Healthcare It News

JULY 6, 2022

Timely access to mental healthcare, especially in rural areas, has long been a concern. "We can provide specialty services as fast as possible, render the appropriate clinical opinion and enable physicians at the bedside to make high quality decisions on behalf of the patient," Mackenzie said. THE PROBLEM. MARKETPLACE.

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Healthcare Success

JUNE 23, 2023

The healthcare marketplace is crowded. As patient expectations continue to evolve, the need for thoughtful environmental designs that prioritize peace, tranquility, and healing cannot be overstated—they play a vital role in patient experiences and the perception of overall quality of care.

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p3care

MAY 31, 2024

An ACO (Accountable Care Organization) works for the better care of patients. Consider it as a group that combines hospitals, doctors, and other healthcare specialists for the sake of providing healthcare and is a team in care decisions. So that they can focus on the quality of care by constant monitoring.

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Cloud Blogs

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Clinician burnout is one of the most significant and urgent challenges facing the healthcare industry today. According to an American Medical Association survey of nearly 21,000 healthcare professionals, almost half reported at least one symptom of burnoutand 43 percent said they suffer from work overload.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 15, 2024

The ransomware strike caused a chain reaction among healthcare providers, where payment systems were disrupted, cash flow halted, and—worst of all—patient safety was put in jeopardy. The Scope of the Problem Healthcare IT systems present an unfortunate appeal to cyber criminals.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 4, 2024

Ali Morin, MSN, RN-BC, VP of Nursing Informatics at symplr In the ever-changing landscape of healthcare, where tomorrow’s challenges are unpredictable, the need for strategically staffed and crisis-ready hospitals has never been more crucial. Healthcare workers’ jobs are hard; we owe it to them to make operations simple.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 29, 2021

The prevalence of burnout among healthcare workers is stunning. While physician burnout is not new, the COVID-19 pandemic is rapidly accelerating the many negative repercussions of uncertainty and inadequate support, and the consequences are being felt by patients, physicians, and healthcare systems. Meaning the list grows.

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HIT Consultant

JUNE 26, 2024

Syed Ali, Founder and CEO of EZO The sector that is perhaps the most critical candidate for digital transformation is the healthcare sector – the US healthcare system wastes approximately $1 trillion a year and most of it is due to administrative complexity leading to a wastage in medical supplies and equipment.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 16, 2024

For example, the Kaiser Permanente strike highlighted the grave consequences of insufficient staffing , emphasizing the necessity for more nurses to handle patient loads effectively. Negligent hiring in healthcare has already demonstrated hazardous outcomes. This ensures a comprehensive evaluation without sacrificing efficiency.

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NCQA

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Managed Behavioral Healthcare Organization (MBHO) Accreditation. Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) Recognition. Use of AI in Health Care. The public comment period includes the following programs and topics: Health Plan Accreditation. Long-Term Services and Supports (LTSS) Distinction for Health Plans. Mitigating Bias.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 25, 2024

What You Should Know: – FDB (First Databank) , a leading provider of drug knowledge solutions for healthcare professionals, announced today that its FDB Targeted Medication Warnings™ has received the new Toolbox designation from Epic Systems Corporation.

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Readiness Rounds

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Let’s explore how your hospital can effectively meet these new requirements and enhance outcomes for older patients by integrating the CMS 2025 Age-Friendly Measures into your care model. These benchmarks serve as targets for the continuous enhancement of care quality. What Are the CMS 2025 Age-Friendly Measures?

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Etienne Boshoff, Managing Director of EHR Consultancy MediConfig These days, technology plays a vital role in improving the quality of life, impacting various sectors, including healthcare. They can also collaborate and communicate with their peers and patients efficiently and securely using EHR.

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Patient Safety Movement

AUGUST 25, 2023

At June’s World Patient Safety, Science & Technology Summit, our CEO Dr. Michael Ramsay shared an optimistic perspective about the progress which can be made in patient safety in the next five years through data transparency and evidence-based medicine. “I

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 25, 2024

Director of Technical Product Management at McKesson In an era where the precision and timeliness of healthcare delivery are paramount, digital transformation is not a business want, but a business requirement. This transformation must span the entire continuum of care, from the patient to the payer, to ensure seamless healthcare delivery.

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Briggs Healthcare

MARCH 2, 2022

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare. population live in long-term care facilities (e.g., The COVID-19 pandemic swept through the United States in 2020 and 2021, presenting a significant challenge to healthcare systems throughout the nation. Conclusion.

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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

MARCH 14, 2023

Estimates show that the healthcare industry generates about 30% of the world’s data volume. This is no surprise; electronic health data can improve the speed and quality of care by giving providers easy access to a patient’s medical history, medications, test results, diagnoses, and treatment plans.

