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The $4 Trillion Health Economy of 2020

Health Populi

Three factors will drive healthcare costs to 2026: prices for medical goods and services, changes in income growth, and shifting enrollment from private health insurance to Medicare — driven by the aging of Boomers. trillion in 2026 when healthcare spending will be $1 in every $5 in the American economy (approaching 20%).

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6 Ways to Drive Higher Medicaid Reimbursement with Telemedicine

GlobalMed

That number will rise to 82 million by 2026. Fortunately, there’s a solution that can benefit both provider revenue and population health: telemedicine. Remote monitoring can increase medication and care plan adherence or alert providers of a spike in blood pressure or other need for intervention. Solving Medicaid Challenges.