Startup Doctor on Demand has raised $3 million to grow its telehealth product to deal with non-emergency health issues, adding one more company to a crowded field.
According to a survey from Duke University and CFO Magazine, 20% of companies say they are likely to hire fewer workers, 10% may lay off employees and 40% will shift to more part-time personnel due to the reform law.
Carrick Capital Partners has made an additional investment in Accolade, a firm which provides software to assist in patient engagement and care management plans.
A Press Ganey analysis suggests that 15% of patients are at high risk of switching physicians, largely because they would not recommend the physician to others. The analysis highlights the need to focus on patient satisfaction and loyalty and basics such as listening well and being courteous can be key.
The Administration says more than 100,000 people enrolled through the exchanges in November, far, far short of projection and far, far short of anything approaching full enrollment of everyone who is supposed to enroll under the individual mandate. Better than October though!!
A recent Gallup poll suggests that 30% of adult Americans deferred health care services due to cost concerns, with the uninsured and younger people being the most likely to do so. Interestingly more say they put off care for a serious condition than a less significant one, but it is unclear how much necessary care is actually being delayed.
ZocDoc, which facilitates online health care appointments, released a report summarizing utilization of its services, finding that most physicians are highly rated after the visit and listing differences by gender and trends in appointments.
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A survey from Purdue Healthcare Advisors suggests that most hospitals and health systems have no interest in being involved in an accountable care organization, perceiving them to be unstable and financially risky.
http://pha.purdue.edu/news/survey
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Although it will be affected by aspects of the reform law, Aetna issued new earnings guidance for 2014 slightly above prior expectations.
The Healthy Skeptic is a website about the health care system, and is written by Kevin Roche, who has many years of experience working in the health industry. Mr. Roche is available to assist health care companies through consulting arrangements through Roche Consulting, LLC and may be reached at khroche@healthy-skeptic.com.
The Healthy Skeptic is a website about the health care system, and is written by Kevin Roche, who has many years of experience working in the health industry. Mr. Roche is available to assist health care companies through consulting arrangements through Roche Consulting, LLC and may be reached at khroche@healthy-skeptic.com.