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Top Outpatient Diagnoses by ICD-10 Code

January 31, 2019 BY Alanna Moriarty

The industry-wide shift from inpatient to outpatient care is well documented by healthcare providers (HCPs) and industry experts. Advancements in hospital technology and treatments are enabling a greater number of patients to seek effective care without being admitted. This trend is helping to lower overall care costs, improve patient outcomes, and reduce unnecessary admissions. According to our hospital financial data, outpatient treatment accounted for nearly 57 percent of hospital net patient revenue in 2017.

3 Trends to Watch for at HIMSS 2019

January 18, 2019 BY Colin Madigan, Director of Client Engagement

The Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS) is one of the most visible players in the healthcare information and technology 
(HIT) and management systems industry. Its annual conference brings together over 1,100 exhibiting companies and nearly 50,000 attendees from almost 100 countries.

The HIMSS Global Conference offers HIT and software companies an unprecedented opportunity to reach new clients and touch base with existing users. Attendees can discover how to capitalize on market trends and find solutions to their most pressing issues. Here are some of the top trends we're seeing leading up to HIMSS 2019.

Recap 2018: Healthcare Trends and New Intelligence

January 8, 2019 BY Jason Krantz, CEO

We've had an unbelievable year here at Definitive Healthcare. Our team has grown to nearly 300 talented and hard-working professionals who ensure that our 1,800 clients successfully leverage our platform to achieve their business goals.

5 Cardiology Conferences to Attend in 2019

December 17, 2018 BY Alex Dorian

Conferences provide the ideal environment for you to engage the key influencers in your sales cycle: physicians. If you're selling cardiology supplies or medical devices, here are five of the best conferences to either attend or target for exhibiting. 

How Many Orthopedic Surgeons are in the US?

December 17, 2018 BY Keegan Hellweg, Director of Sales

There are more than 30,500 orthopedic surgeons in the U.S., with about half of surgeons reporting a sub-specialty, according to our data on physicians. The most common sub-specialties include sports medicine, hand surgery, and joint replacement.