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Tag Archives: coronavirus

Facts and Myths About the COVID-19 Vaccines

Blog Posts, Cover Story, FeaturedBy MedecisionApril 15, 2021

Terry McInnis, MD, MPH, CPE, president of Blue Thorn Inc. and member of the Medecision Advisory Board; and Terri Steinberg, MD, MBA, FACP, FAMIA, Medecision’s Group Senior Vice President of…

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Top Priorities for President Biden: COVID-19, Then Everything Else

Blog Posts, Cover Story, Health Equity, Industry Spotlight, Jane Sarasohn-KahnBy Jane Sarasohn-Kahn, MA, MHSAJanuary 26, 2021

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.

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Looking Ahead to the New Year

Blog Posts, Cover Story, Industry SpotlightBy MedecisionJanuary 5, 2021

No one would deny that 2020 was a hard year. But the coronavirus-plagued year proved that we are more resilient than we realize.

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The Five Gifts From the Pandemic We Take Into the New Year

Blog Posts, Cover Story, Jane Sarasohn-KahnBy Jane Sarasohn-Kahn, MA, MHSADecember 22, 2020

It has been a long year, full of challenges and obstacles. But there are five gifts from the pandemic that we should be thankful for, says Jane Sarasohn-Kahn.

Looking Ahead: Healthcare During the Biden Administration

Blog Posts, Cover Story, Industry SpotlightBy MedecisionDecember 8, 2020

What changes can we expect to see to healthcare policies during the Biden administration?

Post-Election Healthcare Policy Implications

Compliance & Regulation, Industry Spotlight, PodcastsBy MedecisionDecember 4, 2020

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…

For Older Adults, the Home Is Becoming the Hub for Life and Care

Blog Posts, Cover Story, Jane Sarasohn-Kahn, Smart + Digital SolutionsBy Jane Sarasohn-Kahn, MA, MHSADecember 1, 2020

The future is virtual, especially for older people. Health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn explores how the industry is seeking out ways to serve older adults at home, especially in the midst…

How Can Virtual Health Be Used to Expand Access to Care?

Blog Posts, Cover Story, Smart + Digital SolutionsBy MedecisionNovember 23, 2020

Even before COVID-19, many Americans expressed interest in virtual health. Now, virtual health technology is being used to expand access to more healthcare services.

Five Major Trends Shaping Health Consumers

Blog Posts, Cover Story, Jane Sarasohn-Kahn, Smart + Digital SolutionsBy Jane Sarasohn-Kahn, MA, MHSANovember 19, 2020

After painstaking research, health economist Jane Sarasohn-Kahn has pinpointed five trends that are shaping the American people as a result of COVID-19.

Racial Disparities of COVID-19 Demand That We Explore and Address Root Causes

Blog Posts, Cover Story, Health Equity, Smart + Digital SolutionsBy MedecisionSeptember 15, 2020

How can the healthcare industry acknowledge racial disparities and strategically work to reduce them?

Smart Companies Support Employees’ Mental Health

Blog Posts, Cover Story, Smart + Digital SolutionsBy MedecisionSeptember 8, 2020

‘Unplugging,’ staying connected remotely, helping with child care and being vulnerable are among the ways to fight worry, stress and burnout.

Back to Work: Precautions Employers Can Take as Employees Reenter the Workplace

Blog Posts, Cover Story, Smart + Digital SolutionsBy MedecisionSeptember 1, 2020

In many cities and states, workplaces are beginning to open their doors again and employees are returning to the office. What precautions should employers take to keep their employees safe…

Webinar – COVID-19 and the Impact on End-of-Life Decisions & Palliative Care

Industry Spotlight, WebinarsBy Shoshana Ungerleider, MDAugust 28, 2020

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

Blog Posts, Cover Story, Industry SpotlightBy Terry McInnis MD, MPH, CPEAugust 25, 2020

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

Cover Story, Industry Spotlight, PodcastsBy Terry McInnis MD, MPH, CPEAugust 20, 2020

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…

Supporting Children’s Mental Health in Uncertain Times

Blog Posts, Cover Story, Smart + Digital SolutionsBy MedecisionAugust 18, 2020

How can parents help support the mental health of their kids and ensure the upcoming school year is a positive one—no matter where “school” is or what it looks like?

Giving Ourselves Permission to Grieve

Blog Posts, Cover Story, Industry SpotlightBy Shoshana Ungerleider, MDAugust 13, 2020

Grief is a normal response to loss. We’ve all lost something during COVID-19, and it’s OK to grieve that loss.

Moving Forward With Virtual Health Investments

Blog Posts, Cover Story, Smart + Digital SolutionsBy MedecisionAugust 11, 2020

Telehealth usage surged because of COVID-19. Now, our customers are shifting gears to use virtual health technology—and we’re here to help.

