Healthcare It News

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

"In the digital world we live in, it is imperative that the connectedness of our patients and consumers of the services have the access they need to care not only through regulation requirements but integrated into their day-to-day care plans," she noted.

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p3care

JULY 2, 2023

Today, advanced IT has become an integral need for everybody. That’s why every sector has integrated modern technology as a fundamental aspect. Therefore, the EHRs must adhere to the regulations to receive voluntary certification. Afterward, they implement strategies to enhance the quality of care they deliver.

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Healthcare It News

JUNE 24, 2024

"The existing systems were fragmented, with each care setting operating in a silo ," he explained. "This lack of integration led to incomplete information being passed along at each stage of patient transfer, resulting in suboptimal post-discharge care. Enhanced patient follow-up and engagement.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

The Food & Drug Administration’s new over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid regulations are now in effect and health plans are starting to explore what it means for them. – Aftercare service : Whether to offer virtual support and/or an optional care package purchased by members at a clinic? The time has finally arrived.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 1, 2024

Improperly billed for services: The government alleges that TRG billed Medicare for radiology services performed by a radiologist located in the UK, which violates program regulations. The allegations against TRG raise concerns about the quality of care patients may have received and the potential misuse of federal healthcare funds.

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Cloud Blogs

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

These shifting priorities have catalyzed the desire to track patient outcomes and cost-savings for improved quality of care. Overall, regulators have made clear their intention to eliminate barriers to interoperability and provide patients greater control of their healthcare.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The importance of a comprehensive approach to security cannot be overstated, as it involves integrating physical, procedural, and technological measures to protect patient data and maintain trust. Further, compliance with healthcare regulations and standards ensures that healthcare organizations adhere to legal and ethical requirements.

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Home Health Care

JANUARY 17, 2022

In addition to that, the HHVBP demonstration program showed how much could be saved just in reduced hospitalizations via home health care. That will shape the future a lot for home health care because it puts in the minds of all regulators, all payers, Medicare Advantage included, “I should take a deeper look at this.”

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Since the pandemic, the rise of AI and its integration with telemedicine and digital health has seen significant investment growth, leading to enhanced patient care and reduced operation costs for healthcare providers and systems. Alongside this issue is the thorny problem of integration.

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HIT Consultant

MAY 2, 2023

Andy Auerbach, Chief Revenue Officer of SafeRide Health As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, there is a growing need for innovative solutions that not only improve the quality of care but also make care more accessible.

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Sheppard Health Law

JANUARY 2, 2024

At long last, the cost and market impact review (CMIR) regulations promulgated by the California Office of Health Care Affordability (OHCA) have been approved by the California Office of Administrative Law (OAL). Who is subject to the CMIR process?

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p3care

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) implements an electronic Patient Care Reporting (ePCR) system under the Office of Health Affairs (OHA). This system ensures standardized Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in pre-hospital environments and evaluates the quality of care.

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Bill Of Health

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Her frustration is felt by many providers and patients who view the patchwork of state-specific licensing requirements as a major obstacle hindering telehealth’s widespread integration into the health care ecosystem. Georgia $500 $230 48 Emergency exception that allows in-person care in Georgia.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 4, 2024

What doesn’t vary, though, is health systems’ need for healthcare-specific integrated workforce management platforms to help them prepare for any crisis. It is time for every hospital to embrace integrated technology that will support frontline workers and, in turn, help ensure uninterrupted patient care even when the unexpected happens.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 28, 2024

There should be transparency into the accuracy trends of the system provided through dashboards or regular reports. · Integration and Usability: Assess how well the AI solution integrates with existing systems and workflows. This includes regular evaluations and adjustments based on new data and changing conditions.

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 25, 2024

CPQ tools are revolutionizing the management of complex business processes in healthcare, enabling seamless system integration. This integration is critical for maintaining accuracy in patient care planning and billing. The quality of care has become diluted. Remember: In healthcare, efficiency is lifesaving.

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Home Health Care

DECEMBER 7, 2023

While elder care is growing more quickly, I predict in the next 2-3 years, we will see an increase in home care utilization among a more diverse group of demographics — mainly helping support those with chronic conditions. Baseline regulations that set forth good business practices to keep clients and caregivers safe are essential.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 4, 2024

However, compliance with these regulations requires significant effort from healthcare organizations, pushing them to adopt new technologies and workflows to ensure seamless data exchange. Typically, hospitals have advanced infrastructure and resources that support higher levels of integration. The Cures Act, signed into law in Dec.

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Best Medical Billing Company | Physicians Revenue Group, Inc.

