Healthcare It News
JUNE 21, 2023
Patient engagement is a hot topic among healthcare provider organization executives. Especially as people have begun approaching providers more as consumers than patients, it is critical that providers be able to engage with their patients as effectively as possible. Florian Otto is CEO and cofounder of Cedar, vendor of a financial engagement platform.
Electronic Health Reporter
JUNE 20, 2023
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Veterans are the brave individuals who have dedicated their lives to serving their country. They have made immense sacrifices, risking life and limb to protect our freedoms. However, transitioning back to civilian life can be […] The article 7 Ways Tech Is Empowering Veterans To Receive The Care They Need appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
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Healthcare It News
JUNE 21, 2023
Discussion of an app for children with ADHD that improves attention and cognition, from Scott Kollins, chief medical officer at Akili Interactive.
Healthcare IT Today
JUNE 19, 2023
The following is a guest article by David Dyke, Chief Product Officer at Relatient Hybrid Chat Facilitates Hands-On Patient Interaction and Eases Administrative Burden through Automation Chat technology is beginning to be embraced by healthcare organizations to better serve patients, reduce staff burnout, increase internal efficiencies, and improve the overall patient experience.
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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.
Healthcare Dive
JUNE 21, 2023
At least six companies have emerged to help unstick what developers say is a “bottleneck” in advancing complex genetic treatments.
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HealthIT Answers
JUNE 20, 2023
By Tom Dorsett - Drug costs are skyrocketing, but why? First we must understand the cause of high drug costs in order to properly address the problem. For more than twenty-five years, I've seen drug costs grow and dominate pharmacy budgets across the United States. The post Five Reasons Drug Costs are So High appeared first on Health IT Answers.
Healthcare Dive
JUNE 20, 2023
Health technology product owners need EMPI solutions to address the quality and accessibility of patient data.
Healthcare IT Today
JUNE 21, 2023
The following is a guest article by Mike Pattwell, Principal Business Advisor, Value Based Care at Edifecs Consumers are at the heart of healthcare — their fears are forcing healthcare innovators to shift priorities to deliver consumer-centric digital health offerings. This is true today, tomorrow, and far into the future. With inflation brings financial concerns that lead to cost-cutting efforts often resulting in poorer health outcomes from millions of Americans.
McGuire Wood
JUNE 21, 2023
In the premier episode of The Professor’s Corner, McGuireWoods partner and host Geoff Cockrell is joined by McGuireWoods partner and complex corporate healthcare litigator David Pivnick. They discuss a whistleblower case in Massachusetts that challenged the widely accepted notion that private equity investors are insulated from risk beyond the scope of their financial investment.
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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.
Bill of Health
JUNE 21, 2023
By Timothy Bonis Premiering tonight on PBS , the film Below the Belt sheds light on endometriosis by documenting four women’s experiences with the disease. Endometriosis is a silent crisis. One in ten women have it, yet, on average, people with the condition see seven doctors before they get diagnosed. Many experience severe pain, and the disease costs the American economy $80 billion annually in lost productivity, but the standard treatments are outdated and ineffectual.
Healthcare Dive
JUNE 21, 2023
An analysis by KFF found state spending on Medicaid fell during the COVID-19 pandemic even as enrollment soared. But spending will likely increase as the federal government begins to pare back its increased contribution.
Healthcare It News
JUNE 23, 2023
Before COVID-19, healthcare worker burnout had reached crisis levels , research from the National Academies of Medicine shows. More than 330,000 U.S. healthcare professionals left the industry in 2021, with many remaining workers considering leaving, reported commercial intelligence company Definitive Healthcare. For healthcare organizations, burnout leads to decreased productivity, with increased recruitment and training costs.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JUNE 20, 2023
Rural communities across the U.S. are facing an increasing healthcare crisis due to shortages in healthcare providers and facilities, especially as the nursing shortage continues throughout the country. One way people in these rural areas still can receive access to high-quality healthcare in a convenient and cost-effective way is through telemedicine and remote patient monitoring options.
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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?
Bill of Health
JUNE 20, 2023
By  Ameet Sarpatwari , Liam Bendicksen , and  Aaron S. Kesselheim Each month, members of the Program On Regulation, Therapeutics, And Law (PORTAL) review the peer-reviewed medical literature to identify interesting empirical studies, policy analyses, and editorials on health law and policy issues relevant to current or potential future work in the Division.
Healthcare Dive
JUNE 22, 2023
A number of states have already moved to take control of the insurer, which announced it was winding down operations earlier this month.
Healthcare It News
JUNE 23, 2023
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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JUNE 19, 2023
Over the last few years, Medicare Advantage plans have dramatically increased their deployment of telehealth systems for seniors. While some in the healthcare industry may be skeptical of telehealth’s utilization, particularly within the Medicare population, these plans continue to move full steam ahead. There is growth in the number of plans offering virtual care services and expansion in the varieties of services offered.
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Fierce Healthcare
JUNE 22, 2023
Physician-owned general acute care hospitals charge less than other non-physician-owned facilities in their region for several common shoppable care services, according to a new analysis published | A new analysis of competing hospitals' published prices adds fuel to the debate over whether Congress should lift the Affordable Care Act's ban on new physician-owned hospitals.
Healthcare Dive
JUNE 20, 2023
The layoffs, reported by Insider, come after the VA renegotiated its contract with Cerner in May over patient safety issues and follow massive job cuts from other tech giants this year.
Healthcare It News
JUNE 19, 2023
Sam Seering, product manager of Cheers for Epic, talks about expanding engagement with patients, and how a switch to automated outreach saved one provider $37K, while addressing a care gap.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JUNE 22, 2023
A new collaboration announced this week between Zocdoc and Elation Health aims to help physician practices and other providers using Elation's electronic health records reach new patients on the Zocdoc marketplace and reduce administrative burden. WHY IT MATTERS Through the new partnership, providers’ existing scheduling software integrates with Zocdoc, automatically adding appointments booked online to providers' schedules in their Elation EHRs, according to today's announceme
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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.
Fierce Healthcare
JUNE 21, 2023
A pair of new reports released this week allege that HCA Healthcare policies are encouraging staff to transition more patients to palliative and end-of-life care, thereby increasing churn and boost | Two reports, one based on dozens of employee interviews and the other on policies and discharge statistics, paint a picture of internal policies encouraging transfers to boost quality metrics and free up hospital beds.
Healthcare Dive
JUNE 23, 2023
Sun Park’s background in healthcare and corporate finance, in addition to the long lead time between his appointment and start date as CFO, indicate Tenet’s efforts to ensure a smooth leadership changeover, according to analysts.
Healthcare It News
JUNE 23, 2023
In April, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals announced the formation of a new nonprofit organization, Risant Health, and its first acquisition, Geisinger Health. Dr. Jaewon Ryu, president and CEO of Geisinger Health, will transition from his current role to that of CEO of Risant Health when the deal closes. Healthcare Finance News interviewed Dr.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JUNE 20, 2023
A bipartisan group of legislators has reintroduced the Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies for Health Act – first introduced in 2016 – to expand opportunities and coverage for telehealth through Medicare. This is the second time the bill has been reintroduced. WHY IT MATTERS Last introduced in 2021, CONNECT 2023 would expand coverage of telehealth services through Medicare, make permanent COVID-19 telehealth flexibilities and make it easier for pa
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