Whitepapers

Consumer demand for virtual care continues to grow — and expectations are expanding beyond episodic care. New research shows insured adults are increasingly open to using virtual care across a broader range of needs, yet real‑world use has not fully…

How addressing unnecessary device alarms and managing them away from the bedside can help patients heal and nurses focus  Hospital noise levels have skyrocketed since the 1960s, turning patient rooms — especially at night — into spaces of fragmented sleep…

Over half of organizations say employees spend more than 40% of their workday on manual tasks like data entry and document routing. In healthcare, where margins are tight and staff capacity directly affects patient access, that level of manual work…

Musculoskeletal conditions are among the largest cost drivers for Medicare Advantage plans. As populations age, surgical interventions and downstream utilization continue to drive spending — even when conservative care options may be appropriate. A new analysis of Medicare Advantage members…

Unnecessary diagnostic testing is putting patient safety and hospital margins at risk. At Mayo Clinic Florida and UC San Diego Health, clinical leaders are reshaping this pattern with structured diagnostic stewardship programs — cutting inappropriate testing, preserving antimicrobial effectiveness and…

Picture an environment where clinicians are not chasing information, IT teams are not managing endless integrations and leaders have real-time visibility into operations across the enterprise. The promise of the “smart” hospital is not more tools, but better coordination. It…

Traditional automation has improved efficiency, but it remains limited by static rules and predefined workflows. As operational complexity increases, leaders are expected to make faster, more accurate decisions across revenue cycle, care delivery and population health — often without the…

Today’s Medicare Advantage payers are navigating rising enrollment, changing HCC models and heightened audit scrutiny from CMS. At the same time, quality standards continue to tighten, putting Star Ratings and revenue at risk when documentation and coding fall short. This…

Nurse turnover is draining margins across healthcare organizations, often without being fully measured or understood. While vacancy rates may look manageable on paper, the true impact shows up elsewhere: rising premium pay, missed coverage, longer time to fill roles, and…

Pharmacy procurement now sits at the intersection of financial performance, supply chain and regulatory accountability. As margins tighten and shortages persist, leaders can no longer rely on isolated purchasing decisions to protect their organizations. This report outlines a clearer path…