COVID-19 Report
We’ve rounded up some of the latest news and announcements pertaining to the coronavirus and the healthcare industry.
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Health IT Appointments and Hires
Latest announcements made from companies and organizations on the hiring and appointments include Trio Health, Drawbridge Health, WithHealth, Health Fidelity Inc., Geneia, Protenus, Availity & CMS.
Provider Directories and the Audit Challenge
By Mark Martin – CMS recently issued a report on provider directories that identified three underlying challenges health plans face. In the first blog on this topic, I discussed the issue of contractual versus resource constraints.
CMS Report: 3 Problems Plaguing Provider Directories
By Mark Martin – In its second annual report on the state of provider directories, CMS found that 46 percent of all directory entries reviewed contained at least one error that makes it difficult for patients to find doctors in their networks.
Health IT Business News – November 7, 2017
Business news from drchrono, Spok Holdings, Inc., Clear Data, SA Ignite Inc., Medecision, AxisPoint Health, Athenahealth, Caresyntax Inc., Kno2, Availity, Briggs Healthcare, Lumeris
It’s Time to Fix the Credentialing Process
By Michelle Barry – Availity recently commissioned an independent research company to survey providers—physicians and non-medical staff, in practices and facilities—about their credentialing process. No one should be surprised that providers are not happy with how it’s conducted.
Leading by Following the Rules
By Erin Weber – When it comes to adopting the latest technological advancements, the U.S. healthcare system is something of a paradox. Information technology is widespread in clinical care—most hospitals and physician practices now use electronic medical records…
Health IT Business News – July 25, 2017
Business news from DXC Technology, Zebra Medical Vision, NantHealth, Cerner, Availity, Linguamatics, Modus, CloudMine, GE Healthcare, Novia Strategies, Jefferson Health, Emids, Encore Health Resources
What You Need to Know About Risk Adjustment and HCC Coding
By Deborah Grider – Coding in a Value-Based World: Is your revenue at risk? If your hospital or practice isn’t fully adhering to the risk adjustment and Hierarchical Condition Category coding requirements for Medicare Advantage plans, the answer may be yes.