Healthcare It News

AUGUST 25, 2022

Patients can experience unexpected access and affordability barriers that physicians lack visibility into, but by searching for the early indicators of non-adherence, physicians could act to help patients stay on their treatment plans. which provides care-focused engagement throughout patient journeys and connects more than 60% of U.S.

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Healthcare It News

MARCH 11, 2024

Not-for-profit organisation Salveo Healthcare has recently introduced a remote patient monitoring technology from the United Kingdom to support its delivery of preventative care in Tasmania. In February, it started piloting Spirit Health's Clinitouch technology as part of its in-home nursing care service, Advanced Preventative Care (APC).

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Healthcare It News

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Hospitals and health systems, especially larger ones, are using AI in myriad new ways – including leveraging it for improved patient experience, and for better patient engagement with the goal of reducing health inequities.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

By 2030, all Baby Boomers will be over 65 – all as alternative care models emerge. McKinsey estimates $265 billion worth of care services for Medicare patients could shift from traditional facilities to the home by 2025. Hospital-at-home is not a discharge from the hospital, it is providing the hospital level care in the home.

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Healthcare It News

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Covenant Health expanded its high acuity care hospital-at-home program in Knoxville, Tennessee, on Tuesday. "That’s what’s driving all this – the availability of this technology and better patient care," he said. "The food is better, and I can be around my family," Slone said.

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Healthcare It News

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Most healthcare consumers have experienced certain pain points in receiving care for family and friends. THE PROBLEM Patient access is a top priority for AdventHealth, a health system based in Altamonte Springs, Florida. "Amwell became our partner in both video visits and inpatient use cases," Bard said.

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Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

After telehealth appointments , patient portals can grant access to information about self-care and healthy habits between appointments, and also can be a vehicle for reporting patient health indicators over time. Patients with access to these materials may be more likely to fully engage with their treatment plans.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Social determinants of health – the food, shelter and security attributes of patients that exist outside of care settings – contribute disproportionate risks for disease, hospital readmissions and a lack of access to quality healthcare among vulnerable populations, including people on Medicare. Like what you hear?

Health Outcomes 214

Health Outcomes HIPAA Medicare Medicare 214

Bill of Health

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

The provision of scarce resources such as intensive care unit (ICU) beds, antivirals, and ventilators during this pandemic has been an ongoing topic of discussion. Repeatedly, states and hospital systems have considered implementing crisis standards of care, which establish triage protocols for scarce resources.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 22, 2024

CPT 99453 covers the time it takes to enroll patients in RPM and get them set up on their devices. CPT 99457 is for spending a minimum of 20 minutes of clinical staff time providing care management services related to patient readings and their treatment plan. It can only be billed once per patient enrollment.

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Medicare Medicare Medicaid Medicaid 146

MRO Compliance

MARCH 6, 2024

​In the fast-paced world of healthcare, advancements in technology continue to revolutionize the industry, offering innovative solutions to enhance patient care. This rapid exchange of information facilitates quicker decision-making, leading to faster diagnoses and treatment plans.

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Telemedicine 173

Healthcare It News

MAY 17, 2023

Patient engagement is top of mind for executives and clinicians at hospitals and health systems today. But careful scrutiny by healthcare provider organizations of such technology would be needed. Many experts say hospitals and health systems need more touchpoints with patients – which would leave physicians with the burden.

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Hospitals 283

Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 8, 2024

The following is a guest article by Jiang Li, CEO at Vivalink Healthcare is at a turning point, reshaping our view of what defines hospital care. The home has emerged as a fundamental care setting within the broader healthcare continuum, challenging the notion that care concludes at the hospital exit.

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Hospitals Telemedicine 123

Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 19, 2024

Alaina Victoria, PT, DPT, Marketing and Sales Enablement Manager at OneStep With more patients looking for novel care options, technology has stepped in to bridge the gap between in-person care and everyday life.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Microsoft this week unveiled new capabilities to help solve some common roadblocks to enhancing patient engagement and effective health team collaboration, and to help support healthcare organizations more easily leveraging their enterprise data warehousing to fuel clinical and operational analytics. Care plan management.

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Bill of Health

DECEMBER 28, 2023

I’m saying we should analogize health care AI to Sauron’s One Ring from J.R.R. Within health care AI, what needs to be destroyed is not all use of technology. We can therefore leverage The Lord of the Rings to better understand health care AI policy. No, I don’t mean that Ring. Why The Lord of the Rings ?

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Governance 261

Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 12, 2023

Musculoskeletal care is a critical service line in healthcare. Quality of life changes dramatically with the compounding effects on mental health; comorbidities like cardiovascular disease, diabetes or obesity; the ability to work; and financial security. More than 50% of the adult population in the U.S. healthcare system.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 19, 2022

Minneapolis-based Allina Health, working with Flare Capital Partners, has launched a new company, Inbound Health, designed to help health systems and payers design and build hospital-at-home and home-based skilled nursing programs. WHY IT MATTERS.

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Hospitals Nurses Medicare Medicare 281

Fierce Healthcare

JANUARY 24, 2024

A Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts policy that was set to begin Jan. | The health plan said its delaying implementation of its new monitored anesthesia care policy, just one month after we reported on patient advocacy groups' concerns over the policy.

