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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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Bonus Features – July 30, 2023 – Amazon gets into the generative AI game, HIMSS plans to sell off the annual trade show, and more

Healthcare IT Today

Studies The second annual Evolution of Care report from WellSky noted that the average length of stay for patients awaiting discharge to post-acute care is one day longer than it was in 2019, which leads to increased care costs and lowered patient satisfaction. Nearly two-thirds (63%) of U.S.

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Get Prepared – Newly Mandated Cultural Competency Training for Illinois Healthcare Providers

Healthcare Law Blog

The intersection of patient satisfaction and quality of care is central to healthcare today, and a provider’s level of cultural competence can significantly impact his/her performance in both areas.

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Radiology and Cardiology Technology

Healthcare IT Today

Portable imaging also opens up new opportunities for expanded care and services in settings like skilled nursing facilities and nursing homes. This is driven by higher adherence to follow-up and care plans based on ongoing engagement and proactive intervention made possible by remote patient monitoring.

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Nursing Facilities  – A Medical Crisis in Need of a Prescription

HIT Consultant

Even with a shift to providing higher-intensity care in people’s homes, the demand for nursing facility-level care is slated to double. Meanwhile, there are significant workforce challenges that prohibit nursing home patients from getting the medical care they need. Fortunately, telehealth can help fill these gaps.

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The Evolution of Healthcare at Home, the Technology Driving this Change, and It’s Impact on the World of Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

Laura Ferrara, Chief Strategy Officer at Intus Care The focus on healthcare delivered in the comfort of one’s home has surged in recent times, particularly in light of the pandemic.

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Greene County General quickly transitions school telehealth to countywide program

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Continuity of care is very important to the overall health of patients, Reetz noted. Initially, Greene County General believed that many of its patients might be resistant to using the new technology. “With the FCC funds, we will purchase 28 additional Tyto telehealth units/software,” she concluded.

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