HIT Consultant

MARCH 22, 2023

As of January 1, 2023, payers must provide online price estimator tools for patients; those out of compliance will face steeper penalties than before. According to America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP), many commercial insurers–up to 94% of them–are already providing such tools.

Patient Satisfaction 97

Patient Satisfaction Compliance Hospitals Health Insurance 97

Innovaare Compliance

MARCH 24, 2024

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. Two case studies highlight the practical challenges and opportunities in balancing payment integrity and provider relations.

Fraud 52

Fraud Health Insurance Compliance Medicaid 52

HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Studies indicate that actively involving patients in decision-making leads to improved adherence to medication, lower hospitalization rates, and overall better health outcomes. Furthermore, shared decision-making enhances patient satisfaction, fostering open communication and even mitigating unconscious biases in healthcare delivery.

Patient Satisfaction 98

Patient Satisfaction Health Insurance Health Outcomes Hospitals 98

HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 10, 2022

Developed in part through National Science Foundation innovation funding, Radial Analytics platform, Smart Placement transforms data into real-time patient-individualized actionable insights. Results show lower costs, improved outcomes, and better patient satisfaction.

Patient Satisfaction 97

Patient Satisfaction Hospitals Health Insurance Nurses 97

Compliancy Group

JANUARY 26, 2024

It considers factors such as: Data Security Privacy Interoperability Usability By prioritizing safety, DTAC ensures that any technology adopted by the NHS meets stringent standards to protect patients and those delivering care. When discussing digital technology in healthcare, data privacy is an essential consideration.

Compliance 52

Compliance Patient Satisfaction Health Insurance HIPAA 52

Jane Sarashon

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Consumers rank telehealth higher for patient satisfaction when they perceive clinicians spend sufficient time for quality care and when they provide clear and complete explanations to their medical issues.

Patient Satisfaction 67

Patient Satisfaction Health Insurance Doctors Nurses 67

Healthcare Blog

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The healthcare industry has extensive regulations, with laws such as the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and the Affordable Care Act (ACA) imposing stringent obligations on providers.

Compliance 90

Compliance Compliance Officers ACA Patient Satisfaction 90

Health Populi

OCTOBER 5, 2020

Power, Telehealth Patient Satisfaction Surges During Pandemic but Barriers to Access Persist. Overall, the telehealth segment achieved a higher consumer satisfaction score (860 points out of 1,000) than other sectors J.D. Power has studied including health insurance, insurance and financial services.

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Doctors COVID-19 Patient Satisfaction Telemedicine 141

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The number of people in health insurance with high deductibles is increasing, and they may prefer consumer-facing telehealth due to the lower cost. There is a gap in the literature on patient satisfaction and quality of care with consumer-facing telehealth as compared to provider-based telehealth and in-person care.

Malpractice 152

Malpractice Patient Satisfaction COVID-19 Doctors 152

HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 20, 2023

It has been almost 27 years since the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) was signed into law, more than 2 decades since the Privacy Rule was enacted, and this February will be the 20 th anniversary of the HIPAA Security Rule.

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HIPAA Compliance Fraud Health Insurance 106

HIT Consultant

MARCH 16, 2022

RevSpring expands patient engagement and payment solution integrations with Cerner, broadening RevSpring’s platform of omnichannel and payment solutions to boost payment performance and patient satisfaction. Healthy.io & Medica Partner to Support Kidney Health.

Nurses 98

Nurses Patient Satisfaction COVID-19 Health Outcomes 98

Health Populi

AUGUST 23, 2021

When we think about health care pricing variations, then, it’s not just between hospitals in a particular geography or ZIP code, but it happens within institutions based on contract negotiations with health plans. health citizens.

COVID-19 85

COVID-19 Medical Billing Health Insurance Hospitals 85

Verisys

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

It emphasizes conducting activities transparently, ethically, and in a manner that secures the trust of patients, staff, and stakeholders alike. This holistic approach to governance ensures that decisions are informed by a comprehensive understanding of the hospital’s overall performance and its implications for patient care.

Governance 52

Governance Compliance Regulatory Compliance Compliance Framework 52

Medisys Compliance

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Before a certain treatment, service, gadget, or drug is given to the patient in order to qualify for coverage, doctors and other healthcare professionals must acquire in advance approval from a health insurance plan (known as a “prior authorization” or “PA”) process. Boost general practice output.

Medical Billing Outsourcing 98

Medical Billing Outsourcing Medical Billing Doctors Patient Satisfaction 98

Health Populi

MARCH 7, 2018

Accenture found that 90% of consumers are willing to share health data from wearable devices with physicians and nurses, and 75% with their family. Surprisingly (to me), 72% of consumers said they’d share their health data with a health insurance plan. These are key ingredients into migrating to the Quadruple Aim.

