Jane Sarashon

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

93% of physicians see advantages in digital health tools for patient care, split by 44% seeing “definite advantages” and 49% seeing “some advantage.” ” There was an 8-point growth in those seeing “definite advantages” since 2019.

Doctors 130

Doctors Health Outcomes COVID-19 Nurses 130

HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Increases access to healthcare for urban and rural communities in eastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey Both Jefferson and LVHN are mission-driven organizations with a shared commitment to population health management and quality-focused care.

Health Outcomes 52

Health Outcomes 52

Healthcare It News

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

Although the law does not apply to nonprofits, "given the law’s broad definition of 'business' and 'consumer,' companies across the U.S. Part of the issue, say researchers, stems from the combination of CCPA and HIPAA.

HIPAA 292

HIPAA COVID-19 Regulatory Compliance Compliance 292

Healthcare It News

AUGUST 31, 2021

When President Barack Obama announced during the 2015 State of the Union Address that the government was launching the Precision Medicine Initiative, a debate began about whether and how precision medicine and population health management could coexist in the U.S. health system. The problem.

COVID-19 256

COVID-19 Public Health Healthcare information Technology Health Outcomes 256

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 6, 2022

California and New York, however, are two of the states with codes limiting their definitions of the kinds of providers who can use virtual care. Meanwhile, 22 states allow any provider to use telehealth, including Alaska, Hawaii, Illinois and Texas. THE LARGER TREND.

Telemedicine 192

Telemedicine Licensing Health Outcomes Nurses 192

HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Michael Pattwell, Principal Business Advisor, Value-Based Care, Edifecs While the need to address social determinants of health (SDOH) is definitely not new, 2023 marks the first year SDOH is codified into national and statewide value-based payment program mandates.

Health Outcomes 113

Health Outcomes Electronic Medical Records Medicaid Medicaid 113

HIPAA Journal

APRIL 17, 2023

USCDI v3 will increase the amount and types of data that can be used and exchanged through health IT to capture more comprehensive and complete patient characteristics reflective of patient diversity, which will help to address disparities in health outcomes and help providers identify gaps in care.

Public Health 89

Public Health HIPAA Health Outcomes 89

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 13, 2023

The combined entity will aim to improve health outcomes and lower costs for members and employers by empowering better information and decision-making. The merger is expected to close in Q4 2023, subject to regulatory approvals and satisfaction of all closing conditions under the definitive agreement.

Health Outcomes 100

Health Outcomes 100

Jane Sarashon

MARCH 29, 2023

spends more on health care than any other nation in the world. Yet Americans’ health outcomes rank relatively low compared with other wealthy peer nations on Planet Earth, manifesting a low return-on-investment for this huge financial spend.

Health Outcomes 101

Health Outcomes Medicaid Medicaid Medicare 101

HIT Consultant

MAY 2, 2022

Although it is well established that diversity improves outcomes and drives excellence, implementing diversity lags behind in many industries, including life sciences and healthcare. experience significant health disparities , including higher rates of chronic disease and premature death compared to the white population.

COVID-19 Vaccine 98

COVID-19 Vaccine Patient Advocacy COVID-19 Pharmaceutical Industry 98

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

Nurx and Thirty Madison, both of which provide specialized telehealth options, announced Wednesday that they've entered into a definitive agreement to merge into a combined company under the Thirty Madison brand. According to the companies, the two vendors will offer care on a single, unified platform comprising 750,000 active patients.

COVID-19 109

COVID-19 Telemedicine Health Outcomes 109

Healthcare It News

MAY 8, 2023

I didn't anticipate that…it was definitely a pattern." "This ultimately helps reduce the cost of healthcare and aid better patient outcomes." " "When patients receive timely care, they see better health outcomes." " Connelly-Flores said after the session.

Doctors 310

Doctors Telemedicine Health Outcomes 310

Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021

map of median broadband speeds and affordability, where the red areas shown locales where speeds routinely fall below the FCC’s base definition of broadband. The result is shown in the U.S.

COVID-19 174

COVID-19 Governance Health Outcomes Public Health 174

Healthcare It News

JUNE 23, 2023

healthcare professionals left the industry in 2021, with many remaining workers considering leaving, reported commercial intelligence company Definitive Healthcare. Before COVID-19, healthcare worker burnout had reached crisis levels , research from the National Academies of Medicine shows. More than 330,000 U.S.

