By Phil Galewitz & Holly K. Hacker – At least two-thirds of Medicare enrollees have two or more chronic health conditions, federal data shows. That makes them eligible for a federal program that, since 2015, has rewarded doctors for doing more to manage their health outside office visits.
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By Dr. Melinda Kidder DHA MSN RN – In the ever-evolving landscape of health care, nurses are at the forefront of patient care, witnessing firsthand the impact of transformative initiatives and regulatory updates. ONC’s HTI-1 final rule is a catalyst for change, ushering in a new era for health IT.
By April Miller – Roughly 80 million American people — more than one-third of U.S. adults — have limited health literacy. That must change if the nation hopes to achieve higher standards of care. Gamification may be the answer.
By Beth Friedman – Over the decades I’ve worked with (and for) several nurses. Each and every experience reinforces my belief that nurses are the bedrock of our healthcare ecosystem. They are the glue that holds our industry together, simultaneously supporting patients, patient families, healthcare teams, administrators, and more.
By Julie A. Kilgore – The ONC released the anticipated Common Agreement Version 2.0 on April 22, 2024. Since 2016, the ONC has been working to implement the requirements of the 21st Century Cures Act, and this release marks another milestone on the journey to complete those directives.
By Matthew Fisher – The FTC recently reasserted itself into the privacy discussion when it comes to healthcare information. Given the defined scope of HIPAA that does not cover a number of growing areas where healthcare data can be found, it is important to remember that agencies beyond the HHS OCR can act to require protection.
By Matt Betts & Carlos Estrada – Bolstering Defenses: When evaluating a solutions partner, focus on these four areas to adequately assess a competitive edge.
From the AHRQ Blog – Just over 20 years ago, the Institute of Medicine released two seminal reports on the need to improve healthcare quality—one on healthcare disparities, another that emphasized the promise of digital healthcare technologies. Since then, healthcare technology has made significant strides.
By Jared Gillespie – As healthcare continues to shift towards value-based care models, rehabilitation services are increasingly evaluated based on the quality of outcomes and cost-efficiency. In this environment, clinicians face the dual challenge of delivering high-quality care while minimizing costs.