Healthcare Dive

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Nearly three in four providers surveyed by Experian Health said the number of claims denied by payers shot up between 2022 and 2024.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Nearly two-thirds (66%) of U.S. patients with sensitive health issues are more comfortable making appointments with chatbots than with staff, according to the Talkdesk U.S. Consumer Healthcare Survey, conducted in August 2024 on the online platform Pollfish. Talkdesk received responses from 1,000 men and women aged 18 and over. Meanwhile, 62% of patients felt support provided by their healthcare organizations has either worsened or remained stagnant in the past year, the survey found.

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Healthcare Dive

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Regulators say Medicare needs more data and oversight to avoid fraud and misuse. Digital health advocates argue the service is still crucial for managing chronic conditions.

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Healthcare It News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Are you exploring how your organization can best leverage AI tools? If you weren’t able to attend this year’s HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum, catch up on the highlights in this podcast. Join Chris Gervais, Chief Technology Officer at CodaMetrix, to hear about use cases for AI and to get insights into how companies can leverage these technologies to improve staff and patient experiences, enhance efficiency and drive long-lasting value.

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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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Healthcare Dive

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Aberrant billing for urinary catheters last year could have made it harder for ACOs in Medicare to bring in shared savings. That’s no longer the case under a new final rule.

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Healthcare Dive

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

CEO Lars Fruergaard Jørgensen told lawmakers the company would consider new talks with insurers about the list prices of Wegovy and Ozempic if they pledge to keep the medicines on their formularies.

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Fierce Healthcare

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

While consumers give telehealth high marks for convenience, overall experience is fairly mixed, according to a new report. | While consumers give telehealth high marks for convenience, overall experience is fairly mixed, according to a new report.

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Healthcare Dive

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The funds will go toward expanding substance use disorder treatment and maternal healthcare services, as well as helping rural hospitals keep their doors open.

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Fierce Healthcare

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The nonprofit hospital sector’s tax exemptions provide billions in estimated benefits, but about half of those exemptions are enjoyed by just a couple hundred hospitals, according to a newly publis | The analysis, meant to serve as a guide for policymakers, noted that the tax breaks are "highly concentrated" and vary "substantially" from state to state.

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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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Healthcare Dive

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The home health aide provider allegedly terminated the assignments of Black and Hispanic aides to accommodate patients’ and family members’ racial preferences, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said.

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Fierce Healthcare

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Recent survey and system data are again suggesting that payers’ increasing claims denials are a pain point for healthcare providers. | A new revenue cycle leadership survey from Experian Health, monthly dashboard updates from Kodiak Solutions and other recent commentary paint a picture of more demanding payers.

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Becker's Health IT

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The financial fallout from recent data breaches in the healthcare industry continues to raise alarms as organizations grapple with the costs of cyberattacks and ensuing lawsuits.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

It can be very overwhelming scrolling though job board after job board in search of a position that fits your wants and needs. Let us take that stress away by finding a mix of great health IT jobs for you! We hope you enjoy this look at some of the health IT jobs we saw healthcare organizations trying to fill this week. Here’s a quick look at some of the health IT jobs we found: Director Informatics – The Doctors Company Clinical Systems Specialist-HIMS (Remote) – ChristianaCar

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Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.

Digital Health News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust has announced plans to implement Epic's electronic patient record in 2025.

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Fierce Healthcare

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Startup Medicare Advantage insurer Zing Health banked a $140 million funding round it intends to use to enhance its special needs plans. | Startup Medicare Advantage insurer Zing Health banked a $140 million funding round it intends to use to enhance its special needs plans.

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Digital Health News

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

PharmacyX has been announced as the latest healthcare technology supplier to help deliver an electronic prescription service (EPS) in Wales.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Chief Clinical Innovation Officer, Access TeleCare For decades, one of the most daunting tasks in healthcare has been managing and making sense of the vast amounts of data generated annually. From patient and outcomes data to billing and scheduling data, the list goes on and on. The predominant challenge lies not just in quantity but like this data: much if not most of it is unstructured, i.e., data that isn’t predefined and searchable on a table, such as text messages, images, videos, audio fil

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Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

Becker's Health IT

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Indianapolis-based Community Health Network is partnering with CLEAR, the company known for developing biometric ID checks for airports, in a bid to enhance security.

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Bill of Health

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

By Zack Buck Yet another case that examines the authority of administrative agencies to interpret health care laws will make its way to the Supreme Court next term. And the case could have major implications for hospital financing as well. In June 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court granted cert in Advocate Christ Medical, et al. v. Becerra , a case that centers on the appropriate calculation of so-called disproportionate share hospital (DSH) payments, which are made to hospitals that treat a high perc

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

MJ Stojak, Managing Director of the Data, Analytics and AI Practice for Pivot Point Consulting Much has been discussed about artificial intelligence (AI) and the impressive proliferation of Generative AI (GenAI) over the last several months. It is staggering. As I think about the potential changes and impacts of leveraging AI and GenAI within a healthcare organization, I can’t help but think about the good, the bad, and the ugly.

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Electronic Health Reporter

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Revenue integrity has become harder to maintain as audits grow in volume and complexity. Payers are increasing scrutiny and regulatory agencies are reinforcing fraud mitigation. Navigating this evolving terrain requires a reimagined, automated approach to […] The article Automation and Reimagining Revenue Integrity appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

What You Should Know: – Mount Sinai Health System , a leading U.S. healthcare provider, and Noom , a pioneer in digital health and chronic disease prevention, have joined forces to offer patients a comprehensive approach to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. – The partnership aims to bridge the gap between doctor visits by providing patients with continuous digital support for behavior change while keeping their physicians informed of their progress.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

To start this week, I was lucky to be able to attend the DirectTrust conference in St. Louis. This was a really great event because it had basically everyone on the full continuum of interoperability and identity all in one place. Plus, the event was designed in a way that you could easily connect and talk with a wide variety of experts in these areas.

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Fierce Healthcare

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Certain cancer rates are on the rise, and outcome inequities remain a major public health | In this week's "Podnosis," Fierce Healthcare’s Anastassia Gliadkovskaya talks to BrightEdge’s Alice Pomponio about investing in cancer-fighting startups and measuring impact.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

The following is a guest article by Stephen Vaccaro , President at HHAeXchange In the landscape of homecare, caregivers play an indispensable role. The difference that homecare can make on a client’s health and well-being is profound. Overwhelming evidence from industry research confirms the numerous benefits of homecare , including lower hospitalization rates, fewer emergency department visits, and reduced mortality rates.

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