Healthcare Dive
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
The plan requires only copays for medical services and prescription drugs up to the plan member’s out-of-pocket maximum, with no deductibles or coinsurance costs.
Healthcare It News
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced a proposal to eliminate telehealth copayments for veterans and establish a grant program to fund designated VA telehealth access points in non-VA facilities. WHY IT MATTERS This week the VA announced that it is proposing to amend a regulation – the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Healthcare Improvement Act of 2019 – to exempt all telehealth services from the law's copayment requirements.
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Becker's Health IT
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The artificial intelligence (AI) boom is here, and it’s not showing signs of slowing down any time soon. With a current market size of about $28 billion, healthcare AI is projected to exceed $180 billion in 2030.
Healthcare Dive
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Kaiser said it would institute cost-cutting measures in response to the lackluster financial results, but didn’t detail specifics.
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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.
MRO Compliance
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Healthcare NOW Radio Podcast Network · MRO Exchange: AHIMA24 recap with Lauren Wall from Steward Health Care S1E11: Host Don Hardwick, Senior VP of Client Relations interviews Lauren Wall, National Director of HIM Operations and Shared Services at Steward Health Care. They discuss the recent AHIMA National Conference which was held at the end of October in Salt Lake City, UT.
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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The virtual-first approach to healthcare that some hospitals and health systems are taking is helping to reshape how patients receive care. And virtual care providers – online companies that specialize in telemedicine, sometimes known as "payviders" – are offering a virtual-first approach to healthcare directly to consumers. (Payvider in this context not to be confused with payvider meaning large health systems that handle both care delivery and claims processing, such as U
Healthcare Dive
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Mass General Brigham, Emory and other providers will assess different AI models from companies like Google, Microsoft and Amazon.
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
What You Should Know: – A new report from Soliant Health reveals a concerning trend: healthcare professionals across all age groups are leaving the industry due to job stress, poor work-life balance, and unhealthy workplace cultures. – Surprisingly, Gen Z (ages 18-27) is leading the exodus, with over 22% planning to leave their healthcare jobs within the next 1-3 years.
Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Though hospital performance has remained relatively stable, high labor costs continue to challenge hospitals’ bottom line, according to September figures from Kaufman Hall. | Labor expenses from providers accounted for 84% of medical groups’ total expenses. The median subsidy per employed physician was $304,312, rising above $300,000 for the first time.
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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.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
Morgan L. Waller, RN, says she and her team were well invested in telemedicine way before COVID-19 – and have not yet paused their journey to improve access to highly sought-after medical professionals via virtual care technology. Waller is director of telemedicine and regional multispecialty clinics at Children's Mercy Kansas City, where the telehealth program is mature and advanced, staffed with clinicians who have deep and hard-won expertise.
Healthcare Dive
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Regulators’ assessment of customer support centers has spurred recent lawsuits from UnitedHealthcare, Centene and Humana. But the metric “is going to have a smaller weighting on star ratings moving forward,” the director of Medicare said.
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Juan Jose (JJ) Lopez Murphy, Head of AI and Data Science at Globant As the AI market in healthcare soars to a projected $187.95 billion by 2030, the transformative impact of technology on patient care becomes increasingly evident. AI is at the forefront of revolutionizing healthcare, blending data analytics, user-centric innovations, and advanced technology to reshape traditional health management and personalize the patient experience.
Healthcare IT Today
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Having attended multiple eClinicalWorks user conferences, one of their big efforts was to move all of their users to the eClinicalWorks cloud. eClinicalWorks had made a big investment in cloud and they wanted all of their users to benefit from the reliability, scalability, and benefits of being on the cloud. With this in mind, I sat down with V Cantrell, MD, CMO at HealthNet and Abigayle Gomez, EMR Director at HealthNet , at the eClinicalWorks annual conference to learn more about their recent
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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?
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
NOVEMBER 10, 2024
China is set to run a pilot programme to implement and promote new standards for internet-based family doctor contract services. Announced in a meeting with general practitioners led by the Chinese Medical Association, the said programme will be developed in partnership with major hospitals and the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations. WHY IT MATTERS While there are no specifics provided about the said standards, these will be reportedly modelled after the standards developed by Chi
Healthcare Dive
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
The flat-out denial comes after Cigna CEO David Cordani tried to throw cold water on persistent speculation of a Humana merger earlier this fall.
Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Primary care player Forward is abruptly shutting down its operations, closing its locations and canceling scheduled visits, the company publicly announced Wednesday. | Primary care player Forward is abruptly shutting down its operations, closing its locations and canceling scheduled visits, the company publicly announced Wednesday.
Healthcare IT Today
NOVEMBER 13, 2024
Andy Gulbis, MD, Owner at Dr. G Medical Solutions , says that one of people’s top concerns is for the last week of their life “to be on my terms.” In this extended video conversation, Gulbis and Rishi Sarna, MD, Chief Clinical Officer at Backline , discuss the purpose and process of advance care planning (ACP). Advance care planning is one of the major focuses of Backline’s planning and scheduling platform, which allows patients to answer the critical questions of ACP and
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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
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
What You Should Know: – Ransomware attacks are a growing threat across all industries, but the healthcare sector is facing a particularly alarming surge in these incidents, according to new data from SafetyDevices. – New data reveals a concerning trend of increased attacks on healthcare providers, raising concerns about patient safety, data security, and the financial stability of healthcare organizations.
Healthcare Dive
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
The deal, along with the Ohio-based health system’s current cash, would eliminate nearly all of Summa’s debt.
Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Amazon One Medical is rolling out a new service to provide Prime members access to clinical treatments for common health and lifestyle conditions like men's hair loss and anti-aging skin care. | Amazon One Medical is rolling out a new service to provide Prime members access to clinical treatments for common health and lifestyle conditions like men's hair loss and anti-aging skin care.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
NOVEMBER 11, 2024
As telehealth becomes a more popular and accepted option for patients and clinicians, health systems can deploy it to realize cost savings across care settings. In particular, bedside telehealth can reinforce the efforts of on-site care teams, increase patient engagement and drive efficiencies for hospitals. Mike Brandofino, Caregility’s President and COO, talks about the benefits of bedside telehealth technology and how health systems can scale telehealth at the point of care.
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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.
Healthcare IT Today
NOVEMBER 13, 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: Chief Medical Officer – Vernon Memorial Healthcare Chronic Care Strategist – IEHP IT Technical Solut
Healthcare Dive
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
In a sample of 100 hospitals, 34 didn’t meet requirements for publishing machine-readable files of their charges while 14 didn’t follow rules to post shoppable services.
Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Lyra Health, a provider of mental health benefits for employees, laid off 2% of its total workforce last Monday, Fierce Healthcare has learned. | The layoffs affected 77 people, according to a former employee who was part of the cuts and spoke on the condition of anonymity. At least some of the employees received severance for 12 weeks with health benefits.
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 14, 2024
Shweta Maniar, Global Director of Healthcare & Life Sciences Solutions at Google In recent months, I’ve had the opportunity to speak about the potential of AI at a variety of organizations and events. Along with the excitement around this emerging technology, I’ve seen some common concerns. Across sectors and industries, I’ve seen an inherited mistrust of AI.
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