Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 28, 2024

It can be especially effective for patients in those underserved or rural areas where we see the largest issues with access to care due to health provider shortages. Currently, 100mm people live in primary care physician shortage areas and 160MM live in mental health provider shortage areas.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 7, 2022

Island Health is the publicly funded healthcare provider in the southwestern portion of the Canadian province of British Columbia. Island Health's Hospital at Home program was created to determine whether treating acute care patients in their own homes is as effective as in-hospital treatment. level care in the patients' homes.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 15, 2023

With such significant, impactful reparations coming from the original guidelines and accompanying grim statistics, does it make sense to soften them so soon? If providers could easily and securely access dynamic and actionable behavioral health data, they could develop more effective treatment plans based on a patient’s complete history.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 14, 2021

Before HLTH 2021 kicks off in Boston on October 17th, here are 15 predictions from digital health executives to watch: Siva Namasivayam, co-founder and CEO of Cohere Health. I expect the other trend will be focusing on mental health, especially in the context of the post-Covid era.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 6, 2023

Technology’s Role in Helping Us Achieve Health Equity. Technology can play a valuable role in making healthcare more convenient, but on if it’s affordable and accessible. That was the underling message when we asked the Healthcare IT Today community to talk about using technology to reduce inequity in healthcare.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 13, 2023

Gilda’s Club Twin Cities, part of the national non-profit Cancer Support Community network, and Equiva Health, a digital patient engagement company, are partnering to provide stand-alone devices configured for at-home use as part of an oncology-specific initiative to address health disparities through discounted broadband funded by a $14.2

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 19, 2022

What You Should Know: – In October 2022, Wysa commissioned an independent survey of over 1000 American employees to get an in-depth look at the urgent state of mental health post-COVID. 4 in 10 Employees Suffer Moderate to Severe Mental Health Symptoms. The results are staggering.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 4, 2021

Financial/Revenue Cycle Management Population Health Precision Medicine Telehealth Workforce From vaccines to virtual care, enterprise imaging to precision medicine, these are the growth areas that will shape the direction of healthcare, this year and beyond. The year 2020 has been a year unlike any other year in our history.

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Healthcare Law Blog

OCTOBER 11, 2022

This blog is the first in our Digital Health Trends series. Digital health’s explosion in the last few years has led to the proliferation of new technologies and novel solutions to long-standing health problems. Jackson Women’s Health Organization ( Dobbs ). What is “FemTech”?

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HIT Consultant

JUNE 7, 2023

turnover , over the last 5 years, according to Daily Pay’s Healthcare Turnover Rates [2022 Edition]. This means the mental and physical demands on PTs are on the rise. Technology to the rescue Innovative technology has created a new realm of possibilities for PTs to connect with patients outside the traditional clinic setting.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

Before HLTH 2022 kicks off next week in Las Vegas, we asked 17 digital health executives for their predictions and major themes to expect at HLTH. Digital health is a critical enabler as we think about the new models of healthcare emerging to address access issues. Keith Reynolds, Chief Operating Officer at Welldoc.

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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

It ultimately impacts safety, compliance and, by association, the quality of patient care. For instance, turnover-related compliance problems might impact a practice’s reimbursement rates because new staff aren’t familiar with the claims process and aren’t sure what to look for when reviewing and submitting.

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Health Populi

JUNE 17, 2021

healthcare system since Dr. Charles Safran testified with that statement to Congress way back in 2004 …an era where bipartisanship for health IT was a real thing. healthcare system — overused, over-stressed, under-paid, detailed n How Health Systems Can Care for Caregivers , published in the NEJM Catalyst July 2021 issue.

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Healthcare Law Blog

MAY 31, 2022

Individuals generally enter the metaverse through the following four technologies: virtual reality, augmented reality, mixed reality and extended reality. . Developers and other players in the metaverse offering health-related products and services will face an ever-growing patchwork of state and federal privacy and data security laws.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 6, 2023

As we head into 2023, we wanted to kick off the new year with a series of 2023 Health IT predictions. What’s most important and impactful about telehealth is the technology’s ability to enable care and improve accessibility. Ankit Gupta, CEO at Bicycle Health. Reza Hosseini Ghomi, Chief Medical Officer at BrainCheck.

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Hall Render

APRIL 19, 2024

to Study Treatments for Vascular Abnormalities Federal Appeals Court Hears Arguments on Nation’s First Ban on Gender-affirming Care for Minors Jason Demke Hired as COO at Mercy Hospital Fort Smit Pulaski Tech Awarded $5.7M

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Mary’s unveils new name, but mission remains unchanged UCHealth sues thousands of patients every year.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 1, 2021

was announced during a webinar with agency providers, who were all dealing with the same issue of having to conduct appointments on an ad hoc basis through the use of technology and devices." Technology for staff had to be identified and deployed. "The telehealth platform doxy.me " MARKETPLACE. telehealth setup.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 28, 2023

On behalf of Hall Render’s real estate service line, Joel and I want to thank you for being a loyal subscriber to our Weekly Health Care Real Estate Briefing. Here are our top 5 predictions for the health care real estate industry in 2024. Regulatory oversight has taken multiple forms.

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Hall Render

JULY 28, 2023

million for rural hospital expansion Hospices in Arizona & other states receive scrutiny over concerns of fraud, waste & abuse Phoenix Children’s Building New 44,000-Square Foot Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Firefighters oppose Banner’s planned $400M hospital There’s a growing nurse shortage in Arizona.

