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Financial Experience: Empowering Patients to Improve Affordability

HIT Consultant

According to our own research and data, there is roughly $58 billion in available patient funding, including drug manufacturer copay assistance, foundation grants, government plans, free drug programs, and living expense support. He brings more than a decade of experience in the medical device industry to the company.

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Concerning Health IT Trends: What Can We Do and What Happens if We Do Nothing?

Healthcare IT Today

US hospitals regularly lose $100B annually on Medicaid and Medicare patients but continue to chase higher-margin commercial patients to drive toward profitability. As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly integral to healthcare, the urgency to integrate ethical governance cannot be overstated.

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ECRI Unveils Top 10 Health Technology Hazards for 2024

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What You Should Know: – ECRI , an independent healthcare safety organization, has released its annual Top 10 Health Technology Hazards list for 2024 , highlighting critical safety concerns for healthcare providers and the medical device industry. packaging) included with each product.