Health Care Dive
AUGUST 9, 2023
The letter, sent by a bipartisan group of senators to tax commissioners, comes as the federal government increases scrutiny into nonprofit hospitals’ charity care spending.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 11, 2023
Microsoft rolled out a new electronic health records cloud database solution, leveraging Azure Large Instances, that enables health systems to scale capacity for high-volume workloads. | Microsoft rolled out a new electronic health records cloud database solution, leveraging Azure Large Instances, that enables health systems to scale capacity for high-volume workloads.
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p3care
AUGUST 7, 2023
Medical billing and coding lay a strong foundation for smooth AR management. A refined revenue cycle strengthens the practices and improves their revenue. We require a fine medical billing service to meet compliance standards and reduce claim denials. Do you know why we get claim denials? It’s simple—we get them due to gaps somewhere in the clinical documentation.
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 9, 2023
Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, wrote a letter to Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google parent company Alphabet, on Aug. 8, seeking clarity into the technology developer's Med-PaLM 2, an artificial intelligence chatbot, and how it's being deployed and trained in healthcare settings. WHY IT MATTERS In the letter , Warner expresses concerns about some news reports highlighting inaccuracies in the technology, and he asks Pichai to answer a series of questions about Med-PaLM 2 (and other AI tools like
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Health Care Dive
AUGUST 7, 2023
The announcement comes after the agency received more than 38,000 public comments in response to a proposal that would restrict telehealth prescriptions, with “a significant majority” expressing concern.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 11, 2023
Access to care for Medicaid fee-for-service beneficiaries with substance use disorder has improved from 2014 until 2021, but much more can be done to improve it further, researchers say. | There have been substantial improvements in coverage for substance use disorder and opioid use disorder since 2014, according to a study in JAMA Network. Nonetheless, there’s room for yet more improvement.
Health Care Quality Digest brings together the best content for healthcare quality professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 9, 2023
By necessity, the COVID-19 pandemic brought physicians into patients' living rooms virtually. Now, telehealth has evolved to something more – remote therapeutic monitoring. RTM, which is reimbursable , lets patients connect with their doctors and nurses via care management apps on their smartphones to report non-physiological data, ask questions, watch videos and report outcomes to get better – anytime, day or night.
Health Care Dive
AUGUST 10, 2023
CEO Jeff Tangney attributed the company’s slowdown to “post-COVID upsell weakness,” while also reducing Doximity’s revenue guidance for fiscal year 2024.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 10, 2023
Medicare Part D drug prices have increased by an average of 226% since market entry. These 25 drugs are responsible for $80.9 billion in total Part D spending in 2021. | A report from AARP broke down how popular brand-name drugs have continued to rise in price and exceed inflation.
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 10, 2023
What You Should Know: Movano Health (Nasdaq: MOVE), a purpose-driven healthcare solutions company at the intersection of medical and consumer devices and makers of the Evie Ring , announced the formation of its Medical Advisory Board. The initial panel is composed of healthcare industry subject matter experts in women’s health, mental health, and sleep, who will serve as trusted advisors to the Evie team regarding the development of its medical-grade smart ring for women and provide insights to
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Healthcare It News
AUGUST 7, 2023
The American Telemedicine Association released a statement on Friday saying that it applauds the Drug Enforcement Agency for posting a meeting notice on Friday that indicates that it is "openly considering" a special registration that would allow providers to prescribe medically necessary substances by telehealth. WHY IT MATTERS The DEA said in its notice that it is conducting public listening sessions to get input on prescribing controlled substances on telemedicine platforms and to l
Health Care Dive
AUGUST 7, 2023
The decision is expected to increase the number of claims providers file in the independent dispute resolution process, especially for smaller amounts, according to a health lawyer.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 10, 2023
Mantra Health, a digital mental health provider for higher education, is joining forces with adolescent-focused Charlie Health to broaden access for students seeking higher levels of care. | The partners will connect college and university students who require a higher level of mental health care to Charlie Health’s virtual intensive outpatient program.
Bill Of Health
AUGUST 10, 2023
By Christi Guerrini, David Gurney, Steve Kramer, CeCe Moore, Margaret Press, and Amy McGuire State legislators have enacted a flurry of genetic privacy bills that will strengthen the privacy and security practices of direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies and give customers more control over their data. What they might not realize is that these bills could be interpreted in ways that limit law enforcement’s ability to use a new technique that helps identify violent criminals and human rema
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Osf Healthcare
AUGUST 7, 2023
Physicians, nurses and other clinicians are in short supply across the U.S. and that’s only expected to get worse in the future. But what can local health care leaders do to reverse this trend? OSF HealthCare Saint Luke Medical Center in Kewanee might have the answer.