US Department of Health and Human Services 259

US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Health Outcomes Doctors 259

Healthcare IT Today

JULY 25, 2023

(CloudMD) , an innovative health services company transforming the delivery of care, today announced that it has closed the sale of its U.S.-based The sale was pursuant to a definitive agreement with a subsidiary of N. Harris Computer Corporation (Harris) and follows the sale of CloudMD’s Canadian EMR business in October 2022.

Electronic Medical Records 52

Electronic Medical Records Governance Health Outcomes Hospitals 52

HIT Consultant

APRIL 2, 2024

When the AI detects Low EF during a primary care exam, patients can be promptly referred to cardiology for definitive diagnosis and treatment planning. Rigorous Clinical Validation Underscores Accuracy Eko’s Low EF AI was meticulously developed and validated.

FDA 40

FDA Health Outcomes 40

Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022

Acquisition of Rx Savings Solutions strengthens McKesson’s purpose to advance health outcomes for all. McKesson and Rx Savings Solutions share a commitment to making medication therapy more affordable and increasing medication adherence to improve outcomes. About McKesson Corporation.

Health Outcomes 54

Health Outcomes Governance 54

MedTrainer

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

Patients experience improved engagement, better treatment adherence, and enhanced health outcomes , as they can develop trusting relationships with their healthcare providers. Enhanced Patient Outcomes Trauma-informed care has been associated with improved patient engagement, treatment adherence and health outcomes.

Health Outcomes 52

Health Outcomes Compliance 52

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 14, 2021

Recognizing that, yes, this is a major enabler for telehealth, which also promotes health equity. The direction that our policymakers are going, at both the federal and state level, is definitely a positive one. How do you see digital health tools playing a role there? So it's definitely top of mind for our policymakers.

Governance 165

Governance Doctors COVID-19 Health Outcomes 165

Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 1, 2023

Here’s a description of the position: New York eHealth Collaborative (NYeC) is a not-for-profit organization working in partnership with the New York State Department of Health to improve healthcare by collaboratively leading, connecting, and integrating health information exchange across the State.

Healthcare information Technology 139

Healthcare information Technology Health Outcomes Medicaid Medicaid 139

Healthcare IT Today

JULY 22, 2022

One Medical combines in-person care in inviting offices across the country with digital health and virtual care services, making it easier for patients to schedule appointments, renew prescriptions, access up-to-date health records, and advance health outcomes.

Health Outcomes 105

Health Outcomes Doctors 105

Health Populi

JUNE 28, 2021

In addition to the rankings for overall healthiest communities, the study also identified the top areas for health outcomes (San Juan Co., Washington, topping that list), top communities for access to health care (led by Olmstead County, Minnesota), and the top 5 areas for mental health, topped by Honolulu, Hawaii.

COVID-19 128

COVID-19 Health Insurance Health Outcomes Public Health 128

HIT Consultant

JULY 18, 2022

The COVID-19 pandemic upended that relationship by making public health the single highest priority, forcing but also empowering RWD providers to look at their data in new and creative ways to identify more actionable information out of their data, faster. As with everything in the COVID-19 pandemic, the definition of ‘fast enough’ changed.

COVID-19 98

COVID-19 Public Health Health Outcomes Hospitals 98

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 4, 2023

For instance, the evolution of home evaluation tools such as Tyto Home allows for evaluation of the patient with a stethoscope, otoscope and high-definition cameras to increase the effectiveness of the remote exam. Additionally, the innovation and evolution of new remote telehealth tools are exciting to see develop. Enterprise Taxonomy:

Telemedicine 173

Telemedicine Health Outcomes Doctors Nurses 173

Healthcare Law Blog

MAY 16, 2022

Considering the impact social risk factors and unmet social needs can have on health, CMS asserts these changes will help better identify the risk factors that may inhibit enrollees from accessing care and achieving optimal health outcomes, enabling MA SNPs to take these risk factors into account in enrollee care plans.

