Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 5, 2023

As we head into 2023, we wanted to kick off the new year with a series of 2023 Health IT predictions. In order to alleviate the ongoing effects of these challenges for the long-term, providers and health systems need to truly transform the way they deliver care. Wendy Deibert, SVP of Clinical Solutions at Caregility.

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Medisys Compliance

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Medical billing is almost always a time-consuming, perplexing, and stressful experience with a lot of room for error in any typical practice. While these issues apply to both standard medical practices and mental health practices, the latter’s bureaucratic requirements are frequently more severe and difficult to manage.

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Medisys Compliance

JULY 5, 2023

Effective billing services are essential for mental health practices to ensure proper reimbursement and financial stability. Among the leading providers in the industry, Medisys Data Solutions (MDS) stands out as a trusted and reliable partner for mental health professionals.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Major CMS behavioral health changes will have wide impacts — not just for patients, but also for providers and organizations. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) is bringing an approximate 400,000 behavioral health providers into their network. Here are a few ways these policy changes can increase revenue.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 10, 2023

’ Health inequality and discrimination is not a new problem in healthcare. It is a problem that people have been fighting for since the very beginning but we still have not found the solution to achieving health equity. In order to achieve health equity, we must build a solid foundation of patient trust and communication.

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Hall Render

AUGUST 12, 2022

HHS awards more than $1 million to Alabama community health centers. Central Alabama school systems add mental health resources for students. grant to improve access to health care. Anchorage Health Department director resigns amid investigation into fabricated resume. Adventist Health lays off staff.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

11 Plan To Slash $1.5B 11 Plan To Slash $1.5B 11 Plan To Slash $1.5B

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Hall Render

APRIL 14, 2023

NATIONAL 94% of Organizations Experienced a Cyberattack in 2022 AHA blog: Strengthening crisis management in rural health care Biden signs bill ending Covid-19 national emergency Cancer drug shortages are creating dire circumstances for some patients CMS Releases FY24 IPPS Proposed Rule, Seeks to Boost Rates by 2.8%

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 5, 2020

After the coronavirus began spreading in the United States this past spring, telehealth patient rates shot up in response, with some health systems reporting a whopping 4,000% increase in appointment numbers for virtual care. Now, payment reforms have caught up – but it's unclear how long they'll remain in place.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Jill Biden will lead new initiative to boost federal government research into women’s health Joint Commission says acute, critical access hospitals must join safety network Lawsuit claims UnitedHealth AI wrongfully denies elderly extended care Most Rural U.S. Compensation is key Is spine surgery expansion next for ASCs?

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 17, 2024

As we kick off 2024, we wanted to start the new year with a series of 2024 Health IT predictions. Greg Wujek, Global Health Industry Consultant at SAS Robots as providers comes of age. Expansion of the use of robots in telemedicine and remote patient monitoring will enable health care providers to reach patients in underserved areas.

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Hall Render

APRIL 7, 2023

Some companies claim AI can help States warn of health care worker shortage as they prep for next pandemic How Do Rural Hospitals Survive When Facing Financial Instability? Dignity Health eyes 9th Arizona hospital A nursing shortage is hitting Arizona hard.

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Hall Render

MARCH 22, 2024

NATIONAL 79 percent have positive outlook for senior living and care: NIC 12 key legal issues impacting health systems AHA: 94% of hospitals financially impacted by Change Healthcare’s cyberattack A conversation about the HHS plan on AI in health care A new kind of hospital is coming to rural America.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

million patients Senate committee advances bill cutting hospital facility fees What Joint Commission, NQF’s affiliation means for hospitals Which health systems teamed up with Amazon, Google + Microsoft ALABAMA Alabama gets $3.6M in Stark law self disclosures: 3 things to know CMS’ staffing proposal will cost nursing homes $6.8B

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Hall Render

JULY 21, 2023

Vincent’s nurse, physician communication among top in Alabama UAB Hospital receives millions in state funds to expand ED 988 one year later: More needed to expand mental health in Alabama communities of color Alabama lawmakers hear from Pickens County on effort to re-open medical center ALASKA City OKs $8.1M Million St. Million St.

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C&M Health Law

JANUARY 25, 2023

trillion spending package, which consists of all 12 fiscal year (FY) 2023 appropriations bills and funds the federal government through September 30, 2023, provides additional assistance to Ukraine, and makes numerous health care policy changes. 117-164 ) (the “Act”)—an approximately $1.7

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