Political agreement across the aisle!  “What’s that?” you ask. Yes it is true that there is general agreement that healthcare payment in the U.S. has to transition from paying for […]

Last year, nearly 2 out of every 3 American adults took a prescription drug and 2 out of every 3 adults that visited their doctor left with a prescription. Over […]

The Triple Aim of health care often focuses on reducing cost and improving outcomes.  The third component of the Triple Aim – improving the patient experience of care – is […]

The rising cost of health care continues to be a top concern for the American public.  Similar to any other purchase, consumers want value when purchasing health care.  Value means […]

The link between poor food choices and disease is undeniable.  Conditions such as diabetes, heart disease and most cancers have a direct link to the choices we make at the […]

The inability for consumers to know the price of healthcare services prior to receiving care has been identified as an impediment to reducing healthcare costs.  Patients equipped with pricing information […]

The healthcare needs of Americans are vast and complex.  The ultimate goal of any healthcare system is to create the conditions necessary for a population to not only maximize total […]

Nearly 60 percent of Americans have taken a prescription medication in the past month.  This does not include dietary supplements or over-the-counter (OTC) drugs.  The proportion of prescription drug users […]

The integration of behavioral health and primary care is a critical factor for healthcare systems to achieve the Triple Aim (lower cost, better outcomes and a positive patient experience), yet […]

The ultimate goal of the Triple Aim is to address the problem that healthy communities create for hospitals and other healthcare providers. Under the fee-for-service model, providers make money treating […]

Prescription drug prices increased by more than 10 percent in 2015 and account for 1 in every 10 dollars spent on health care in the United States. The nearly $300 […]

Losing weight consistently makes the Top 3 for New Year’s resolutions. Closely related to this are pledges by Americans to exercise and eat healthier. According to a review of the […]