Trained patient sitters are taking some of the burden off of licensed nurses, says Lauren Prepchuck, head of Patient Observation for Crothall Healthcare.
Health insurer Cigna has reported $1.3 billion in profit for the first quarter of this year, and has pledged more transparency around its pharmacy benefit manager business, which plays heavily into the company’s Evernorth subsidiary. Cigna Chairman and CEO David Cordani said during a recent earnings call that the company plans to provide greater affordability, […]
Dr. Rochelle Walensky, director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has announced her intent to depart the agency at the end of June.
CHICAGO – Lack of patient access because of a shortage of doctors and nurses is a global issue that can only be solved by technology, according to Rich Birhanzel, senior managing director, Accenture. “It’s creating a financial resilience challenge,” said Birhanzel, who attended HIMSS23. “When people don’t have access to care, there are consequences in […]