Telemedicine News & Updates 12-13-2017
The latest in telehealth and telemedicine news from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, TripleCare, Saber Healthcare Group, NewYork-Presbyterian, Walgreens, Avizia, EpicMD and more.
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Aggregated Data or Federated Data: Is One Better Than the Other?
By Fiora Au – As big data platforms become more popular, two models of data management—aggregated and federated—are emerging as two of the most common patterns, but which one is better? The main difference between the two models is how they store, access, and surface data.
AHRQ 2.0: The Importance of Data-Informed Insights
By Gopal Khanna MBA – A few weeks ago, I wrote about my vision for creating an AHRQ 2.0—transforming the Agency into a leader in health services research in a digital age. I described four pillars that are central to this effort. The first pillar is: developing a platform to create data-informed insights.
PACS Renewal: Time For The NHS To Rethink Data Management Strategy?
By Jamie Clifton – It’s hard to imagine what patient data will look like in ten years, seven years or even five years from now. We know there will be a lot more of it and its value in the delivery of care will only continue to grow.
CMS Finalizes Changes to the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Model
CMS finalized the cancellation of the mandatory hip fracture and cardiac bundled payment models that were to be operated by the CMS Innovation Center and implemented changes to the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement Model.
HHS Optimization Project Pilot
Providers and health plans use a variety of different formats for conducting electronic transactions. HIPAA Administrative Simplification transaction standards work towards reducing the variable formats, making it easier for data to be shared and transferred.
5 Steps on the Path of Population Health Success
By Dr. Kevin Keck – Spurred on by factors such as the growing geriatric population, the increase in the prevalence of chronic disease and advancing big data capabilities, population health is growing a decidedly quick clip.
These Genes are on FHIR!
By Teresa Zayas Caban, Tracy Okubo, & Kevin Chaney – Earlier this year, the ONC, in partnership with National Institutes of Health, announced the Sync for Genes pilots – an effort to strengthen genomic data sharing that is part of the Precision Medicine Initiative.
MIPS 2018: The Reality of Virtual Groups
By Dr. Pawan Jindal – There are generally two ways to participate in MIPS in 2017: as an Individual or as a Group. Beginning 2018, there will be a third option available to individuals and small groups called the “Virtual Group”. The definition of Virtual Group comes from the definition of ‘virtual’ and ‘group’.