Medecision and ChristianaCare Partner for Clinical Informatics Fellowship
In 2020, Medecision began supporting a clinical informatics fellowship at ChristianaCare. Meet the first two fellows to go through the program.
2021 Star Ratings: Bottom-Line Impact and Strategies
The latest episode of Liberation Lab focuses on CMS changes to Star Ratings and what the shift in weights of different measures means to MA plans. Kimberly Swanson of Network…
Addressing America’s Mental Health Crisis
America is in the midst of a mental health crisis—but hospitals and community-based organizations can partner together to identify and diagnose mental health issues before they worsen. Medecision is committed…
Rebuilding Trust in the Healthcare Industry
The COVID-19 pandemic put consumer trust to the test in 2020 and early 2021. Health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn shares how the healthcare industry can help rebuild trust among health citizens.
Housing Is Key to Health
We saw a housing crisis in America this past year—and we quickly learned how important safe housing is to healthcare.
The Prior Authorization Rule and Advancing Utilization Management Performance
The latest episode of Liberation Lab focuses on the prior authorization rule affecting utilization management. Julie Barnes, JD, Founder and Principal of Maverick Health Policy, shares insight on what healthcare…
2021: The Year of Vaccines and Excess Deaths in America
Although many Americans are lining up for their COVID-19 vaccine, we’re still far from herd immunity. But experts are hopeful that more Americans will start to resume medical care services.…
What a Biden-Harris Administration May Mean for the Future of Healthcare
How will the future of healthcare change under the Biden-Harris administration?
Top Priorities for President Biden: COVID-19, Then Everything Else
What are the top priorities for the Biden administration? Combating the COVID-19 crisis, improving livelihoods and setting the American ship on the right track.
Making Healthcare Smarter With Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things
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…
Looking Ahead to the New Year
No one would deny that 2020 was a hard year. But the coronavirus-plagued year proved that we are more resilient than we realize.
The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Healthcare Consumers
In this episode of the Liberation Lab podcast, we speak with health economist, advisor, trend weaver, and author, Jane Sarasohn-Kahn. Jane shares the major trends she’s seeing as COVID reshapes…
Looking Ahead: Healthcare During the Biden Administration
What changes can we expect to see to healthcare policies during the Biden administration?
Post-Election Healthcare Policy Implications
Liberation Lab turns its sights to the potential implications of the November 2020 election on US healthcare policy. Our expert guests include Colin Roskey, Principal and Partner at Lincoln Policy…
Virtual is Reality: 5 Things You Need To Know Podcast
In this episode of the Liberation Lab podcast, healthcare leaders Dr. Janice E. Nevin, President and CEO of ChristianaCare, and Karen L. Hanlon, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer…
Webinar – The Novel Coronavirus: Facts and Prevention Strategies
In one of our most well-received and informative webinars, Dr. Terry McInnis discusses what we’ve learned about COVID-19 over the past few months and the hot topics that are on…
Webinar – COVID-19 and the Impact on End-of-Life Decisions & Palliative Care
The COVID pandemic has shined a spotlight on the importance of communication skills and palliative care when discussing end-of-life issues with patients. This webinar features Shoshana Ungerleider, M.D., internal medicine…
COVID-19: What We’ve Learned the Past Six Months
In April, Dr. Terry McInnis explained what researchers were learning and studying about the coronavirus. Now, five months later, Dr. McInnis shares even more information about testing, the risk of…
COVID-19 – August 2020 Facts and Prevention Strategies
The Liberation Lab podcast brings back Dr. Terry McInnis to talk about what we’ve learned about the coronavirus since she spoke with us back in April 2020. Dr. McInnis is a Medecision Advisory…
Addressing Social Determinants of Health: An Infographic
Social determinants of health (SDoH) are the conditions in the places where people live, learn, work, and play – and they affect a wide range of health outcomes, according to…
Giving Ourselves Permission to Grieve
Grief is a normal response to loss. We’ve all lost something during COVID-19, and it’s OK to grieve that loss.
End-of-Life Care in a COVID-19 Environment
Shoshana Ungerleider, M.D., founder of the End Well Project, discusses the importance of communications skills and palliative care when discussing end-of-life issues with patients.
How the Pandemic Is Accelerating the Hospital-at-Home Concept
The hospital-at-home concept isn’t new, but the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated its usage.