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HIT Consultant

MAY 8, 2023

What You Should Know: Healthcare providers face the difficult challenge of coping with an ever-increasing workload while still providing high-quality patient care and trying to retain their staff. How can digital health help healthcare providers balance workloads while still delivering quality care?

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 13, 2024

. – The integration will provide healthcare providers and pharmacists across Hawaii with seamless access to Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP) data, enabling more informed prescribing decisions and reducing the risk of opioid misuse. Improve patient safety: Reduce the risk of opioid overdoses and adverse events.

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Patient Safety Movement

JUNE 28, 2023

President Bill Clinton, the 42nd President of the United States, joined us again and demonstrated his strong commitment to patient safety. I would especially like to thank the patients and patients’ families for making this meeting so special, recounting the tragedies that had occurred to their loved ones. Michael A.E.

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Home Health Care

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

“One challenge is clarifying the distinction between HaH care and other in-home health care services like home health or skilled nursing facility (SNF) care,” Heather O’Sullivan, president of Mass General Brigham Healthcare at Home, told HHCN. We’ve looked at various studies,” she said. “We This could be changing.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Nurses across healthcare specialties have been in consistently high demand for many decades, and the current shortage, as the Baby Boomer generation continues to age (effectively converting them from nurses to patients themselves), has continued from around 2012. The Nursing Shortage “Cognitive Dissonance”. who can pay the most) has.

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Etactics

OCTOBER 19, 2023

It’s important that as the population around us changes, our social and economic systems in healthcare do as well. In this blog, we break down what cultural competency is and explain 10 reasons why it’s important for healthcare organizations. As our nation becomes more culturally diverse, so will our healthcare system.

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Patient Safety Movement

JULY 25, 2023

Don Berwick—one of the original giants in patient safety and a founding member of the Institute for Healthcare Improvement—gave an inspiring keynote address. First, he recognized the superb healthcare force we have in the US, how dedicated they are, and how frustrated they are by the avoidable harm to patients that is occurring.

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Bill Of Health

OCTOBER 8, 2021

Prior to COVID, policymakers and the medical industry had many assumptions about telehealth related to patient safety, quality of care, fraud, and provider and patient openness to virtual medical encounters.

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Susan E. Mazer, Ph.D

OCTOBER 1, 2021

We have felt this collective vulnerability worldwide, but some may argue our healthcare workers have faced much higher risks as they carry the burden of their patient’s health and their own, including their families, parents, and colleagues. Patient safety is directly linked to nurse burnout. 1 (2021): 22-27.

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 12, 2023

While some have called 2022 an ‘unprecedented year’ for healthcare, the reality is that many of the pressures that challenge health systems’ budgets and margins will continue into 2023 and beyond. Providers Will Fight Revenue Challenges With Admin Efficiencies: Revenue challenges will persist in 2023 for healthcare providers.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

This has become a priority across many parts of healthcare, as recent research from the U.S. Surgeon General focuses on both the short- and long-term effects of these challenges and further highlights the need for effective mental health care for children and teens.

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Briggs Healthcare

JULY 17, 2023

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare CMS posted QSO-23-19-Hospitals this morning (July 17, 2023). Medicare-certified hospitals have a regulatory obligation to care for patients in a safe setting under the Medicare Hospital Conditions of Participation at §482.13(c)(2).

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 19, 2023

What You Should Know: – CoxHealth , a healthcare system in southwest Missouri announced it will implement Epic enterprise EHR across its health system, replacing its long-time Cerner EHR system. Empowering Patients, Enhancing Outcomes MyChart’s capabilities extend beyond mere information access.

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Home Health Care

FEBRUARY 21, 2025

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership New Day Healthcare has been making some big moves. The Fairview, Texas-based company this week announced that Bill Dombi, former CEO of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC), has joined its Board of Advisors.

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Beterra

SEPTEMBER 13, 2024

With over 15 years of experience in healthcare and healthcare technology, Mark brings a deep well of expertise and a proven track record of success to the Beterra team. Mark’s passion for technology and his dedication to improving healthcare outcomes align perfectly with our mission and values.

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Sequence Health

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

By leveraging advanced technology, patient support, and personalized care strategies, healthcare call centers streamline patient interactions and provide critical medical guidance. Key Takeaways Tracking medication schedules is essential for enhancing patient care, boosting satisfaction, and improving health outcomes.

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Sequence Health

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Medical call centers aid in chronic disease management programs by offering continuous support, real-time health monitoring, and effective care coordination. This blog covers how medical call centers can aid in chronic disease management programs and the benefits they provide for patients and healthcare systems.

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NASHP

MARCH 22, 2024

States such as Texas, Wyoming , and New Jersey are adopting Medicaid reimbursement of collaborative care services and are addressing capacity to transition to CoCM. The service was approved as a State Plan Amendment in 2020 and received initial grant funding from the Montana Healthcare Foundation.

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