Health Blawg

DECEMBER 26, 2017

These publications come as part of the FDA’s effort to improve its approach to digital health, to continue to work on drawing the line between digital health tools that are properly regulated as “devices” by the FDA and those that are not. physical fitness. relaxation or stress management. mental acuity. self-esteem.

Regulations 60

Regulations Healthcare Innovation Prevention Primary Care 60

Health Blawg

DECEMBER 26, 2017

These publications come as part of the FDA’s effort to improve its approach to digital health, to continue to work on drawing the line between digital health tools that are properly regulated as “devices” by the FDA and those that are not. physical fitness. relaxation or stress management. mental acuity. self-esteem.

Regulations 60

Regulations Healthcare Innovation Prevention Primary Care 60

Health Blawg

DECEMBER 26, 2017

These publications come as part of the FDA’s effort to improve its approach to digital health, to continue to work on drawing the line between digital health tools that are properly regulated as “devices” by the FDA and those that are not. physical fitness. relaxation or stress management. mental acuity. self-esteem.

Regulations 60

Regulations Healthcare Innovation Prevention Primary Care 60

Health Blawg

DECEMBER 26, 2017

These publications come as part of the FDA’s effort to improve its approach to digital health, to continue to work on drawing the line between digital health tools that are properly regulated as “devices” by the FDA and those that are not. physical fitness. relaxation or stress management. mental acuity. self-esteem.

Regulations 60

Regulations Healthcare Innovation Prevention Primary Care 60

Home Health Care

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Rao said that dropping prior authorization in MA would have come in 2024 as well had it not been for government regulations that prevented BCBS of Massachusetts from doing so. Prior authorization requirements will be dropped for home health care in commercial plans by Jan. 1 of 2024 and for Medicare Advantage (MA) plans by 2025.

Physical Therapy 118

Physical Therapy Patient Safety Hospitals Medicare 118

Bill Of Health

MARCH 9, 2022

In the emerging psychedelics industry, the institutions and actors that require oversight and regulation are positioning themselves as regulators. She works to advance best practice prevention and evidence based institutional policies for sexual harm. Mithoefer & Haden ). Buisson and Ms.

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Regulations Patient Safety Accountability Prevention 143

Readiness Rounds

JANUARY 20, 2025

Did you know that unaddressed environmental hazards are a leading cause of preventable incidents in hospitals? From improper equipment storage to trip hazards, these overlooked risks can jeopardize both patient and staff safety. Your Environmental Rounds Cheat Sheet: Problems, Causes, and Fixes Prefer to listen?

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Performance improvement Accountability Patient Safety Hospitals 52

HIT Consultant

AUGUST 1, 2024

We’ll take a closer look at this crucial intersection of technology and care, exploring how healthcare professionals can navigate these complexities — upholding patient safety and privacy instead of putting them at risk. AI in Diagnostic Tools & Medical Devices One example to demonstrate this shift comes from medical imaging.

Patient Safety 98

Patient Safety Quality Assurance Integration Regulations 98

p3care

MAY 1, 2023

We understand the paramount necessity of identifying and preventing healthcare fraud and abuse. Fraudulent actions put patients’ trust and security in danger. Detecting Fraudulent Medical Billing Services Healthcare fraud has negative effects on patient safety and the treatment standard as a whole.

Patient Safety 130

Patient Safety Healthcare Regulations Medicaid 130

NASHP

OCTOBER 31, 2024

Introduction and Background Many states have adopted policies requiring public insurance coverage and/or state-regulated private health insurance coverage of an extended supply of certain hormonal contraceptives methods (e.g., Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Plans), state-regulated private health insurance, or both.

Medicaid 40

Medicaid Regulations Patient Safety Prevention 40

HIT Consultant

JUNE 19, 2024

Technical issues can impact diagnostic tests, disrupt scheduling, impair the delivery of prescription services, damage campus-wide communications, and ultimately, harm the patient-care experience. HIPAA regulations mandate this. For example, IT can leverage data analytics as an early warning system for potential incidents.

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Prevention Patient Safety Hospitals Regulations 97

HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 16, 2024

James Aita, director, Strategy and Business Development, Medicomp Systems , a physician-driven provider of diagnostically connected patient data solutions Of course AI is the hot topic at HLTH this year–but with the new regulations from ASTP/ONC, the question is how can it be usable, trustworthy, transparent and helpful.