How the Healthcare Industry Can Support Workers’ Mental Health During the Pandemic
How can the healthcare industry best care for the mental health and well-being of frontline providers and clinicians?
COVID-19 and the Impact on End of Life Decisions
In this episode of the Liberation Lab podcast, our team sits down with Shoshana Ungerleider, MD to explore how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting and changing end-of-life decisions, patient and…
The Consumerism of Healthcare
What do today’s consumers want in a healthcare experience? Personal involvement is at the center of it all. That points to an increased role for virtual health—and, with COVID-19 showing…
How Will COVID-19 Impact the Healthcare Economy?
The healthcare industry is typically immune to recessions and nationwide economic struggles—but not this time. How will the pandemic impact the healthcare economy?
Mental Well-Being and Coronavirus
In this episode of the Liberation Lab podcast, we invited Babette Apland, Managing Director of Call to Mind, to share her thoughts on mental health and how integral it is…
Normalizing Conversations About Mental Health
We’re living in a time of uncertainty, and many people are feeling stressed, anxious and panicked. Babette Apland, managing director of Call to Mind, an initiative started by American Public…
Rural Health Amid the Coronavirus
How has COVID-19 affected healthcare in rural areas? People in rural communities are typically spread out by distance already—but some could be more at risk for certain conditions because of…
Coronavirus Workarounds
The COVID-19 outbreak has motivated hospitals, manufacturers and even the government to come up with alternative solutions to the challenges we face.
Nursing Homes: Scared and Alone in Coronavirus Fight
In the COVID-19 fight, let’s not overlook our most vulnerable populations and those who care for them.
How Will Healthcare Change After COVID-19?
Dr. Jan Berger is a tri-sector healthcare executive with a background in public, private and government sectors. In 2009, she helped found Health Intelligence Partners, a global healthcare consultancy. Below,…
Embracing the ‘New Normal’ After COVID-19
People are craving a return to “normal,” but no one quite knows what “normal” is anymore. Dr. Richard Popiel, Medecision Advisory Board chair and a senior adviser with McKinsey &…
‘Don’t Waste This Crisis’: COVID-19’s Silver Lining for Value-Based Care
How will the COVID-19 pandemic affect healthcare’s shift to value-based care payment models? Tamara Cull, DHA, former Senior Vice President of Portfolio Management, shares her thoughts.
These People, Organizations Are Making a Difference in the Fight Against COVID-19
Healthcare heroes across the country are teaming up and going beyond the call of duty to provide empathetic, high-quality care during a time of great need.
Webinar – Novel Coronavirus: The Facts We Know, Lessons We’re Learning, and Future Implications
We’re learning more about the novel coronavirus every day. National pharma and care management expert, Dr. Terry McInnis, shares data on the COVID-19 pandemic, what lessons and perspectives providers are…
COVID-19: What We Know, What We’re Learning and How Healthcare Is Changing
Dr. Terry McInnis, a board-certified physician in preventive medicine and president of Blue Thorn Inc., shares what the healthcare industry knows and is continuing to learn about the novel coronavirus,…
Insights From Terri Kline: Tracking the Coronavirus and Its Implications on Health Plans
Terri Kline, MPH, former president and chief executive officer of Health Alliance Plan, former executive vice president of Henry Ford Health System and current Medecision Advisory Board member, shares her…
Webinar – Supporting Each Other and Looking Ahead During COVID-19
As the world continues to navigate the changes that we are personally and professionally facing due to the novel coronavirus pandemic, many healthcare leaders are looking for wisdom on how…
Honoring Healthcare Heroes During a Challenging Time
As the world struggles with the coronavirus, our healthcare heroes are going above and beyond, working selflessly for the greater good.
Life in the Time of Coronavirus – Impacts on the US Health Consumer
Health economist and trend weaver Jane Sarasohn-Kahn shares insights on how COVID-19 (coronavirus) is impacting Americans’ behavior and spending – and the implications for health systems and plans.
Developing Evidence-Based Care for Social Determinants of Health
As the healthcare industry shifts to a value-based reimbursement model, healthcare organizations are focusing their attention not just on making patients better—but preventing them from getting sick in the first…
Digital Health Tech Blurs Into Healthcare: Health Plan and Provider Takeaways From CES 2020
Health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn shares her takeaways from CES 2020—and explains how digital health technology is blurring into healthcare.
