Health Populi

JUNE 8, 2021

With that in mind, PwC found that providers plan to increase digital health investments (which is a cost-increasing factor in and of itself) across a landscape of tools focused on improving relationships with consumers and supporting health outcomes.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 10, 2023

In my own family, my Uncle Roy struggled to manage his type 2 diabetes—he constantly missed doctor appointments, failed to take his medications, and never checked his blood sugars. Most things we “should do” don’t give us immediate gratification (eating right, exercising, taking medications, going to the doctor). In the U.S.,

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

Highmark Health, Google Cloud , and League unveiled their collaboration on an interoperable, digital health platform that makes it simple for individuals to navigate healthcare and connect to the right tools and resources when and where they need them. minutes waiting before they can see a doctor, up from an average of 18.2

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 22, 2023

Sixty-two percent of Americans received at least one health insurance robocall scam during open enrollment in 2023. Impersonation scams, for example, involve bad actors claiming they are with the Health Insurance Marketplace or from a specific healthcare insurance company.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 27, 2020

That personal information can get mashed up and analyzed along with data from our electronic health records and health insurance claims to create a fuller picture of us… helpful in personalizing medical treatments and health regimens that are unique to us. Now, consider Humana’s involvement.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

Research says that those Americans who live in rural communities have less access to care and subsequently worse health outcomes than those who live in non-rural communities. African American adults are more likely to report they cannot afford to see a doctor, leading to worse health outcomes.

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HIPAA Journal

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Healthcare privacy laws in the United States are due an update to bring them into the modern age to ensure individually identifiable health information is protected no matter how it is collected and shared. As a doctor, the potential of new technology to improve patient care seems limitless.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The survey reveals surprising inter-generational trends among Americans ready to extend their trust for care beyond traditional settings – even to genomic testing – if it means lower costs and better health outcomes. Americans made it clear: it’s time for healthcare to get ready for big changes.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Studies indicate that actively involving patients in decision-making leads to improved adherence to medication, lower hospitalization rates, and overall better health outcomes. Furthermore, shared decision-making enhances patient satisfaction, fostering open communication and even mitigating unconscious biases in healthcare delivery.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 14, 2022

The World Health Organization estimates that in the majority of African countries, there is one hospital per one million people, one doctor per 10,000 people and one hospital bed per 10,000 people. Partnerships and innovation are the only ways Africa can achieve superior health outcome results with markedly fewer resources.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 17, 2021

These include self-rationing prescription drug fills or refills due to cost, putting off a doctor’s visit, relying more on credit cards than cash, and postponing paying bills, among many other choices between paying for meds or daily living expenses. The reality even before the coronavirus crisis emerged in early 2020 was that U.S.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 24, 2022

As described in the latest ONC Standards Bulletin , v3 expands the USCDI from 52 data elements in 16 classes to 94 elements in 19 classes, with additions focusing on equity, public health, and documenting health insurance coverage.

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Health Populi

OCTOBER 5, 2018

In healthcare, being smart and mission-driven at the same time requires addressing the Quadruple Aim: those four pillars are to enhance the healthcare experience, to bolster health outcomes, to support clinicians (doctors, nurses, allied professionals) in their daily work and prevent burnout, and to lower per-patient costs.

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Health Populi

OCTOBER 2, 2020

health care community is collectively embracing the concept of social determinants of health that have become so obvious in understanding the disparities of health outcomes wrought by the coronavirus pandemic. One in three U.S. This survey polled 3,454 U.S.

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Health Populi

AUGUST 24, 2021

The coronavirus pandemic has changed so many aspects of American health care for so many people, including doctors. Since the second quarter of 2020, I’ve noticed that JAMA has devoted increasing column inches to the issues of health equity, social determinants of health, and structural racism in U.S. health care.

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Health Populi

JULY 5, 2023

The UK’s National Health Service (NHS) turns 75 today. As The Lancet stated on July 1, 2023, “Strengthening of primary and community care, public health, and broader preventive measures beyond the health sector” will be an important remedy to assure NHS survival and effectiveness. Why is this the case?

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 19, 2020

Overall, company leadership is more bullish on digital health tools compared with workers who index relatively lower than management — by just a bit. Digital health tools, when evidence-based and well-designed with consumers’ experience baked in, could help bolster that relationship as well as health outcomes.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

That wand has begun to initiate its magic in the physician community, based on a wonderful essay in JAMA published 20 December 2018 titled, Social Determinants of Health in the Digital Age: Determining the Source Code for Nurture. Yet it’s older people who are more at-risk for SD0H challenges.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 7, 2022

For example, a common barrier to healthcare access is not having transportation to a doctor’s appointment. But if the patient doesn’t have access to a car or a nearby bus to hop on, they probably won’t make it to the appointment, missing the chance to prevent a worse outcome.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 4, 2019

But these stores aren’t necessarily seen as being “on my side” to help me bolster my health, consumers say. Food stores gained in trust between 2017 and 2018, illustrating the opportunity that a consumer’s favorite grocery store can leverage in a trusted relationship with a person keen on health.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 5, 2024

With legislation currently being drafted for nurses to receive the same reimbursement doctors and physicians do, this will likely become a top-of-mind topic in 2024. Addressing the physician shortage: Ongoing doctor shortages and improving job satisfaction are on the industry’s to-do list. Improving the cancer journey.

