Healthcare costs continue to rise, even for patients who see nurse practitioners instead of physicians. To make care more affordable, nurse practitioners must be able to excel as independent providers, thereby offering an alternative to the traditional delivery model.
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This issue of HMPI comes to press a few weeks after the debt ceiling debate left out the discussion of Medicare, a program almost 5,000 baby boomers are joining every day. The rising costs of both Medicare and healthcare in the private market suggest it will be hard to leave the economics of healthcare out of future discussions. Articles in this issue address the implications of and potential remedies for cost escalations in the US healthcare system, as well as the promise and challenges of technology. Read more.
“Regi”, aka Regina E. Herzlinger, is the Nancy McPherson Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School and author of bestselling trade books on healthcare. “Regi’s ‘Innovating in Healthcare’ Cases”, a regular HMPI feature, highlights teaching materials focused on healthcare innovation. Our case in this issue focuses on “Telehealth for Airrosti: Why is No One Knocking on the Digital Door?.” Read more
The authors propose a simplified physician billing approach to help reduce administrative costs in US healthcare.
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The key to success is to recognize the role of technology safety, as well as its product market and defensive effects.
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Technology development and deployment challenges must be addressed before realizing the promise of remote monitoring of older adults.
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Industry leaders discussed financial challenges, access, technology, and other key issues shaping the health sector.
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