Healthcare It News
DECEMBER 27, 2023
TimeDoc Health CEO Brian Esterly talks the rise in comorbidities complicating the delivery of care, key social determinants of health issues, healthcare deserts and how health IT can help caregivers aid all of these patients.
p3care
DECEMBER 25, 2023
Medical coding makes a more definite contribution to modern revenue cycles than ever before. The value-based care model of today’s healthcare system has significantly brought this change to healthcare. The model upgrades medical reimbursement standards from quantity to quality. Patient outcomes and their experiences have been given more importance. Therefore, proper diagnosis is the utmost necessity in today’s healthcare sphere.
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Healthcare ECONOMIST
DECEMBER 26, 2023
I just came across a nice overview article titled The financial ecosystem of pharmaceutical R&D. The white paper was developed for the Netherlands government and provides an overview of the drug development process and how (and by whom) it is financed. The white paper answers the following questions: What do different players do within the drug development ecosystem?
Bill Of Health
DECEMBER 26, 2023
By Hannah Rahim The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) prohibits health care organizations that provide services to the public from discriminating against persons with disabilities. Although substance use disorder can be a disability under the ADA, there are limitations in the scope and enforcement of these ADA protections. Further action is needed to prevent discrimination in health care services towards persons with substance use disorder.
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HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 26, 2023
Thomas Shaffer, President, Campus Clinic If you ever visited the nurses’ office or had an eye exam at school as a child, you benefitted from campus healthcare initiatives. Community schools can (and should) go beyond education to serve as critical healthcare providers for students, staff, and their families. Unfortunately, many school districts have been forced to re-evaluate their healthcare options in recent years due to financial challenges, staffing issues, and the general volatility that ac
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 27, 2023
A hospital’s acquisition by a private equity firm is linked to a rise in adverse events despite the pool of lower risk patients they tend to admit, according to a Medicare Part A claims analysis pu | Hospital-acquired adverse events among Medicare beneficiaries were 25% higher within the three years after a private equity acquisition compared to control hospitals, researchers found when reviewing millions of Part A claims.
Health Care Quality Digest brings together the best content for healthcare quality professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
The Rand Blog
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Any security pledges for Ukraine may be wanting unless backed up by an allied force presence. An armed peacekeeping force could lack sufficient firepower or robust rules of engagement. A stronger force would be more credible.
Bill Of Health
DECEMBER 28, 2023
By Bobby Stroup Artificial Intelligence (AI) isn’t magic , but there is value in telling a magical story to non-technical stakeholders to describe how we’ll govern this transformative technology. In fact, President Joe Biden himself could benefit by borrowing from an existing legend. Let’s pick a story that’s already popular and one where heroes successfully overcame a dangerous technology.
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 29, 2023
Tech-enabled Medicare Advantage startup Devoted Health is closing out 2023 with $175 million in fresh funding, marking one of the largest funding rounds of the year. | Tech-enabled Medicare Advantage startup Devoted Health is closing out 2023 with $175 million in fresh funding, marking one of the largest funding rounds of the year.
Healthcare It News
DECEMBER 26, 2023
Access to providers is a challenge across healthcare. The industry faces severe provider shortages – exacerbated by a terrible burnout problem. This is not news. But finding successful solutions to access problems is. And that is what FirstHealth of the Carolinas has done, using telemedicine technology. Three components to the program The health system's Virtual Provider program has a few components to it.
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The Rand Blog
DECEMBER 29, 2023
The Saudis have set their sights on becoming leaders at the cutting edge of technology development in everything from biotechnology to semiconductors and artificial intelligence. And they appear to be prepared to pay top dollar to do it. This complicates U.S. critical technology strategy.
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Vijay Verma, VP of Product Strategy at TeleVox Finding a frustrated patient sitting in a waiting room has become familiar. Three and a half years after the pandemic’s start, the medical field is still feeling the ripple effects. Burnout and staffing shortages plague offices nationwide, causing tasks to pile up and the lack of prioritization for patient care.
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 26, 2023
Knowing patient survival rates is critical to informing research and care delivery, particularly in the oncology space. But what if survival data is inaccurate or incomplete? | In a recent study, COTA looked at how its data compares to that of the National Death Index and found exact date concordance in 88% of patients.
Healthcare It News
DECEMBER 29, 2023
There's no reason, if diseases are caught in their early stages, that most of us can't live until our 90s, according to the Deloitte report, "How employers can spark a movement to live longer. healthier lives.
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Health Populi
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Most people over 70 years of age recognize technology’s role in supporting peoples’ health, we learn from a new report on 2024 Tech Trends and Adults 50+ from AARP. But adoption and ongoing use of digital innovations among older people will be tempered without attending to four key barriers that carry equal weight in the minds of 50+ consumers: design and user experience, awareness and interest, cost and acquisition, and trust and privacy concerns.
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Bernard DiCasimirro, D.O., Chief Medical Officer at Lucet One of the most pressing and often overlooked challenges in healthcare today is how to reach and effectively treat dually diagnosed patients — commonly, individuals who grapple with both mental health problems and substance use issues. According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, more than one in four adults living with a serious mental health issue also has a substance use issue.
