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Calling for Holistic Maternal Care to Address Racial Disparities: The Role of Midwives and Doulas

Bill of Health

By Jordan Brooks and Tamar Ezer Expanding access to midwives and doulas in the United States is a vital and often overlooked way to increase access to culturally-congruent birthing options during pregnancy and improve health outcomes for birthing individuals and their children. The Maternal and Infant Health Crisis The U.S.

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Netflix for Healthcare: Direct Primary Care & Shared Decision-Making

HIT Consultant

Studies indicate that actively involving patients in decision-making leads to improved adherence to medication, lower hospitalization rates, and overall better health outcomes. Here, the focus is on emboldening individuals, fostering open communication and ensuring that healthcare is the pathway toward a healthier tomorrow.

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Navigating the Intersection of Payment Integrity and Provider Relations in Healthcare

Innovaare Compliance

A survey by the American Medical Association found that 92% of physicians reported that prior authorization requirements had a negative impact on patient clinical outcomes. Value-Based Care: A healthcare delivery model in which providers are paid based on patient health outcomes, rather than the volume of services provided.

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Day 3 HIMSS Roundup: Glooko Acquires DIABNEXT, GE Healthcare/AliveCor Integration

HIT Consultant

DIABNEXT’s mobile app complements Glooko’s product portfolio and tracks diabetes data so that physicians can collaborate with their patients to monitor individual patient data and provide remote care. Healthy.io & Medica Partner to Support Kidney Health. Terran Biosciences announces licensing deal with Columbia University.

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Why Is Credentialing Management Software Important?

MedTrainer

By ensuring that providers meet rigorous standards, organizations can enhance the quality of care delivered to patients, leading to better health outcomes and patient satisfaction. Improved Quality of Care. Risk Mitigation.

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2024 New York Budget Proposes Wide-Ranging Transaction Approval Requirement That Targets Private Investment in Physician Practices and MSOs, and Permits DOH to Extract Concessions

Health Care Law Brief

There is no mention of alternative sources of capital for large physician practices, uptake of electronic and value-oriented care, or patient satisfaction. at PHL § 4554.

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Livongo and Cambia Allying to Address Chronic Disease Burden and Scale Solutions to Consumers

Health Populi

A new alliance between Livongo and Cambia Health seeks to address that challenge, beginning with diabetes and scaling to other chronic conditions. Livongo has proven out the Livongo for Diabetes program, which has demonstrated positive outcomes in terms of patient satisfaction and cost-savings.