Fierce Healthcare

MARCH 10, 2024

LAS VEGAS — Francisco Dizon, 77 years old, sat comfortably in his living room as a team of clinicians took his vital signs and administered IV medications to treat his urinary tract infection. | The American Medical Association and the American Telemedicine Association joined major health systems like Geisinger, John Hopkins and Mass General Brigham along with health tech companies to call for Congressional support for the future of home-based care.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 10, 2024

What You Should Know: – While healthcare has embraced wearables and virtual visits, a new survey reveals that 69% of U.S. adults are uncomfortable with healthcare companies using AI to diagnose them. – Salesforce’s Pulse of the Patient Snapshot surveyed over 1,400 U.S. adults revealed patients do not want to see doctors replaced with AI.

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Fierce Healthcare

MARCH 10, 2024

ORLANDO, Florida—The industry continues to make substantial gains in health data exchange and interoperability, according to new data released by health information network Surescripts. | ORLANDO, Florida—The industry continues to make substantial gains in health data exchange and interoperability, according to new data released by health information network Surescripts.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 10, 2024

What You Should Know: – Intermountain Health has reached a monumental achievement, becoming the first organization in the world to be recognized as a Quadruple Stage 7 Healthcare Organization by the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (HIMSS). – The milestone signifies Intermountain’s unwavering commitment to pioneering excellence in healthcare infrastructure and technology.

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HealthIT Answers

MARCH 10, 2024

NOW on demand, Health Unabashed episode with hosts Gil Bashe and Gregg Masters invite Tjasa Zajc, host of the ‘Faces of Digital Health’ podcast to discuss global health digitization. The post Is Digital Health a Risky Play for Investors? appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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HealthIT Answers

MARCH 10, 2024

By David R. Burda - The long-running debate over prior authorization typically is framed around patient care. PA delays or denials prevent patients from receiving medically necessary care when they need it. Within that frame is the administrative burden that PA puts on physicians. The post The Costly Lever of Prior Authorization appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Medisys Compliance

MARCH 10, 2024

Introduction Wound care billing in 2024 continues to be a dynamic and intricate aspect of healthcare administration, offering both challenges and opportunities for providers and coders. With the healthcare landscape evolving rapidly due to advancements in technology, shifts in reimbursement policies, and changes in patient demographics, it is crucial for healthcare organizations to stay updated on the latest trends and best practices in wound care billing.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 10, 2024

What You Should Know: – Lexaria Bioscience Corp. is pushing the boundaries of oral drug delivery with their latest clinical trial. – The company announced they have contracted a research organization (CRO) to conduct a second human pilot study on their DehydraTECH-powered glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) treatment. GLP-1 Challenges and Lexaria’s Solution GLP-1 drugs, like semaglutide, are currently delivered through injections or tablets.

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Colington Consulting HIPAA Blog

MARCH 10, 2024

Some organizations are bringing their employee health plan options in house as a self-insured group health plan. Although, this conversion may not be right for certain companies based on several reasons and issues. Our s.

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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 IT Today

MARCH 10, 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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HealthLaw Prof Blog

MARCH 10, 2024

Ali Ekhlasi (Islamic Azad University), Ali Motie Nasrabadi (Shahed University), Hessam Ahmadi (Islamic Azad University), Detection of Guilty Knowledge with the Combination of EEG, Respiration and Reaction Signals (2023): One of the essential parts of the criminal justice system is.

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