HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Most patients with OUD diagnosis had Medicaid, were uninsured or homeless – with associated visit costs largely borne by health systems. during 2017-2022, creating a substantial economic burden for affected hospitals. during 2017-2022, creating a substantial economic burden for affected hospitals. hospitals are $95.43

Hospitals 52

Hospitals Medicaid Medicaid Health Outcomes 52

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 23, 2021

Now more hospitals and health systems are looking to expand their efforts beyond video visit-based virtual care, and push for expanded remote patient monitoring programs – up to and including the provision of acute care at home. They cleared the path for parity reimbursement during the public health emergency.

Hospitals 217

Hospitals COVID-19 Medicare Medicare 217

NY Health Law

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

On January 9, 2024, the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) finally approved New York State’s 1115 waiver amendment to establish the New York Health Equity Reform (NYHER) Program. Workforce: Workforce investments with a goal of equitable and sustainable access to care in Medicaid.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Medicaid Nurses Medicare 52

Healthcare It News

JANUARY 10, 2023

The virtual care services will be delivered without copays, out-of-pocket costs or deductibles for families with active insurance or Medicaid coverage. Before the pandemic, patients had to be in a rural area in a hospital or clinical setting to receive reimbursement for telehealth. WHY IT MATTERS. THE LARGER TREND.

COVID-19 234

COVID-19 Hospitals Telemedicine Health Outcomes 234

Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 31, 2022

"The ability to use and build from established standards in real-time and as part of screening practices that help identify specific needs related to insecurity is an important step in enabling more coordinated care and timely assistance or interventions needed to improve health outcomes," according to Argentieri, Meklir and Henry.

Licensing 254

Licensing Health Outcomes Medicaid Medicaid 254

Bill of Health

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

America is the only wealthy nation to lack universal health coverage. Under-investment in social determinants of health are major drivers of inequitable health outcomes in the United States. health system continue to exacerbate poor health and disparities. Uninsured people in the U.S. COVID-19 and the U.S.

COVID-19 157

COVID-19 Public Health ACA Health Insurance 157

Healthcare It News

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Other founding members of the coalition include The Groundwater Institute, the American Hospital Association, the National Association of Community Health Centers, the Council of Medical Specialty Societies, Health Begins and PolicyLink. Mate also cited examples of how quality improvement methods can address inequalities.

Hospitals 172

Hospitals Health Outcomes Medicaid Medicaid 172

Healthcare It News

JANUARY 18, 2022

Social determinants of health are major contributors to health inequity and rising healthcare costs in vulnerable populations such as Medicaid beneficiaries. How do care management interventions to mitigate SDOH as a risk for undesired health outcomes work?

Health Outcomes 338

Health Outcomes Patient Satisfaction Medicaid Medicaid 338

HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

. – With rising expenses outpacing reimbursement rates, health systems and physician organizations are increasingly turning to value-based care to avoid layoffs and service cuts. NS-EEH, the third largest healthcare delivery system in Illinois, comprises nine hospitals, 25,000 team members, and 300 local offices, serving over 4.2

Medicare 52

Medicare Medicare Medicaid Medicaid 52

HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 5, 2023

What You Should Know: – Women’s health startup Diana Health raises $34M in Series B funding round led by Norwest Venture Partners. is facing a maternal health crisis. More than 400 hospitals have closed their L&D units between 2016-2020. Diana Health is targeting underserved areas in the U.S.

Health Outcomes 52

Health Outcomes Hospitals Medicaid Medicaid 52

MedTrainer

MARCH 8, 2024

FQHCs can receive financial rewards for deploying an individualized, patient-centered care model that builds trust between patients and providers, which has shown to improve health outcomes. In value-based care, organizations of doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers commit to delivering a high standard of care.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Medicaid Medicare Medicare 52

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 26, 2020

"Timely availability of clinical information during health care transitions, in a setting with robust telemedicine access, can shift the method of care delivery without adversely affecting patient health outcomes," wrote the researchers. WHY IT MATTERS. ON THE RECORD.

