Health Populi

JULY 26, 2021

The study assessed payors’ perspectives in 2021, finding their top three concerned were increasing costs, quality of care, and the prospects for another pandemic. Watch for the tech antitrust policymakers and regulators to work in parallel as AI and machine learning need more data to work well and equitably.

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Regulations Healthcare Physical Therapy Urgent Care 71

Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 5, 2021

These environments will showcase the end-to-end care pathway from smart ambulances, control centres, hospital wards, General Practices (GPs) consultation rooms to care homes. WHY IT MATTERS.

Healthcare 282

Healthcare General Practice Regulations Doctors 282

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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Healthcare Medical Services Process improvement Quality Improvement 130

HIT Consultant

JULY 16, 2024

Time Savings and Efficiency: This integration eliminates the need for additional training on external processes, saving valuable time for care teams. Enhanced Patient Experience: Patients can now receive care in their preferred language, fostering trust and a more comfortable healthcare experience.

Integration 96

Integration Patient Experience Quality of Care Regulations 96

Healthcare It News

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

Since the pandemic forced providers to immediately switch to virtual appointments, most of the initial focus in telepsychiatry care centered on increasing access for those living in rural areas and underserved minority populations. Right now, just 10.4% Enterprise Taxonomy:

Quality of Care 275

Quality of Care Telemedicine Regulations Healthcare 275

HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Further, compliance with healthcare regulations and standards ensures that healthcare organizations adhere to legal and ethical requirements. Embracing these measures will safeguard sensitive information and enhance the overall quality of care, fostering a secure and trustworthy environment for patients and providers alike.

Healthcare 98

Healthcare Prevention Integration Regulations 98

Healthcare It News

DECEMBER 2, 2021

Robert Lauritzen, Cerebriu CEO, said: “This is a major step on our mission to automate radiology workflow, increasing quality of care by bringing our Smart Protocol technology within neuroimaging.” ” Digital transformation in community health services needs backing, says report.

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Telemedicine Health Science Hospitals Integration 339

p3care

JULY 2, 2023

Therefore, the EHRs must adhere to the regulations to receive voluntary certification. Afterward, they implement strategies to enhance the quality of care they deliver. Also, it enables quality reporting and performance improvement and enhances eligibility for incentive payments.

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Performance improvement Healthcare Providers Quality of Care Integration 237

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.

Digital Care 52

Digital Care Quality of Care Integration Regulations 52

Home Health Care

JULY 19, 2024

However, there’s a difference between providers that have made errors in claims processing or quality of care provisions versus those taking part in purposeful fraudulent activity, according to National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) President William A.

Regulations 115

Regulations Home Care Quality of Care Medicaid 115

HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Physicians should emphasize their value in terms of patient outcomes, quality of care, and cost-effectiveness. Value-Based Care Initiatives: Participating in value-based care models and accountable care organizations can lead to increased reimbursement based on improved patient outcomes and cost savings.

Regulations 105

Regulations Accountable Care Prevention Medicare 105

Briggs Healthcare

APRIL 7, 2022

“Nursing homes play a unique dual role in the long-term care continuum, serving as a place where people receive needed health care and a place they call home. The 1986 Institute of Medicine report Improving the Quality of Care in Nursing Homes identified a range of challenges to the quality of care in nursing homes.

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Nursing Quality of Care Quality Assurance Home Care 52

Healthcare It News

DECEMBER 15, 2021

"Through the convenience of the all-in-one platform, UnityPoint Health expects an increase in virtual visit utilization, reduced call center volumes and a higher percentage of closed care gaps," Warrens said. UnityPoint Health will leverage b.well to improve the efficiency of value-based care initiatives, he added.

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Integration Quality Improvement Quality of Care Population Health 293

HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

By providing personalized, context-aware guidance, Co-Pilots help streamline decision-making processes and simplify the management of evolving regulations. For instance, they can monitor updates to payer policies and alert staff to the implications for claim assessment, reducing the burden of staying up to date on complex regulations.

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Integration Healthcare Quality of Care Regulations 111

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. We are hopeful that developing and deploying multiple measures of behavioral health network adequacy can improve access and quality of care,” says Seibert.

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Quality Assurance Regulations Quality of Care Medicaid 52

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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Telemedicine Urgent Care Integration Quality of Care 306

Home Health Care

MAY 19, 2022

“If we do well under HHVBP, that should help prove the value of home health care,” one executive recently told me. Yet with roughly seven-and-a-half months to go, more questions about HHVBP’s broader impact on quality of care and patient access are starting to pop up. Medicare Advantage [plans] can see all of that information.”.

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Medicare Regulations Quality Improvement Quality of Care 111

Health Populi

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Note that patients falling into all four of these segments believe, in the words of Lavidge, that, “companies developing health care technology care more about making money than helping patients…All patients worry that a single medical bill could severely impact their financial security.”

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Healthcare Telemedicine Nursing Primary Care 62

HIT Consultant

JUNE 26, 2024

Concerns about the quality of care received during trials and lingering anxieties based on past injustices contribute to a reluctance, particularly among lower socioeconomic communities, to participate in research. This mistrust stems from historical abuses in clinical trials and negative experiences with traditional healthcare.

