By Mark Kestner MD – While the use of telehealth to provide patients with health-related services is not new, the COVID-19 pandemic has expanded its use exponentially. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 30% of health center visits during the later half of 2020 occurred via telehealth.
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Watch our continued value-based care series with panelists from the AMA discussing the current-state challenges of hypertension, the role of remote patient monitoring of blood pressure and define the return on investment at all levels.
By Irving Loh MD – As healthcare has moved from analog to digital along the entire care continuum, conceptual models have evolved that characterize how this transformation has altered the experience for all stakeholders, from patients, to providers, to support staff, to administrative and operational personnel.
By Derek Jones – The Covid-19 pandemic outbreak affected the way many industries operate, but especially healthcare. There was suddenly a massive pressure on the healthcare system as workload continued to increase with the speed of light.
Dr. John M. Ciccone – The rapid changes in the delivery of healthcare, and the associated technology, present both challenges and opportunities for companies engaged in the healthcare markets. The speed at which these changes are occurring is unprecedented, and will change the face of healthcare delivery worldwide.
By Devin Partida – Health care payments have undergone a tumultuous period in the past two years. Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, CMS has adjusted multiple policies and implemented several new ones. These changes that seek to improve patient care and accessibility have considerable impacts on health care professionals.
By Mona Abutaleb – The high-stakes threat landscape healthcare organizations operate in today demands that IT partners and hosting providers go beyond HIPAA compliance. It’s time to demand HITRUST CSF certification as well.
Week 4 and final week of our Cybersecurity Awareness Month is all about making security a priority. We had no problem rounding up security experts that can get on board with this theme. From large scale health systems to rural hospitals to small medical practices, be cyber smart and make security a priority.
By Jordan Bazinsky – The healthcare system represents one of the most significant parts of our economy, one that is very personal to everyone who engages with it. Yet, the story of the healthcare system is also the story of healthcare data: its creation, sharing, and use to improve health for individuals and populations.