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Hospital mergers led to diminished quality of care, Elevance study finds

Health Care Dive

The study from the Blues payer is the latest finding hospital acquisitions lead to increased readmissions and higher costs for patients.

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Chicago's Rush rolls out ambient AI after successful pilot

Healthcare It News

THE CHALLENGE With less time spent charting and documenting, the premise was staff could better dedicate their time to further patient interactions, catch up on their in-basket or have some self-time – ultimately improving the quality of care provided to Rush patients and bringing the joy of medicine back to physicians and APPs.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona launches subsidiary it hopes will improve quality of care

Fierce Healthcare

When Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona launched Prosano Health Solutions in January for its approximately 1,800 employees, the insurer seems to have liked the results because it now plans to offer | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona launched Prosano Health Solutions in January for use by about 1,800 of the insurer’s employees.

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In 2025, look for more digital-first patient engagement and data-driven decisions

Healthcare It News

By embracing these strategies and prioritizing trust and transparency, healthcare organizations can not only meet regulatory requirements but also cultivate stronger relationships with patients, ultimately improving the overall quality of care. It's a win-win for everyone involved.

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3 healthcare CIOs share top industry challenges

Health Care Dive

Healthcare CIOs help companies maintain the quality of care, balance costs, keep critical IT infrastructure up and running and attract enough talent to meet innovation goals.

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MA enrollees have fewer hospitalizations, Harvard study finds

Fierce Healthcare

Medicare Advantage (MA) beneficiaries have better quality of care and health outcomes than traditional fee-for-service counterparts, researchers from Harvard Medical School found.

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FTC tells states to avoid shielding hospital mergers from antitrust enforcement

Health Care Dive

A report released Monday compiles research that shows arrangements, called Certificates of Public Advantage, result in higher prices, lower quality of care and lower wage growth for employees.

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