Telemedicine 74

Telemedicine Patient Satisfaction Health Insurance Nurses 74

Health Populi

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

Patient-facing digital tools help patients with fairly basic tasks like making appointments, seeking doctors, and paying bills. Motivations for expanding digital tools for patients are to enhance access to care, empowering patients to monitor and manage their health, and deliver greater patient satisfaction.

Medical Billing 90

Medical Billing Patient Satisfaction Hospitals Doctors 90

AIHC

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Behavioral telehealth may also be referred to as telebehavioral health, telemental health, telepsychiatry, or telepsychology. Increasing importance on patient satisfaction, providing efficient and quality care, and minimizing costs have also led to higher telehealth implementation.

COVID-19 59

COVID-19 Telemedicine Compliance Informed Consent 59

Health Care Law Brief

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

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

Patient Satisfaction 52

Patient Satisfaction Licensing Health Insurance Health Outcomes 52

Health Populi

APRIL 11, 2018

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.

Patient Satisfaction 52

Patient Satisfaction Health Outcomes Public Health Health Insurance 52

Healthcare It News

JUNE 21, 2023

For example, in our user research we hear from patients that they want to pay their bills, but they sometimes need additional time or flexibility to do so. Meaningful technology and patient touchpoints can help providers increase patient satisfaction and payment rates. Not only do U.S.

Health Insurance 260

Health Insurance Patient Satisfaction Hospitals 260

The Digital Health Corner

APRIL 28, 2017

The patient’s clinical experience will be a significant priority in planning the logistics and final outcome of a consolidation plan. Marketers of the new entity will refocus on patient satisfaction. This presents opportunities for creating patient “stickiness.”

Hospitals 60

Hospitals ACA Patient Satisfaction Payment Systems 60

Health Care Law Brief

NOVEMBER 9, 2021

The “thumb on the scale” QPA presumption may have less of an impact on providers that are “must-haves” for a plan based on clinical importance, or high patient-satisfaction scores. But for other providers and facilities, the impact is likely to be greater.

Medical Billing 75

Medical Billing Due Diligence Compliance Patient Satisfaction 75

Hall Render

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

New vice president named at Baptist Health Lexington. Murray State partners with health insurance company to address health care worker shortage. EKU, Baptist Health announce naming rights partnership. An Eastern Kentucky health system is joining UK HealthCare this year. Flu cases on the rise in Kentucky.

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US Department of Health and Human Services COVID-19 Nurses Nursing Homes 40

MedTrainer

AUGUST 2, 2023

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.

Malpractice 97

Malpractice Compliance Licensing Due Diligence 97

Hall Render

JANUARY 5, 2024

Noem play nurse in new ad Increasing need for mental healthcare driving Avera Behavioral Health expansion Which South Dakota counties have the highest Alzheimer’s rates TENNESSEE Memphis-Based Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare and Methodist Healthcare-Memphis Hospitals Pay $7.25

COVID-19 40

COVID-19 Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 18, 2024

By allowing AI-enhanced workflow, organizations can implement better data exchange between processes and immediately deliver results in cost and time savings, while significantly improving staff and patient satisfaction. This will be enabled by advances in data analytics and technology.

Hospitals 75

Hospitals Compliance Health Outcomes Medicare 75

Health Populi

NOVEMBER 27, 2019

While customer satisfaction with health insurance plans slightly increased between 2018 and 2019, patient satisfaction with hospitals fell in all three settings where care is delivered — inpatient, outpatient, and the emergency room, according to the 2018-2019 ACSI Finance, Insurance and Health Care Report.

Hospitals 68

Hospitals Patient Satisfaction Doctors Health Care Reform 68

Hall Render

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Dominic Louisiana physician charged in $5.6M

Nurses 40

Nurses Hospitals Nursing Homes Doctors 40

Hall Render

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

Dunleavy adds $9M to budget to address food stamp, Medicaid backlog New study provides snapshot of increase in maternal deaths in Alaska Mental Health Trust Grants $1.6M doctor talks importance of diversity in health care Illinois hospital CEO dismissed amid board investigation Illinois paid sick leave legislation heading to Gov.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes COVID-19 Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

MARCH 22, 2024

Rhode Island Ranked as the Second-Worst State for Doctors The Centurion Foundation’s purchase of Roger Williams and Fatima hospitals would rely on bond funding In Bethpage, The Safe Center creates mental health clinic School district, pediatric urgent care partner to provide mental health services King nominated as permanent R.I.

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses Hospitals 40

Hall Render

JULY 14, 2023

expansion for its rehabilitation centers in Queens Oak Street Health to open first Long Island location 2-hospital system to join URMC August 1 NORTH CAROLINA Atrium Health breaks ground on $900 million tower in midtown.

US Department of Health and Human Services 40

US Department of Health and Human Services Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals 40

Health Populi

JUNE 28, 2019

” Buttigieg would call it “Medicare for All Who Want It,” made available on health insurance exchanges. and Canada have some private insurance. Biden, too, told his personal story of family health trauma and financial coverage with health insurance. Even countries like the U.K.

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Medicare Medicare Health Insurance Governance 70