Health systems should take the lead in fixing the broken prior authorization process, said Jeff Balser, CEO of Vanderbilt University Medical Center, during a recent conference. He highlighted AI, better workflows and centralized support as ways to reduce delays.
June has seen a slew of executive hires, promotions, exits and layoffs across the healthcare sector. For example, CVS Health and HCA Healthcare welcomed new executives, and Ascension and Optum Health announced that their CEOs are departing. There were also layoffs at organizations including Providence, UCSF Health and Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
Artera President Tom McIntyre talks about the practical application of AI in healthcare.
Vanderbilt University Medical Center is under federal investigation after it turned transgender patients’ medical records over to Tennessee’s attorney general. HHS launched the investigation a couple weeks after two VUMC patients filed a class-action lawsuit against the hospital for releasing their records to the attorney general.
After most commercial insurers moved to expand their coverage of telehealth during the Covid-19 pandemic, health systems are watching to see if the changes will become permanent. BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee was one of the first to make the move, saying it would keep its expanded telehealth coverage.
These two announcements come after Deborah DiSanzo left her role as IBM Watson Health general manager last year.
Healthcare organizations will need to be aware of new innovations, and new ways to use and integrate them. One of the ways that organizations such as Vanderbilt University Medical Center are doing this is by creating patient technology advisory boards.
Zelis highlights how employers, payers, and consumers are integrating digital tools to manage healthcare costs.