Opinions

Payers & Providers publishes opinion articles from members of its regional editorial boards and from a wide range of healthcare executives and policymakers.

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Hospitals Need To Invest In Nurses
The Profession Has Evolved in Myriad Ways in Recent Years
Posted on: Jul 9, 2025 By Gloria Sanchez-Rico

Making Employee Wellness Work
Programs Often Lack Focus And ROI-Oriented Goals
Posted on: Jun 25, 2025 By Henry Loubet

Informed Consent: A Brief Primer
Mastering Facts is Best Way to Negotiate This Terrain
Posted on: Jun 18, 2025 By Linda Sue Mangels

When Doing Less Is Actually More
Avoiding Over-Diagnosing Requires a Delicate Balance
Posted on: Jun 11, 2025 By Tammie Brailsford

District Hospitals’ Important Mission
They Provide Specially Tailored Care to Their Communities
Posted on: Jun 4, 2025 By Dennis Knox

A Hard Look At Value-Based Care
Organizations Must Really Drill Down to Know if It’s Working
Posted on: May 27, 2025 By Steven T. Valentine

Would Single-Payer Even Pencil Out In The U.S.?
Domination of Special Interests Suggest Not
Posted on: May 19, 2025 By Brian Klepper

A Modest Proposal For Adjusting To ICD-10
Medical Staff, Nurses Need More Patient-Free Time
Posted on: May 12, 2026 By Jeff Goldsmith

The SEIU-UHW Sold Out To Hospitals
Its New Pact With The CHA Undermines Trade Unionism
Posted on: May 7, 2026 By Sal Rosselli

Drilling Down To Cut Readmissions
High-Risk Patients Need to be Identified Early in Treatment
Posted on: Apr 30, 2026 By Eric Heil

To Treat Patients, Relate To Them
Being Able to Put Their Lives in Context is The Best Approach
Posted on: Apr 23, 2026 By Alan Spiro, M.D.

BP Monitoring Not Apple Of My Eye
The IOS-Based Apps Don’t Work For Doctors or Patients
Posted on: Apr 16, 2026 By Leslie Kernisan, M.D.

Four Questions On ACA Enrollment
Were Covered California’s Stellar Numbers Overstated?
Posted on: Apr 9, 2026 By Dan Diamond

In Medicine, Communication Is Key
The Doctor’s Office is as Good a Place to Start as Any
Posted on: Apr 2, 2026 By Ann Whitehead

Stop Showering Patients With Luxury
Some Respect And Sensitivity Go Much, Much Further
Posted on: Mar 26, 2026 By Jim Lott

The Advantages Of Virtual Payments
Accepting Them Gives Providers New Financial Flexibility
Posted on: Mar 19, 2026 By Landon Gordon

Healthcare Must Catch Retail\'s Wave
A New Era Will Prompt Focus on Customer Enagement
Posted on: Mar 12, 2026 By Ron Wince

A Proper Meds Management Primer
Following The Right Guidelines Helps Avoid Medication Errors
Posted on: Mar 5, 2026 By Jackie Gellis-Server

Baseball And Healthcare’s Similarities
The Pressures, Expectations And Ultimate Goals Are Close
Posted on: Feb 26, 2026 By Ross K. Goldberg

Don’t Count Insurance Brokers Out
Their Skills Help Cut Through Thickets of Information
Posted on: Feb 19, 2026 By Jessica Word

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