AIHC

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Value in healthcare is the measured improvement in a person’s health outcomes for the cost of achieving that improvement1. Measured health outcomes demonstrate a clinicians’ ability to achieve results with patients and families and drive improvement in the results that matter most. The problem, what is being measured, and how?

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MARCH 28, 2023

Because of better patient outreach and education through the vendor, Geisinger has had more patients interested in cardiac rehab from the get-go. "This leads me to the next metric: We have seen consistently high patient satisfaction scores with the program, including a Net Promoter Score of 80-plus," Zimmerman reported.

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AIHC

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Behavioral telehealth may also be referred to as telebehavioral health, telemental health, telepsychiatry, or telepsychology. Increasing importance on patient satisfaction, providing efficient and quality care, and minimizing costs have also led to higher telehealth implementation.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 28, 2020

"Quality assurance work was similarly focused on this relatively focused scope of service in order to ensure a level of patient satisfaction and HIPPA compliance comparable to that offered by face-to-face visits," Sinkoff said.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

AMA scrutinizes lack of competition, consumer harms in Medicare Advantage plans. CMS makes big changes to Medicare Shared Savings Program. 2 orthopedic hospitals facing Medicare readmission penalties. State hospital patients held staff against will with make-shift weapons. CMS bumps ASC payments to 3.8 That Number is 3.

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Hall Render

JANUARY 5, 2024

region has health officials worried Half of Black D.C. MU hopes to change that Missouri orthopedic hospital adds Velys robot for joint replacements MONTANA University of Montana alumni keep health care local in small-town Montana Missoula Providence St.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 18, 2024

By allowing AI-enhanced workflow, organizations can implement better data exchange between processes and immediately deliver results in cost and time savings, while significantly improving staff and patient satisfaction. The healthcare landscape will likely witness challenges and adjustments in Medicare Advantage programs.

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 13, 2023

health care startup Ounce raises $5.2M permit for patient tower Medical office building planned for Seven Pines community New freestanding ER planned for Winter Garden New Hospital CEO, Pilkington Discusses Hospital Billing Issues New simulation lab launches at HCA Florida Sarasota Doctors Hospital BayCare announces plans to replace St.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 14, 2020

"In March 2020, as coronavirus evolved into a pandemic, Congress voted to temporarily waive telehealth requirements for Medicare providers, allowing the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, or CMS, to reimburse clinicians for telehealth visits with patients at home in an area with a designated emergency," the report read.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

doctor talks importance of diversity in health care Illinois hospital CEO dismissed amid board investigation Illinois paid sick leave legislation heading to Gov. medical workers 4 takeaways from Braselton hospital expansion presentation HAWAII Hawaii Gov. What does it take to keep RNs happy?

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Hall Render

OCTOBER 7, 2022

Judge orders Anthem to face lawsuit over alleged Medicare overpayments. Medical groups want lawmakers to bolster safety for health care workforce. Arkansas health official: Falling covid numbers show that state is ‘headed in the right direction’. Beebe Health to add primary care location in Selbyville. million gift.

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Hall Render

MARCH 22, 2024

To qualify, facilities must close their beds Amazon’s physician acquisition strategy As Many Hospitals Continue to Face Significant Financial Challenges, MedPAC Recommends Highest Ever Medicare Payment Update Change competitors step in but breaking up may be hard to do CMS to launch new primary care ACO program Congress unveils $1.2T

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Hall Render

JULY 14, 2023

billion behavioral health contract to Centene Idaho Drops Panel Investigating Pregnancy-Related Deaths as US Maternal Mortality Surges Kootenai Health CEO to retire after nonprofit conversion Kootenai Health on track for nonprofit conversion Ammon Bundy a no-show for beginning of St. How did we get here?

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Kaiser Health News

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Meanwhile, open enrollment for Medicare begins Oct. 15, when beneficiaries can join or change private Medicare Advantage plans or stand-alone prescription drug plans. Many seniors are happy with their Medicare Advantage plans, which often offer more benefits than traditional Medicare at a reduced cost.

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Health Populi

JUNE 28, 2019

Harris and VP Biden on race, busing, and segregation — which in the larger public health context continue to have a direct impact on health equity, health disparities, and socio-economic status. Senator Harris, too, mentioned government benefits like free college and Medicare for All as her health plan preference.

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