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How Medicare Advantage Programs Can Address Social Risk and Improve Health Outcomes

HIT Consultant

When a new member joins, MA plans usually lack insights into beneficiaries claim history, morbidity risk, and health behaviors. Without that data, understanding social risk becomes difficult for identifying beneficiary needs, guiding interventions, and ultimately improving health outcomes.

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Intelichart CEO details patient engagement trends for HIMSS24 attendees

Healthcare It News

It is showcasing its Healthy Outcomes platform, which offers technologies tailored to each stage of the patient journey designed to simplify patient engagement, improve health outcomes and increase profitability. Patient engagement is a critical tool to help providers achieve their VBC goals.

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Patient engagement tech evolving as consumerization transforms healthcare

Healthcare It News

Having a robust patient engagement strategy that integrates with every step of the healthcare journey positions organizations to cultivate patient loyalty. At the center of it all is the patient, and the time has come for the healthcare industry to look at consumer experience with more urgency.

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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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Arizona agency's omnichannel approach to home health includes telehealth and RPM

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

As the population ages and life expectancy increases, delivering high-quality care that achieves optimal health outcomes, enhances patient experiences, and reduces costs is essential for the future of healthcare in the U.S. Such engagement translates into better health outcomes and reduced hospitalizations​.

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The Digital Doctor Is In: How AI Self-Triage Redefines Virtual Care

HIT Consultant

The healthcare industry is now recognizing the critical importance of proactive engagement with patients earlier in their healthcare journey. By leveraging AI-powered self-triage tools, healthcare organizations can influence better health outcomes and promote more efficient use of resources.

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Emory Healthcare scores with an 'Uber app' for at-home PT

Healthcare It News

"Having an at-home PT provider allows the physical therapist to help improve the patient's mobility within their own home setting – for example, help a patient navigate their stairs more efficiently."

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