Healthcare Access Is The New Currency. But Only The Right Kind Counts

Physician shortages are turning speed into healthcare’s scarcest resource — and the real investment opportunity is infrastructure, not favors that jump the line.

As New CEO Takes Charge, Cigna Reports $1.7 Billion Quarterly Profit

The Cigna Group reported second quarter net income of nearly $1.7 billion despite continued elevated medical costs dogging the entire health insurance industry.

How Old Extreme Weather Playbooks Can Save Us From Future Heat

In the U.S., heat claims more lives than floods, tornadoes & hurricanes combined. Lessons from managing extreme cold, floods & hurricanes offer a blueprint for survival.

Two Questions That Fix Patient Experience And Customer Experience

Twenty minutes lost to a balky booking system, and the staff already knew. Two questions every leader should ask to find the friction in patient and customer experience.

The U.S. Will Likely Lose Measles Elimination Status. And You Will Pay For It

The U.S. is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status for the first time in 25 years. Oubreaks are a hidden tax, leading to higher costs and economic losses.

The U.S. Will Likely Lose Measles Elimination Status. Not Just Those Infected Will Pay For It

The U.S. is on the verge of losing its measles elimination status for the first time in 25 years. Oubreaks are a hidden tax, leading to higher costs and economic losses.

The Startup Using AI To Make Hearing Aids Better

In this week’s edition of InnovationRx, we look at Fortell’s efforts to make a better hearing aid, Abby Care’s business getting payment for caregivers, J&J’s $5.5 billion talc settlement, Scribe Therapeutics’ IPO, and more.

Rural Maternity Care Crisis: Inside A Maine Hospital’s L&D Closure

A profitable rural Maine hospital plans to close labor & delivery, furthering a wave of state-wide maternity closures. What this means for women and communities.

What Fauci’s Senate Testimony Hearing Can Teach Public Health Leaders

Fauci’s tenure as Director of the NIAID helped define modern American and even global public health, but what must also be assessed is public health leadership.

Humana Profits Hit $694 Million As Medicare Costs Fall In Line

Humana reported second quarter net income of $694 million as costs of care for older adults in its Medicare Advantage plans fell in line with company expectations.