Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 5, 2021

A group of core staff convened to research and vet technology solutions, ultimately deciding on vendor OTTO. Additionally, it purchased laptops with adequate cameras, microphones and speakers to allow providers to deliver care remotely in a safe and secure way. Telehealth-EHR-PM integration. Maintaining visit volume.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 15, 2024

Lilly Partners with Amazon Pharmacy to Deliver GLP-1 Medications Directly to Patients Eli Lilly and Company (Lilly) and Amazon Pharmacy announced a strategic collaboration to improve patient access to GLP-1 medications for diabetes, obesity, and migraines. Providers using Epic®’s EHR system can search and request Sunoh.ai

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MedTrainer

APRIL 17, 2024

So, it makes sense that FQHC credentialing would be at the forefront of new practices and technology. Let’s look at the industry’s unique credentialing process, challenges, and how FQHCs are adopting technology to prepare for the future. Get the tools you need to eliminate delays in your provider enrollment process.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 8, 2023

Here’s a description of the position: YVFWC has a compulsory vaccination policy including the Covid-19 primary series, the organization does not mandate the Covid-19 booster although it is offered through our employee health department. A senior-level role which serves as the Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Epic EMR System.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Patient Contact and Care Management CEO Rahul Sharma of HSBlox says that the next version of its CureAlign platform will use generative AI to help improve the care management processes in its CareTracker module. There is a spooky aspect to this, but as doctors and patients get used to it, care can be delivered more efficiently.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 12, 2021

The pandemic created an opportunity to provide care through a virtual platform. New technologies popping up every day. as platforms for virtual care communication with patients. Our new telehealth care delivery has been successful. That was before temporary rule changes during the pandemic. New IT infrastructure.

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Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 18, 2022

Among these barriers: the lack of transportation or financial resources to pay for taxis or buses; lack of resources to provide child or dependent care in order to attend appointments; inability to take extra time off work to travel to in-person appointments; and physical limitations or illness that made it particularly challenging.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 6, 2023

Mountain Park Health Center, a Federally Qualified Health Center serving the Phoenix Metro area, cleverly used a QR code to help staff and patients adopt a new technology. MPHC has 10 clinics in the Phoenix Metro area and has been serving their community for over 40 years. One small change made a big difference.

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Jane Sarashon

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

As a constant observer and advisor across the health/care ecosystem, for me the concept of a “health plan” in the U.S. English language scholars have noted a key aspect of Webster’s importance was his keenness to innovate when he thought innovation meant improvement. is getting fuzzier by the day.

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MedTrainer

APRIL 27, 2024

HRSA conducts Operational Site Visits (OSVs) to evaluate how health centers and look-alikes comply with statutory and regulatory requirements in all operational areas (fiscal, clinical, administration). The table below outlines some required credentialing documents by practitioner type from the Bureau of Primary Health Care.

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 24, 2023

Cyberattacks on healthcare providers often cause IT system outages, which in many cases have lasted several weeks causing considerable disruption to patient care. PA Business Associate 2,216,365 Hacking incident and data theft Shields Health Care Group, Inc. million in 2023, although data breaches can be significantly more expensive.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

– The survey looked deeply into how these staffing shortages are impacting different healthcare organizations, why their staff are leaving, and how healthcare practices are evolving to keep up with patient expectations. Weave has set the bar for Utah startup achievement & work culture.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 21, 2021

They are: Andrew Buscemi, director of information technology at Holyoke Health Center in Holyoke, Massachusetts. ( @HolyokeHealth ). Reimagining everything for remote care. The entire foundation of healthcare is built on in-person care. "They are in the trenches of virtual care. Nothing is off limits."

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Health Populi

JANUARY 24, 2022

A new study from CIGNA and its subsidiary MDLive touts the cost-effectiveness of telehealth to improve health outcomes, reducing the need for unnecessary lab work, reducing duplication of care, and connecting patients with high-performing providers. How will virtual care play out in 2022?

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 14, 2022

HIMSS has released its 2022 Future of Healthcare Report , and survey results suggest that payers and providers look at big technology companies differently. However, the entities do tend to agree that personalized care and care coordination will have a positive outcome on both patient outcomes and clinician job satisfaction.

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C&M Health Law

JANUARY 20, 2023

This builds on the HIPAA Transactions Rule standards for financial and administrative transactions among health care providers and health plans and aligns with Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) interoperability regulations. Comments on the proposed rule are due March 21, 2023.

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 24, 2024

AI, however, enables businesses to listen at scale, quickly identify trends and make data-driven decisions to improve the customer experience (CX). Improve customer and employee satisfaction. Because customer feedback provides real-time insights, allowing businesses to rapidly adjust and improve. Increase profitability.

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Hall Render

APRIL 19, 2024

to Study Treatments for Vascular Abnormalities Federal Appeals Court Hears Arguments on Nation’s First Ban on Gender-affirming Care for Minors Jason Demke Hired as COO at Mercy Hospital Fort Smit Pulaski Tech Awarded $5.7M

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HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 31, 2024

Aside from 2015, the number of reported security breaches in healthcare has increased every year although the rate of increase is slowing and 2024 could see the healthcare industry start to turn the corner. Little did we know how bad the situation would get in such a short space of time.

