HCA buys urgent care chain in Florida
Health Care Dive
JANUARY 4, 2022
The hospital operator continues to double down on the Florida market where it has invested $3 billion in new hospitals and facility renovations over the past three years
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Cigna study: Virtual care can reduce unnecessary ER, urgent care visits by 19%
Fierce Healthcare
JANUARY 21, 2022
Cigna study: Virtual care can reduce unnecessary ER, urgent care visits by 19%. pminemyer. Fri, 01/21/2022 - 14:24
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WellNow Urgent Care Acquires Physicians Immediate Care
HIT Consultant
JULY 7, 2022
What You Should Know: – WellNow Urgent Care , one of the country’s fastest-growing urgent care providers has completed the strategic acquisition of Physicians Immediate Care , a Midwest leader in urgent care and occupational health services with 55 locations in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.
HCA Healthcare scoops up MD Now Urgent Care's 59 Florida clinics to support statewide investments
Fierce Healthcare
JANUARY 4, 2022
HCA Healthcare scoops up MD Now Urgent Care's 59 Florida clinics to support statewide investments. dmuoio. Tue, 01/04/2022 - 13:02
Delta surge spurs Amwell's urgent care growth as specialty, behavioral visits drop off
Health Care Dive
NOVEMBER 11, 2021
Urgent care visits are lower revenue, so the shift in mix had an unfavorable impact on total revenue per visit. Amwell's revenue was down 1% year over year to $62.2 million, lower than analyst expectations
Urgent Care Medical Billing for an Improved Profit Margin
p3care
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
A provider that cares so much about their billing matters and the reliability of those dealing with all these things. Giving a miss to urgent care medical billing or compromising over the urgent care services could be a reason. Let’s get familiar with urgent care and the influence of urgent care profit margins on a provider’s financial status. Why Consider Urgent Care Profit Margin in Billing? Urgent Care Facility.
Urgent care's impact during the pandemic and the future of on-demand care
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 16, 2021
How can urgent care clinics retain these patients beyond the pandemic? Dr. David Stern is uniquely qualified to answer this and other urgent care questions. Healthcare IT News interviewed him to get his expert analysis on the state of urgent care, and where IT can help.
First Stop Health Launches Virtual Primary Care for Access to Urgent Care
HIT Consultant
JANUARY 12, 2022
What You Should Know: – First Stop Health® (FSH), a virtual care provider in the areas of telemedicine and virtual mental health, today announced the availability of Virtual Primary Care for its clients and members throughout the U.S. How FSH Virtual Primary Care Features.
NYC Health + Hospitals keeps patients out of ER with virtual urgent care
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Once the COVID-19 pandemic struck, the health system needed to be able to treat the surge of patients with urgent care needs virtually so they could keep them safely at home and away from the overwhelmed emergency care system.
4 Strategies for Urgent Care to Thrive During the Pandemic and Beyond
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
A year of constantly shifting gears to respond to the Covid-19 pandemic and meet patient needs further solidified the essential role urgent cares play during large-scale public health crises. Subsequently, the pandemic is continuing to change the way patients use and view urgent care.
How to Leverage Technology in Orthopedic Urgent Care Practices to Increase Patient Referrals
Clearwave Inc
JUNE 19, 2022
What Is the Difference Between an Orthopedic Walk-In Clinic and a General Urgent Care? . A general urgent care clinic can treat patients with a variety of ailments such as a cold or flu, rash, COVID-19 testing, or even muscle or sports related injuries.
KeyCare Completes $27M Round to Expand Epic-based Virtual Care Platform
HIT Consultant
JANUARY 9, 2023
the nation’s only virtual-first care platform built with Epic, announced the completion of its Series A funding round following new investments from Ziegler and two additional health systems. Expanding Horizons in Healthcare Using Virtual Care Platforms.
Baptist Health Taps TytoCare to Enhance Virtual Care to Patients
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 8, 2022
What You Should Know: – TytoCare has partnered with Baptist Health , a full-spectrum health system, to bring Tytocare’s virtual care solutions to patients in Kentucky and Indiana. Why Virtual Care Is Vital to Providers & Patients.
