American patients will see an average of 18.7 different doctors during their lives. Each encounter will generate its own data, including diagnoses, vital statistics, lab results, medications and more.

Les Masterson is a deputy editor and insurance analyst at Forbes Advisor. He has been a journalist, reporter, editor and content creator for more than 25 years. He has covered insurance for a decade, ...

Emergencies can (and do) happen on campuses of all sizes. No one likes to think about the worst-case scenario, but it’s important for campus administrators to understand and accept that things happen, ...