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What You Don’t Know About Your Patients Could Cost You

HIT Consultant

Healthcare spending is projected to exceed $6 trillion by 2028 , largely driven by rising costs of care for an aging population and the growing number of Americans suffering from chronic physical conditions such as pulmonary disease, diabetes and hypertension. Sheila Talton, CEO of Gray Matter Analytics. Leverage Advanced Analytics.

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Long Awaited Approval of the 1115 Waiver Amendment for NYS Medicaid – Just in Time for the New York State Executive Budget State Fiscal Year (SFY) 2025

Health Care Law Brief

The Waiver Amendment prioritizes health-related social needs (“HRSN”) by improving health equity, increasing access to primary and behavioral health care services, and reducing health disparities. Instead, such costs will be covered by the state. CMS has authorized up to $2.2

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Q/A: Dr. Masturzo Talks Addressing Food Insecurity with Patients

HIT Consultant

As a result, food insecurity can exacerbate medical conditions driving up hospital/health systems patient care costs. health industry and the time I spent watching medicine practiced in a developing country, I believe that we underappreciate just how much of an impact SDoH plays in health outcomes and cost of care.

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Connecting the Dots – Building Data Bridges for a Better Healthcare Future

HIT Consultant

For clinicians, bringing together disparate sources of patient data provides them with the full picture so they can better understand overall patient health and wellness, make more informed health decisions, and support better health outcomes. significantly more than other developed nations.

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SDoH: The Power of Proactive Social Care

HIT Consultant

A recent report reveals that programs focused on SDOH might reduce unnecessary healthcare use, but may also end up costing health systems more than they save in the long run. While it’s promising to see hospitals spending on programs aimed at helping patients find housing, employment, education, food and other resources ( $2.5