If you work in healthcare, the American Health Information Management Association wants you to take its third annual survey on the state of information governance (IG) in healthcare.
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By Debi Primeau – According to the ONC, Patient Generated Health Data (PGHD) are “health-related data created, recorded, or gathered by or from patients (or family members or other caregivers) to help address a health concern.
By JoAnn Volk & Justin Giovannelli – The U.S. House of Representatives leadership’s bill to repeal and replace the ACA would have significantly expanded the use of HSAs, which people can use to save tax-free money to pay for certain medical expenses.
By David Harlow – Both proponents and opponents of Medicaid expansion under the ACA were concerned about the “woodwork” effect: The expectation was that once the outreach mandated by the ACA kicked into high gear, not only would newly-eligible individuals sign up for Medicaid.
By Mark Owen – With health insurance premiums already increased for 2017, providers are feeling the pinch of a patient population that can’t afford to pay for care. Emergency physicians suffer the highest rates.
By Sarianne Gruber – Circulation, Inc. launched its Non-Emergent Medical Transportation (NEMT) system with just a few hospitals back in September 2016. This game changer company
By Dr. David Hay – I’ve always thought (and I think generally accepted) that IT projects—particularly those that involve sharing information—have a greater chance of success when the people that will be affected by the project are deeply involved with the project itself.
By Aaron Fulner – Once a health plan has identified a functional area that is losing them revenue, what typically comes next is an independent operational review to assess the root cause of the issue(s).
By Tim Comp – Leadership teams at hospitals and health systems are under constant pressure to grow their revenue, but at the same time, they’re stuck watching as margins shrink quickly.