Industry Spotlight

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…

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…

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…

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. Subscribe to…

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…

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…

What a Biden-Harris Administration May Mean for the Future of Healthcare

How will the future of healthcare change under the Biden-Harris administration? Subscribe to our blog Don’t forget to share this post!

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…

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…

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…

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…

Looking Ahead: Healthcare During the Biden Administration

What changes can we expect to see to healthcare policies during the Biden administration? Subscribe to our blog Don’t forget to share…

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…

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….

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…

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….

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…

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…

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…

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. Subscribe to…

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…

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. Subscribe to our blog Don’t forget to share this…

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? Subscribe to our blog…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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. Subscribe to our blog Don’t…

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…

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…

‘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, Senior Vice President of Portfolio Management,…

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…

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: 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…

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…

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…

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. Subscribe…

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…

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…

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. Subscribe to our…

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…

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…

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. Subscribe to our blog…

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…

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…

A Conference About Dying Taught Me How to Live

A conference about dying brings to light important lessons about living. Subscribe to our blog Don’t forget to share this post!

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. Subscribe…

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…

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…

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….

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. Subscribe…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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. Subscribe to…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…