article thumbnail

NEC expands digital elderly care system trial to Chiang Mai

Healthcare It News

In the final phase, NEC will enable telemedicine services to allow patients to receive diagnoses and get on consultations with doctors from their homes. THE LARGER CONTEXT For the past two decades, Thailand has been deemed an ageing society, given that senior people aged 60 and above account for a tenth of its population.

article thumbnail

How does changing capitation share impact service provision in mixed reimbursement environments?

Healthcare ECONOMIST

There has been much research showing that fee-for-service (FFS) leads to increased provision of medical services and capitation leads to decreased provision of medical services. Second, a large share of health care provision in the US is under mixed reimbursement schemes.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Patients benefit from AI-powered care navigator at Columbia Memorial Health

Healthcare It News

"We also were keen on enhancing the overall patient experience," said Dr. Ronald Pope, vice president of medical services, care centers, at Albany Med-Columbia Memorial Health. Collect valuable population insights (demographic data, risk factors, initial symptoms, list of diagnoses, etc.).

article thumbnail

NYC Health + Hospitals keeps patients out of ER with virtual urgent care

Healthcare It News

During the peak of the pandemic, along with other New York City health systems, NYC Health + Hospitals launched a 911 call diversion intervention with the New York City Fire Department Bureau of Emergency Medical Services. The 911 call volumes surged from an average of just over 4,000 calls per day to more than 7,000 calls per day.

article thumbnail

Most Americans, Both Younger and Older, Worry About the Future of Medicare and Social Security

Health Populi

See that the stats on pessimism running high for the prospects of wellbeing — financial, quality of life, and physical health — are greater when accounting for people under 65. Marc Watkins, Chief Medical Office of Kroger Health).

article thumbnail

P3 Care Brings Exclusive Holiday Discount Offer For Medical Practices

p3care

We provide a set of medical billing services to everyone. And now, at this time of year, healthcare providers can save big on taking any of our services. Avail a 20% discount on all of the medical services and refresh the lost potential of your practice.” Hurry up; time is running fast.

article thumbnail

The Crucial Role of Negotiating Payer Contracts Every 18 Months for Physician Offices

HIT Consultant

When applied to healthcare, this means that the costs associated with providing medical services continue to rise over time. As prices for goods and services increase, so do the costs associated with running a medical practice, such as rent, utilities, and supplies.