# Access to Care * **Definition:** Access to Care refers to the ability of individuals to obtain necessary medical services and healthcare resources in a timely manner, which is influenced by factors such as availability of services, affordability, geographic location, and social determinants of health. * **Taxonomy:** Healthcare Topics / Access to Care ## News * Selected news on the topic of **Access to Care**, for healthcare technology leaders * 22.9K news items are in the system for this topic * Posts have been filtered for tech and healthcare-related keywords | Date | Title | Source | | --- | --- | --- | | 5/21/2025 | [**How growth fits into Froedtert Hospital's care access strategy - Healthcare News & Analysis**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-management-administration/how-growth-fits-into-froedtert-hospitals-care-access-strategy/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 5/12/2025 | [**Mass General Brigham to invest $400M in primary care**](https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/care-coordination/mass-general-brigham-to-invest-400m-in-primary-care/) | [[Beckers Hospital Review]] | | 5/2/2025 | [**Florida Banned Fluoride. This City Did, Too - Then Tooth Decay Skyrocketed in Children**](https://www.aol.com/florida-banned-fluoride-city-did-170705349.html) | [[AOL]] | | 4/24/2025 | [**Brazil ex-President Bolsonaro's health has worsened, says medical note - AOL.com**](https://www.aol.com/news/brazil-ex-president-bolsonaros-health-145532536.html) | [[AOL]] | | 4/23/2025 | [**Lilly sues four compounders over copies of weight-loss drugs - AOL.com**](https://www.aol.com/news/lilly-sues-four-compounders-over-091445038.html) | [[AOL]] | | 4/22/2025 | [**The Growing Influence of Digital Health in Pharma - LinkedIn**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/growing-influence-digital-health-pharma-milan-sojitra-wgdwe) | [[Linkedin]] | | 4/19/2025 | [**Carolina Strong: Local cancer survivor, family bring pediatric cancer advocacy to DC**](https://www.yahoo.com/news/carolina-strong-local-cancer-survivor-190227546.html) | [[Yahoo]] | | 4/17/2025 | [**From Cost Center to Profit Driver: How Healthcare Tech is Changing the ROI Game**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/from-cost-center-profit-driver-how-healthcare-tech-changing-baracho-d4sye) | [[Linkedin]] | | 3/12/2025 | [**ReferWell Appoints Kevin Healy as New CEO to Drive Growth**](https://hitconsultant.net/2025/03/12/referwell-appoints-kevin-healy-as-new-ceo/) | [[HIT Consultant]] | | 2/14/2025 | [**Healthcare Services Market to Grow by USD 6.26 Trillion from 2024 to 2028, Driven by Rising Chronic Disease Prevalence, Report on AI's Impact - Technavio**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/healthcare-services-market-to-grow-by-usd-6-26-trillion-from-2024-to-2028--driven-by-rising-chronic-disease-prevalence-report-on-ais-impact--technavio-302377048.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 1/29/2025 | [**Healthcare AI Agents: New Opportunities for the High-Tech Industry - Alex G. Lee, Ph.D. Esq. CLP**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/healthcare-ai-agents-new-opportunities-high-tech-lee-ph-d-esq-clp-hkl2e) | [[Linkedin]] | | 1/24/2025 | [**Healthcare Services Market to Grow by USD 6.26 Trillion (2024-2028), Driven by Rising Chronic Disease Prevalence, Report Highlights AI-Powered Market Evolution - Technavio**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/healthcare-services-market-to-grow-by-usd-6-26-trillion-2024-2028-driven-by-rising-chronic-disease-prevalence-report-highlights-ai-powered-market-evolution---technavio-302358330.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 1/23/2025 | [**2025 is the Year of Building Resilience with Emerging Health Technology - HIT Consultant**](https://hitconsultant.net/2025/01/23/building-resilience-with-emerging-health-technology/) | [[HIT Consultant]] | | 1/21/2025 | [**Medical Electronics Market Growth: Innovations Shaping the Future of Healthcare Technology**](http://prsync.com/marektsandmarkets/medical-electronics-market-growth-innovations-shaping-the-future-of-healthcare-technology-4572201/) | [[PRSync]] | | 1/15/2025 | [**How Clinical Pharmacist-Led Telehealth Models Are Transforming Diabetes Care**](https://hitconsultant.net/2025/01/15/how-clinical-pharmacist-led-telehealth-models-are-transforming-diabetes-care/) | [[HIT Consultant]] | | 1/15/2025 | [**Wearable Devices and Mobile Applications - 2025 