Healthcare It News

APRIL 5, 2023

Jennifer Gaudet Hefele will offer more detail in the HIMSS23 session "Leveraging the Wisdom of Crowds to Measure Healthcare Quality." " It is scheduled for Tuesday, April 18 at 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. CT at the South Building, Level 5, room S505. Enterprise Taxonomy: Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

The American Medical Association's had offered a blueprint as a call to action to address the divide between the unprecedented levels of digital health funding, partnerships, mergers and acquisitions – and their underwhelming impact, thus far, on healthcare quality improvement. Healthcare IT News is a HIMSS publication.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 3, 2024

What You Should Know: – Morgan Health , a JPMorgan Chase business unit, has made a strategic investment in Merative , a leading provider of healthcare data, analytics, and technology solutions. Merative’s solutions address this challenge by providing a more integrated and comprehensive view of healthcare quality and cost.

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CDC

AUGUST 19, 2021

Patients and healthcare providers have come to embrace that it is no longer acceptable to view an HAI.

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p3care

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

With MIPS 2020 just around the corner, eligible clinicians are ready to submit quality data to CMS in order to improve their financial situation. We all are rooting for quality healthcare services, and technology incorporation is an efficient way to achieve this goal. Time efficiency of providing healthcare has improved.

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p3care

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

The US government has shown its concerns about healthcare delivery since the beginning. They want to make quality care accessible for every individual. Moreover, the government has supported every single effort to minimize the healthcare cost for all. That’s why they have expanded the Medicaid program. What’s P4P?

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 11, 2022

Michael Byczkowski, Global VP, Head of Healthcare Industry at SAP. The global healthcare industry accounts for roughly 5% of greenhouse gas emissions. carbon emissions emerge from healthcare. carbon emissions emerge from healthcare. Healthcare leaders recognize this. Major healthcare players are taking action.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

As a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, more healthcare consumers than ever before have begun to engage digitally with their healthcare providers rather than seek in-person treatment and care options. 28 percent of healthcare consumers say they will switch or stop going to a healthcare provider because of a poor digital experience.

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CDC

JANUARY 27, 2023

Carlson, MD, MPH, Physician, Project Firstline, Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion, CDC With assistance from Mia Frederick (contractor, TANAQ) a writer for CDC’s Project Firstline in the Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion.

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Healthcare ECONOMIST

JANUARY 2, 2025

Under the FFS model, hospitals were reimbursed for each individual healthcare service provided, which created incentives to increase the number of services during a patient’s hospitalization. However, the study also identified potential challenges, such as the risk of compromised service quality and increased patient readmission rates.

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Cloud Blogs

NOVEMBER 2, 2021

In this dynamic healthcare era, there's no more "business as usual." The way healthcare organizations will work, engage with patients and support community health will never be the same, and it may feel like there's no roadmap for what's ahead.

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Life Qi

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

In this, the final article in our series on Quality Improvement (QI) heroes – we shine a spotlight on Dr Don Berwick, leading authority on QI in healthcare and founder of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI). Hailing from the US, he is recognised as a leading authority on healthcare quality and improvement.

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Beterra

JANUARY 28, 2025

A Visionary Leader in Healthcare Safety and Quality: Jill White of Baptist Health South Florida Few leaders embody the intersection of mastery in safety and quality improvement and heartfelt dedication like Jill White. Several exceptional safety and quality improvement tools are still labor-intensive and require manual reviews.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 16, 2024

Addressing Disparities and Transforming Care LunaJoy Health’s mission is to eliminate disparities in women’s mental healthcare, particularly for underserved communities. This government program aims to bolster infrastructure and improve maternal mental healthcare quality and safety for vulnerable populations.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 19, 2024

Throughout her distinguished career, Gall has demonstrated a passion for improving healthcare quality, safety, and outcomes. Gall is recognized for her authentic and results-oriented leadership style, which has enabled her to drive positive change and make a lasting impact in the healthcare sector.

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NCQA

OCTOBER 29, 2024

By Brett Kay, Director, Healthcare Quality Strategy, Strategic Customer Group, J&J Innovative Medicine Although there are many ways to measure the quality of care patients receive, not many focus on what patients want and need from the healthcare system, beyond a clinical outcome.

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CDC

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Mia Frederick (contractor, TANAQ) is a writer for CDC’s Project Firstline in the Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion. Infection control, including the appropriate use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is an essential part of healthcare worker and patient safety.

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HIT Consultant

MAY 28, 2024

a leader in healthcare artificial intelligence, has unveiled a quality management and reporting solution designed specifically for health plans. – The comprehensive platform empowers health plans to streamline workflows, improve member health outcomes, and achieve higher quality ratings.

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Healthcare ECONOMIST

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

That is according to an article in JAMA based on a report from the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform. The report states: More than half (55%) of the rural hospitals in the U.S. do not offer labor and delivery services, and in 10 states, more than two-thirds do not.

