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DEA and HHS extend virtual prescribing for controlled substances through 2025

Healthcare It News

Drug Enforcement Agency and Health and Human Services announced the Third Temporary Extension of COVID-19 Telemedicine Flexibilities for Prescription of Controlled Medications, preventing some patients from losing access to their telehealth-prescribed medications. Andrea Fox is senior editor of Healthcare IT News. Enterprise Taxonomy:

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Epic and UW research: Healthcare AI must be equitable, transparent, regulated

Healthcare It News

But strong regulation and clear definitions of the technology's use and capabilities will be required. From enhancing efficiency to helping organizations strengthen essential face-to-face human interactions, artificial intelligence holds significant promise for healthcare.

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In 2025, look for more digital-first patient engagement and data-driven decisions

Healthcare It News

For example, predictive analytics can identify individuals at high risk of developing specific conditions, enabling proactive interventions that can prevent or mitigate adverse events. Finally, evolving regulations are pushing for greater price transparency in healthcare.

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How Medical Billing Teams Handle Denied & Rejected Claims?

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Healthcare providers can prevent claim denials with P3care’s top-quality denial management services and implement effective preventive measures to keep their billing processes streamlined and trustworthy of the patients. The billing staff may use an incorrect payer that causes a rejection. How to avoid denied claims?

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Welsh Carson agrees to pare back anesthesia market power to avoid new FTC suit

Health Care Dive

Antitrust regulators have reached a deal with Welsh, Carson, Anderson and Stowe that doesn’t penalize the private equity firm for rolling up the market for anesthesia services in Texas, but tries to prevent it from happening again.

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Harnessing Health Technology and Precision Data to Transition to Proactive Healthcare

HIT Consultant

While many consumer-grade wearables may not fall under FDA regulations, the data they collect necessitates adherence to stringent data privacy laws. Thus, a holistic approach is imperative, considering the interplay between innovation, regulation, and accessibility to ensure equitable distribution and impact across all segments of society.

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11 Healthcare Marketing Predictions for 2025

Healthcare Success

to comply with data privacy laws, regulations, and best practices. Offer webinars or eBooks focused on mental health and preventive care to drive engagement and build trust. Digital Audits Perform regular audits of all marketing materials and online interactions (e.g., online reviews, social media engagement, etc.)