By Julie Frey – The demand for mental health services is outstripping the ability of providers to keep up. A recent report by the American Psychological Association found that 38% of psychologists have seen an increase in the number of people on their waiting list, increasing their workloads by 26%.
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By Rae Ellen Bichell – As one of the nation’s more than 1,000 federally designated primary care shortage areas, Costilla County has many carrots to dangle in front of medical providers willing to practice there, including federal student loan repayments, bonus Medicare payments, and expedited visas for foreign clinicians.
By David R. Burda – The money flowing from Medicare into Medicare Advantage is like water gushing out of a frozen pipe. Here are the latest numbers from CMS, which released its annual national health expenditure figures on Dec. 13, 2023.
By Matt Fisher – Under the HIPAA Privacy Rule, individuals have the right to request an amendment to their protected health information if there is a concern about the accuracy of the information. The word amendment carries a certain understanding.
By Karis Grounds & Timi Leslie – When people are in crisis—whether it’s from a community disaster or a critical need for food, housing, and financial support—it’s hard for them to know where to turn.
By Lana Moriarty & Alex Mugge – HHS is working diligently to strengthen policies that can bring patients more comprehensive access to their health information. In October 2023, the ONC and CMS held an event to share initiatives that help patients access their health data.
By Kim Boyd – On January 17, 2024, CMS unveiled the final rule aimed at advancing interoperability and enhancing prior authorization processes. This regulation leverages API technology to drive transparency, efficiency, and reduce provider, patient, and payer burden.
By William Hersh, MD – When I was putting the finishing touches on the 4th edition of my textbook on information retrieval in the domain on biomedicine and health in 2020, I wondered whether the major problems in the field of IR were mostly solved.
By Michelle Andrews – As I checked in at a Manhattan radiology clinic for my annual mammogram in November, the front desk staffer reviewing my paperwork asked an unexpected question: Would I like to spend $40 for an artificial intelligence analysis of my mammogram? It’s not covered by insurance, she added.