Patient Access

How Do You Work Around Hospital Operations?

Hospitals never stop operating. Patients still need care, medical staff need access to every part of the facility, and critical services can't pause while restoration or renovation work is underway. That means every project begins with one goal: complete the work while minimizing disruption to daily

At the Center of Care: How Specialty Pharmacy Aligns Patients, Providers, and Payers

As healthcare costs continue to rise, more patients are finding themselves navigating not just illness, but the growing complexity of paying for treatment. Specialty pharmacy sits right at the center of that challenge—often out of sight, but increasingly essential to how modern care actually works. These high-cost, high-touch therapies now make up more than…

Policy, Patients, and the Future of Healthcare: How Texas Plans to Fix a Strained System

The U.S. healthcare system is under real strain—and it’s something both patients and physicians are feeling in everyday care. In Texas, those pressures are even more visible, where rapid population growth, rural access challenges, and regulatory complexity are making it harder for patients to get timely care and for doctors to focus on medicine…

From Denial to Access: Rethinking Oncology Care Through AI, Clinical Trials, and Patient-Centered Innovation

The rapid expansion of precision medicine, biologics, and targeted cancer therapies is transforming oncology—but it’s also overwhelming a system not built to keep pace. In the U.S., cancer drugs now account for some of the highest-cost treatments in healthcare, and with that has come a surge in prior authorization requirements and denials. Studies suggest physicians…

Virtual Health: Enabling Employers to Tap into a Global Workforce

In this episode of Care Anywhere: The Global Health Workforce Podcast, host Lea Sims, Chief Marketing Officer of TruMerit, welcomes Laura Messineo, Chief Nursing Officer at WorldWide HealthStaff Solutions. With more than 35 years of nursing experience and two decades pioneering virtual health, Laura shares her expertise in using telehealth to expand access, empower clinicians,…

The Uber of Healthcare: How OverbookMD is Using Data and Tech to Redefine Patient Care

In today’s world, where instant delivery and ride-sharing are everyday norms, healthcare access still lags behind. Patients now wait an average of 31 days to see a specialist in major U.S. cities—a 19 percent jump since 2022—according to AMN Healthcare’s 2025 survey. The stakes are high: delays can lead to worsening conditions, increased ER visits,…

Connecting the Disconnected: Inside Personify Health’s Mission to Make Personalized Care the New Standard

As healthcare costs continue to rise and patient needs become increasingly complex, personalization has emerged as a critical strategy in improving access, outcomes, and experiences. Despite 75% of surveyed Americans wishing for a more personalized healthcare experience, most health plans still offer one-size-fits-all solutions. But the shift toward personalization is more than just a…

AI-Powered Remote Cardiac Monitoring Improves Care Access, Disease Detection, and Diagnostic Accuracy

Advanced monitoring systems are detecting heart conditions earlier while reducing errors and expanding care reach for underserved populations

Ryan Thousand at CHIME Fall Forum

A rural hospital CIO explains how strategic partnerships and AI-driven innovation help small communities compete with larger healthcare systems

Understanding Virtual Care for the Acute Setting: Driving Access, Efficiency, and Better Patient Outcomes

Hospitals are using remote care technology to ease staff strain while reducing unnecessary admissions and improving emergency outcomes

A New Dawn in Medicine: The Intersection of AI and Value-Based Care Could Reduce Costs, Increase Access

Artificial intelligence combined with value-based care models is reshaping how providers deliver treatment while simultaneously lowering expenses and expanding

Decentralized At-Home Care: Following the Trends that Can Improve Healthcare in the U.S.

Shifting care from hospitals to patients' homes could address critical gaps in America's healthcare equity and accessibility

The Fusion of Cutting-Edge Technology with Medical Practice is Transforming Patient Care and Access

Advanced technology is enabling healthcare providers to reach more patients while delivering better clinical outcomes at scale

Beyond the Walls: Healthcare Outside the Doc’s Office

Healthcare's biggest innovations are happening outside traditional clinical settings, reshaping how patients receive care

Revolutionizing Patient Care with Health Education and Digital Access

When patients gain better understanding of their conditions, clinical outcomes and engagement rates improve dramatically across healthcare systems

The Impact of Consolidation in the Healthcare Space

Market consolidation is reshaping how healthcare providers serve patients and compete for resources in an increasingly pressured landscape

Health Literacy and the Consumerization of Healthcare

As healthcare becomes consumer-driven, patients expect the same seamless experience they get from streaming and shopping platforms

Philanthropic Aid Closes The Gaps That Persists In Healthcare

Charitable funding bridges critical service gaps that leave vulnerable populations without access to essential medical resources

Health Literacy and the Consumerization of Healthcare

Patients expect healthcare interfaces to rival consumer apps, forcing providers to rethink how they deliver medical information