By Deirdre Ruttle – In direct response to the COVID-19 crisis, the healthcare industry experienced a transformation. Social distancing guidelines continue to limit in-person contact and crowded spaces whenever possible. The patient and provider relationship relies on technology for safe interactions.
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By Deirdre Ruttle – The COVID-19 pandemic created a financial burden on the healthcare industry. Not only did providers feel the pressure on care delivery and supply chain, but on revenue as well.
By Deirdre Ruttle – The idea of a largely digital world is no longer a far off fantasy. It is today’s reality. Digital adoption is expected to continue growing as precautionary guidelines related to COVID-19 encourage limited in-person interactions whenever possible.
By Deirdre Ruttle – Technology is connecting patients to their healthcare needs as the COVID-19 crisis continues. Patient demands for convenient, secure and simple experiences combined with social distancing have spurred technology adoption.
Day 9: We have rounded up these nine women of health IT to hear what they have to say about what to expect in 2020. From digital health and telemedicine to interoperability and healthcare payments, here is what they are predicting about the new year.
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.
Check out our HIMSS Highlights with Dave Shelton and Jim Bogdan from PatientMatters, Deirdre Ruttle from InstaMed, and Erik Rock from Vivify Health as they talk about the Patient Financial Experience.
The thought leaders in our community are good about sharing their thoughts on the issues of today. Here are the top read and shared guest posts of February that we think deserve sharing again.
By Deirdre Ruttle – Let’s face it: patients are frustrated with confusing and inconvenient healthcare payments experiences. They can become even more frustrated at the start of a new year when deductibles reset.