A Four-Part Roadmap for Responsible Prior Authorization
The tools exist today to significantly reduce PA's burden on our healthcare system, we just need to mobilize and implement them.
Joining forces can benefit both patients and pharma companies
By engaging in a dialogue, patients and pharma companies can have a mutually beneficial relationship, Health Union's Jack Barrette said at HLTH’s patient engagement track, hosted by MedCity News. Not only can patients help mold clinical trials, but they can help companies improve their patient education efforts.
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The Top Surgical Instruments Needed for Extractions
Discover what tools are essential for efficient, safe surgical extractions in today’s health care landscape, from elevators to forceps and beyond.
Consumerism is driving a bold new vision for home healthcare
Consumers want the healthcare industry to meet them where they are, and this shift in patient mindset has expanded the definition of home healthcare and who benefits from it, according to a panel at MedCity INVEST Digital Health conference.
Widespread use of health IT can cause burnout but also help curb it
In a HIMSS 21 Digital session, panelists detailed the dichotomy of technology advancement for clinicians. Though technology has made it harder for them to disconnect from work leading to burnout, IT tools can also be used to identify pain points and implement solutions to alleviate stress.
Scripps Health hit by 4 class-action lawsuits on heels of ransomware attack
Scripps Health fell victim to a ransomware attack in early May, as a result of which data of around 147,000 patients was stolen. Now, those patients are filing lawsuits against the health system alleging it failed to adequately protect their data and exposed them to several risks, including identity theft.
Healthcare fintech M&A expected to boost patient experience, provider operations
M&A activity in the healthcare finance technology is heating up, evidenced by large transactions such as Cedar buying OODA Health and R1 RCM buying VisitPay. Experts agree that this activity won't end anytime soon, and it will have a positive impact on providers and patients.
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How to Optimize Your Phlebotomy Setup for Efficient Patient Care
The layout of your phlebotomy station can significantly impact efficiency. A well-thought-out setup ensures that every tool is within reach, minimizing unnecessary movement and reducing patient wait times.
Providers look to predictive modeling to help rebuild finances in 2021
After a challenging 2020, health systems are looking to deploy strategies for recovery, especially to bolster financial health. One strategy health executives are considering is investing in predictive modeling technology that can help them manage patient demand and outcomes in the coming year.
Behind the scenes: How health systems, EHR vendors will give patients unprecedented access to their data
Health systems and EHR vendors have been working for months to comply with the ONC's final rule on interoperability and information blocking that goes into effect in April and is expected to grant patients unprecedented access to their health information. Here is a look at some of the issues they contended with.
Proposed HIPAA changes generally favorable, though new burdens may arise, experts say
The HHS has proposed changes to the HIPAA Privacy Rule — the biggest in seven years, a healthcare lawyer said. But while the changes aim to improve information sharing, they could also bring about challenges for providers and payers.
CMS proposed rule requires payers to streamline prior authorizations
The rule would require payers in the Medicaid, CHIP and QHP programs to build and maintain application programing interfaces to improve data exchange and the prior authorization process. But the rule does not include Medicare Advantage plans, which the American Hospital Association called "disappointing."
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5 Major Trends Emerging in Healthcare Benefits in 2025
Employees who enjoy their benefits are more inclined to stay with their company. A 2025 Marsh McLennan Agency report said 73% of employees would remain if plan options were better.
Unite Us expands social determinants partnerships in Louisiana, West Virginia
The technology company is partnering with major insurers, including Aetna and Humana, as well as providers like Ochsner Health to expand access to its platform that connects patients to community-based social services.
Technology boosts care delivery, population health efforts amid Covid-19 pandemic
As the Covid-19 crisis accelerates, healthcare organizations are turning to technology solutions to help them keep pace with patient care needs as well as population health initiatives.
HHS’ plans for health IT through 2025: 4 key goals
A recently released 50-page plan details the federal agency's health IT-related objectives over the next five years and outlines the strategies it plans to use to achieve its goals.
Nuance’s AI makeover to clinical documentation takes exam room to the future
At the annual HIMSS conference this year, Nuance revealed its Ambient Clinical Intelligence technology, which brings AI into the whole exam room to promote natural language interaction.
Survey: These are the top three healthcare tasks patients complete on mobile apps
Scheduling appointments, viewing lab results and requesting prescriptions emerged as the top three functions patients use mobile apps for, according to a SOTI survey of 552 U.S. consumers.