Telemedicine 155

Telemedicine Hospitals Health Outcomes Medicaid 155

MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

With a wide range of departments, including the Office of Compliance, ODH focuses on promoting public health, preventing diseases, and ensuring access to quality healthcare services through monitoring and enforcement of regulations and policies. It ensures that practitioners meet the necessary standards and undergo proper training.

Compliance 52

Compliance Licensing Medicaid Medicaid 52

Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 5, 2024

The acquisition advances Healthy Together’s mission to improve collective health and make government and enterprises more efficient. This acquisition reinforces Healthy Together’s commitment to driving positive change in public health outcomes.

Public Health 63

Public Health Medicaid Medicaid Governance 63

HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 4, 2021

– Since its 2017 founding, Papa and its Papa Pals have served members in all 50 states, across Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and employer health plans.

Health Outcomes 90

Health Outcomes Medicaid Medicaid Medicare 90

HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

The company continues to be the largest network of independent primary care in the country, with more than two million patients covered by more than 150 value-based contracts across Medicare, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and commercial payers.

Medicare 52

Medicare Medicare Medicaid Medicaid 52

HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

What You Should Know: – Cipher Skin and Parker Health launches a new pilot program to help bring tech-enabled physical therapy to Medicare and Medicaid patients. And many patients—especially those on Medicare and Medicaid—do not have the luxury of extending their recovery time.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Medicaid Medicare Medicare 52

MedTrainer

DECEMBER 4, 2023

The Kentucky Hospital Association (KHA) is an organization that represents and supports hospitals and healthcare facilities across Kentucky, working to improve healthcare quality, access, and delivery within the state. Health plans are also required to mirror in-person reimbursement rates for telehealth services.

Compliance 52

Compliance Licensing Medicaid Medicaid 52

Healthcare It News

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

UPMC Central Pennsylvania, a hospital that in 2021 achieved Stage 7, the top of the HIMSS Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model, has been a leader in telemedicine, with more than two dozen robust virtual care programs. Virtual-first primary care has been shown to improve health outcomes by increasing access, he reported.

Electronic Medical Records 219

Electronic Medical Records Telemedicine Health Insurance Health Outcomes 219

Health Law Advisor

MAY 2, 2023

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) is using its annual rulemaking process to update the CMS payment system rules for fiscal year (“FY”) 2024 as a mechanism to advance health equity systematically across various CMS payment programs. health system.” [9]

Payment Systems 52

Payment Systems Medicare Medicare Nurses 52

HIT Consultant

MARCH 28, 2023

In addition, the complexities associated with finding the appropriate follow-up care for patients’ behavioral health needs create “a cycle of ED help-seeking behaviors and mental states that worsen with early discharge,” researchers say. and studies have shown that the timing of a crisis can play a critical role in patient outcomes.

Health Outcomes 96

Health Outcomes Hospitals Medicaid Medicaid 96

Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 10, 2023

Uncle Roy’s story is not unique; the individual behaviors that people with chronic conditions perform on a daily basis are the most important determinant of future health outcomes. Across these 23,452 members last year, our clients measured an average of 42% reduction in hospitalizations. In the U.S.,

Health Outcomes 87

Health Outcomes Hospitals ACA Doctors 87

HIT Consultant

JUNE 13, 2023

Providers and payers, including Medicare and Medicaid, lack the visibility and infrastructure to execute on these programs effectively. million hospitalizations annually, resulting in a cost-savings of $13.6 As a result, patients—many of whom belong to underserved or vulnerable populations—are often saddled with “homework.”

Health Outcomes 93

Health Outcomes Medicaid Medicaid HIPAA 93

Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 21, 2023

Funding Will Grow Medication Adherence Services for Medicaid and Other Under-Resourced Populations Scene Health , the leading medication engagement company, has closed an oversubscribed $17.7 and the leading cause of preventable hospitalizations. Medication nonadherence is a $500 billion challenge in the U.S.

Medicaid 56

Medicaid Medicaid Medicare Medicare 56

MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The North Carolina Healthcare Association (NCHA) advocates for an array of health systems in the state, including teaching, rural, suburban, and specialty hospitals, along with facilities providing acute, rehabilitative, behavioral, psychiatric, and veterans’ services. Medicaid expansion under H.B.