Care can be Costly: Make Sure You're Prepared
Healthcare Highways
DECEMBER 13, 2021
Options for Care. Emergency Room Urgent Care Healthcare costs
GTCR Acquires Majority Stake in Experity to Drive On-Demand Care
HIT Consultant
MARCH 1, 2022
What You Should Know: – Experity , the national leader in on-demand care solutions, today announced a strategic growth investment from GTCR , a private equity firm with significant experience in healthcare technology and services. urgent care market.
HealthTap Launches Eval360 for Health Plans to Expand PCP Care for Members
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 2, 2022
Connecting Members With Primary Care Doctors That Provide Longitudinal Care. HealthTap is a nationwide virtual primary care provider, delivering quality primary care affordably to all Americans, whether or not they have good insurance.
First-Ever Medicare Advantage Plan for LGBTQ+ Older Adults Launches
HIT Consultant
OCTOBER 13, 2022
– Access to Included Health’s dedicated team, which is led by LGBTQ+ individuals, and which supports members and their loved ones in accessing clinically excellent, affirming care, and understanding their medical benefits.
Rochester Regional Health Taps TytoCare for On-Demand Virtual Visits
HIT Consultant
MAY 2, 2022
The TytoCare devices are being used by Rochester Regional patients for virtual primary, pediatric, and urgent care. Digital Health Telehealth AI eHealth FDA Heart telehealth TytoCare urgent care Virtual Visits Vital
HCSC Launches Virtual Primary Care, Powered by Teladoc Health
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 7, 2022
What You Should Know: – Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC) announces it is expanding its virtual care portfolio by offering virtual primary care to some midsize and large employer groups in Illinois and Texas starting January 1, 2023. Virtual Primary Care Offering.
Mass General Brigham Deploys DexCare’s Digital Care Access Platform
HIT Consultant
OCTOBER 31, 2022
What You Should Know: – Mass General Brigham (MGB) has partnered with DexCare to improve consumer experiences and outcomes for virtual urgent care. – The pandemic has accelerated patients’ demand for more convenient and digitally-enabled care options.
Hint Health Raises $45M To Expand Direct Primary Care (DPC) Network
HIT Consultant
JUNE 1, 2022
What You Should Know: – Hint Health , a direct primary care (DPC) provider raises $45M led by Banneker Partners and Frist Cressey Ventures , bringing the company’s total funding amount to $60M. Operating System for Direct Care.
eClinicalWorks Invests $100M in Microsoft Azure
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 30, 2022
Technological Solutions For Improving Patient Care and Health Management. What You Should Know: – McKinsey reports that cloud capabilities have the potential to generate a value of $100 billion to $170 billion for healthcare companies in 2030.
Why Data is at the Heart of Value-Based Care Success
HIT Consultant
OCTOBER 5, 2022
The saying “you cannot manage what you cannot measure” applies to all aspects of healthcare delivery, but it is especially true in value-based care. When this happens, data and technology evolve from an obstacle to an enabler of value-based care. Value-based care relies on data.
Walgreens-Backed VillageMD to Acquire Summit Health for $9B
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
What You Should Know: Primary care provider, VillageMD has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Summit Health-CityMD , a provider of primary, specialty and urgent care in a blockbuster M&A deal valued at $8.9
Hims & Hers & Carbon Health Partner to Expand Care Options for California Customers
HIT Consultant
MARCH 30, 2022
state to the Hims & Hers provider network, which enables seamless care for a wide range of conditions. For Carbon Health, the partnership will further enable the healthcare company to provide California patients with a better continuum of comprehensive primary care treatment.
RNSA22: Konica Minolta Transforms The Future of X-Ray in Latin America
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 28, 2022
The KDR Primary system is a cost-effective solution to facilitate the transition from film or CR to DR and improve the quality of care by streamlining workflows and improving clinical productivity. Digital Health Health IT Konica Minolta PACS urgent care
94% of Consumers are Satisfied with Virtual Primary Care
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 26, 2022
What You Should Know: – For people who have used virtual primary care, the vast majority of them (94%) are satisfied with their experience, and nearly four in five (79%) say it has allowed them to take charge of their health.
PwC’s Health Services 2023 Deals Outlook – Volume Remains Resilient Against Headwinds
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 19, 2022
– Increasing transaction volumes and players embracing value-based care —coupled with large levels of corporate cash and private equity dry powder—are leading to continued expansion for deal volumes in 2023. to 15.0x) and managed care (down from 17.3
Ease of Access: Applying the “911” Principle Across Healthcare
HIT Consultant
MARCH 10, 2022
The fastest way to access healthcare in the United States isn’t through a primary care physician or urgent care or orchestrated referrals processes. Through three simple numbers, you are whisked into the healthcare system and receive the care you need at that moment. .
