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Report Reveals Pharmacies Poised for Expansion: Consumers Open to Broader Clinical Services

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – A recent survey by Outcomes Operating, Inc. , a leader in pharmacy workflow solutions, paints a clear picture: consumers are ready for pharmacies to play a bigger role in their healthcare. The overwhelming majority (86%) are open to receiving new clinical services at pharmacies, indicating a significant shift towards a more comprehensive approach to healthcare delivery. – The survey highlights a clear opportunity for pharmacies to expand their role in healthca

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Bonus Features – May 19, 2024 – Nearly 70% of hospitals plan to deploy RFID and RTLS technology in the next 5 years, mental health claims up 83% since before the pandemic, plus 29 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

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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Humana Becomes First Insurer to Cover TMS Therapy for Adolescent Depression

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What You Should Know: – Neuronetics, Inc. and Humana announce a significant step forward in adolescent mental healthcare. This collaboration offers new hope for young people struggling with major depressive disorder (MDD) by making transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) therapy more accessible. – Humana, a health insurance provider, has become the first commercial payer to update its policy in response to the FDA’s recent clearance of NeuroStar TMS for adolescents aged 15-21 w

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Building an Integrated Ambulatory Network

HealthIT Answers

NOW on-demand, Value-Based Care Insights host Dan Marino speaks with Jeffry Peters, an expert on medical group strategy, and Michael Antoniades, President of the University of Chicago Medicine. They explore the groundbreaking challenges and strategies that revolutionized healthcare delivery, and how they are still being tackled today. The post Building an Integrated Ambulatory Network appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

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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2024 Employee Health & Productivity: A Data-Driven Look at What Workers Want

HIT Consultant

A new study by Personify Health sheds light on the state of employee health and its impact on productivity and company culture.

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