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CDC

JUNE 3, 2022

Denise Cardo, MD Director, Division of Healthcare Quality Promotion National Center for Emerging and Zoonotic Infectious Diseases at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention The past two years have been an extraordinary time for the U.S. healthcare system and public health.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 4, 2024

Gilliland Bio/Background With a wealth of experience spanning various facets of healthcare delivery and payer organizations, Dr. Gilliland brings a unique blend of expertise and leadership to his new role. Dr. Gilliland’s career journey showcases a deep commitment to advancing healthcare excellence.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 10, 2022

What You Should Know: – Cloudticity and Sapphire Health announced a strategic partnership to help hospitals and healthcare providers that use Epic EHR to undergo a seamless transition into the AWS Cloud. Hospitals can amplify IT capability, reduce capital expenditures, and free up physical space for more healthcare operations.”.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 8, 2024

Capitalizing on the Growing Importance of Online Reputation The global online reputation management market is expected to surpass $746 million by 2031, with healthcare playing a central role. Dissatisfaction with healthcare quality and a rising tendency to switch providers further highlight the critical need for strong online reputations.

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Healthcare ECONOMIST

DECEMBER 1, 2022

A report from the Center for Healthcare Quality & Payment Reform (Miller 2020) found that many rural hospitals are in financials straights. According to a report from the American Hospital Association , hospital margins are down 37% from pre-pandemic (2019) levels. Rural hospitals are also in a bind.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 11, 2024

Neeraj Mainkar, VP of Software Engineering & Advanced Technology at Proprio In healthcare, the impact of well-designed medical devices reaches far beyond their physical form. This integration goes further than buttons and screens, it’s a catalyst for improved patient outcomes and an elevation in overall healthcare quality.

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Briggs Healthcare

JUNE 10, 2022

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare. As you know, today (June 10, 2022) is the deadline for stakeholders to submit comments on the FY2023 SNF PPS Proposed Rule. Lots of stakeholders have already provided comment (over 3,000 as of yesterday) and the window is open until 5pm ET today.

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p3care

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

Medicare and Medicaid are the two biggest healthcare insurance programs in the United States. They provide healthcare coverage for different medical specialties, and cardiology is one of them. Medicare and Medicaid Health Insurance Programs For a long time, the US has promoted equality in healthcare services.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

healthcare costs? Recent Congressional hearings have criticized the CMS Innovation Center for failing to generate significant savings in healthcare costs. Defining Value-Based Care Simply put, value-based care is a healthcare delivery model where providers are paid based on patient health outcomes.

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Readiness Rounds

JANUARY 27, 2025

Listen to the Conversation Instead The Importance of a Quality-Focused Culture In healthcare, quality is non-negotiable. A culture of quality means that every staff member, from the C-suite to the frontline, is committed to delivering the best possible care. Lets transform your vision into measurable success.

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Healthcare Leadership Council

OCTOBER 18, 2023

First, we’ve already witnessed that CMMI can have its greatest impact in helping to transition the healthcare system from its traditional fee-for-service orientation to a value-based framework.

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Medical GPS

OCTOBER 5, 2022

A quick survey of your healthcare peers (or even a Google search) will tell you one thing almost certain about the importance of care team communication with patients: most healthcare quality experts agree that improving communication between patients and healthcare staff is the number one factor in improving patient experience.

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HIT Consultant

MAY 16, 2022

On the surface, the blossoming of the digital ecosystem is a tremendous step forward in the use of technology to address gaps in traditional healthcare. However, “an app for everything” mentality has significant downsides, namely a complex and disjointed patient experience – and arguably, does not result in better quality of care.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 17, 2023

Anish Sebastian, CEO and Co-founder, Babyscripts For a long time, healthcare providers in the U.S. They represent deeper, permanent changes in national demographics and healthcare delivery. These were initially temporary fixes during the pandemic , but many have proven to improve healthcare quality and access.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 5, 2023

The system deploys ChatGPT combined with proprietary algorithms to optimize quality processes, automate tasks and help professionals working in quality assurance to focus on what really matters while enhancing the compliance of their organizations. billion, the losses incurred due to delays or mistakes can be colossal.

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GoMoHealth

OCTOBER 22, 2024

Dr. Barr is a physician executive with over 35 years of extensive clinical and leadership expertise, dedicated to enhancing healthcare quality, accessibility and affordability. “I am thrilled to be starting this role at GoMo Health, and leveraging my clinical expertise to further the work GoMo Health is doing.

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 20, 2022

The goal was to identify action items and next steps, particularly for integrating and using the data that is embedded in the Pharmacists eCare Plan (PeCP) with providers’ electronic health record (EHR) systems and data exchange mechanisms used by healthcare payers. ONC is tasked with implementing the Cures Act Final Rule. .

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HIT Consultant

JULY 27, 2023

Now is the time for healthcare organizations to look inward and not only seek to remedy these deficits by counteracting existing burnout but to also prevent new staffing challenges as the reverberations of COVID-19 continue to be felt.

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