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Former CMS chief of staff previews 4 areas of value-based care in 2022

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Health providers quickly pivoted to make the most of temporary telehealth flexibilities when the COVID-19 public health emergency started in 2020. While Congress and CMS have considered permanently expanding access to telehealth and virtual care, there is a big price tag attached.

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How to Automate the Patient-Provider Working Relationship

Healthcare IT Today

Splinters in the relationship can also begin remotely, brought about by frustrating telehealth systems. But offering convenience is difficult for providers who don’t have the staffing resources needed to create this convenience. When you automate your phone system, patients spend less time waiting on hold and playing phone tag.

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Why voice recognition is the new competitive battleground in healthcare's digital transformation

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Region Tag: Global Edition. The entry of big tech into the voice space will hopefully result in significant new investments that will advance AI tools and intelligent automation of aspects such as coding and quality abstraction from encounter notes. As ambient technologies improve, additional use cases to leverage voice will emerge.

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The best time to develop an enterprise CRM strategy is now

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For many, their CRM journey began as a natural extension and coordination of their patient portal, telehealth, virtual care, and digital front-door initiatives. Region Tag: Global Edition Enterprise Taxonomy: Short Headline: The best time to develop an enterprise CRM strategy is now Featured Decision Content:

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Collision Conference: Encouraging Signs for Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

Because healthcare organizations still need technology to deal with the staffing crisis while still meeting the goals of reducing costs. Note: Humblest apologies to Dr. Smart for typing her name wrong in the video and for not tagging her properly @KatharineSmart ]. The Decline of Telehealth? Technology + Physician Retention.

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Geisinger's digital strategy to combat COVID-19 and accelerate enterprise transformation

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Analytics Population Health Quality and Safety Telehealth Workforce The COVID-19 pandemic may be viewed as the single largest disruptor in the history of American healthcare. At Geisinger, the crisis has been a catalyst to accelerate digital transformation. Geisinger This post was co-authored by Rebecca A.

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New president tapped to lead major hospital system in Denver area New president to lead opening of $650M hospital in Wheat Ridge Telehealth program offers support to forensic nurses Colorado Medicaid program settles lawsuit over lack of mental health care for children Colorado is trying to cut prescription drug prices.