Health IT Predictions**](https://www.healthcareittoday.com/2025/01/15/wearable-devices-and-mobile-applications-2025-health-it-predictions/) | [[Healthcare IT Today]] | | 1/14/2025 | [**25 Executive Digital Health Predictions o Watch in 2025**](https://hitconsultant.net/2025/01/14/25-executive-digital-health-predictions-trends-to-watch-in-2025/) | [[HIT Consultant]] | | 1/9/2025 | [**Healthcare Workforce - 2025 Health IT Predictions**](https://www.healthcareittoday.com/2025/01/09/healthcare-workforce-2025-health-it-predictions/) | [[Healthcare IT Today]] | | 12/29/2024 | [**Tech in Healthcare: Innovations Improving Patient Care - Medium**](https://medium.com/@sumitkumarhx/tech-in-healthcare-innovations-improving-patient-care-8155b3e75cdd) | [[Medium]] | | 12/27/2024 | [**Digital Transformation in Healthcare - 2025 Health IT Predictions**](https://www.healthcareittoday.com/2024/12/27/digital-transformation-in-healthcare-2025-health-it-predictions/) | [[Healthcare IT Today]] | | 12/18/2024 | [**Key Trends Reshaping The Future Of U.S. Healthcare**](https://www.forbes.com/councils/forbesnonprofitcouncil/2024/12/19/key-trends-reshaping-the-future-of-us-healthcare/) | [[Forbes]] | | 12/7/2024 | [**With an anticipated CAGR of 7.5the Invasive Blood Pressure Monitoring Sensors Market ...**](https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/anticipated-cagr-75-invasive-blood-pressure-monitoring-ymmbe) | [[Linkedin]] | | 11/11/2024 | [**Healthcare Cloud Computing Market to Grow by USD 98.6 Billion from 2024-2028, as Integrated Services Drive Demand with AI-Powered Market Evolution - Technavio**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/healthcare-cloud-computing-market-to-grow-by-usd-98-6-billion-from-2024-2028--as-integrated-services-drive-demand-with-ai-powered-market-evolution---technavio-302300785.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 7/8/2024 | [**Ohio Behavioral Health Providers Network (OBHPN) Partners with Alera Health to Build a Clinically Integrated ONEcare Network Across Ohio to Expand Access to Care, Improve Health Outcomes, and Lower Costs**](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/ohio-behavioral-health-providers-network-obhpn-partners-with-alera-health-to-build-a-clinically-integrated-onecare-network-across-ohio-to-expand-access-to-care-improve-health-outcomes-and-lower-costs-302190049.html) | [[PR Newswire]] | | 7/3/2024 | [**Healthcare IT Market Poised for Explosive Growth, Projected to Reach $1.83 Trillion by 2031**](https://www.whatech.com/og/markets-research/medical/851706-healthcare-it-market-poised-for-explosive-growth-projected-to-reach-1-83-trillion-by-2031) | whatech.com | ## Topic Overview (Some LLM-derived content — please confirm with above primary sources) ### Key Players - **VSee Health**: A telehealth provider improving access to care through remote consultations. - **AbundaBox**: Focuses on health equity and wellness, offering resources to improve access to healthcare services. - **University Hospitals**: Invests in community health initiatives to enhance equitable access to care. - **MedCura Health**: A Federally Qualified Health Center in Georgia that is the first to implement the integrated solution from HealthTalk A.I. and athenahealth. - **Alera Health**: A healthcare organization partnering with OBHPN to enhance population health management and improve care access. - **OBHPN**: A healthcare network focused on improving access to care for patients with behavioral health conditions through strategic partnerships. - **Prisma Health**: Expands access through new facilities and services, including urgent care and 24-hour pharmacies. - **Andor Health**: Partnered with Ballad Health to implement an AI-first virtual care platform aimed at improving healthcare access in rural communities. - **HIMSS**: An organization advocating for health equity and the use of technology to improve access to healthcare for underserved communities. - **Rainfall Health**: A digital health company focused on improving access to care in medical deserts using AI. - **Tele911**: A service utilizing telehealth to manage emergency calls and reduce ER overcrowding. - **ReferWell**: A digital healthcare company focused on improving care access through enhanced scheduling and concierge services. - **HealthTalk A.I.