5 ways to future-proof your telehealth program
Health Care Dive
MAY 31, 2022
Leaders have an opportunity to reimagine their telehealth infrastructure with these five best practices.
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The virtual ward is on its way: how remote monitoring is changing the face of clinical care
Healthcare It News
MAY 30, 2022
Cambridge University Hospitals Foundation Trust (CUH) has implemented a fully integrated patient surveillance infrastructure based on Masimo’s Patient SafetyNet TM supplemental remote monitoring and clinician notification system and Halo ION™, which provides clinicians with a comprehensive, personalised and continuous patient score. Masimo’s Root® device allow them to create a centralised patient monitoring and connectivity hub, while a variety of sensor types monitor patie
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14 Ways to Reduce Long Patient Wait Times
Healthcare Success
MAY 31, 2022
The pandemic fast-tracked the growing notion of healthcare consumerism , spurring several changes in the healthcare industry. These changes include modernizing business processes and focusing on improvements that positively impact patient wait times and appointment times. . It is well-established that longer patient wait times negatively impact patient satisfaction , specifically regarding patient confidence (in the provider) and perceived quality of care.
There is no debate – Patient Medical Homes are the way to go
Healthy Debate
JUNE 1, 2022
The post There is no debate – Patient Medical Homes are the way to go appeared first on Healthy Debate.
From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience
Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.
The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven
PBM practices are keeping consumers from generics savings, white paper finds
Health Care Dive
JUNE 1, 2022
Consumers are overpaying for generic drug prescriptions by as much as 20% due to pharmacy benefit manager practices like copay clawbacks and spread pricing, researchers found.
Epic-linked text messages enhance patient experience, improve outcomes at Community Health Network
Healthcare It News
JUNE 2, 2022
Thousands of patients of Indianapolis-based Community Health Network were missing critical updates from the health system. THE PROBLEM. A sizable chunk of the organization's one-way text messages to patients – Epic MyChart activation codes, multifactor authentication codes, video visit links, eCheck-in reminders, operating room status updates and more – were simply going undelivered.
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In support of addiction and mental health patients in emergency departments
Healthy Debate
MAY 29, 2022
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FTC sues to block 2 hospital mergers
Health Care Dive
JUNE 3, 2022
The agency said the separate deals in Utah and New Jersey would reduce competition and raise prices.
Computer glitches and human error still causing insurance headaches for Californians
Healthcare It News
JUNE 3, 2022
Since California expanded health coverage under the Affordable Care Act, a large number of people have been mistakenly bounced between Covered California, the state’s marketplace for those who buy their own insurance, and Medi-Cal, the state’s Medicaid program for low-income residents. Small income changes can cause people’s eligibility to shift, but when bad information is typed into a computer system shared by the two programs — or accurate information is deleted from i
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HIStalk
JUNE 2, 2022
Top News Newly launched digital holding company Accrete Health Partners.
How to Make The Best Benefits Decisions for 2025's Workforce: An HR and Total Rewards Guide
Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll
Retaining top talent in 2025 means rethinking benefits. In a competitive job market, fertility benefits are more than just offerings - they are a commitment to your team’s well-being. Gain critical insights into the latest fertility benefits strategies that can help position your organization as an industry leader. Our expert will explore the unique advantages and challenges of each model, share success stories from top organizations, and offer practical strategies to make benefits decisions tha
The Return of 'Don’t Poke the Bear'
The Rand Blog
JUNE 3, 2022
Some argue that, in order to avoid antagonizing Russia, the West should call for Ukraine to back down and move toward a negotiated peace. But this strategy comes with its own set of consequences.
Ascension taps current chief data officer as new CIO
Health Care Dive
JUNE 1, 2022
Gagan Singh is replacing Gerry Lewis, who during his time as CIO oversaw layoffs and the outsourcing of tech support in Ascension's technologies team.
Hospital design should bring hospitals back into the community
Healthcare It News
JUNE 1, 2022
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How EMS Workers Can Supplement the Home-Based Care Workforce
Home Health Care
MAY 31, 2022
When Medically Home announced that it had received another round of funding money in January , the $110 million in the form of a strategic investment was led by a diverse group of companies. Kaiser Permanente and the Mayo Clinic were again partakers after they had already made significant investments into Medically Home in the past. But the newcomers in the strategic investment piqued interest.
Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide
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Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.
9 questions to ask your EHR vendor
Meditech
JUNE 2, 2022
No matter the size or location of your organization, cost certainly is an important factor in your success, both now and in the future.
Telehealth visits dropped in March amid sunny COVID-19 outlook, new report finds
Health Care Dive
JUNE 3, 2022
The data provides a snapshot of early 2022 when COVID-19 infections dropped and patients seemed more willing to return to the doctor's office.
How to support senior health while respecting independence
Healthcare It News
JUNE 3, 2022
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Beat the Heat for Older Adults
Healthcare Associates
JUNE 3, 2022
Beat the Heat for Older Adults. Seniors are often at higher risk for heat-related illnesses like sunstroke due to how their bodies regulate temperature less efficiently than younger adults. If you are over the age of 65, follow these six effective ways to “beat the heat for seniors” to stay safe and feel more comfortable in the sweltering Texas summer heat. 1.
Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth
Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson
Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.
Most Recent CMS, CDC and NHSN Long-Term Care COVID-19 Data
Briggs Healthcare
JUNE 3, 2022
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare. CMS has posted the Nursing Home COVID-19 data for the week ending May 22, 2022. Comparing the May 22 nd data to the previous May 15 th data shows these changes: Resident vaccination rate again remained the same as the 4 previous weeks Residents with booster doses increased by 0.2% this past week Staff vaccination rate increased by 0.1% this past week Staff with booster doses increased by 0.5% this past week An additional 9,7
Payers to return $1B to enrollees after record years of rebates, KFF says
Health Care Dive
JUNE 3, 2022
The amount reflects the third-straight year of massive insurer rebates as payers experienced high profits from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Melbourne-based Northern Health taps The Clinician for patient registration platform
Healthcare It News
MAY 30, 2022
Northern Health, a health provider serving Melbourne's northern region, has engaged digital health firm The Clinician to develop its new patient registration and intake platform. The newly built digital platform replaces the provider's old intake technology as part of the state-wide expansion of its Victorian Virtual Emergency Department (VVED).
The Patient as Consumer and Payer – A Focus on Financial Stress and Wellbeing
Health Populi
MAY 30, 2022
Year 3 into the COVID-19 pandemic, health citizens are dealing with coronavirus variants in convergence with other challenges in daily life: price inflation, civil and social stress, anxiety and depression, global security concerns, and the safety of their families. Add on top of these significant stressors the need to deal with medical bills, which is another source of stress for millions of patients in America.
How to Battle Layoffs: The Career Star Accelerator Bootcamp
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Facing layoffs in your organization? Support your team members' career transition with Career Star Accelerator Bootcamp: Custom Resume & LinkedIn Revamp + 6 Weeks of Career Coaching. Our certified resume writers will create job search-winning resumes and LinkedIn profiles while they work with a career coach to learn unique strategies to stand out, attract the right employers, automate their job search, and land their dream job.
National Action Plan to Advance Patient Safety (IHI)Â
Briggs Healthcare
JUNE 2, 2022
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare. Despite substantial effort over the past 20 years, preventable harm in health care remains a major concern in the United States. Though many evidence-based, effective best practices related to harm reduction have been identified, they are seldom shared nationally and implemented effectively across multiple organizations.
Gender pay gap for registered nurses widened during pandemic
Health Care Dive
MAY 31, 2022
The findings come as hospitals face major hurdles recruiting and retaining enough staff two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, and as healthcare workers and unions push for higher wages.
CIO Spotlight: Interview with Josh Wilda, University of Michigan Health-West
Healthcare It News
MAY 31, 2022
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The Growing Risk of Wound Care Negligence for Home Health Providers
Home Health Care
JUNE 1, 2022
With wound care services becoming more prevalent in the home health care world, the risk of being liable for negligence has become greater for providers. Due to the Patient-Driven Groupings Model (PDGM) and changing demographics — among other reasons — wound care has gotten more popular among home health care providers of late. And yet, it comes alongside cautionary tales that many providers may not be completely attuned to. .
How To Empower Your Workforce With Modern Fertility Benefits
Speaker: Andrea Wuchiski
In an era where a workforce spans multiple generations, HR managers and Total Rewards leaders face the unique challenge of designing benefits packages that cater to diverse employee needs. This session will delve into how comprehensive fertility benefits can bridge generational gaps, support employees’ health, and enhance workplace satisfaction. Join us for an insightful session that highlights the strategic importance of fertility benefits in today’s competitive job market.
SNF 3-Day Rule Billing Fact Sheet Updated
Briggs Healthcare
JUNE 2, 2022
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare. CMS has provided a routine update of the SNF 3-Day Rule Billing Fact Sheet for May 2022. No substantive changes were made from the previous version. The Fact Sheet speaks to the existence of the waiver of the QHS (qualifying hospital stay) during the PHE. You’ll find that on page 4: This fact sheet describes the 3-day rule, how it impacts payment, and how hospitals, including CAHs, should correctly communicate the number of i
Rite Aid forays into care delivery for rural seniors with new Homeward partnership
Health Care Dive
JUNE 2, 2022
The new Homeward partnership is Rite Aid's first effort to bring clinical services to its stores, following in the tracks of rivals like CVS Health and Walgreens.
Deadly cracks in a broken mental-health system
Healthy Debate
MAY 29, 2022
The post Deadly cracks in a broken mental-health system appeared first on Healthy Debate.
“40% of generic drugs have just one manufacturer”
Healthcare ECONOMIST
JUNE 3, 2022
That is part due to the squeeze on generic drug pricing from group purchasing organizations and others. This 60 Minutes report is interesting.
Enhance Healthcare Efficiency With Top Payroll & HCM Services
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