WASHINGTON (May 15, 2014) — Providing patients, physicians, employers and policymakers more information on healthcare prices could reduce U.S. healthcare spending by an estimated $100 billion over the next decade, according to a new analysis from the Gary and Mary West Health Policy Center. Most healthcare transparency initiatives focus solely on providing patients with information… Read more »
New West Health Policy Center report finds transparency alone won’t control spending, but can support changes in health plan design and payment reforms
Broadening Coverage of Preventive Services Could Result in Better Health Outcomes, Cost Savings
Major milestones showcase how West Health ecosystem is furthering technologies that can lower the cost of healthcare
Igniting an Interoperable Healthcare System white paper summarizes HCI-DC 2014 event with guidance on driving interoperability
Five-year study to explore new technologies to connect doctors and patients outside medical settings,
sharing real-time health data with goal of improving outcomes and lowering costs
ONC partners on fourth West Health Institute-developed Health Care Innovation DC (HCI-DC) – Conference to bring together key stakeholders driving medical interoperability
Foundation funds new independent nonprofit organization to be led by hospitals and health systems to achieve medical interoperability
Analysis released during WHI’s testimony at Congressional hearing
on health care information technology
Standards-based software and tools to be on display at HIMSS13 Interoperability Showcase
