As it becomes increasingly apparent that the United States healthcare system is flawed, unique models for healthcare are emerging in a variety of forms. Individuals opposed to universal coverage are proposing alternative health plans while others are opening healthcare centers that are charged according to prices online or on a subscription basis. Patients are traveling to foreign countries to avoid the high deductible cost for treatments in the United States and entrepreneurs are creating e-commerce platforms for healthcare to allow individuals to compare costs ensure transparent pricing. All these approaches are fighting against the same problem: the rising cost of healthcare in the United States.
Read MoreDespite some estimates showing wound care accounts for over $50 billion dollars of annual expenditure (over 10 times the annual budget of the World Health Organization), it’s an area often overlooked by healthcare professionals and investors alike.
Read MoreMaternity-related care is one of the largest expenses for the U.S. healthcare system today. The growing cost of care is shouldered by individuals, employers, and insurers alike, threatening to reach unsustainable levels. Despite the volume of capital these stakeholders are sacrificing for maternity and birth services, the country is still experiencing an epidemic involving soaring rates of premature births, postnatal complications, unnecessary cesarean procedures, and maternal mortality. After recognizing these trends, most of which have manifested in hospital settings, more American women are pursuing birth centers as an alternative delivery option.
Read MoreIn a growing, dynamic healthcare regulatory environment it is becoming consistently more important for vendors to provide extremely flexible software solutions to all clinicians. Clinical decision support systems are poised to become the user interface of choice for clinical interactions with health IT.
Read MoreMedicare is undergoing a remarkable reorganization. In recent years, Americans over the age of 65 have shifted from traditional Medicare plans to Medicare plans operated by private insurers — also known as Medicare Advantage (MA) plans — at staggering rates. In light of this growth, MA insurers are fighting to stay competitive. One key component: star ratings.
Read MoreThe nursing profession, along with the entire US healthcare system, is experiencing a period of dramatic change. New models of care are burgeoning, and new technologies are being developed and adopted to transform the way healthcare is measured and delivered. With nurses on the front lines handling the majority of hands-on patient care, innovative companies and entrepreneurs are increasingly recognizing the opportunity in supporting them with technology.
Read MoreDespite the rise in availability of healthcare data, challenges to effectively using it remain. The existence of data silos in healthcare in particular is an inhibitor. Companies specializing in the distribution and packaging of healthcare data stand to both provide an unprecedented level of specificity to providers while showing excellent returns for investors.
Read MoreBuilding healthier eating habits is an onerous undertaking, and can oftentimes be discouraging – the American food and beverage industry has certainly not made it any easier, either. At FCA, we are excited about the entrepreneurs who recognize this and seek to find a long-term solution to improving healthcare outcomes through concentrated nutrition guidance.
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