End-of-Life Care in a COVID-19 Environment

Blog Posts, Cover Story, Industry SpotlightBy Shoshana Ungerleider, MDAugust 6, 2020

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

Blog Posts, Cover Story, Industry Spotlight, Jane Sarasohn-KahnBy Jane Sarasohn-Kahn, MA, MHSAAugust 4, 2020

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

Blog Posts, Cover Story, Industry SpotlightBy MedecisionJuly 28, 2020

How can the healthcare industry best care for the mental health and well-being of frontline providers and clinicians?

The Consumerism of Healthcare

Blog Posts, Cover Story, Industry SpotlightBy MedecisionJuly 23, 2020

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?

Blog Posts, Cover Story, Industry SpotlightBy MedecisionJuly 16, 2020

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

Industry Spotlight, PodcastsBy Babette AplandJuly 10, 2020

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

Blog Posts, Cover Story, Industry SpotlightBy Babette AplandJuly 8, 2020

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

Blog Posts, Cover Story, Health Equity, Industry SpotlightBy Nan SloanJuly 7, 2020

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

Blog Posts, Cover Story, Industry Spotlight, Smart + Digital SolutionsBy MedecisionJuly 2, 2020

The COVID-19 outbreak has motivated hospitals, manufacturers and even the government to come up with alternative solutions to the challenges we face.

Humanizing Healthcare With Virtual Health

Blog Posts, Cover Story, Smart + Digital SolutionsBy Sharon Peifer, Ed.DJune 30, 2020

How does virtual health help us take a step forward in humanizing healthcare? It works within and around a person’s life, as opposed to their sickness, to deliver care when,…

How Telehealth and Health Equity Can Survive After COVID-19

Blog Posts, Cover Story, Health Equity, Jane Sarasohn-KahnBy Jane Sarasohn-Kahn, MA, MHSAJune 25, 2020

Telehealth usage skyrocketed during COVID-19. But it also revealed inequities in the healthcare system.

Celebrating Kindness During a Pandemic

Blog Posts, Cover Story, PerspectivesBy MedecisionJune 24, 2020

Can there really be positive news in the midst of a pandemic? Yes, if you look closely!

Utilizing Virtual Health With Elective Surgeries and Nonessential Procedures

Blog Posts, Cover Story, Smart + Digital SolutionsBy MedecisionJune 18, 2020

States are beginning to reopen, and more healthcare systems and hospitals are allowing elective surgeries and nonessential procedures. As we move into a post-COVID-19 environment, how can providers continue using…

Nursing Homes: Scared and Alone in Coronavirus Fight

Blog Posts, Cover Story, Industry SpotlightBy Maria Colaberdino, RN, BSNJune 11, 2020

In the COVID-19 fight, let’s not overlook our most vulnerable populations and those who care for them.

Virtual Health Is Here to Stay

Blog Posts, Cover Story, Smart + Digital SolutionsBy MedecisionJune 9, 2020

Virtual health is having a heyday right now—and many experts suggest that it is here to stay long term.

How Will Healthcare Change After COVID-19?

Blog Posts, Cover Story, Industry SpotlightBy Jan Berger, MD, MJMay 28, 2020

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,…

COVID-19 Lessons That Can Improve All Patient Experiences

Blog Posts, Cover Story, Transformational LeadershipBy Chris LaVictoire MahaiMay 21, 2020

Chris LaVictoire Mahai, president of Aveus, a division of Medecision, shares six essential practices for improving the patient experience emerging from our shared COVID-19 lessons learned.

Embracing the ‘New Normal’ After COVID-19

Blog Posts, Cover Story, Industry SpotlightBy Richard Popiel, MD, MBAMay 19, 2020

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 &…

Aerial by Medecision Is a ‘Game Changer’ for Virtual Care Management

Blog Posts, Cover Story, Smart + Digital SolutionsBy MedecisionMay 14, 2020

Healthcare providers across the nation have shifted gears and switched to telehealth—and so have care and case managers. Aerial helps care and case managers virtually connect with members to manage…

‘Don’t Waste This Crisis’: COVID-19’s Silver Lining for Value-Based Care

Blog Posts, Cover Story, Industry SpotlightBy Tamara Cull, DHAMay 12, 2020

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.

Don’t Drop the Ball: How Rackspace Continued Business as Usual

Blog Posts, Cover StoryBy Kevin JonesMay 7, 2020

As chief executive officer for Rackspace, Kevin Jones is responsible for the company’s global strategy and operations—spanning the U.S. and three other continents where Rackspace maintains offices and data centers.…

These People, Organizations Are Making a Difference in the Fight Against COVID-19

Blog Posts, Cover Story, Industry SpotlightBy MedecisionMay 6, 2020

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.