Patient Experience 135

Patient Experience Nursing Primary Care Patient Safety 135

Home Health Care

MAY 30, 2022

Additionally, physician-reviewers determined that 43% of the harm events could have been prevented if patients had been provided better care. A similar OIG effort in 2010 found that 27% of hospitalized Medicare patients experienced harm during stays in October 2008, with nearly half of those events preventable.

Hospitals 104

Hospitals Medicare Prevention Home Care 104

HIT Consultant

AUGUST 14, 2022

For example, those in drug development rely on therapeutic experts and medical specialists to know specifically which patient safety issues we should be concerned with and how to efficiently monitor each. Are there patient safety concerns with the proposed therapy? Informed device selection.

Patient Safety 98

Patient Safety Integration Regulations Accountability 98

CDC

AUGUST 15, 2023

CDC’s evidence-based guidelines for health care are designed to protect healthcare workers and patients, encourage safe practices, improve health outcomes, and save lives. They are not regulations, but many regulatory bodies consider this advice when they create the rules that lead to penalties and payments for healthcare facilities.

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Safe Practices Regulations Healthcare Patient Safety 98

HIT Consultant

AUGUST 4, 2023

Designed to deliver optimized workflows and revenues, greater clinical insights, and enhanced patient safety and care quality, healthcare analytics plays an essential role in improving core competencies and strengthening operations across the care continuum.

Healthcare Analytics 98

Healthcare Analytics Healthcare Integration Patient Safety 98

HIT Consultant

MARCH 8, 2023

What’s more, patients are begging for better digital experiences – and are frustrated with healthcare’s lack of functionality. Late last year, Redpoint Global found that 80% of patients prefer digital channels to communicate with their healthcare providers. Strict privacy and security regulations must be taken into account.

Urgent Care 98

Urgent Care Patient Safety Primary Care Patient Experience 98

Readiness Rounds

AUGUST 28, 2023

Headlines: The Halo Effect: Elevating Patient Satisfaction (HCAHPS) Through Environment 5 Crucial Aspects of a Hospital's Physical Environment #1: Cleanliness: Beyond Aesthetics - A Pillar of Patient Safety #2: Maintenance: A Reflection of Excellence in Patient Care #3. Regulators often cite ceiling tiles.

Hospitals 52

Hospitals Patient Safety Patient Experience Regulations 52

Sequence Health

APRIL 3, 2025

They ensure patient safety and reduce the burden on emergency rooms. Key Takeaways Medical call centers are essential for emergency triage, providing 24/7 support and timely medical guidance to enhance patient safety and satisfaction.

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Nursing Healthcare Providers Urgent Care 52

Healthcare ECONOMIST

AUGUST 30, 2024

Prior to the FTC’s rule, physician noncompetes were regulated by state law, with considerable variation in how these agreements were enforced. Existing noncompete clauses are now unenforceable, except for prior agreements with “senior executives” who earn over $151,164 annually and serve in policy-making positions.

Patient Safety 49

Patient Safety Regulations Prevention Hospitals 49

HIT Consultant

JANUARY 30, 2025

Proper understanding of the complexities of the regulations and documentation of servicing activities has never been more critical. Prompted by concerns raised by various industry groups, the guidance looks to address inconsistent regulation of third-party servicing compared to original manufacturers. Why the New Guidance?

Regulations 52

Regulations Patient Safety Integration Healthcare 52

Bill Of Health

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021

A judge in Ohio ruled on Monday that a hospital in the region must administer ivermectin to a patient very sick with COVID-19 in their ICU, despite the decision by the medical staff, in agreement with recent statements by the U.S. When can families require that doctors provide care they do not believe is medically necessary?

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Doctors Hospitals Nursing Patient Safety 145

HIT Consultant

MARCH 23, 2023

Not only was patient safety better protected through virtual monitoring, but Trinity Health was also able to reduce its costs by $23M by avoiding non-reimbursed services for those injuries. At Trinity Health, falls declined from as many as 62 in the second quarter of 2020 to as few as 28 in the third quarter of 2021.

Nursing 98

Nursing Patient Safety Healthcare Hospitals 98

Briggs Healthcare

JULY 7, 2023

Toolkit: Medical Record Review Methodology Provides an explanation of the OIG methodology, including details about our definition of patient harm and how we categorized events by severity and preventability. Adverse events are patient harm events that occur due to medical care or lack of care and are not caused by underlying disease.

