …

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Around the nation: US fertility rate hits an all-time low

WEBThe U.S. fertility rate dropped to 1.62 births per woman in 2023. This marks a 2% decline from 2022 and the lowest fertility rate recorded since the government began …

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What you need to know about the 'Ozempic baby boom'

WEBAs weight-loss drugs continue to grow in popularity, some people have reported changes to their fertility or the effectiveness of their birth control — leading to …

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Your guide to health solutions companies

WEBHealth solutions companies are reshaping healthcare by diversifying their offerings beyond traditional health insurance. Learn how health plans can use …

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Heat-related ED visits skyrocketed last year. What does that mean …

WEBHeat-related ED visits have skyrocketed. For the study, researchers analyzed data on heat-related ED visits from the National Syndromic Surveillance Program …

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FTC just banned noncompetes. Here's what that means for …

WEBDetails on the rule. Under the rule, which was first proposed in January 2023 and will take effect in August, companies will no longer be allowed to issue noncompete …

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The 100 cities 'getting health care right,' according to Healthgrades

WEBHealthgrades on Tuesday released its National Health Index, which lists the 100 cities in the United States that are "getting health care right.". 10 tools for prioritizing …

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TIME's 'Most Influential People': The 13 health care leaders

WEBTime this week released its "100 Most Influential People" list, which includes a number of individuals who have made major contributions to health care.. The 10 …

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The 100 'most influential' people in health care, according

WEBModern Healthcare has released its 19th annual ranking of the "100 Most Influential People in Healthcare"—and frontline health care workers were awarded the top spot in recognition of the work they've done amid the novel coronavirus pandemic.. How to lock in crisis-driven innovation . Frontline workers take the top spot. In this year's …

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Around the nation: HHS finalizes rules to protect reproductive

WEBDistrict of Columbia: HHS on Monday finalized new rules that will prevent health plans and providers from disclosing protected health information regarding a …

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EMTALA and abortion restrictions: Inside the Supreme Court case

WEBWomen's health is more than just ob/gyn care. Given that women represent 58% of all specialty care use and utilize 15% more specialty care services than men, …

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