COVID-19: What We Know, What We’re Learning and How Healthcare Is Changing

Blog Posts, Cover Story, Industry SpotlightBy Terry McInnis MD, MPH, CPEApril 30, 2020

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,…

How to Manage Uncertainty and Anxiety During a Pandemic

Blog Posts, Cover Story, PerspectivesBy MedecisionApril 27, 2020

The coronavirus has affected more than just our physical well-being—it’s also affecting mental health, as many people grapple with the unknowns surrounding the virus. 

3 Ways to Stay Active Without the Gym

Blog Posts, Cover StoryBy MedecisionApril 23, 2020

Gyms and community rec centers are closed, but that doesn’t mean you have to let exercise and physical activity fall by the wayside. You can still stay active at home.

COVID-19 Reveals the Need for Universal Mental Healthcare

Blog Posts, Cover Story, Health Equity, Jane Sarasohn-KahnBy Jane Sarasohn-Kahn, MA, MHSAApril 22, 2020

Long after we flatten the curve, Americans will still be dealing with lingering mental health issues.

Insights From Terri Kline: Tracking the Coronavirus and Its Implications on Health Plans

Blog Posts, Cover Story, Industry SpotlightBy Terri Kline, MPHApril 21, 2020

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…

A Discussion About Novel Coronavirus – Facts, Lessons and a New Revolutions

A Discussion About Novel Coronavirus – Facts, Lessons and a New Revolution

PodcastsBy Terry McInnis MD, MPH, CPEApril 20, 2020

In this episode of the Liberation Lab podcast, Medecision Advisory Board member, Dr. Terry McInnis, shares information about the novel coronavirus during the early days of the pandemic.   Want…

Stressed Out? Relax, There Are Apps for That

Blog Posts, Cover StoryBy MedecisionApril 16, 2020

The coronavirus has a lot of us on edge, but our smartphones can help us breathe deep, meditate, change mental habits, get a good night’s sleep and more.

Tips for Managing Life—and Work—at Home

Blog Posts, Cover StoryBy MedecisionApril 14, 2020

For many employed Americans, the coronavirus pandemic has brought about a new reality. Here’s some advice for doing your job without driving yourself—or your family—crazy.

A New View of Population Health

PodcastsBy Jan Berger, MD, MJApril 13, 2020

In this episode, Medecision Advisory Board Chair Dr. Jan Berger gives some thought-provoking perspectives around what population health looks like during, as well as after, the COVID-19 pandemic, and what…

Honoring Healthcare Heroes During a Challenging Time

Blog Posts, Cover Story, Industry SpotlightBy MedecisionApril 9, 2020

As the world struggles with the coronavirus, our healthcare heroes are going above and beyond, working selflessly for the greater good.

Staying Connected From a Distance

Blog Posts, Cover StoryBy MedecisionApril 7, 2020

Social distancing doesn’t have to mean isolation. Thankfully, we live in the digital era and there are apps to help friends and family stay connected.

Charting Coronavirus and Implications for Health Plans

Charting Coronavirus and Implications for Health Plans

PodcastsBy Terri Kline, MPHApril 6, 2020

For our inaugural episode of Liberation Lab, we’ve invited Terri Kline, an epidemiologist, Medecision Advisory Board member, and long-time partner to give us some fascinating and valuable perspectives around what’s…

Protecting Vulnerable Groups During a Pandemic

Blog Posts, Cover Story, Health Equity, Smart + Digital SolutionsBy MedecisionApril 2, 2020

No one is immune from the coronavirus, but low-income and other marginalized groups of people face a higher risk of impact.

ACMQ President’s Statement Regarding Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Blog PostsBy Don Casey, MD, MPH, MBAMarch 26, 2020

A reflection on the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic from our partners at the American College of Medical Quality.

Medecision Update on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Readiness

Blog Posts, Cover Story, Featured, Perspectives, Smart + Digital SolutionsBy MedecisionMarch 24, 2020

During this challenging and evolving time, we are providing the following update for our clients on our business operations and how we are engaging to support our clients’ organizations.

Medecision’s Preparedness for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Blog Posts, Featured, PerspectivesBy MedecisionMarch 19, 2020

As the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) situation continues to evolve, we are sharing information about the steps we’ve taken in response to the crisis.

Life in the Time of Coronavirus – Impacts on the US Health Consumer

Blog Posts, Cover Story, Featured, Industry Spotlight, Jane Sarasohn-KahnBy Jane Sarasohn-Kahn, MA, MHSAMarch 12, 2020

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.

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