An abundance of actionable data exists, making it possible for care managers to be as specific as they need to be, whether targeting individual patients or populations to close healthcare…
Jane Sarasohn-Kahn explores the importance of embracing an ESG policy in healthcare. Don’t forget to share this post!
Artificial intelligence, including machine learning, can help you analyze and turn mountains of data into actionable insights. This can lead to positive outcomes for patients and your organization. Are you…
How can predictive modeling help support patients through transitions and ensure they continue to receive the care they need, adhere to medication regimens, avoid readmissions and become more actively involved…
When a patient goes outside the network for care, it can have negative consequences for both cost and care. Reducing network leakage should be a top priority. Don’t forget to…
Utilization management can eat up a lot of time and money—causing frustration and headaches for consumers and friction between payers and providers. With the right tools, however, you can streamline…
When care management teams become more proactive, they can help keep members on the right track and prevent setbacks rather than react to them. Don’t forget to share this post!
Better care coordination? Check. Better outcomes? Check. Better reports and data analysis? Check. Medecision’s HITRUST CSFⓇ-certified software-as-a-solution, AerialTM, gives care managers a 360-degree video of each individual’s health, making care…
How can care managers improve performance metrics in addition to member outcomes? Don’t forget to share this post!
What if there was a next-generation care management solution that helped health plans manage risk and empowered care managers to provide the highest-quality service and care to members? A solution…
Inflated prices for household products, food and utilities can stretch already thin budgets, leaving many Americans wondering how to pay bills and causing what may amount to be a healthcare…
By focusing care management activities on areas with the potential for the greatest impact and making high-value decisions, care managers can optimize patient outcomes. Don’t forget to share this post!
Are care managers unsung heroes by helping control healthcare costs? Don’t forget to share this post!
Healthcare consumers feel more empowered to weigh their options, share their opinions and expect more out of their healthcare experience—which is why many healthcare organizations are making 2022 the year…
Clinical informatics is leading the way in the much-needed transformation of healthcare. Don’t forget to share this post!
Today’s consumers increasingly expect healthcare to meet them where they live, work and play, and that means big changes for care management. Don’t forget to share this post!
The consumer experience in healthcare is becoming more important. Health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn shares how healthcare ranks among other industries. Don’t forget to share this post!
Data is king in healthcare. There are multiple sources of data coming in from EMRs, home health devices, physician offices and more. So how does Aerial help care managers take…
Health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn shares what the healthcare industry can learn about improving the consumer experience from three other organizations. Don’t forget to share this post!
Entertainment, hospitality, financial planning and aviation have important ideas for improving the member and patient experience. Don’t forget to share this post!
At Medecision, we understand the importance of healthcare partnerships and collaboration. When we work together, we can improve healthcare for everyone. Don’t forget to share this post!
As we return to normal life, we must not forget the lessons learned during the pandemic. Don’t forget to share this post!
Women’s health was dramatically impacted by COVID-19. Health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn shares how the pandemic changed all aspects of women’s health—and how we must improve it. Don’t forget to share…
Many health systems are investing in population health management strategies, which help them understand target populations while identifying risks and unmet needs. Digital tools such as Aerial by Medecision can…
Guest blogger Jane Sarasohn-Kahn shares how recent acquisitions of telehealth companies means telehealth and virtual care is now a regular form of healthcare delivery. Don’t forget to share this post!
Medecision is committed to helping the healthcare system achieve the Quadruple Aim, and a key component of that is improving the patient experience. During this National Patient Experience Week, we…
Vaccine hesitancy is not uncommon in rural America. But the healthcare industry can’t forget about rural communities. Don’t forget to share this post!
How will the future of healthcare change under the Biden-Harris administration? Don’t forget to share this post!
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced healthcare organizations to adapt—and adopt alternative ways of delivering care to patients. Artificial intelligence and the Internet of Things promise to revolutionize healthcare. Thank you…
Increased attention is being paid to treating the whole person, addressing social determinants of health and recognizing the value of virtual care. Don’t forget to share this post!
By mid-July, 53% of adults had reported their mental health had been negatively impacted by the coronavirus—and research shows that poor and disadvantaged populations are most affected by mental health…
The future is virtual, especially for older people. Health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn explores how the industry is seeking out ways to serve older adults at home, especially in the midst…
Even before COVID-19, many Americans expressed interest in virtual health. Now, virtual health technology is being used to expand access to more healthcare services. Don’t forget to share this post!
In this episode of the Liberation Lab podcast, we spoke with Lynne Dunbrack, Group Vice President at IDC Health Insights, and ChristianaCare CareVio leaders Nicole Masci and Barb Gillis, who…
After painstaking research, health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn has pinpointed five trends that are shaping the American people as a result of COVID-19. Don’t forget to share this post!