MARCH 16, 2023

As such shady operations are the biggest cause of revenue drops, in addition to the quality of care provided to patients. Compliance Confirmation With the Latest Healthcare Rules Medical practitioners must ensure their service and practice comply with the latest healthcare rules and regulations. Physicians Revenue Group, Inc.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 18, 2022

While the growth of ASC’s can be somewhat attributed to updated regulations that have allowed for more surgical procedures to be performed safely in an ASC setting, the patient experience and understanding of how ASCs operate, has also helped ASCs gain traction in recent years. – Improves effectiveness and efficiency. About Maura Cash.

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HIT Consultant

JULY 16, 2024

Addressing Industry Challenges The acquisition comes at a time when healthcare providers are increasingly seeking integrated digital solutions to improve efficiency and quality of care. 24/7 compliance: Ensuring adherence to regulations through automated policy updates and digital audits.

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NASHP

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

State health policies help to shape these services through legislation, funding, and regulation. With person-centered care as a key focus of HCBS, Hawaii is working on a community-based palliative care benefit for beneficiaries with serious illnesses through Hawaii ’s QUEST Integration Medicaid 1115 waiver.

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HIT Consultant

MAY 17, 2023

Where True Opportunity Lies We’ve seen that technology can improve access and quality of care through technology advancements and widespread adoption that occurred in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. New regulations like the 21 st Century Cures Act will lead to more data and documents flowing through EHR systems.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 21, 2021

However, the increased use of electronic records also means that providers need to adjust their data management strategies to meet patient expectations and ensure integrity, interoperability, and security while complying with policies and regulations. Overcoming healthcare data challenges through connected enterprise data management.

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NASHP

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The “National Forum on Advancing High-Quality, Equitable Care Coordination for Children and Youth with Special Health Care Needs” centered on two key topics for improving care coordination systems for CYSHCN: integrated care coordination and the care coordination workforce.

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NCQA

JUNE 11, 2024

To increase data element completeness and specificity as well as promote more integrated care, we offered the following recommendations: Add seven new data elements to ensure full coverage of essential behavioral health services and outcomes. What happens next?

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NASHP

OCTOBER 22, 2021

Since 2014 (first under its “Dual Demo” demonstration and then later via D-SNP contracts), the state has enabled Medicaid MCOs to participate in value-based purchasing through its Integrated Care System Partnerships (ICSP) model. In Rhode Island, MCO plans of care must include “interventions to address special needs (e.g.,

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 20, 2024

The Department of Health and Human Services regulates what types of communications health plans can send to their members. Other regulations limit the frequency of communications with members. Rodriguez, during which they discuss her medical history, conduct initial assessments, and develop a care plan tailored to her needs.

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NASHP

DECEMBER 14, 2021

As major payers of health care for those enrolled in public programs and for government employees, states have a financial interest in and justification for taking action to rein in high prices. Additionally, in their role as market regulators, policymakers recognize the need to protect consumers from unchecked hospital price growth.

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NCQA

JULY 31, 2024

Network adequacy standards vary from state to state, as do the systems state regulators use to ensure compliance with those standards. It will take a combination of strategies to tackle this complex issue: Expand the use of integrated behavioral health strategies. Measuring behavioral health network adequacy is difficult.

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NCQA

JUNE 28, 2024

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently announced two major updates to Medicaid regulations. This blog will delve into their significance and key policy implications for states and managed care organizations (MCO).

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NASHP

JANUARY 12, 2024

States have responded to this call for action and are integrating principles of equity and inclusivity into their state plans on aging. dual eligibles) will continue to enroll in integrated managed care special needs plans or D-SNPs (Dual-Eligible Special Needs Plans). In 2024, people with Medicare and Medicaid coverage (i.e.,

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Icanotes

APRIL 2, 2024

As a behavioral health clinician, others come to you seeking guidance on how to better take care of themselves, set healthy boundaries, and learn to regulate their emotions. But how do you prioritize caring for yourself when you’re constantly taking care of others? Facebook Twitter Linkedin 4.

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Home Health Care

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

Orchestrating the complexities of home-based acute care delivery – staff, supplies, patients, equipment, medications, food – can be daunting. Finally, there is a burgeoning market for solutions to these challenges that is waiting on certainty from federal regulators that the waiver will remain in place before activating.”

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Sheppard Health Law

AUGUST 31, 2023

The intersection of patient satisfaction and quality of care is central to healthcare today, and a provider’s level of cultural competence can significantly impact his/her performance in both areas. Summer associate not yet licensed to practice law.

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Home Health Care

MAY 12, 2022

The regulators determine the timeline for the audit process and we’re doing everything we can to satisfy the requirements to lift the sanctions.”. InnovAge’s plan to remediate and transform — which the company has dubbed “One InnovAge” — has three key dimensions.

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Icanotes

OCTOBER 5, 2021

Some guiding principles of DBT include recognizing that all things are interconnected, that opposites can be integrated to better approach truth and that change is constant and inevitable. DBT can be a central component of treating disorders related to emotional regulation such as depression and anger problems. Substance misuse.

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