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Health Populi

MARCH 21, 2019

He shared this image from Cracked Labs which illustrates the many data sources beyond the legacy health care claim that stakeholders can access and, if used for good, can benefit patient care and health outcomes. Now consider a vision/optical insurance plan entering the retailing side of the business. for Americans.

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Health Populi

JULY 13, 2020

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) collaborated with The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) on the research report, Reinvigorating Value-Based Health Care: Exploring the Role of Technology Innovation. ” Both of these EHR implementation deficits have led to learning, which this 91% rate represents.

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Health Populi

AUGUST 21, 2019

The survey asked MA beneficiaries their views on their health plans, trusted touch-points in their personal health care ecosystems, use of digital technology, social determinants of health, and health care finances. That form of literacy helps to bolster health outcomes, too.

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AIHC

AUGUST 13, 2024

It applies to health programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance, known as covered entities. Those covered by the rule may include hospitals, health clinics, health insurance issuers, state Medicaid agencies, community health centers, physicians’ practices, and home health care agencies.

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Jane Sarashon

MARCH 17, 2022

Compared with health citizens living in other wealthy countries, people living in the U.S. are still among the least likely to have a regular doctor or place to go for care. Telehealth and virtual care, with embedded mental health on-ramps, will help to scale primary care access. Only one in three U.S. ” In the U.S.,

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Hall Render

JULY 26, 2024

They all have health insurance. Orthopedic Associates Surgery Center earns joint replacement accreditation Healthcare-associated violence is under reported, a CT researcher found using AI D.C. celebrated by KidsABC for reaching key milestones Emory University and Emory St.

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Hall Render

JULY 26, 2024

They all have health insurance. Orthopedic Associates Surgery Center earns joint replacement accreditation Healthcare-associated violence is under reported, a CT researcher found using AI D.C. celebrated by KidsABC for reaching key milestones Emory University and Emory St.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 5, 2024

helped shape Galen College of Nursing’s culture Kentucky Association of Health Plans names 2024 officers, expands reach to improve health of all Kentucky’s registered nurse median salary ranks 38th in U.S.

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Hall Render

MARCH 18, 2022

Socially Determined unveils metric measuring impact of social connectedness on health outcomes, business performance. The status of Public Health Emergency declarations. VA eyes major changes in health care, Georgia stands to gain Gwinnett, Macon medical centers. Multimillion-dollar grant aims to keep doctors in Georgia.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

CT’s Medicaid reimbursement rates lower than peer states: report Better safety training, reporting, escorts for CT home health care workers focus of new legislation D.C. Acquisition of BCBSLA Paused a Second Time It was the biggest health care deal in Louisiana history. What they say sets them apart.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Safe Babies Safe Moms launches project using AI to improve maternal and infant health outcomes at Clinton Global Initiative 2023 Meeting DELAWARE Del. What’s next when they want to retire? Here’s how it works Kaiser workers in DC, Virginia, Maryland authorize strike D.C. So far, Georgia has only one Bull Realty Brokers $5.9M

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

ALABAMA American Family Care opens new health care center in Northeast Birmingham doctors secure $13.9M Elizabeth Medical Center to receive nearly $400k in federal funds to combat substance abuse UofL lands nearly $12 million grant from National Institute of Health Winchester physician Michael Kuduk, M.D.,

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Feds approve program for rural Arkansas health care but it will cost local taxpayers more. Governor Hutchinson Announces Expansion To Rural Health Services With ARHOME Medicaid Program. Feds OK Arkansas’ Life360 model incentivizing health outcomes. UC Davis Health breaks ground on 267,000-square-foot ASC.

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Hall Render

AUGUST 19, 2022

Report: More than 18K behavioral health workers needed in San Diego County. Stockton Doctor and Medical Practice Agree to Pay Nearly $2 Million to Resolve Allegations of Health Care Fraud. UC San Diego Health names new CIO. United Health Centers says patient data was stolen. From CIO to CEO? Rohs named SW Mich.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Yale New Haven sale key to Prospect hospitals’ survival, CEO says YNHH sale ‘paramount’ to CT Prospect hospitals’ survival, CEO says Connecticut hospital cut ED visits by nearly 50% Hartford HealthCare unveils new ‘health desk’ model Connecticut physician sentenced for $2.6M fraud scheme UConn Health is in financial trouble.

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Health Populi

JANUARY 14, 2024

By now, most clued-in Americans know the score on the nation’s collective health status compared to other developed countries — especially striking differences between black people and whites in death rates and complications due to COVID-19. under 50 have poorer health outcomes than our cohorts in other developed countries.

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