Latest insurer-led care delivery model has decades-old roots

Vertically integrated health systems and insurers are the next iteration of health management organizations and physician practice management companies.  »

Staff shortages, deferred treatment driving changes in care models

Patients became sicker as illnesses progressed undetected during the COVID-19 pandemic. A shrinking field of clinicians suffering from severe burnout is playing catch-up.

Colorectal cancer screening program helped eliminate racial disparities, new report finds

A new study from Kaiser Permanente saw mortality rates drop, while the gap between Black and white patients declined, as screening for colorectal cancer increased more than 80% for both demographics in a 19-year study.

Company links cultural competency, clinical outcomes to create care navigation ‘communities’

As employers seek new ways to promote equity in their workforces, big-name companies are exploring models tailored to marginalized communities.

U.S. saw significant drop in telehealth use last year after rapid growth in 2020

Southern and Northwestern states experienced the largest declines in video visits, a recent report shows.

CVS Health maps out path to steer into primary care delivery

CVS Health is launching a plan to use telemedicine, new clinics and teams of doctors, nurses and pharmacists to push deeper into managing customer health.

COVID-19 crisis paves way for at-home endoscopy

Medtronic has received FDA clearance for a capsule endoscopy program that patients would perform at home, with the support of a physician who orders the equipment on Amazon and guides them through the procedure using telehealth.

Telehealth seen as a barrier to detecting drug misuse, some providers warn

While providers can look for and treat drug misuse via telehealth, physicians say they are more confident in identifying substance abuse issues during in-person visits.

Mayo, Kaiser form coalition to extend hospital at home into the future

As public health experts plan for an end to the pandemic, health system heavy hitters joined forces to keep Medicare paying for hospital-at-home programs in the future.

Blue Shield of California and Walgreens team up to offer community-based care

Eligible Blue Shield beneficiaries will be able to get blood pressure screenings, blood tests to diagnose diabetes, mammography care coordination and other services through Walgreens' Health Corner locations.