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Provider Trust

JULY 17, 2023

At the HCCA Compliance Institute, Laura Ellis, with the OIG, announced new guidance impacting Corporate Integrity Agreements that will spell change for healthcare organizations and how they monitor state exclusion lists. One way to do that is by monitoring and identifying risks.

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Provider Trust

MARCH 21, 2023

US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office of Inspector General Christi A. Their work shows that program risks in Medicare can have a huge impact for payers, with improper payments potentially costing hundreds of millions of dollars and barriers being imposed on enrollees receiving care.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

CVS Health, Walgreens each to settle all opioid cases for $5B. USDA funds 11 rural Alabama health care projects with $7.3 Rural Alabamians getting improvements in health care with federal grant. UAB researchers lead in creating task force to improve maternal health in Alabama. LifeMed Alaska announces new CEO.

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Hall Render

MAY 13, 2022

IV contrast shortage impacting Alabama hospitals. Alabama sees bump in COVID-19 cases, state health department monitoring. Banner invests in Atlas Health Partners, plans to double ASC footprint. Health experts say Arizona not prepared for surge of Alzheimer’s patients. Oscar Health withdraws from 2 states.

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Hall Render

JUNE 30, 2023

after home health provider reneges on Option deal Will the doctor see you now? Report: Amazon Pauses 50-State Virtual Care Service Expansion UnitedHealth acquires Amedisys for $3.3B Maybe not amid the changing healthcare landscape in the US.

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Hall Render

JUNE 10, 2022

Consumers have changed the ways they interact with healthcare after the pandemic. Shooting at Tulsa hospital exposes vulnerability of health care facilities. Encompass Health opens rehabilitation hospital in Cape Coral. Multimillion dollar mental health center could soon be coming to Decatur. CALIFORNIA.

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Health Law Advisor

MARCH 7, 2023

The Ryan Haight Act amendments were not designed with the current state of the industry in mind, and as such do not contemplate how the practice of telemedicine has developed and expanded in recent years to accommodate a range of physical and mental health treatments. 18 U.S.C. § 21 U.S.C. § 21 U.S.C. §

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Hall Render

APRIL 22, 2022

HHS Secretary Outlines FY 2023 Mental Health Investments at Senate Hearing. million in ARP funds to train health workers in local communities. Patient generated data can be a key factor in reducing health inequity. Alabama health officials continue to monitor adenovirus cases. HHS is giving $226.5

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Hall Render

MAY 20, 2022

5 things to know about HHS OIG’s patient harm report. $15 15 million program will tackle behavioral health barriers in LTC. AHA asks HHS to continue the public health emergency until conditions stabilize. AHA asks HHS to continue the public health emergency until conditions stabilize. Arkansas Gets $3.9M

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Healthcare Law Blog

JANUARY 13, 2023

Morgan Healthcare Conference is how our healthcare industry today is addressing the mental health needs of Americans. Mental Health, Virtual Care and the Healthcare System. Mental Health, Virtual Care and the Healthcare System. Pull up your favorite couch or chair, and let’s dive in and take a look together.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 26, 2021

creating all kinds of chaos for CIOs and other health IT leaders to contend with. These executives include: Lisa Grisim, RN, vice president and associate CIO, Stanford Children's Health, Palo Alto, California. ( @LisaGrisim ). "We are unquestionably leveraging technology in new and different ways," he said.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 18, 2024

As we kick off 2024, we wanted to start the new year with a series of 2024 Health IT predictions. Now more than ever before, patients are interested in being active participants in their care, selecting the right health partner, and connecting with their providers.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 15, 2022

Clinicians and other experts at telehealth technology and services companies across the country are raising their hands, saying they could be at least one part of the solution to physician burnout. She has been in behavioral health for more than 20 years. Physician burnout is a problem well known in the healthcare industry today.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

The benefits of telehealth are striking, offering hospitals the chance to brand themselves as innovative and using cutting-edge technologically. Continuous improvements in technology and further simplifications of tedious processes support this evolution. Expand Your Patient Base. In a cross-sectional survey, 52.5%

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 1, 2023

to Recruit, Train Primary Care Students UAMS Gets $17.5M to Recruit, Train Primary Care Students UAMS Gets $17.5M to Recruit, Train Primary Care Students UAMS Gets $17.5M to Recruit, Train Primary Care Students UAMS Gets $17.5M to Recruit, Train Primary Care Students UAMS Gets $17.5M to Recruit, Train Primary Care Students UAMS Gets $17.5M

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Healthcare Law Blog

JANUARY 6, 2023

In addition to funding, the Act modifies certain telehealth provisions, expands and extends components of the Medicare and Medicaid programs, and supports initiatives within the behavioral health and substance use treatment spaces. In-Person Visit Requirement for Telehealth Mental Health Services. Telehealth.

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Hall Render

MAY 19, 2023

Supplemental Grant for Rural Health Programs UAMS to Study Affordable Care Act’s Impact on Breast Cancer Treatment Arkansas Children’s Hospital Auxiliary Donates $1.4 to Partners The federal COVID-19 emergency is ending. to Partners The federal COVID-19 emergency is ending. to Partners The federal COVID-19 emergency is ending.

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