Quality Assurance 40

Quality Assurance Patient Safety Prevention Regulations 40

Bill Of Health

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Critics may argue that such a policy could undermine state medical boards and compromise patient safety. Clinical trial licensure reciprocity could be narrowed to trials subject to United States federal human subjects protection regulations.

Telemedicine 45

Telemedicine Quality Assurance Regulations Patient Safety 45

Sequence Health

MARCH 4, 2025

Integration with electronic health records (EHRs) facilitates real-time access to patient information, ensuring accurate and timely prescription refills, ultimately boosting patient safety. It helps prevent interruptions in needed medications while concurrently curbing health-associated expenditures.

Integration 52

Integration Patient Safety Healthcare Providers Patient Experience 52

Sequence Health

MARCH 6, 2025

Integration with electronic health records (EHRs) facilitates real-time access to patient information, ensuring accurate and timely prescription refills, ultimately boosting patient safety. It helps prevent interruptions in needed medications while concurrently curbing health-associated expenditures.

Integration 52

Integration Patient Safety Healthcare Providers Patient Experience 52

HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Once focused intensely on preventing fraud, waste, and abuse and ensuring high-quality patient care, the compliance department is tasked with maintaining programs that meet the regulations and laws of numerous government bodies pertaining to various areas, especially electronic protected health information (ePHI).

Patient Safety 52

Patient Safety Health Data Integration Regulations 52

Sequence Health

MARCH 11, 2025

Automation in call centers can reduce patient wait times and enhance satisfaction by providing prompt responses. Proactive reminders improve overall patient satisfaction and loyalty. Effective communication reduces medical errors and enhances patient safety, leading to better health outcomes and improved patient retention.

Regulations 52

Regulations Healthcare Providers Healthcare Accountability 52

Sequence Health

MARCH 11, 2025

Automation in call centers can reduce patient wait times and enhance satisfaction by providing prompt responses. Proactive reminders improve overall patient satisfaction and loyalty. Effective communication reduces medical errors and enhances patient safety, leading to better health outcomes and improved patient retention.

Regulations 52

Regulations Healthcare Providers Healthcare Accountability 52

Icanotes

MARCH 3, 2023

Proper documentation of mental health services is also necessary for compliance with regulations and standards. General Process for Documentation — Intake to Discharge Clinical documentation impacts nearly every aspect of care, including the treatment you and other practitioners provide to your patients.

Prevention 52

Prevention Regulations Accountability Patient Safety 52

Sheppard Health Law

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

As a result, OIG decided to improve and update the CPGs to reflect its current thinking and approach to preventing fraud and abuse in the health care industry. All of the new ICPGs will be more user-friendly, be posted on the OIG website to allow for greater flexibility for more frequent revisions, and include interactive links to resources.

Medicare 52

Medicare Integration Regulations Nursing 52

Sequence Health

DECEMBER 31, 2024

The common tactics in this arena encompass: Digital promotion Optimizing for search engines (SEO) Marketing through social media channels Direct email outreach These techniques are designed to advocate for services while establishing trust and adhering strictly to guidelines that safeguard patient safety and confidentiality.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Healthcare Providers Regulations Patient Safety 52

Home Health Care

MARCH 6, 2023

Additionally, we asked for improvements or cost benefits for improvement efforts, which could include streamlining operational processes, improving emergency management, infection control and prevention processes, or anything in this realm.

Home Care 52

Home Care Patient Safety Performance improvement Process improvement 52

Sequence Health

APRIL 14, 2025

This improves patient satisfaction, operational efficiency, and answering calls and urgent calls. ACD systems distribute incoming calls evenly among agents, preventing overload and idle time. Secure Communication Channels Maintaining patient confidentiality and trust hinges on the use of secure communication channels.

Integration 52

Integration Healthcare Patient Experience Prevention 52

NASHP

MARCH 22, 2024

The commission was created in the New Hampshire Legislature in 2000 (NH RSA Chapter 12-J), which established the Alcohol Fund, directing a part of proceed from sales of alcohol to prevention, harm reduction treatment, and recovery services. With broad access, they reduce barriers to prevention and intervention.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Integration Primary Care Nursing 52

Healthcare It News

JUNE 18, 2022

’ “We know all the benefits of digital health tools and services in terms of patient safety, care quality and cost reduction,” said Dr Seroussi. The issue is largely caused by intensive farming methods which see animals routinely treated with preventative antibiotics as a substitute for veterinary care.

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Hospitals Patient Safety Regulations Healthcare 363