Health Care Dive
AUGUST 8, 2023
The complexity of combining IT systems and increased media attention before a deal could explain hospitals’ increased vulnerability, according to the paper.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 10, 2023
4 in 5 health plan execs are significantly concerned about rising GLP-1 utilization and costs, according to a newly | 4 in 5 health plan execs are significantly concerned about rising GLP-1 utilization and costs, according to a newly released survey from Virta Health.
Bill Of Health
AUGUST 8, 2023
By Cynthia Golembeski, Ans Irfan, Michael Méndez, Amite Dominick, Rasheera Dopson, and Julie Skarha People with disabilities — one of the most climate vulnerable groups — are often overlooked before, during, and in the aftermath of disasters. Structural competency , which accounts for systemic “level determinants, biases, inequities, and blind spots,” is important to mitigating environmental racism and ableism in climate change and disaster policy.
Speaker: Paul Weald, Contact Center Innovator
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NASHP
AUGUST 7, 2023
With decades of experience in implementing interventions across the substance use disorder continuum of care, there has been a substantial body of evidence developed for “what works” when it comes to policies and programs to address the opioid crisis. As states continue to make decisions on where to allocate funding awarded through ongoing opioid-related lawsuits, maximizing the impact of this funding will require strategies to ensure that resources are directed toward programs and practices dem
Health Care Dive
AUGUST 10, 2023
Star ratings bonuses jumped 30% from 2022 to 2023 to reach $12.8 billion, according to the KFF, as the Medicare program faces a growing spending crisis.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 10, 2023
Sutter Health logged a $29 million operating income (0.8% operating margin) and $265 million bottom line for the quarter ended June 30, thanks in part to higher patient volumes and their accompanyi | The California nonprofit system's 0.8% operating margin and $265 million net income are clear improvements over the previous year's performance.
The Rand Blog
AUGUST 7, 2023
Since 2014, militant groups from Russia, Belarus, Chechnya, and elsewhere have established themselves as allies of Ukraine in its fight against Russia and its aligned forces. Though alignment with these groups presents clear benefits in the near term, Kyiv should be cautious since these groups could turn on Ukraine at any time should their interests no longer align.
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HIT Consultant
AUGUST 8, 2023
Mike Szczesny, Owner & VP of EDCO Awards & Specialties The healthcare industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation, driven by the innovation and advancements introduced by emerging startups. In an era where healthcare spending is projected to triple by 2040 and the global healthcare market is poised for substantial growth, harnessing the potential of these startups is paramount.
Health Care Dive
AUGUST 11, 2023
The request for more information pushes back the timeline of the merger as regulators take a more active stance in healthcare M&A oversight.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 11, 2023
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is requesting more information from Amedisys regarding its proposed $3.3 billion deal to be acquired by UnitedHealth Group, which pushes back the timing of the deal. | The Department of Justice is requesting more information from Amedisys regarding its proposition $3.3 billion acquisition by UnitedHealth Group, which pushes back the timing of the deal.
Center for Health Progress
AUGUST 8, 2023
A year ago, I sat in a hospital waiting room for hours into the night in Denver, only to leave after my intense stomach pains had lessened and my fears about an overwhelming medical bill set in. My frustrations increased as the time passed…Why can’t I just see a doctor? Who is even working here? I unfairly started to blame the doctors, nurses, and other hospital staff.
Speaker: Dr. Ugo Uwaoma, MD, MBA
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.
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 10, 2023
Source: Stanford Children’s Health What You Should Know: Students from Stanford University School of Engineering robotics team designed robotic puppies, known as ‘The Pupper Robots,’ that helps calm and distract young pediatric patients during routine and complex procedures at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford. The University robotics team 3D printed 30 pups to interact and play with kids at the hospital’s family resource center, Story Corner.
Health Care Dive
AUGUST 7, 2023
CFO Kathy Lancaster said Kaiser is ready to face the second half of the year after posting a $2.1 billion profit in the second quarter.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 9, 2023
Hospitals nationwide charge payers more than double for healthcare services covered under commercial plans than they do for the same insurer’s Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, according to a recent J | A new analysis of hospitals' posted prices finds major differences in charged prices by plan, even when the hospital, insurer and service are all equivalent.
Healthcare Associates
AUGUST 8, 2023
Can High Cholesterol Cause Headaches? Cholesterol is a substance in the body that has many important roles. For instance, it helps your body make hormones and regulates your metabolism. But having high levels of cholesterol can lead to a wide range of health problems, including heart attack and stroke. Some people with high cholesterol also suffer from headaches and may wonder if lowering their cholesterol can make their headaches go away.
Speaker: Matt McBride, CEO and Co-Founder of Mend
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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