Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 21, 2021

They are: Andrew Buscemi, director of information technology at Holyoke Health Center in Holyoke, Massachusetts. ( @HolyokeHealth ). The building blocks assume that patients and providers are on-site, together, at the same time. The building blocks assume that patients and providers are on-site, together, at the same time.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 16, 2020

This is according to a new annual report from research and consulting giant PwC entitled “Top health industry issues of 2021: Will a shocked system emerge stronger?”

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

It was the topic of countless articles, reports and even court cases. According to a December report from Akasa “74 percent of health systems and hospitals have automation in their revenue cycle; 46 percent of these same organizations use some form of AI.” Why is this important?

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

According to a December report from Akasa “74 percent of health systems and hospitals have automation in their revenue cycle; 46 percent of these same organizations use some form of AI.” One area where advanced technology can generate immediate ROI is patient financial clearance. Matt Seefeld, EVP of MedEvolve and even court cases.

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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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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

hours/ day to serve their patients if they followed the national recommended guidelines for preventive and chronic care. The staffing crisis continues, but I’ve recently seen a shift from implementing short-term “fixes” towards identifying sustainable solutions. A recent study indicated that it would require a PCP 26.7

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 5, 2023

OXOS continues to build on its traction across outpatient clinics, the military, the Veterans Administration, sports teams, hospitals, imaging centers, and bioskills labs. OXOS continues to build on its traction across outpatient clinics, the military, the Veterans Administration, sports teams, hospitals, imaging centers, and bioskills labs.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Mary’s unveils new name, but mission remains unchanged UCHealth sues thousands of patients every year. But you won’t find its name on the lawsuits.

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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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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 4, 2023

Healthcare organizations essentially need to clean out their IT garage and look for the solutions that tackle their most critical issues while offering streamlined compatibility and impacting patient care. As we head into 2023, we wanted to kick off the new year with a series of 2023 Health IT predictions.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 25, 2022

– A new report by KLAS Research and Bain & Company looks at post-pandemic investment priorities by healthcare providers. – A new report by KLAS Research and Bain & Company looks at post-pandemic investment priorities by healthcare providers. Key insights and themes from the report are as follows: 1.

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AIHC

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

If your practice is currently using a telebehavioral health approach for patient treatment, or if you organization is considering implementing this approach, we hope this article will give some food-for-thought on the topic. This article is not intended as legal or consulting advice.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Staff shortages make patient surges harder for children’s hospitals — and the situation won’t get better soon. State hospital patients held staff against will with make-shift weapons. Women & Infants caregivers raise signs, concerns amid staffing shortage. Rural hospitals plan to reject Congress’ program.

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Hall Render

JUNE 10, 2022

Consumers have changed the ways they interact with healthcare after the pandemic. Joint Commission faces more pressure to require safe staffing for accreditation. Multimillion dollar mental health center could soon be coming to Decatur. Multimillion dollar mental health center could soon be coming to Decatur. CALIFORNIA.

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Healthcare Law Blog

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Under the current landscape, there are high-level trends that private equity investors involved in digital health startup formation and consolidation may want to consider as they formulate ways to prioritize value and innovation while mitigating risk.

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CMS.gov

APRIL 15, 2019

Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Just as we’re unleashing innovative strategies and technologies in other areas of CMS, we’re continuously looking for ways to improve our approach to nursing home safety and quality. Mon, 04/15/2019 - 19:22. Seema Verma. Nursing facilities. Strengthen Oversight.

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Hall Render

APRIL 22, 2022

Patient generated data can be a key factor in reducing health inequity. Patient generated data can be a key factor in reducing health inequity. This nursing home chain reported the highest COVID death rate. Staffing shortage forces Alaska hospital to halt inpatient care. HHS is giving $226.5 payment increase in 2023.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

These are put into place in order to protect patients and organizations. Although they respect the right of patients to receive their information via patient portals, there is tremendous concern for the emotional distress caused when patients receive potentially life-altering test results before they’re reviewed by the ordering physician.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 28, 2023

The Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver program from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has grown to 125 health systems and 289 hospitals in 37 states in less than three years. One way some provider organizations are managing is offloading many services to a technology and services vendor.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 10, 2024

Jason Considine, Chief Commercial Officer at Experian Health Staffing shortages will continue to be a major pain point for providers in 2024 and have a direct impact on their bottom line. Dot Havard, Head of Global Workforce at CPSI In the US, the healthcare workforce continues to experience staffing shortages and hiring concerns.

