Insights on the Homefront

The best way to lower total medical costs today is to leverage the home as an integral part of a post-acute care plan.

Disproportionate spending on the care of individuals as they approach the end of life is an issue that is generating significant discussion among legislators, healthcare payers and the private sectors.

The mere act of paying attention to outcomes may help improve outcomes that the IMPACT Act was not designed to measure, such as quality-of-life measurements, possibly even longevity.

Ambulatory surgery blossomed in the pre-Internet era, and new technologies will likely accelerate this trend while reducing complications and readmissions.

Data science is revolutionizing the healthcare industry. In the post-acute care industry, pattern identification is improving outcomes and lowering costs.

If we want our society to ensure a healthy workforce, the implications of healthcare reform on vulnerable populations cannot be glossed over.

Natural disasters provide opportunities for health professionals to direct resources in a way that ensures vulnerable populations receive timely aid.