Healthcare

How Health Systems are Losing Contact with their Clinicians

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Introduction The relationship between health systems and their clinicians is foundational to effective, patient-centered care. Clinicians—doctors, nurses, allied health professionals—are the frontline providers who translate policies, protocols, and organizational goals into tangible patient outcomes. When this relationship is strong, health systems benefit from motivated staff, high-quality care, and better patient satisfaction. However, in recent years, … Read more

When Star Ratings Backfire: How CMS Could Better Support Health In Medicare Advantage

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Introduction Medicare Advantage (MA)—also known as Medicare Part C—is a rapidly growing segment of the U.S. healthcare system, offering beneficiaries an alternative to traditional Medicare by providing private plan options that often include additional benefits. As of 2023, over 45 million Americans are enrolled in Medicare Advantage plans, representing more than 45% of all Medicare … Read more