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HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 31, 2022

However, organizations subject to HIPAA – and their workforces – must take care how social media is used to avoid violations of HIPAA and the Federal Trade Commission Act. This scenario is covered in the Privacy Rule by a clause that exempts revocations in cases where “the Covered Entity has taken action in reliance thereon”.

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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: (..)

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 2, 2022

What You Should Know: – A new report, “ Private Equity Firms Rebrand Prison Healthcare Companies, But Care Issues Continue ,” by the Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP) focuses on healthcare company Wellpath and the regulatory risks that the company continues to take in local jails and prisons. prisons and jails.

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HIPAA Journal

MARCH 29, 2024

It has been more than 5 weeks since Change Healthcare suffered a Blackcat ransomware attack. Neither Change Healthcare nor its parent company, UnitedHealth Group, have publicly disclosed whether a ransom was paid but UnitedHealth Group has now confirmed that data was stolen in the attack. 40% of the $3.3

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Ransomware US Department of Health and Human Services HIPAA Hospitals 95

C&M Health Law

DECEMBER 23, 2022

The Proposed Rule also notes that the Medicare FFS program is evaluating opportunities to improve automation of prior authorization processes, and, if the Proposed Rule is finalized, Medicare FFS would align its efforts for implementing its requirements as feasible.

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Health Populi

OCTOBER 1, 2019

“We knew millions of people weren’t getting the care they needed — they were either too embarrassed to seek help or felt stuck in a system that was confusing and intimidating. The organization will be known as GoodRx Care. ” That’s a verbatim paragraph from a blog on the Hims & Hers’ Medium channel.

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Health Populi

JANUARY 20, 2019

It’s well-known that Philips has been firmly focused on health and health care, covering both clinical/professional healthcare as well as personal health for self-care. I was grateful to Sean for spending time with me at CES 2019 in Las Vegas to brainstorm the role of design in health/care.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 10, 2024

Technology can significantly alleviate some of these issues throughout the rev cycle by automating repetitive tasks, enhancing efficiency, and augmenting human capabilities. However, the workforce must be prepared for advanced technologies. This frees up staff to focus on more complex and strategic aspects of RCM.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Ankit Shah, VP of Strategy and Development, Braid Health Modern technology concepts are finally entering Dentistry and reshaping the way we think, approach, and treat the dental field. As we enter an era driven by technology and convenience, the dental industry is striving to keep pace.

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Hall Render

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

ALABAMA American Family Care opens new health care center in Northeast Birmingham doctors secure $13.9M ALABAMA American Family Care opens new health care center in Northeast Birmingham doctors secure $13.9M Newsom announces distressed hospital loan program Kaiser Permanente frontline workers strike could begin Oct.

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Hall Render

JULY 28, 2023

million for rural hospital expansion Hospices in Arizona & other states receive scrutiny over concerns of fraud, waste & abuse Phoenix Children’s Building New 44,000-Square Foot Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit Firefighters oppose Banner’s planned $400M hospital There’s a growing nurse shortage in Arizona.

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US Department of Health and Human Services Nurses Nursing Homes Hospitals 40

Healthcare IT Today

MAY 10, 2023

Side Note: Be sure to check out Data’s Role in Health Equity and Technology and Health Equity as well) Kimberly Hartsfield, Executive Vice President of Growth Enablement at VisiQuate Shockingly, 58% of hospital bad debt comes from insured patients. This highlights the dire need to address patient access to care. Colin Banas, M.D.,

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 16, 2024

In any case, health systems will need to work to improve access to care – and can do so by offering integrated, personalized options. Gary Davis, National Practice Leader at Noyo Insurance benefits for healthcare, dental and vision are vital in our daily lives and help us all maintain health and wellness.

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Healthcare It News

APRIL 19, 2023

For example, a search for the type of visits and condition – such as "dental visits for patients with asthma" – pulled up the result instantly. "You will see eClinicalWorks put a lot of guardrails around the release of this technology," Navani said.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 30, 2024

UI Health CIO Audrius Polikaitis talked to John about how the Illinois health system consolidated its help desk onto a “single front door” powered by HCTec. Read more… Improving Healthcare Interpretation Efficiency in Virtual Care. How does a practice with two dentists and 12 employees offer 24/7 availability?

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 15, 2020

For 40 years, NFP’s model was solely a face-to-face model of integrated care – primary care, behavioral health, dental, midwifery and pharmacy – that included meeting social needs, transportation barriers and access to care roadblocks. THE PROBLEM. This regulatory change was critical to our success.”

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 5, 2023

There has been an incredible rise in technological advancements in the world of healthcare recently due to our sudden need for everything to be digital when COVID hit. We need to start searching for how we can use technology , new or old, to fix health inequality and discrimination.

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MedTrainer

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

Governing bodies are constantly updating standards due to changes in legislation, technological advancements, new medical research, societal dynamics, and more. Unfortunately, threats from outside healthcare facilities and hospitals have increasingly infiltrated the patient care space. million in fines for multiple violations.

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