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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.

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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. "Therefore, we achieved more online business and prevented patients from visiting our competitors."

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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.

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Why a Focus on Behavioral Health is Key to Improving Quality Measures

HIT Consultant

healthcare system has been moving towards value-based care (VBC) which encourages health providers to improve care quality by reimbursing them based on successful outcomes rather than individual medical services. This can lead to an increased use of health services, many of which may be preventable.

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MedArrive, Spect Form Home-Based Retinal Screening Solutions Partnership

Home Health Care

We can layer in other technologies, other services, and Spect is one of those.”. MedArrive coordinates in-person care for health systems, Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and physician group partners via emergency medical services (EMS) professionals, nurses and community health workers, among others.

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Stay Safe: Hospital Entry Screening Matters - Protecting Lives Starts At The Door

Readiness Rounds

." - NPR: How to navigate the rise in COVID cases this summer Increase in Hospitalizations With hospitalizations rising by over 12% in the past week alone , the need for permanent stringent measures to prevent further spread has never been more evident. While it is a COVID uptick today, inevitably, it will be something else tomorrow.

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Reforming How Medicare Pays for Digital Health

Bill Of Health

Policymakers expect Congress to address this problem legislatively to prevent interruptions in coverage for seniors. For example, a single product can produce digital forms of clinically meaningful medical services that are already covered and reimbursed. Medicare could lead this charge.