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 29, 2023
UnitedHealth Group has agreed to sell off its Brazilian health insurance business, Amil, to entrepreneur José Seripieri Filho, according to
Meditech
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Year after year the health IT industry generates incredible innovations and 2023 was no different. MEDITECH is excited about our contributions and collaborations with customers and partners who are driving advancements in the healthcare space. Read more about popular topics like AI, transformative healthcare technology, the power of leadership, and more in 5 blogs that our readers loved in 2023.
Speaker: Paul Weald, Contact Center Innovator
Learn how to streamline productivity and efficiency across your organization with machine learning and artificial intelligence! No matter what industry you're in - healthcare, customer service, sales, and more - it’s easier than you think to reduce wait times, monitor sentiment, and provide enhanced self-service options for all of your users. This means that you can achieve a more consistent and engaging customer experience while reducing sources of friction.
Home Health Care
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Brookdale Senior Living (NYSE: BKD) has sold its 20% stake in the home health, hospice and therapy joint venture it has with HCA Healthcare (NYSE: HCA). The company announced the news Wednesday, but did not specify who it sold the remaining stake to. It did announce the price tag, however, which was $27 million. In tandem with that news, it announced that it has also completed two financing transactions, which “refinanced all of its remaining 2024 debt maturities.” “We believe the positive
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 26, 2023
What You Should Know: – Constellation Software Inc. (TSX: CSU) announced its subsidiary N. Harris Computer Corporation (Harris) has acquired MEDHOST, Inc., a provider of electronic health record (EHR) solutions. – This acquisition aligns with Harris’ long-term commitment to the healthcare sector. With over 200 businesses operating in diverse industries, Harris has a proven track record of successfully integrating and growing acquired companies.
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 29, 2023
The sale of Bright Health Group's Medicare Advantage plans to Molina Healthcare has cleared the needed regulatory hurdles and is set to close on or about Jan. 1. | The sale of Bright Health Group's Medicare Advantage plans to Molina Healthcare has cleared the needed regulatory hurdles and is set to close on or about Jan. 1.
Healthcare ECONOMIST
DECEMBER 24, 2023
Such are the prosaic problems of the modern traveller. The transport part takes no time at all these days; it is the bureaucracy that is interminable. We are constantly being told that we live in a world without borders, in a globalized age, but only if you have the right passport and the right papers. What do adventurous globetrotters talk about when they meet?
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Healthy Debate
DECEMBER 28, 2023
In a time of significant professional strain, we wanted to know what health-care experts had on their New Year’s resolution lists.
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 28, 2023
What You Should Know: – Despite a 13% decline in deal volume compared to 2022, PwC’s latest Health Services Deals Outlook paints a cautiously optimistic picture for 2024. – While a cautious optimism prevails, several factors suggest that 2024 could be a dynamic year for healthcare M&A. Adaptability, resourcefulness, and a focus on value creation will be key for dealmakers navigating the evolving landscape.
NCQA
DECEMBER 28, 2023
NCQA and our colleagues at Reproductive Health Impact (RH Impact) have finished the first part of our three-phase collaboration to help align all levels of the health care system toward birth equity. Findings and recommendations presented in a December 2023 webinar and accompanying reports show our organizations’ joint effort— the Birth Equity Accountability through Measurement (BEAM) initiative —is making progress to improve birth equity.
Healthcare ECONOMIST
DECEMBER 25, 2023
These may or may not be published in 2023, but I read them this year. Fiction Too Like the Lightning and The Seven Surrenders by Ada Palmer. These are two books in the Terra Incognita series. These were the best books I read of the year by bar. The world building is great. There is a lot of philosophy built in as well as a lot about what makes a good society (and how do we define good).
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.
Health Recovery
DECEMBER 28, 2023
We followed up with Marie Menendez, Telehealth Specialist, at Evara Health, after a recent webinar detailing Evara Health’s RPM journey to get the answers to some questions that attendees asked.
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 28, 2023
Gary Hamilton, CEO, InteliChart Seldom do people receive as much important information as quickly as they do during doctor’s visits and hospital stays. Stressful settings, unfamiliar terms, too-brief conversations, and the heightened emotions surrounding health issues combine to make it difficult for patients to comprehend and recall what they’re told.
Etactics
DECEMBER 27, 2023
Between 50 and 80% of adults in the United States have some degree of dental anxiety, ranging from mild to severe. In other words, going to any type of doctor’s office or appointment can be quite intimidating. In dental care, this is especially true. To make matters worse, more than 20% of adults do not see a dentist regularly and 9 to 15% avoid dental care altogether.
Healthcare Associates
DECEMBER 27, 2023
If you’ve been diagnosed with type 1 or type 2 diabetes, keeping your feet healthy is as important as keeping your blood sugar levels in check. That’s because diabetes causes poor blood flow and increases your risk of developing nerve damage. This can lead to swelling, the inability to feel your feet, and other foot-related problems. According to Cleveland Clinic , “the chance that a person with diabetes will develop a foot condition at some time in their life is about 15%.
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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