Health Care Dive
MARCH 3, 2022
An analysis of more than 200,000 infusion pumps, using crowd-sourced data supplied by healthcare organizations, found about half were susceptible to "critical" and "high" severity cybersecurity vulnerabilities.
Healthcare It News
MARCH 3, 2022
In January 2021, the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness went live with LouVax, a vaccine scheduling and management system focused on increasing access to the COVID-19 vaccine. After operating on paper for a few weeks, the agency launched the tool. The initial focus was on specific groups such as healthcare workers outside of hospital systems and educators, but expanded later to the general public – with an emphasis on those facing barriers to care.
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Health Care Dive
MARCH 3, 2022
Organizations need to have intelligent, integrated data platforms to make rapid innovation possible, CVS' Roshan Navagamuwa argues.
Healthcare It News
MARCH 3, 2022
Patients are more connected to their care than ever before and are empowered to access information, such as clinical notes. They are now the top users of the NYU Langone Health's electronic health record, something Nader Mherabi, NYU Langone Health's chief digital and information officer, frequently points out. And, as Dr. Jonah Feldman, medical director of clinical transformation and chief transformation officer for NYU Langone Hospital Long Island Hospital explained, when it comes to e
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Health Care Dive
MARCH 3, 2022
The manufacturers have all received emergency use authorizations for antigen tests. But the FDA has learned some unauthorized versions of their diagnostics have entered the country.
Healthcare It News
MARCH 3, 2022
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Healthcare It News
MARCH 3, 2022
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Health Care Dive
MARCH 3, 2022
Disruptions in care continuity when primary care providers leave their practices was a costly issue even before the pandemic, according to the American Medical Association.
The Rand Blog
MARCH 3, 2022
After decades of military neutrality between NATO and Russia, recent events saw a potential sea-change in how Finland and Sweden consider their role with the NATO alliance. NATO leadership could start planning now so that if Sweden and Finland make the jump to joining the alliance, they can be welcomed in quickly.
Health Care Dive
MARCH 3, 2022
The segment includes much of Allscripts' legacy EHR business, and assets that make up roughly three-fifths of the Chicago-based company's total revenue.
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Nordic
MARCH 3, 2022
According to the most recent Gallup poll , 5.6% of American adults identify as LGBT2QIA+. The U.S. Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion (ODPHP) has highlighted multiple social determinants that impact the health of the LGBT2QIA+ community, some relating to issues of discrimination by uninformed or intolerant providers. A simple internet search can tell a compelling story: accounts of LGBT2QIA+ patients searching for healthcare, probing and inappropriate questions, unfair treatment,
Bill Of Health
MARCH 3, 2022
By John Tingle and Amanda Cattini. The issue of the high and increasing costs of clinical negligence (medical malpractice) in the National Health Service ( NHS ) in England has long been a contentious one. There are common themes in the debate. The economic arguments supporting reform explain that the NHS is spending a considerable amount of money out of its health budget on malpractice claims, which otherwise could be put into front line health care services.
HIT Consultant
MARCH 3, 2022
What You Should Know: – Lynx , a Boston-based API-connected healthcare payments, banking, and e-commerce platform announced today that it has emerged from stealth with $17.5M in equity financing led by Obvious Ventures and.406 Ventures with participation from Frist Cressey Ventures. Other investors include Winter Street Ventures (an investment subsidiary of Commonwealth Care Alliance ), Shields Capital , and Huntington Avenue Ventures. – Lynx’s goal is to introduce modern fintech to
Home Health Care
MARCH 3, 2022
Right now, there are three sections of home-based care that I see as core components to the concept: home health, hospice and personal care. . There are companies that offer one, two or all three services in some spots. But there’s a growing group of home-based care providers that are hellbent on building out the “three legs of the stool” in all the markets they serve.
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Healthcare ECONOMIST
MARCH 3, 2022
The Urban Institute has an interesting report titled Obesity Across America. Being overweight (BMS>25), obese (BMI>30) or severely obese (BMI>40) is very common in the U.S. with three quarters of individuals being overweight and nearly half obese. Obesity varies by race and ethnicity as well. Black adults are more likely to live with obesity than adults of other racial and ethnic groups, and Black women experience the highest rate (56.9 percent)…Asian adults are significantly less likely t
Home Health Care
MARCH 3, 2022
A Los Angeles-based health system is teaming up with a home care provider to give patients an easier path in their pursuit of aging in place. PIH Health announced Thursday it is teaming up with 24 Hour Home Care and adding a customized service called “PIH Health at Home.” The offering will include personal care, light housekeeping, meal preparation, medication reminders, transportation, respite care and companionship for PIH Health’s patients throughout the greater Los Angeles area.
