Health Law Scan
Several lawyers from our healthcare industry team recently attended HLTH in Las Vegas. HLTH provided a showcase for innovative ideas, platforms, and programs embracing the concept of “patient-centered care.”
This year’s event offered particular focus on innovations addressing the social determinants of care, elements of daily life that create barriers to receiving health services. As one executive of a large hospital system mentioned, they were reframing the institution’s vision around “health” and not “healthcare.” From programs in states partnering with ride-share apps to ensure Medicaid beneficiaries made their appointments, to highly integrated medical record and patient communication platforms designed to meet patients in their own space, there were numerous examples of business opportunities and legal challenges.