Life Sciences 90

Life Sciences Pharmaceuticals Quality of Care Regulations 90

Briggs Healthcare

JANUARY 20, 2023

To increase compliance with CMS’ health and safety regulations, CMS has used the findings from those surveys to inform a series of short (10–15 minutes) Quality in Focus interactive training videos tailored for specific provider types.

Quality of Care 52

Quality of Care Regulations Medicaid Prevention 52

Briggs Healthcare

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

CMS’ Calendar Year (CY) 2022 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) final rule will promote greater use of telehealth and other telecommunications technologies for providing behavioral health care services, encourage growth in the diabetes prevention program, and boost payment rates for vaccine administration.

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Medicare Prevention Quality of Care Regulations 105

Home Health Care

DECEMBER 7, 2023

Increased capacity for predictive modeling through AI will empower home care leaders to enhance service offerings to improve the quality of care, patient health, comfort and independence. Baseline regulations that set forth good business practices to keep clients and caregivers safe are essential.

Home Care 122

Home Care Regulations Nursing Prevention 122

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.

Medicaid 96

Medicaid Regulations Medicare Integration 96

NCQA

JUNE 27, 2023

LTSS Distinction, for MCOs, and Case-Management for LTSS (CM-LTSS), for community-based organizations (CBO)— increase oversight of care for this vulnerable population. In July, NCQA will update these programs to further align with best practices and federal regulations. In turn, states can reallocate resources elsewhere.

Medicaid 52

Medicaid Care Transition Quality Improvement Regulations 52

Briggs Healthcare

MARCH 2, 2022

Various factors associated with COVID-19 that negatively impacted patient safety and resulted in poor outcomes for nursing home residents are discussed in this primer, including NH staffing, racial and ethnic disparities, and poor quality of care.”. This primer was originally published April 21, 2020, and updated February 24, 2022.

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Nursing Patient Safety Quality of Care Regulations 98

Briggs Healthcare

AUGUST 14, 2023

The SPSS is aligned with CMS expectations for State Survey Agency performance in accordance with the §1864 Agreement and all related regulations and policies intended to protect and improve the health and safety of Americans such as the State Operations Manual, the Mission and Priority Document, survey procedure guides, and other relevant documents.

Physical Therapy 52

Physical Therapy Rehabilitation Medicaid Quality of Care 52

HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 4, 2024

All these concerns make for a complex set of circumstances, such as: Duty of Care: Healthcare facilities must provide a reasonable standard of care and ensure a qualified staff is available to meet patients’ needs. Legal Compliance: Intricate laws and regulations govern patient care, labor relations, and healthcare operations.

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Healthcare Nursing Regulations Hospitals 98

Bill Of Health

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

An important addition is the IMTRC would provide the necessary national, collaborative approach to facilitate information exchange between member states to ensure patient safety and quality of care for health care services provided across state lines through telehealth.

Telemedicine 81

Telemedicine Patient Safety Regulations Quality of Care 81

Home Health Care

JANUARY 2, 2024

However, in a highly regulated industry like home-based care, which is facing some of the greatest staffing pressures in recent history, the role of training expands beyond the walls of the organization, and the ROI runs much deeper than face value.

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Quality of Care Regulations Healthcare 111

Home Health Care

MARCH 9, 2022

health care system has learned that home-based care companies are well-positioned to respond to unique challenges, with at-home care approaches often boosting patient satisfaction, lowering costs and improving quality of care. Over the past few years, the U.S.

Home Care 98

Home Care Regulations Urgent Care Hospitals 98

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. The Cures Act, signed into law in Dec. AI can streamline data sharing processes, enhance data accuracy, and improve decision-making.

Healthcare 52

Healthcare Urgent Care Integration Primary Care 52

Home Health Care

SEPTEMBER 29, 2021

Jeff Salter, CEO of Caring Senior Service, said he believes that home care standardization should be focused on improving the quality of care for clients. That said, any type of push for a greater standardization for home care should not come from government regulators, according to Kursban.

Home Care 105

Home Care Regulations Nursing Medicare 105

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.

Medicaid 64

Medicaid Regulations Prevention Doctors 64

Healthcare It News

JUNE 24, 2024

" By implementing these strategies, OSF HealthCare aims not just to reduce readmissions but to fundamentally enhance the overall quality of care across the health system. The right vendor should help set up a comprehensive system that tracks patients throughout their care journey, from hospital to SNF to home.

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Care Transition Prevention Integration Nursing 273

Home Health Care

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Every year we are fighting for survival and every year CMS is proposing to cut reimbursement and adding more regulations. Can you please remove some of the regulations so we can get back to the business of taking care of patients? Unfortunately, it is the same this year.

Medicare 111

Medicare Nursing Hospitals Regulations 111

Home Health Care

JUNE 17, 2024

The 80-20 provision is six years away from implementation, but the regulation itself could immediately begin to affect how Medicaid programs operate. Many have also taken shades of each strategy. Eventually, it will inflate the wages that caregivers are being paid in home- and community-based services (HCBS).

Home Care 115

Home Care Medicaid Medicare Quality of Care 115

Briggs Healthcare

FEBRUARY 9, 2022

However, a state that unilaterally acts to reduce or suspend survey and certification activities in a manner inconsistent with the Act, regulations and Secretary’s direction does not support their full budgetary Survey and Certification allocation as federal oversight activities would be added to ensure compliance with the minimum standards.”.

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Medicaid Medicare Regulations Quality of Care 52