Health Populi

JULY 9, 2020

Combine these new life-flows with conflicting information about the nature, severity, and life-span of COVID-19: From three levels of government leaders: The President and the Executive Branch at the Federal Level, Governors of States, and Mayors of cities; Public health agencies, especially the U.S. Press Ganey asks.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 8, 2022

The Department of Health and Human Services once again (for the ninth time) extended the public health emergency this past month , stretching it beyond mid-July. But sooner or later, that provision of the Public Health Service Act will draw to a close. We spoke recently with Allison M.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 13, 2023

The following is a guest article by Sonia Chambers, Executive Director at West Virginia Health Information Network. Infrastructure is available nationally for states to leverage and customize locally for their unique Health Information Exchange needs. Some ready-made CSS tools that states will find useful include: .

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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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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. Digitally-enabled care is the future of telehealth – “telehealth” has become industry norm since the start of the pandemic and used as a catchall term for everything from virtual doctor’s appointments to at-home testing kits.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

To see all of the feature stories in the Burnout in the Age of COVID-19 series, click here. The COVID-19 pandemic essentially forced healthcare provider organizations, the government and payers to embrace telehealth as an essential way to enable physicians to see patients. " Dr. Lisa R.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 4, 2023

The following is a guest article by Nate Maslak, Founder & CEO at Ribbon Health. The ability to seek treatment from a doctor specializing in your specific medical need is beneficial and improves health outcomes. And consumers have come to expect and demand this personalization. Personalized Healthcare in Action . million in 2020.

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Healthcare It News

AUGUST 7, 2023

The passing of the Telehealth Expansion Act of 2023 shows the federal government’s commitment to health equity, emphasizing the importance of increasing access to quality healthcare for all citizens, regardless of location or socioeconomic status.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

NOVEMBER 15, 2021

When it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic and health IT, if there's just one thing that everyone can agree on, it's that telehealth has gone mainstream. Thanks to new regulations from the government and subsequent new rules from commercial payers, telemedicine services are being reimbursed.

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Exeed Regulatory Compliance

MARCH 5, 2020

A novel coronavirus, now called SARS-CoV-19, was first detected in the Hubei province of China in early December 2019. Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has declared a public health emergency. Global outbreak of the recent novel coronavirus needs an all-hands-on-deck approach.

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HIT Consultant

JULY 28, 2022

Act III of COVID: Navigating the Crosscurrents of Post-Inflation. Since 2008, the US economy functioned with remarkably low inflation and interest rates. Act I: Pre-COVID (Pre-2020) Act II: Post-COVID (2020 – 2021) Act III: Post-Inflation (2022 – ?). Executive Summary. HGP Facts and Analytics.

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AIHC

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Lessons Learned about Consequences & Incentives Submitted by the AIHC Education Department Introduction The Office of Inspector General has released the new General Compliance Program Guidance or “GCPG” in late 2023. The British government decided to take action and offered citizens a bounty to redeem for dead cobras.

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AIHC

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Lessons Learned about Consequences & Incentives Submitted by the AIHC Education Department Introduction The Office of Inspector General has released the new General Compliance Program Guidance or “GCPG” in late 2023. The British government decided to take action and offered citizens a bounty to redeem for dead cobras.

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Hall Render

AUGUST 19, 2022

Amazon to offer behavioral health services through Ginger partnership. Ambulatory surgery centers compete with hospitals for outpatient dollars. CDC ends social distancing, COVID-19 quarantines. CDC, amid criticism for COVID-19 response, plans reorganization as public health threats grow.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 16, 2023

It’s always been pretty obvious that factors such as wealth, race, education, and the quality of food and water have enormous impacts on health. Given that the field is increasingly digitized and data-driven, health IT is responsible for collecting and analyzing social determinants of health (SDoH).

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Health Populi

OCTOBER 12, 2021

Then COVID-19 joined the top-10 list of killers in the U.S. and the issue of pandemic preparedness for the next “Disease X” became part of global public health planning. During the three years prior to her death, she was admitted to the hospital 30 times. ” Ella lived in Lewisham in southeast London.

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Hall Render

MARCH 31, 2023

in 2022, survey finds Senate votes to end COVID-19 national emergency Why are 600+ rural hospitals at risk of closing? in 2022, survey finds Senate votes to end COVID-19 national emergency Why are 600+ rural hospitals at risk of closing? What happens if it disappears?

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 4, 2021

When the COVID-19 pandemic struck the U.S. But for health IT, things sped up. When new technologies were needed to solve fast-moving healthcare challenges, hospitals and health systems could not afford to wait the time it normally took to stand up IT. They needed help fast. Christopher J.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 5, 2022

Health equity and technological innovation are top priorities for the healthcare industry – with new standards, technology and policy driving the way. Despite innovations, a new study from the Yale School of Public Health finds the nation is losing ground on access to healthcare, with more barriers now than 20 years ago.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 22, 2021

Clinical Decision Support Electronic Health Records (EHR, EMR) Telehealth Workflow CIOs need to look beyond just EHRs and explore standalone platforms to enhance care delivery – keeping focused on reliable patient data and streamlined clinical workflows. FDA classifies medical devices into three classes based on risk to human life.

