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Emory Healthcare and DrFirst partner on medication adherence

Healthcare It News

With real-time prescription drug benefit and pricing data, doctors can speak to their patients about drug costs and switch to more affordable therapeutic equivalents, which the company said can minimize prescription abandonment rates and thus improve health outcomes. Cameron Deemer, CEO of DrFirst, said in the announcement.

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Cardinal Health’s Outcomes™ acquires smart prescription platform ScalaMed

Healthcare IT Today

Acquisition pivots prescription management to patients, reduces administrative burden and offers connectivity at the point of prescribing. Cardinal Health (NYSE:CAH) today announced the acquisition of ScalaMed, a HIPAA-compliant, smart platform that transfers prescriptions directly to patients via a secure mobile app.

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Mount Sinai-linked computer pads keep patients at home during COVID-19

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The workgroup tracks devices for usage, but does not have any access to the patients’ medical charts or to unique patient characteristics or use patterns. The issue is mainly HIPAA compliance, but patients can have access to their health information via an embedded app if they wish,” Shemesh explained.

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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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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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Health Provider News – November 4, 2022

Hall Render

CVS Health, Walgreens each to settle all opioid cases for $5B. HHS releases video on documenting recognized HIPAA security practices. Staff shortages make patient surges harder for children’s hospitals — and the situation won’t get better soon. Feds OK Arkansas’ Life360 model incentivizing health outcomes.

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Health IT – 2024 Health IT Predictions

Healthcare IT Today

Beginning with foundational projects like streamlining patient-provider interactions and addressing administrative challenges, this approach will enhance operational efficiency while also satisfying new regulations. With an increased number of touch points with the health system comes a more personalized approach to medicine.