The holiday season is a time for loved ones. If in-person gatherings aren’t possible this year, here are some alternative ways to celebrate together and keep the spirit alive. Don’t…
Dr. Terri Steinberg shares how Medecision’s Aerial platform helped ChristianaCare’s CareVio program achieve success. Don’t forget to share this post!
Medecision’s Aerial platform makes virtual care a greater possibility. Don’t forget to share this post!
Not only have grocery stores remained open during the COVID-19 pandemic, but many have emerged as innovative leaders in addressing food insecurity. Don’t forget to share this post!
Disparities clearly exist, and it is our responsibility to figure out why and how to address them, for the good of everyone. Don’t forget to share this post!
Fall is finally here, but COVID-19 may interfere with some favorite activities. But it’s still possible to enjoy the cooler weather. Don’t forget to share this post!
The Liberation Lab podcast welcomes Medecision leader Rick Koloski, along with Dr. Terri Steinberg in her role as Chief Health Information Officer and Vice President of Population Health Informatics at…
How can the healthcare industry acknowledge racial disparities and strategically work to reduce them? Don’t forget to share this post!
‘Unplugging,’ staying connected remotely, helping with child care and being vulnerable are among the ways to fight worry, stress and burnout. Don’t forget to share this post!
In many cities and states, workplaces are beginning to open their doors again and employees are returning to the office. What precautions should employers take to keep their employees safe…
How can parents help support the mental health of their kids and ensure the upcoming school year is a positive one—no matter where “school” is or what it looks like?…
Telehealth usage surged because of COVID-19. Now, our customers are shifting gears to use virtual health technology—and we’re here to help. Don’t forget to share this post!
Payers and providers need to examine all activities, not just medical activities, that impact the care of a population. That’s why population health analytics are so critical. Don’t forget to…
Rick Koloski, group senior vice president of engineering and architecture at the healthcare firm Medecision, discusses how enterprise agility has helped the business respond to COVID-19—and prepare for what’s next.…
Technology is a part of our everyday lives. But how is our privacy affected when personal information is readily available on digital devices? Don’t forget to share this post!
The COVID-19 outbreak has motivated hospitals, manufacturers and even the government to come up with alternative solutions to the challenges we face. Don’t forget to share this post!
How does virtual health help us take a step forward in humanizing healthcare? It works within and around a person’s life, as opposed to their sickness, to deliver care when,…
States are beginning to reopen, and more healthcare systems and hospitals are allowing elective surgeries and nonessential procedures. As we move into a post-COVID-19 environment, how can providers continue using…
Virtual health is having a heyday right now—and many experts suggest that it is here to stay long term. Don’t forget to share this post!
How has caregiving in America changed? For starters, more caregivers are adopting technology to help them address the complex and challenging workflow. Unfortunately, more caregivers are reporting that their own…
Healthcare providers across the nation have shifted gears and switched to telehealth—and so have care and case managers. Aerial helps care and case managers virtually connect with members to manage…
AerialTM quickly supports the new realities of caring for vulnerable individuals in the face of COVID-19. Don’t forget to share this post!
Aerial™ has integrated COVID-19-specific enhancements to support clients and their employees on the front lines of managing care during this pandemic. Don’t forget to share this post!
No one is immune from the coronavirus, but low-income and other marginalized groups of people face a higher risk of impact. Don’t forget to share this post!
During this challenging and evolving time, we are providing the following update for our clients on our business operations and how we are engaging to support our clients’ organizations. Don’t…
During a CTO and CIO roundtable discussion at Medecision’s Liberation conference this past year, some of the industry’s brightest technology leaders discussed how modern technology is changing the healthcare landscape.…
Participants from the Liberation 2019 Clinical Executive Summit share their insights from the conversation. Don’t forget to share this post!
Health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn shares her takeaways from CES 2020—and explains how digital health technology is blurring into healthcare. Don’t forget to share this post!
Dr. Donald Casey, president, American College of Medical Quality, highlights the most thought-provoking insights from the Clinical Executive Summit at Liberation 2019. Don’t forget to share this post!