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Hall Render

MARCH 25, 2022

Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act becomes law. Here are the top health systems by patient reviews. Hospital stays for nursing home residents down nearly 9%, federal data shows. OSHA accepting new comments on healthcare worker COVID-19 protection rule. What’s holding up hospital at home?

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

NATIONAL 988 suicide hotline adds support for American Sign Language 3 Takeaways from Physician Compensation Trends Adventist Health completes merger with Montebello’s ailing Beverly Hospital AHA-supported bill to protect health care workers introduced in Senate AHA weighs in on CMS’ proposed ASC payment system AHA submits comments on CY 2024 (..)

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The CDC has stopped printing them Telehealth Visits Decline 46%, But Telebehavioral Healthcare Still High URAC to offer health equity accreditation Walgreens CIO is latest to leave in company’s C-suite shakeup AI is creating a complex landscape for healthcare executives ALABAMA Alabama hospital to remain on Cerner after sale Alabama gets $3.6M

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The CDC has stopped printing them Telehealth Visits Decline 46%, But Telebehavioral Healthcare Still High URAC to offer health equity accreditation Walgreens CIO is latest to leave in company’s C-suite shakeup AI is creating a complex landscape for healthcare executives ALABAMA Alabama hospital to remain on Cerner after sale Alabama gets $3.6M

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Ransomware attacks against hospitals put patients’ lives at risk, researchers say States, FTC continue to target noncompetes: 3 updates The best hospital in each state, per Newsweek What to know about Stark law’s $9.2M

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Vincent North in Sherwood Washington Regional Medical System Names Lucas Campbell as VP & Chief Transformation Officer 4 more Arkansas hospitals awarded federal funds Arkansas Legislative Council approves Department of Human Services’ requests for $13.4M Opens in North Little Rock CHI St.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

11 Plan To Slash $1.5B 11 Plan To Slash $1.5B 11 Plan To Slash $1.5B

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Hall Render

APRIL 26, 2024

NATIONAL 5 numbers on the rise of Stark law violations 3 takeaways on the new federal data privacy proposal after its first public showcase 80% of Change Healthcare restored after cyberattack Authentication failure blamed for Change Healthcare ransomware attack Biden administration issues new rule to protect privacy of those seeking reproductive health (..)

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Total HIPAA

JUNE 7, 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic greatly accelerated the demand for cloud-based offerings. These attacks reveal that hackers are targeting infrastructure like transportation systems and hospitals as well as tech companies and those in other industries. Why are data breaches becoming more of a threat?

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Hall Render

APRIL 29, 2022

CMS’ Brooks-LaSure defends 2023 pay bump for hospitals that groups charge is too small. County Struggles with Income Affect Social Determinants of Health. Federal judge temporarily blocks Biden administration from ending Title 42 Covid border restrictions for migrants. Hospitals sue HHS over Medicare billing calculation.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 8, 2023

health care Skilled nursing providers embrace bill nixing staff mandate, despite uncertain fate US News to begin rating ASCs ALABAMA Birmingham business lands pharmacy contract with Louisiana hospital Madison Co. NATIONAL 8.5M NATIONAL 8.5M NATIONAL 8.5M NATIONAL 8.5M NATIONAL 8.5M NATIONAL 8.5M

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Hall Render

APRIL 14, 2023

NATIONAL 94% of Organizations Experienced a Cyberattack in 2022 AHA blog: Strengthening crisis management in rural health care Biden signs bill ending Covid-19 national emergency Cancer drug shortages are creating dire circumstances for some patients CMS Releases FY24 IPPS Proposed Rule, Seeks to Boost Rates by 2.8%

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Hall Render

JUNE 23, 2023

NATIONAL AHA, CHA respond to Human Rights Watch report on nonprofit hospitals AMA urges end of noncompete clauses in physician contracts Amazon launches $100M generative AI center, targeting healthcare As urged by AHA, Supreme Court rules government can dismiss FCA case over relator’s objection Biden announces leader of the CDC Bill would give Biden (..)

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Hall Render

JUNE 3, 2022

4 benefits of behavioral health partnership for hospital performance. CMS has cited 69 hospitals for noncompliance with worker vaccine mandate. Court OKs denying coverage for mental health, substance-use care. Court OKs denying coverage for mental health, substance-use care. Hospital revenues plummet.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic has completely transformed the World Order and exposed striking realities of the global healthcare infrastructure by revealing the tendencies of various countries to deal with public healthcare emergencies. For example, only patients who showed symptoms would receive treatment with admission into hospitals.

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Hall Render

MARCH 18, 2022

Amazon Pharmacy partners with health plans for discount drugs. CMS updates COVID-19 testing rules for long-term care facilities. Health Policy Brief: Pandemic-Driven Health Policies To Address Social Needs And Health Equity. HHS putting $35 million toward mental health support for children, young adults.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 27, 2023

NATIONAL Amazon launches $5-a-month unlimited prescription plan CMS begins publicizing disputed nursing home deficiencies CMS Readies Nursing Home Staffing Mandate Proposal, Reviews Study Recommendations Healthcare workers are unhappy with their pay Kroger Health launches clinical trial site network Local anesthetic drug supply: 132 in shortage, 13 (..)

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