Health Populi

FEBRUARY 20, 2020

As such, American health consumers are wrestling with sticker shock from surgical procedures, surprise medical bills weeks after leaving the hospital, and the cost of prescription drugs — whether six-figure oncology therapies or essential medicines like insulin and EpiPens. Patients are now front-line payors in the U.S. health care system.

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Telemedicine Medical Billing Health Insurance Hospitals 172

Health Populi

MARCH 12, 2020

The high-deductible health plan design in fact prevents many people from seeking preventive care or testing: uninsured patients could pay at least $500 for a test, and a 10-day hospital stay can tally $75,000 according to Gerard Anderson , professor of public health at Johns Hopkins.

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COVID-19 Telemedicine Hospitals Public Health 137

Healthcare IT Today

MAY 14, 2023

News In a temporary rule, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) extended telemedicine flexibilities for prescribing controlled medications for six months following the end of the public health emergency, through November 11. They join Missouri-based Mercy Hospital.

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Ransomware Hospitals COVID-19 Health Services Administration 89

Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 5, 2023

News and Research With the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency due to end on May 11, the Drug Enforcement Administration has proposed restrictions on the remote prescription of controlled substances , with only buprenorphine and Schedule III-V non-narcotic controlled medications available via telemedicine, and available only in 30-day supplies.

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Telemedicine COVID-19 Public Health Hospitals 95

Healthcare IT Today

JULY 14, 2023

From consumer wearables and smart home devices to point-of-care testing and other technologies used within hospitals and physician practices – these have traditionally existed in silos, capturing and transmitting data with minimal collaboration between providers, specialties, or organizations.

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HIT Consultant

MAY 31, 2023

During the past 20 years, hospitals have consolidated and merged at an increasingly rapid rate , especially since 2010. A study on hospital market concentration found between 2007 and 2017, one single hospital system was serving 19% of the market — 11.2 million Americans. million Americans.

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Pharmaceutical Industry Hospitals FDA Telemedicine 94

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 15, 2022

magazine as one of America’s fastest growing companies, a result of an impressive 410% 3-year growth rate that places them among elite businesses in the health product category. The company is widely-recognized for its strong customer relationships and patient satisfaction, having achieved a 96% customer retention rate.

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