Advanced Data Systems
MARCH 3, 2022
2022 presents some definite concerns for radiologists regarding billing and collecting revenue, in operating more efficiently, and in complying with certain CMS initiatives.
Home Health Care
MARCH 3, 2022
A lot changed for Signify Health Inc. (NYSE: SGFY) throughout 2021. One thing that has remained constant, though, is the organization’s push towards a value-based health care system. For Signify, the recent completion of its Caravan Health acquisition — an accountable care organization (ACO) manager — is a major move toward driving more participation and success in value-based payment arrangements.
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Voyage Healthcare
MARCH 3, 2022
When someone hits their head, we've all heard the phrase, "they just had their bell rung," but this phrase could be significantly underplaying the trauma of an injury. According to the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center , b etween 1.7 and 3 million sports- and recreation-related concussions happen each year, and it is anticipated that there are millions more that occur and go unreported.
Briggs Healthcare
MARCH 3, 2022
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare. CMS has posted the updated 5-page Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Quality Reporting Program (QRP) Quick Reference Guide – v2.0 with the date of January 28, 2022. (I think this updated document was posted on March 2, 2022, judging from the page last modified stamp on the Skilled SNF QRP Data Submission Deadlines landing page.).
Briggs Healthcare
MARCH 3, 2022
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare. CMS issued this Press Release on Wednesday, March 2, 2022: During President Biden’s first year in office, CMS has worked to expand health care coverage to a record 14.5 million people through the Health Insurance Marketplaces, encouraged states to extend Medicaid coverage for a full 12 months after childbirth, and expanded access to home and community-based services for seniors and people with disabilities.
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Healthy Debate
MARCH 3, 2022
The post The essential role of spiritual care in long-term care appeared first on Healthy Debate.
HIT Consultant
MARCH 3, 2022
David Karandish, CEO of Capacity. The life of a clinical study relies on data from documentation, meetings, emails and calls; all of which can be overwhelming for patients, clinical trial teams and associates. Although mundane, documenting, executing and collecting data is crucial to move a trial from phase to phase. Clinical trial teams face a multitude of competing priorities, from evaluating hundreds of potential patients to maintaining compliance and recording patient progress.
Etactics
MARCH 3, 2022
In addition to the monthly CMMC-AB Town Hall , the Department of Defense (DoD) also held their own Town Hall in February. The DoD Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), David McKeown, hosted the event. It provided insight into the role CMMC plays in a larger cybersecurity program for the defense industrial base (DIB). As CMMC nears finalization, the strategic vision for improving DIB cybersecurity is more clear.
Briggs Healthcare
MARCH 3, 2022
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare. Learn about 2022 regulation changes to payment, quality, and policy for : Acute care hospital Hospice Skilled nursing facility Ambulatory surgical center Hospital outpatient Inpatient psychiatric facility Inpatient rehabilitation facility Long-term care hospital Durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, & supplies (New) Home health.
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Due to the impact of COVID-19, integrating telehealth software into practices and organizations has become the new normal. In turn, this has increased the effectiveness of collaborative healthcare by strengthening communication amongst healthcare workers and helping combat the woes of burnout. Communication between patients and healthcare providers has also improved, allowing patients to reach their providers easily and decreasing turnaround time.
HIStalk
MARCH 3, 2022
Allscripts will sell its Hospitals and Large Physician Practices.
Briggs Healthcare
MARCH 3, 2022
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare. On Wednesday, March 2, 2022, the White House released the National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan (NCPP). If you listened to President Biden’s State of the Union address the previous evening, he spoke about this very plan. “the U.S. government is releasing the National COVID-19 Preparedness Plan – which will enable America to move forward safely, sustaining and building on the progress we’ve made over the past 13 months.
GoMoHealth
MARCH 3, 2022
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Briggs Healthcare
MARCH 3, 2022
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare. CMS is hosting the next National Nursing Home Stakeholder Call on Thursday, March 10, 2022 from 3pm to 4pm ET. Register HERE. “Following the State of Union, CMS will further outline the details of our nursing home vision and implementation strategy through national stakeholder calls, list serves, and collaboration with residents, families, providers and other stakeholders.
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Patient engagement happens before, during, and after interactions. Consumer research has found that in 2021, 64% of US households reported using Telehealth services. In addition 34% of patients would prefer Telehealth visits to in-office visits. Accessible patient engagement technology can help you improve your relationships with your patients while also improving your KPIs.
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