Stay Safe While Traveling for Surgery During COVID-19
Posted on April 1, 2021
COVID-19 forced the cancellation and delay of hundreds of thousands of surgeries nationwide. A May 2020 study of orthopedic surgery statistics by the Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery suggested that even under the most optimistic scenario, the United…
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Q & A with Jamie Hall
Posted on March 18, 2021
Part 3 – How to advocate for patients during COVID-19
Posted on February 2, 2021
By Kathy McGrath, BridgeHealth VP of Member Operations
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Part 1 – Impact of COVID-19 on the healthcare industry
Posted on January 6, 2021
In this series, we share what we see from our care coordinators, our providers (hospitals, outpatient centers and ambulatory surgery centers), our employer sponsors and the more than 1 million members and 700 plus surgeons with whom we work.
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Bundled Payments: A way to improve health care quality and efficiency
Posted on September 1, 2020
If your health care plan isn’t using a bundled payment approach, you’re throwing money down the drain. With 25 percent of U.S. health care spending going to waste (Shrank, et al., 2019), it’s no wonder employers are turning to BridgeHealth for its…
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The Impact of Musculoskeletal Conditions
Posted on January 23, 2019
Musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions affect more than one of every two people age 18 and older in the United States, and nearly three out of four of those age 65 and older. The cost of treating major MSK conditions is greater than for treatment of many other…
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Boost Fitness and Wellness to Boost Surgical Outcomes
Posted on December 10, 2018
Surgery prep isn’t just for the surgical team anymore — patients can take part, too. And it’s more than fasting for eight hours before the procedure, finding a ride home, and stopping certain medications. It’s about prepping the body for the rigors of…
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