Compliance 52

Compliance Licensing Telemedicine Medicaid 52

Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 13, 2023

The following is a guest article by Paul Barnes, Partner at CWH Advisors Today, there is widespread consensus that Social Determinants of Health (SDoH) have an impact on health inequities among various populations; resource scarcity in food, housing and other areas result in different health utilization and outcomes.

Medicaid 66

Medicaid Medicaid Medicare Medicare 66

MedTrainer

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The Maine Hospital Association (MHA) is a pivotal organization that advocates for and supports hospitals and health care systems across Maine, striving to improve healthcare quality and accessibility for all Mainers.

Compliance 52

Compliance Licensing Compliance Officers Medicaid 52

Healthcare Law Today

JANUARY 2, 2023

The Joint Commission accredits many different categories of health care providers, including hospitals, critical access hospitals, assisted living communities, ambulatory care organizations, home care entities, and laboratories. Critical Access Hospital: 37 standards deleted and four revised.

Hospitals 52

Hospitals Licensing Health Outcomes Medicaid 52

MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

The Wisconsin Hospital Association (WHA) is an influential organization representing hospitals and health systems in Wisconsin, committed to advocating for effective healthcare policies and fostering quality healthcare delivery across the state.

Compliance 52

Compliance Medicaid Medicaid Licensing 52

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 1, 2022

Telemedicine, though, cannot directly provide services to address social determinants of health, services that still remain scattered and disparate. A Medicaid member may not have a smartphone, high-speed wireless internet or unlimited data plans. We have to take into consideration the economic barriers that the underserved experience.

Telemedicine 125

Telemedicine Health Outcomes Medicaid Medicaid 125

Compliancy Group

MARCH 19, 2024

Hospitals and private practices aren’t the only enterprises with compliance obligations within this sector. Insurance carriers, cloud service providers, pharmacies, medical equipment manufacturers, and other organizations in this industry must comply with various health and safety regulations. No other industry in the U.S.

Regulatory Compliance 52

Regulatory Compliance Compliance US Department of Health and Human Services ACA 52

Hall Render

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

NATIONAL 382 rural hospitals cut chemotherapy, breakdown by state 1 year after Amazon-One Medical deal finalized: What’s happened since ACOs want increased participation of long-term and post-acute care providers ‘Behind the times’: DC tries to catch up with AI’s use in health care CMS finalizes DSH payment cuts for some safety-net hospitals: (..)

Nursing Homes 40

Nursing Homes Nurses Hospitals Medicaid 40

MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The Department of Community Health (DCH) serves as the lead agency for Medicaid and PeachCare for Kids® , and also oversees the State Health Benefit Plan , Healthcare Facility Regulation Division and State Office of Rural Health.

Compliance 52

Compliance Licensing Medicaid Medicaid 52

Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 24, 2023

Prioritizing data that has been purpose-built and clinically validated ensures that we’re tracking data that truly predicts and impacts health outcomes, not just correlation. Cancer researchers are investigating the impacts of cancer on long-term health outcomes, financial strain, and household impact.

Health Outcomes 87

Health Outcomes Public Health Medicaid Medicaid 87

AIHC

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Health Care from a Global Perspective, 2022: Accelerating Spending, Worsening Outcomes indicates that in 2021 the U.S. percent of the gross domestic product (GDP) on healthcare, which was almost two times the average of other high-income countries, while the health outcomes in the U.S. healthcare system were exorbitant.

Medicare 59

Medicare Medicare Medicaid Medicaid 59

MedTrainer

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

With its broad range of departments and services, the LDH works tirelessly to protect and improve Louisiana’s public health. It serves as a vital resource and helps hospitals navigate complex regulatory environments, foster collaboration among healthcare professionals, and promote best practices in patient care.

Compliance 52

Compliance Licensing Medicaid Medicaid 52

HIT Consultant

MAY 3, 2022

Social drivers of health, which impact a disproportionate number of non-white Americans who live below the poverty line, account for as much as 90% of individuals’ health outcomes. One recent study of Arizona Medicaid plan members with severe mental illness, compounded by other co-occurring conditions, illustrates this.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Medicaid Governance Health Outcomes 52