3 Types of Data Are Transforming Clinical Care Through Cellular-based RPM
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 12, 2022
RPM has been known for its ability to monitor a patient’s vital signs in near real-time and provide quantitative data to their care team over time. She comes to us with decades of healthcare leadership experience that ranges from acute care to home care.
Hospital volume recovery on shaky ground amid delta, Kaufman Hall reports
Health Care Dive
AUGUST 25, 2021
Outpatient revenues fell 2% in July from the month prior, suggesting patients might again be delaying non-urgent care due to virus concerns
How Health Systems Can Use AI to Optimize Resources and Maximize Patient Satisfaction
HIT Consultant
MARCH 4, 2022
By applying ML and predictive modeling, health systems are able to create the optimal match between patient and provider in any scenario, from low-acuity urgent care to specialty care. Three Use Cases for Provider-Agnostic Care. Chad Waldman, VP of Engineering at DexCare.
83% of Patients Provided Duplicate Health Info at a Doctor’s Office
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 15, 2022
– This data reveals the direct impacts of inefficient data collection within the healthcare system on patients as doctors are spending too much time inputting duplicate data, and less time providing care.
Consumers Prefer Telehealth Over In-Office Visits for Routine Care
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 1, 2022
What You Should Know: – The popularity of telehealth remains strong – and even the top choice among consumers needing routine medical care, according to a recent survey of individuals who previously had at least one telehealth visit.
Connecting the Dots – Building Data Bridges for a Better Healthcare Future
HIT Consultant
FEBRUARY 22, 2022
For example, a patient may have seen their primary care physician for an annual check-up, as well as been treated for a serious condition in a hospital belonging to that same HCO. Thread 3: Complex Care and the Rise of Advanced Testing. Jen Goldsmith, President Tendo Systems.
Why It’s Time for Healthcare Organizations to Start Treating Patients Like Consumers
HIT Consultant
OCTOBER 11, 2022
When the pandemic disrupted routine procedures and primary care across healthcare, many care delivery organizations believed patients would eventually return to in-person care as they always have once the pandemic was over and restrictions were lifted.
St. Peter’s Health to Deploy Innovaccer Health Cloud for Optimized Care Management
HIT Consultant
MAY 31, 2022
Health Cloud’s Data Activation Platform to support its mission of providing exceptional and compassionate care that treats the whole person and improves the health, wellness, and quality of life for the communities it serves. What You Should Know: St.
MemorialCare Taps TytoCare to Offer Virtual Exam Kits for Enhanced Telehealth
HIT Consultant
APRIL 4, 2022
The partnership will differentiate MemorialCare from other regional health systems, providing new virtual care options for current patients and incentives to attract new ones. Once they have a device, patients can access enhanced video visits 24/7 via MemorialCare’s Virtual Urgent Care.
Morning Headlines 2/15/22
HIStalk
FEBRUARY 15, 2022
Nevada Tech Company Brisk Health Launches Mobile Urgent Care Las. Headlines
14 Ways to Reduce Long Patient Wait Times
Healthcare Success
MAY 31, 2022
It is well-established that longer patient wait times negatively impact patient satisfaction , specifically regarding patient confidence (in the provider) and perceived quality of care. With recent advancements in technology and an explosion of non-urgent care options (e.g.,
Why Are Patients So Angry? Plus, Frontliner Tips for Health Leaders
Healthcare Success
JANUARY 25, 2023
Build a supportive culture Everyone, including healthcare workers, deserve professional mental health care and support. It’s not your imagination. People really are ruder to each other these days.
What Is Geofencing, and How it’s Used in Healthcare?
Healthcare Success
OCTOBER 18, 2022
Medical Practices and Urgent Care Centers Medical practices and urgent care centers can use geofencing marketing to target healthcare consumers entering competitor practices and centers in the same neighborhood.
11 Marketing Strategies that Support Personalized Healthcare
Healthcare Success
JUNE 13, 2022
In this blog post, you’ll learn: What personalized healthcare (PHC) is, Four personalized healthcare marketing strategies, And seven digital marketing strategies for personalized care. Developing a robust plan for follow-up care (e.g., Preventive care reminders.
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