HIT Consultant

JUNE 2, 2024

What You Should Know: – The J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Commercial Member Health Plan Study , released, highlights a significant gap in customer satisfaction between different health insurance providers. While overall satisfaction has increased slightly, the difference between the top and bottom-ranked plans has widened significantly. – The study, now in its 18th year, surveyed nearly 30,000 commercial health plan members across 22 regions.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 2, 2024

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.

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HIT Consultant

JUNE 2, 2024

Bevey Miner EVP, Healthcare Strategy & Policy for Consensus Cloud Solutions There’s been a strong push for a FHIR standard for information sharing in healthcare. Although a standard built on application programming interfaces (APIs) using data standards like FHIR is a step in the right direction, in today’s healthcare ecosystem, there’s a broader impact to consider.

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HealthIT Answers

JUNE 2, 2024

By David R. Burda - As a journalist, I’m more of a bad news person than a good news person. I teeter on the line between skepticism and cynicism. I’m happier reporting on conflict than I am reporting on resolution. But every dog has its day, and one of those days came for me recently when the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released an updated report on.

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Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.

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HIT Consultant

JUNE 2, 2024

What You Should Know: – Generation Lab , a pioneer in the field of longevity, has announced the general availability of its revolutionary platform designed to measurably extend the human lifespan. – The first-of-its-kind offering provides a comprehensive approach to understanding and managing the aging process, empowering individuals to take control of their health and well-being.

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HIT Consultant

JUNE 2, 2024

What You Should Know: – U.S. hospitals and health systems continued to experience positive financial performance in April, with patient demand and revenues rising for the 12th consecutive month, according to new data from Strata Decision Technology. – While hospitals and health systems experienced positive financial performance in April, rising expenses remain a concern.

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The Health Law Firm Blog

JUNE 2, 2024

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., is Board Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law On September 27, 2021, Humana agreed to pay $11.2 million to end claims that the health insurance company denied a group of nurses overtime pay by misclassifying them as exempt employees. A Wisconsin federal judge approved the [.

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HealthLaw Prof Blog

JUNE 2, 2024

Axel Metzger (Humboldt University of Berlin), Chiara Kusch (Humbolt University of Berlin), Innovation policy beyond patents: A case study on the development of climate-friendly fertilizers (2024): Nitrogen fertilizers have revolutionized agriculture since the early 20th century and made a decisive.

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HealthLaw Prof Blog

JUNE 2, 2024

Centre for Health Equity, Law and Policy (Indian Law Society), The Right to Health and Universal Health Coverage in India (2023): This paper analyses the Right to Health in India, highlights its linkages with Universal Health Coverage, illustrates the many.

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Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.

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