By Juan Pablo Segura – The results are in. A 2019 PEGA survey asked 2,000 U.S. consumers how they felt about recent trends in healthcare, and the response was overwhelming — they want a personal touch, and they want it digital.
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This is our ongoing reporting on how AI is being integrated into healthcare technology. We are seeking out the thought leaders and innovations that are moving the needle forward which include Optum IQ, HealthEC, Orion Health, Gestalt Diagnostics, Arena, & more.
“VA is committed to patient safety, and our robust medication surveillance systems are part of that commitment,” said VA Secretary Robert Wilkie. “This agreement greatly enhances medication safety for Veterans by providing better oversight of drugs that Veterans may be able to obtain from both agencies.”
Latest news being reported on payers and the health insurance industry including news from Health Catalyst, CMS, Cigna, UnitedHealth, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Aetna, CareSource, Anthem, Humana, Cigna, United Healthcare, AHIP and more.
By Deirdre Ruttle – Trends in healthcare payments tell us patients owe more for healthcare services. However, the data also suggest many patients have trouble paying that responsibility.
By Marty Callahan – Sometimes revenue cycle improvement starts with taking a fresh look at the tools you already have at your disposal. Let’s revisit three important areas where your organization could benefit from process improvements: payment plans, scoring, and patient segmentation.
Amazon announced that the Alexa Skills Kit now enables select Covered Entities and their Business Associates, subject to HIPAA, to build Alexa skills that transmit and receive PHI as part of an invite-only program.
By Art Gross – Metrocare Services, a mental health service provider in North Texas, has notified the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS) of a data breach affecting 5,290 patients. The breach was the result of a phishing attack and was discovered on….
The latest in telehealth and telemedicine news from Rhinogram, Teladoc Health, Tyoto Care, Doctor on Demand, ATA, MDLIVE Inc. and more.