Case Study

From backlogged to efficient: Children’s hospital increases surgery access and timeliness

Scheduling OR cases was a bottleneck for this children’s hospital, causing lengthy waits for surgical dates. We share how it turned perioperative and procedural operations into a model of efficiency.

Article

Improve referring provider satisfaction—and boost referrals—with these strategies

In this final article of a three-part series with WebMD Ignite, we discuss how to identify and address referral challenges, sharing the successful experiences of several provider organizations.

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Match Day 2025 hits record highs, even as new headwinds emerge

The unprecedented participation in Match Day 2025 reflects both opportunities for and challenges to building a resilient and equitable healthcare system for the future.

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National healthcare spending and consumer cost trends likely to continue rising

Premiums nearly doubled in a recent 5-year period, even as other healthcare costs have shifted to patients. The burden will grow heavier without appropriate policy interventions.

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As possibility of shutdown looms, latest federal budget proposal needs controversial Medicaid work requirements to balance

While Medicaid work requirements may reduce program costs, they would put 36 million people at risk of losing coverage—with negative impacts on access and population health.

Article

Build your referral management strategy with the right analytics: Three key steps to take

In this second article in a collaborative three-part series with WebMD Ignite, we discuss how to impact key drivers of physician referrals, following the journey of a Northeast health system.

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Swift actions on federal funding, DEI, and climate cause uncertainty for healthcare community

Sweeping funding freezes were rescinded, but unpredictability remains as the underlying executive orders are still in force—potentially affecting DEI, climate-related, and other targeted initiatives.

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President Trump kicks off his second term with numerous healthcare recissions

We discuss executive actions and policy implications for US healthcare—from insurance enrollment to accessibility of drugs and therapies.

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To improve physician referrals, look to your patients: Three key questions to ask

In this collaboration with WebMD Ignite, we examine the impact of patient preferences on physician referrals and offer insights for increasing internal referrals and patient follow-through.

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Healthcare implications: 5 post-election policies to watch

Uncertainty remains about how Trump’s re-election and shifts in Congress will impact health policy. Several core issues are likely to get the most attention under the new administration.