It is worth reading this recent article by Richard Asinof, in which he describes a new take on community health outreach and easier access to preventive care. The first urban Neighborhood Health Station in the nation is opening in Central Falls, Rhode Island. Integrating dental care,...
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Most health benefits do little more than support employees and their families wandering through the healthcare system confused about quality and scared of financial ruin. Transforming this chaos into a system that is easily understood and navigated requires a different way of thinking and approach....
While there have been multiple efforts to improve the health of the population and simultaneously reducing the cost of healthcare and improving the quality of care, there is no single model for improving population health. Worksite health is a microcosm of the health of the...
Over the last year, the debate on the effectiveness of wellness programs has been called into question. Is there an ROI? Do wellness programs really change employee’s behavior and risk illness, disability or death? How do corporations change the behavior and risk of their employees...
May of 2018 we turned on dashboards on the Value of Care for a group of 400 providers. On the dashboard the scale of 0 – 100, a 70 was considered “good value,” below this there were significant opportunity for higher value care. The average...
An employee from a remote office location stopped by the office of her President at the corporate headquarters. Unsure of the exact purpose for the visit, the CEO thanked her for stopping by and her years of loyal service. Once seated, he paused and asked...
Primary #healthcare is moving to the #smartphone. Apps like this are going to be prolific going forward. Check out this article by Christy Millweard about an App that was presented at SXSW. ...
Have you wondered how telemedicine technology is changing the competitive landscape? Are you ready to upgrade your office visit to a techno visit with your physician? Take a moment to hear why Dr. Conard believes that telemedicine should be used as a tool for convenience, cost, and peace...