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Hall Render

MAY 19, 2023

to Partners The federal COVID-19 emergency is ending. to Partners The federal COVID-19 emergency is ending. to Partners The federal COVID-19 emergency is ending. Supplemental Grant for Rural Health Programs UAMS to Study Affordable Care Act’s Impact on Breast Cancer Treatment Arkansas Children’s Hospital Auxiliary Donates $1.4

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

One long-time customer—a forward-thinking specialty hospital—came to us a few years ago to inquire about automating the delivery of critical lab results with our clinical communication system. There are so many challenges that we are currently facing in the world of healthcare, that possibly adding another one is overwhelming to think about.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 1, 2023

to Recruit, Train Primary Care Students UAMS Gets $17.5M to Recruit, Train Primary Care Students UAMS Gets $17.5M to Recruit, Train Primary Care Students UAMS Gets $17.5M to Recruit, Train Primary Care Students UAMS Gets $17.5M to Recruit, Train Primary Care Students UAMS Gets $17.5M to Recruit, Train Primary Care Students UAMS Gets $17.5M

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Hall Render

JANUARY 5, 2024

Wade; expected to remain big issue in 2024 races Most nursing home residents in Arizona still haven’t gotten their COVID-19 booster COVID-19 hospitalizations are up in Arizona and around the U.S.

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Hall Render

JULY 22, 2022

Cases of monkeypox have doubled in Alabama, but vaccine is on the way. Bicycle Health flies staff into Alabama to save hundreds of its patients from losing access to care under new law. Tracking COVID in Alaska: State reports uptick in hospitalizations and cases over past week. CMS pitches outpatient payment rule.

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Hall Render

MARCH 3, 2023

Luke’s opens Denver cancer center Colorado lawmakers are targeting hospital facility fees. Here’s why that’s a big deal.

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Hall Render

DECEMBER 23, 2022

In November and December, health experts reported an alarming number of Covid-19, flu and RSV cases, the combination of which they refer to as a “tripledemic”. A number of construction data reports noted a significant increase in construction costs and in the cost of construction materials. Construction Costs Remain Elevated.

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Hall Render

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Staffing shortages still hinder Alaska hospitals; nurses among the highest in demand. ‘A A steep downward trajectory’: Alaska sees 50% drop in reported COVID cases this week. Nursing homes say they’re being price gouged by direct care staffing agencies. HHS seeks $30B to combat COVID-19. They’ve got a what ‘Stuck’ where?

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

More than 100 stepped forward. Colorado physician sentenced in patient death CONNECTICUT CT regulators scrutinizing deal involving Guilford Surgical Center Following $2.8M purchase, Hartford HealthCare launches new substance abuse recovery center Litchfield Hills Orthopedic building sold for $8.1M 11 Plan To Slash $1.5B

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Hall Render

APRIL 1, 2022

Nursing Home Operating Expenses Could Balloon by $500K With Staffing Minimums in Place. Parkinson warns of new ‘enormous’ business problem for nursing homes; highlights staffing-minimum alternative. Construction continues on new behavioral health center as patient visits climb in Juneau. for VA EHR project.

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Hall Render

MARCH 25, 2022

Healthcare organizations now must report cyberattacks to DHS. Here are the top health systems by patient reviews. Hospitalist talks tech innovation for staffing shortages and patient access. White House Throws Its Weight Behind SNF Value-Based Purchasing Expansion, with Staffing Measures Targeted. What’s next?

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Hall Render

APRIL 12, 2024

in billing fraud Arizona system names new CEO Banner Health CEO Peter Fine to retire after 24 years, handing the reins to health system president Four UArizona bioscience startups selected for Flinn Foundation program Gov.

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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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Hall Render

APRIL 29, 2022

More than 400 nursing home closures projected for 2022: report. Alaska reports an increase in COVID-19 cases and rising hospitalizations. Inside the Gates: Mental health care centers call for early interaction on military children’s mental health. Single house could end emergency under bill on way to Senate. CALIFORNIA.

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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.

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Hall Render

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Amazon’s leaked ‘Clinic’ would connect patients to telemedicine. Baptist, Encompass Health to build $40M rehab center. Staffing shortages biggest issue facing Alabama hospitals. Interfaith opens new post-hospitalization center for homeless. Kaiser Permanente reports $1.5B Stockdale Capital to Build Medical Center.

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Hall Render

MAY 26, 2023

NATIONAL 8 Questions About Proposed Changes to Rural Floor Wage Index AHA, other hospital groups oppose site-neutral legislation before markup AHA urges OCR to finalize HIPAA privacy proposal, suspend online tracking guidance   CMS rule would mandate greater transparency on drug prices CVS, Amazon shutting down their health businesses Envision to layoff (..)

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