Nora Iluri Healthcare organizations already spend considerable time helping patients navigate Medicaid eligibility, financial assistance and the paperwork that comes with both. Beginning in 2027, that work is poised to become more complicated as new Medic... See more
For patients in rural and underserved communities, getting a root canal can involve more than finding a dentist willing to perform the procedure. When a case is unusually complex, access to an endodontist may require a long drive, an extended wait or, in ... See more
Hand hygiene has long been treated as one of healthcare's most basic infection prevention responsibilities. The instructions are familiar. The clinical rationale is well established. Healthcare workers receive ongoing education and organizational audits w... See more
Hospitals and health systems devote enormous resources to delivering care. Increasingly, they also devote substantial resources to getting paid for it. Hospitals reportedly spent $43 billion last year trying to collect payments from insurers for services ... See more
A new federal investment in behavioral health care could remove some of the practical barriers that keep people from entering or remaining in substance use disorder treatment. Whether patients experience that improvement, however, will depend on how quick... See more