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Patient Advocacy 85

HIT Consultant

APRIL 16, 2024

S ipra Laddha, MD, Co-Founder & Shama Rathi, MD, Co-Founder at LunaJoy Health What You Should Know: – LunaJoy Health , a FemTech company dedicated to improving women’s mental health, has announced the launch of LunaCare, a novel integrated care program specifically focused on maternal mental health.

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Medicaid Medicaid Medicare Medicare 105

American Medical Compliance

MARCH 18, 2024

Rates and Statistics Prevention and intervention Risk factors and warning signs Violence prevention program Interventions Emergency protocol Emergency action plan Evacuation procedures Missouri state-specific requirements Workplace safety assessments Internal reporting system Details Course length: 1 hour.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 18, 2024

To address rural healthcare access disparities, the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health office at the National Institutes of Health seeks to create a scalable vehicle platform that can provide advanced medical services outside of a hospital setting. "PARADIGM will do the same for advanced hospital-level care."

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Hospitals Compliance 126

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Today, artificial intelligence-powered telemedicine tools that remotely diagnose patients and route them to the proper care setting have begun popping up; they are designed to increase access to healthcare services and assist providers in making informed decisions, ensuring timely and appropriate care.

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Telemedicine Doctors Licensing Health Insurance 184

Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

The following is a guest article by Kevin Riley , CEO and President at Zyter|TruCare In an era dominated by the complex challenges of chronic diseases, which account for approximately 90% of healthcare costs , a strategic approach to chronic care management (CCM) is essential.

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Hospitals Health Insurance Public Health Governance 112

HIT Consultant

APRIL 1, 2024

What You Should Know: – Intermountain Health , a healthcare system forms a strategic partnership with Sensorum Health , a healthcare technology company specializing in remote patient monitoring. By focusing on early detection and personalized care plans, they aim to empower older adults to live healthier, more independent lives.

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Health Outcomes Hospitals 72

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.

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Medicare Medicare Telemedicine Medicaid 139

Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

“The significant growth Cohere has experienced in the last four years demonstrates the high demand we are seeing from health plans and risk-bearing providers to combat antiquated prior authorization processes and to improve patient access and experience,” said Siva Namasivayam, Co-Founder and CEO at Cohere.

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Medicaid Medicaid Medicare Medicare 95

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

APRIL 3, 2024

With current pandemic-era flexibilities for telemedicine set to expire at the end of 2024, several telehealth groups and major health systems are calling on the U.S. Clinician shortage, particularly acute in behavioral health, is a major factor in accomplishing the task of a new national drug registration program.

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Telemedicine 151

HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

What You Should Know: – Avenda Health’s AI mapping tool for prostate cancer, Unfold AI™, has received significant recognition by obtaining a new Category III CPT code in the 2024 Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set, signifying its status as a cutting-edge medical technology.

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Hospitals 105

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 20, 2023

Telemedicine in these areas provides chronic patients, for example, with access to medical specialists without traveling an extended distance, and can allow providers to identify particular social determinants of health such as lack of access to food. What is the state of remote patient monitoring in rural settings?

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Nurses Hospitals Doctors Telemedicine 179

HIT Consultant

APRIL 5, 2024

What You Should Know: – HealthArc , a virtual healthcare company secures $5M in funding led by ScOp Venture Capital to transform healthcare through its advanced care management platform. Remote Therapeutic Monitoring: Monitors specific health conditions remotely.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Pair that with a longstanding physician shortage and it could be a recipe for disaster in ERs and urgent care centers this winter. How can advances in remote patient monitoring have significant benefits for patients and providers with improved medical care and patient outcomes? Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Hospitals Nurses Doctors 141

HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

What You Should Know: – Color Health , a leader in comprehensive cancer solutions, announced today a Strategic Alliance partnership with the Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) National Labor Office (NLO). Family and caregiver support: Resources and guidance to support loved ones caring for individuals diagnosed with cancer.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 9, 2024

Healthcare Analytic Advisor at Merative Health equity helps ensure all individuals have equal access to healthcare. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, health equity means everyone has a fair and just opportunity to attain their highest level of health. Brandi Hodor, Sr. in 2023 and 5.5%

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COVID-19 Health Outcomes 96

Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 28, 2024

While our first big push into remote care was a leap into the unknown, this time we want to make sure that we are surveying the landscape to make this a safe, smart, and financially responsible decision. Currently, 100mm people live in primary care physician shortage areas and 160MM live in mental health provider shortage areas.

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Hospitals COVID-19 Patient Satisfaction Telemedicine 110

American Medical Compliance

APRIL 17, 2024

Also, keeping your patients and staff safe is crucial and ensures the best quality of care. Life Safety Code & Health Care Facilities Code Requirements Moreover, the life safety code (LSC) is a set of fire protection requirements that provide a reasonable degree of safety from fire.

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Compliance 52

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 24, 2022

With the huge initial swell in the use of virtual care in the rearview mirror, many industry experts – from health plans to big tech and practicing clinicians – are considering whether a doubling down on telehealth is just what the doctor ordered for the future of patient care.

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