Medicare 52

Medicare Medicare Medicaid Medicaid 52

Kaiser Permanente

JANUARY 21, 2022

By expanding the definitions of diseases and marketing everyday symptoms as new disease states, pharmaceutical companies increase the number of eligible patients for their treatments. The post How pharmaceutical marketing affects decisions about patient care appeared first on Kaiser Permanente Institute for Health Policy.

Pharmaceutical Industry 98

Pharmaceutical Industry FDA Health Outcomes 98

Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

Understanding the needs, desires, expectations and strengths of the patient is, by definition, crucial to PC CDS development. To ensure PC CDS interventions measurably improve clinician and patient decision-making and health outcomes, we need to accurately measure and monitor the performance of the various forms of PC CDS.

US Department of Health and Human Services 235

US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Patient Satisfaction Health Outcomes 235

Healthcare IT Today

MAY 10, 2023

In healthcare, that means understanding the unique challenges for each patient based on their social determinants of health and using technology to fill gaps that traditional healthcare models might have overlooked. For health plans, one critical area that can have a significant impact on health outcomes is member communication.

Health Outcomes 111

Health Outcomes Medicaid Medicaid Nurses 111

Health Populi

OCTOBER 6, 2021

Abbott and others in their core business space of pharma, specialty medicines, and medical devices are now part of the expanding digital therapeutics world that marries software to medical goods – whether a pill or device – to bolster health outcomes, adherence, and quality. THINK: cars, comms, and care.

COVID-19 141

COVID-19 FDA Health Outcomes Doctors 141

Health Populi

SEPTEMBER 29, 2020

” As OED evolves the definition of PPE, the wordsmiths could borrow from OSHA’s website , noting that PPE, “is equipment worn to minimize exposure to hazards that cause serious workplace injuries and illnesses. In May 2020, the Oxford English Dictionary (OED) re-visited the acronym, “PPE.”

Public Health 113

Public Health COVID-19 Community Health Services Health Care Access 113

Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Here’s a description of the position: New York eHealth Collaborative (NYeC) is a not-for-profit organization working in partnership with the New York State Department of Health to improve healthcare by collaboratively leading, connecting, and integrating health information exchange across the State.

Healthcare information Technology 98

Healthcare information Technology Health Outcomes Medicaid Medicaid 98

C&M Health Law

JANUARY 18, 2023

This option is designed to help states offer alternative benefits that take aim at a range of unmet HRSNs, such as housing instability and food insecurity, and to help enrollees maintain their coverage and improve health outcomes. . Background. “In In lieu of” services must be medically appropriate.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Medicaid Health Outcomes Federal Policy 52

Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 14, 2023

It’s become clear that being a caregiver is a social determinant of health (SDoH): a non-medical condition that influences health outcomes. Health technology companies: Build caregiver proxy access into your app or platform. And definitely test your apps with seniors and family caregivers. 2013 Sep;61(9):1642.

Doctors 111

Doctors Hospitals Health Outcomes Nurses 111

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 5, 2023

Here’s a description of the position: New York eHealth Collaborative (NYeC) is a not-for-profit organization working in partnership with the New York State Department of Health to improve healthcare by collaboratively leading, connecting, and integrating health information exchange across the State.

Healthcare information Technology 91

Healthcare information Technology Health Outcomes Medicaid Medicaid 91

Jane Sarashon

DECEMBER 27, 2021

Abbott and others in the core business space of pharma, specialty medicines, and medical devices are now part of the expanding digital therapeutics world that marries software to medical goods – whether a pill or device – to bolster health outcomes, adherence, and quality. THINK: cars, comms, and care.

COVID-19 134

COVID-19 FDA Health Outcomes Doctors 134

Health Populi

MAY 8, 2020

The NIHCM adopted the definition of food insecurity from the USDA Adult Food Security Survey which is a 10-question poll asking people about their food-related experiences int he past three months. Health Populi’s Hot Points: Good, nutritious food is medicine and a social determinant of health. As many as 4 in 10 U.S.

Health Outcomes 73

Health Outcomes COVID-19 73

HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 5, 2023

In hospitals, inadequate glycemic management has been tied to longer patient stays, higher readmission rates, negative health outcomes, and spiraling costs averaging an additional $10,000 or more per stay. Comprehensive monitoring and reporting of glycemic management metrics are needed to improve patient care.

Hospitals 97

Hospitals Nurses Health Outcomes Medicaid 97