**: A company that has partnered with athenahealth to enhance patient engagement and access to care through AI-driven solutions. - **Mahaska Health**: Offers a Remote Patient Monitoring program to improve patient outcomes and reduce hospitalizations. - **Universal Health Services**: Another key player in the hospital sector, involved in expanding healthcare services. - **Royal Philips**: Conducts the Future Health Index survey, highlighting challenges and solutions in healthcare access. - **athenahealth**: A leading provider of network-enabled software and services aimed at improving healthcare accessibility and efficiency. - **Digital Medicine Society (DiMe)**: An organization promoting a unified approach to connected health to improve healthcare access and reduce costs. ### Partnerships and Collaborations - **VSee Health and Tele911**: Partnering to address emergency room overcrowding by providing telehealth consultations. - **VSee Health, Health Tech Without Borders, and iDocta**: Expand Project VITAL Africa to enhance healthcare access in Cameroon. - **NowPatient and Lifelight**: This collaboration integrates remote blood pressure monitoring into telehealth platforms, addressing barriers to care. - **VSee Health and Florida Health System**: Partnership to develop a customized telehealth platform that integrates with existing hospital infrastructure to streamline care. - **Andor Health and Ballad Health**: This partnership aims to improve healthcare access in rural areas through an AI-driven virtual care platform. - **Connected Health Collaborative Community (CHcc)**: An initiative by DiMe to optimize the use of technology in hospital-at-home care models through collaboration among healthcare, technology, and government experts. - **American Telemedicine Association (ATA) and major health systems**: Collaborating to develop best practices for virtual care pathways. - **OBHPN and Alera Health**: This partnership focuses on creating a clinically integrated network to enhance access to behavioral health services. - **VSee Health and AbundaBox**: Launch AbundaLife, a health record management platform to consolidate medical records and improve care coordination. - **HealthTalk A.I. and athenahealth**: This partnership integrates AI patient engagement tools into athenahealth's network, enhancing accessibility and efficiency for healthcare providers. - **London Clinic and Northwestern Medicine**: An international partnership aimed at improving patient care and expanding access through shared clinical expertise. - **TMA Solutions and Healthcare Providers**: TMA's suite of solutions enhances healthcare delivery through remote monitoring and telehealth. - **Gen7 Health and NueHee**: Collaboration to launch an innovative nutritional and dietetics digital health platform aimed at enhancing access to care for patients. - **Sutter Health and GE Healthcare**: A seven-year partnership to enhance imaging services and diagnostic care access through AI. - **Avandra and Datavant**: A partnership to enhance data exchange and improve patient care through a federated network for medical imaging data. - **IQVIA and NVIDIA**: A strategic collaboration to develop AI-powered solutions that automate workflows and improve patient outcomes. - **Microsoft and Mass General Brigham**: This collaboration aims to leverage generative AI to assist radiologists and improve medical imaging processes. ### Innovations, Trends, and Initiatives - **Telehealth Expansion**: Increasing telehealth coverage is seen as a straightforward method to promote health equity, especially for vulnerable populations facing access challenges. - **Centralized Credentialing Database**: Proposed to streamline provider credentialing, reducing delays and improving access to care. - **Patient Access Solutions**: The market for patient access solutions is projected to grow significantly, driven by advancements in digital technologies and patient engagement strategies. - **Population Health Management Tools**: Increasingly adopted to improve care coordination and reduce preventable hospitalizations. - **Interoperability**: Efforts to improve interoperability in healthcare systems are crucial for enhancing data exchange and access to care. - **Pharmacist-led Telehealth Models**: Emerging to provide continuous diabetes management and improve access for underserved communities. - **Medicare Expansion Proposal**: Proposed expansion to include in-home care for seniors, potentially increasing access to home care services. - **Offsite Medical Case Management (OMCM)**: Utilizing telehealth tools to coordinate patient care remotely, projected to grow