How Today’s Tech Can Help Us Address Trust, Stress and Health Literacy Issues
Liberation is more than just a philosophy—it’s also about taking action. That’s why this year’s Liberation 2019 was such an exciting event for those eager to identify and actualize strategies…
Understanding At-Risk Populations: Treating the Whole Person
High-risk populations often have complicated chronic diseases and behavioral health conditions, and social issues such as employment, food insecurity, lack of transportation and education can have a negative impact on…
How Brenton McKinney Protects Population Health Data
How Brenton McKinney, Medecision’s Vice President of Security, is guiding the company toward the highest possible cybersecurity standards.
Medecision and GSI Health Are Better Together
In October 2019, Medecision acquired health delivery system transformation pioneer GSI Health. GSI Health has been an innovator in driving change in the industry since 2003. The GSI Health population…
Trust Matters: Rebuilding Public Trust in Healthcare Institutions
Public trust in healthcare institutions is ranked as one of the nation’s lowest sectors, according to the Edelman Trust Barometer. We explore how health systems and hospitals can work to…
A Conference About Dying Taught Me How to Live
A conference about dying brings to light important lessons about living.
Change, Transformation and Tribes
Health Evolution CEO Julie Murchinson challenged Liberation attendees to gather with their personal tribes to drive change in the healthcare industry.
Being Transparent About Healthcare Transparency: Policy and Politics for Patients
Patients are more responsible for healthcare costs now than ever. And this election season, they’re speaking up about price transparency in the healthcare industry—both with their ballots and their choice…
2019 Clinical Performance and Quality Measures for Adults With High Blood Pressure
Failing to correctly diagnose and control high blood pressure (HBP) can put people at increased risk for cardiovascular disease, stroke, and renal failure. In the US, 20% of adults with…
No Hospital Rooms and Medical ‘Selfies’: Bold Ideas From Dr. Eric Topol at Liberation 2019
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…
Listening to Osler Listening to the Patient – How to Liberate Health Care at Liberation 2019
The following blog post is courtesy of Jane Sarasohn-Kahn of healthpopuli.com, one of the featured speakers at the Liberation 2019 event.
Collaboration Is the New Black for Mental Health and Trust
Managing mental health is critical for achieving desired physical health outcomes. That’s why some companies are partnering with health organizations to make mental health a priority.
Improving Rural Healthcare Access: My mother-in-law, a 20-mile drive and the reality of healthcare access in rural America
In rural areas, doctors are like a revolving door, rarely staying in one place for long. There are disparities in healthcare access in rural America, but technology may be a…
HITRUST Helps Move Data Security Initiatives Forward
Reports of the industry’s data breaches have been grabbing headlines for several years now. The challenge for healthcare organizations is to go beyond acknowledging vulnerabilities and to do something about…
Managing Clinical Workflow with all the Right Information Tools
To effectively manage care, care team members need to have access to the right information at the right time. Without access to relevant data at the point of decision, however,…
Encountering Hurdles on the Road to Pricing Transparency
When it comes to pricing transparency, the healthcare industry should be in a copasetic state. That’s far from the reality.
Addressing Access to Care Challenges in Rural America
Access to healthcare in rural settings is a true challenge. Americans living in rural areas are more likely to die from five leading causes than their urban counterparts. How should…
Getting Social: Why Health Plans Need to Go Beyond Clinical and Claims Data
In addition to leveraging claims and clinical data, insurers are now relying on social determinants of health data to paint a better picture of their member populations, create meaningful interventions…
Population Health: How ChristianaCare Built a Strong Foundation
Over the years, the term “population health management” has taken on various definitions. One constant, however, is the concept of collaboration.
Medecision Achieves HITRUST CSF® Certification to Manage Risk, Improve Security Posture, and Meet Compliance Requirements
HITRUST CSF Certification validates Medecision is committed to meeting key regulations and protecting sensitive information DALLAS, TX – July 24, 2018 – Medecision, a leader in population health and care management solutions,…
Medecision Named to the 2017 IDC Health Insights HealthTech Rankings Top 50
Company recognized as one of the leading global healthcare information technology providers for payers and providers Wayne, PA – August 14, 2017 – Medecision announced it has been ranked #47 on…
Medecision Recognized for the Third Year in a Row on Healthcare Informatics’ 2017 HCI100 List
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,…
