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How Will New FDA Hearing Aid Regulations Impact Health Plans?

HIT Consultant

The Food & Drug Administration’s new over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid regulations are now in effect and health plans are starting to explore what it means for them. – Aftercare service : Whether to offer virtual support and/or an optional care package purchased by members at a clinic? The time has finally arrived.

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Does the 340B program improve quality of care?

Healthcare ECONOMIST

According to a paper by Smith et al.

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Integrating AI Co-Pilots: A New Era of Intelligent Healthcare Management

HIT Consultant

By providing personalized, context-aware guidance, Co-Pilots help streamline decision-making processes and simplify the management of evolving regulations. For instance, they can monitor updates to payer policies and alert staff to the implications for claim assessment, reducing the burden of staying up to date on complex regulations.

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What’s ONC-certified health IT? Why Do We Require it for MIPS 2023 Reporting?

p3care

Therefore, the EHRs must adhere to the regulations to receive voluntary certification. Afterward, they implement strategies to enhance the quality of care they deliver. Also, it enables quality reporting and performance improvement and enhances eligibility for incentive payments.

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Why Avoiding Costly Coding Mistakes Is More Critical Than Ever

HIT Consultant

Physicians should emphasize their value in terms of patient outcomes, quality of care, and cost-effectiveness. Value-Based Care Initiatives: Participating in value-based care models and accountable care organizations can lead to increased reimbursement based on improved patient outcomes and cost savings.

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The National Imperative to Improve Nursing Home Quality

Briggs Healthcare

“Nursing homes play a unique dual role in the long-term care continuum, serving as a place where people receive needed health care and a place they call home. The 1986 Institute of Medicine report Improving the Quality of Care in Nursing Homes identified a range of challenges to the quality of care in nursing homes.

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2024 Executive Forecast: What 9 Home Care Leaders Expect Next Year

Home Health Care

Increased capacity for predictive modeling through AI will empower home care leaders to enhance service offerings to improve the quality of care, patient health, comfort and independence. Baseline regulations that set forth good business practices to keep clients and caregivers safe are essential.

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