significantly. - **Community Health Workers (CHWs)**: CHWs are vital in addressing social determinants of health by providing education and support to improve access to healthcare. - **AI and Telehealth Integration**: Predicted to expand access to care, particularly in rural areas, through virtual consultations and remote monitoring. - **Telemedicine**: Telemedicine has transformed healthcare delivery by providing remote consultations, improving access for underserved populations, and reducing costs. - **Center of Digital Excellence (CODE)**: Launched by ATA to innovate virtual care integration and improve clinical outcomes. - **Point-of-Care Diagnostics**: The market for POC diagnostics is growing, driven by advancements in AI and lab-on-a-chip technologies, enhancing accessibility in remote areas. - **Digital Health Technologies**: Including telemedicine, mobile health applications, and personalized medicine to enhance access and patient engagement. - **Hospital-at-Home Models**: Innovative care models that provide hospital-level care at home, reducing costs and improving patient outcomes. - **AI in Healthcare**: Artificial intelligence is expected to enhance diagnostics and treatment effectiveness, improving access to personalized healthcare solutions. - **AI-Enabled Solutions**: Innovations in AI and machine learning are transforming healthcare delivery, improving diagnostic accuracy, and enabling remote monitoring. - **AI and Automation**: Healthcare leaders are investing in these technologies to alleviate staffing burdens and enhance health equity. ### Challenges and Concerns - **Access Disparities**: Barriers to preventive screenings and medications persist, particularly in low-income and minority communities. - **Health Equity**: Addressing barriers to care for marginalized populations requires actionable strategies and partnerships with community organizations. - **Rising Healthcare Costs**: Increasing healthcare costs are leading to reduced access to care, particularly for lower-income populations. - **Rural Healthcare Access**: Facing challenges such as hospital closures and staffing shortages, threatening care delivery. - **Maternal Health Access**: Over 2.2 million women live in maternity care deserts, highlighting significant disparities in access to obstetric care. - **Regulatory Barriers**: Outdated regulations, such as those restricting certain medical procedures to acute care hospitals, limit access to care in alternative settings. - **Social Determinants of Health**: Social risks such as housing and food insecurity hinder access to routine healthcare services, including cancer screenings. - **Financial Pressures on Healthcare Providers**: Economic challenges and administrative burdens affect the sustainability of private practices and access to care. - **Digital Divide**: The digital divide poses challenges to equitable telehealth access, particularly for vulnerable populations. - **Regulatory Complexities**: Regulatory challenges, particularly concerning telehealth, may limit access to care for patients relying on virtual services. - **Workforce Shortages**: Healthcare providers face significant challenges due to workforce shortages, impacting access to care and operational efficiency. - **Healthcare Workforce Shortages**: Projected shortages of healthcare professionals, particularly in behavioral health, hinder access to care. - **Data Security Concerns**: Barriers such as data security concerns and limited access in rural areas hinder the widespread adoption of telehealth. - **Digital Literacy Issues**: Hindering the expansion of smart healthcare solutions and telehealth services. - **Health Disparities**: Significant health disparities exist based on socioeconomic status, with individuals in less affluent areas experiencing worse health outcomes. - **Provider Credentialing Delays**: The lack of a single source of truth for credentialing data leads to significant delays for providers. - **Regulatory and Compliance Issues**: Challenges related to reimbursement models, regulatory restrictions, and data privacy concerns hinder the adoption of innovative healthcare technologies. - **Connectivity Issues**: Challenges such as connectivity issues and caregiver fatigue must be addressed for effective use of remote patient monitoring. ## Related Topics [[Care Access]]; [[Healthcare Access]]; [[Access to Treatment]]; [[Patient Access]]; [[Healthcare Accessibility]]; [[Healthcare Access Disparities]]; [[Access to Treatments]]