The future is uncertain—even with 2020 vision. Jane Sarasohn-Kahn shares key uncertainties about politics, economics, technology and social factors that healthcare stakeholders should keep in mind when planning for the…
Some states are working with their Medicaid managed care organizations and community partners to coordinate care for justice-involved individuals prior to release with the goal of improving continuity of care…
Addiction is a national crisis. Deaths from drug overdose, suicide and alcoholic liver diseases—referred to as “diseases of despair”—are at the highest levels in U.S. history. Read one father’s personal…
As healthcare moves toward the full embrace of value-based care models, utilization management is increasingly leveraged as a means to not only manage costs but to ensure quality and manage…
Some of the most enthusiastic feedback from this year’s Liberation event came in response to our world-renowned keynote speaker, Eric Topol, MD. Dr. Topol is recognized as one of the…
Medecision has integrated the Change Healthcare InterQual Connect medical review service into the iExchange provider data-entry solution. This press release was originally issued by Change Healthcare. Don’t forget to share…
Digital health technologies may one day potentially solve some of healthcare’s biggest problems. But big problems require big solutions in order to demonstrate significant Impact on Quality (IoQ). Don’t forget…
Quality requires assessment tools that operate in an objective manner. That’s where healthcare performance measurement programs come in. Don’t forget to share this post!
Medecision’s new Aerial Experience helps care teams engage consumers, improve patient health and drive collaboration. Don’t forget to share this post!
As technological innovations continue to flood the market, will healthcare organizations adopt them at a pace that results in big-bang disruption or will they simply stick to the more measured…
Data can help health plans identify medically at-risk members and intervene with the appropriate prevention and wellness programs to keep them as healthy as possible and avoid a costly trip…
Technology can help scale social determinants of health. But to be effective, we must first understand the people with whom we wish to engage. Don’t forget to share this post!
Healthcare organizations need consumers actively involved in their own care in order to dramatically improve outcomes. As such, healthcare organizations, including health plans, need to forge partnerships with consumers. Don’t…
The concierge care model looks to provide personalized service to health plan members. Don’t forget to share this post!
A combination of technological advancements and increasing clinical evidence has created a clearer understanding of how much the environment in which people are born, grow, live, work and age impacts…
A simulation of Aerial’s integrated health management capabilities now available via a new digital experience at aerialhealth.io. Don’t forget to share this post!
When patients don’t follow doctors’ orders, the consequences are dire. Health plans can help by understanding the specific challenges that members are facing – and then intervening to enable them…
What does Utilization Management have to do with Population Health? The answer: everything. Don’t forget to share this post!
Population health initiatives typically assume that members can participate in their own care on a basic level, yet those assumptions may not hold true for Medicare and Medicaid members. Their…
The open window to apply for CMS’ Bundled Payments for Care Improvement (BPCI)-Advanced closed on June 24, 2019, but there’s still plenty of opportunity for health systems to move forward with value-based care and care management initiatives — and the care…
One-to-one transactions do not really constitute holistic engagement. Payers should take a fresh look at what it really means to engage consumers by providing solutions that empower their consumers to…
Health plan leaders are recognizing that they need new ways to address a member’s health sooner to prevent them from escalating into poor outcomes that drive great financial risk for…
In this last installment of our three-part blog series on healthcare data security, we’ll describe the benefits of choosing technology vendors that are HITRUST Common Security Framework (CSF) certified. Don’t…
HIT companies have to remember that at the end of a digital transaction, there’s a person. Don’t forget to share this post!
In this second installment of our three-part blog series on healthcare data security, we’ll cover ways to Prepare for, Respond to, and Recover from security breaches. Don’t forget to share…
Think for a moment about the vast amount of clinical, financial and other personal data collected within healthcare information systems today. It’s not only sensitive information about individuals’ health conditions,…
DALLAS, TX – Oct. 16, 2018 – Medecision, the leader in population health and care management solutions, announced today its Aerial Complex Care Management™ and Aerial Insights™ solutions are…
SaaS application connects provider contract and member enrollment details for real-time authorizations and referrals, eliminates costs and delays tied to manual utilization management and universe creation DALLAS, TX – August…
Helps Medecision’s clients assess and accelerate population health strategies and outcomes DALLAS, TX and MINNEAPOLIS, MN – May 22, 2018 – Medecision, a leader in population health management solutions, announced today the…
Company earns highly coveted ranking year over year among top healthcare IT vendors WAYNE, PA – July 5, 2017 Medecision, the leader in population health management solutions for risk-bearing entities,…
WAYNE, PA – Nov. 2, 2016 Medecision, the leader in population health management solutions for risk-bearing healthcare entities, has been named in Gartner’s 2016 “Market Guide for Healthcare Provider Population Health Management…
WAYNE, PA – Dec. 17, 2015, Medecision, the leader in population health management and connected care solutions for risk-bearing entities like provider- and payer-sponsored ACOs, hospitals, IDNs and health plans,…
WAYNE, PA – Nov. 10, 2015, Medecision, the leader in population health management and connected care solutions for risk-bearing entities like provider- and payer-sponsored ACOs, hospitals, IDNs and health plans, has…
