Mon.Apr 01, 2024

article thumbnail

3 ways prior authorization transformation will change health care

Medical Economics

The recent CMS egulations will truly transform the PA process, both by requiring real-time data exchange and transparency in communication of how a decision was made.

article thumbnail

Medicare Will Now Cover Weight-Loss Drug Wegovy. Here’s What This Means For Healthcare

Forbes Healthcare

Wegovy, a popular weight-loss drug in high demand, can now be covered by Medicare and Medicaid provided patients using it have heart disease.

124
124
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

The Truth vs. Alex Jones: How the DSHEA of 1994 gave conspiracy mongers the means to fund their empires

Science Based Medicine

As the HBO documentary The Truth vs. Alex Jones shows, Alex Jones promoted the conspiracy theory that the Sandy Hook massacre was a hoax to sell his supplement line. It's a model that many Internet conspiracy theorists use, like Mike Adams. Did the DSHEA help create Alex Jones and the modern conspiracy industry? The post The Truth vs. Alex Jones: How the DSHEA of 1994 gave conspiracy mongers the means to fund their empires first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

105
105
article thumbnail

Voters Say Healthcare Not A Top Issue. Covid-19 Explains Why.

Forbes Healthcare

Contrary to what the newest Gallup poll might suggest, the importance of healthcare hasn’t diminished. In fact, the opposite is true.

121
121
article thumbnail

Consumers Are So Over Their Paper Chase in Health Care Payments

Health Populi

As we start the month of April 2024 in the U.S., it’s tax season in America with Federal (and other) income taxes due on the 15th of the month. This is also the time my research clock alarm goes off for an important annual report that describes the latest profile of the patient-as-payer in the U.S. ‘Tis the season for J.P. Morgan’s InstaMed team to analyze health care payments data, describing the experiences of consumers, providers and payers in the Trends in Healthcare Paymen

Billing 87
article thumbnail

4 ways generative AI is transforming healthcare

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

Learn about a few of the many ways AI tools are helping to transform healthcare — and how they benefit physicians and patients along the way.

116
116

More Trending

article thumbnail

Match 2024: ‘The difference that you can make as a primary care physician’

Medical Economics

AAFP president discusses state of primary care and its future with record number of family medicine slots this year.

105
105
article thumbnail

Ready or not: How healthcare infrastructure can brace for 5G acceleration

Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

To safeguard M&A activity, CISOs and security teams must have a seat at the table to implement proper IT visibility.

116
116
article thumbnail

England’s Emergency Crisis Led To 14,000 Deaths Last Year, Report Says

Forbes Healthcare

Almost 300 deaths a week can be linked to long delays in England’s emergency care, a report from the Royal College of Medicine has found.

97
article thumbnail

Here’s how challenges in U.S. primary care compare with peer nations

Medical Economics

‘Finger on the pulse’ study compares four factors that can lead to better outcomes for patients.

105
105
article thumbnail

In A New Study, GPT-4 Outperformed Physicians In Clinical Reasoning, But Was Also Wrong More Often

Forbes Healthcare

There may be promise of using this technology to augment clinical workflows.

101
101
article thumbnail

Interoperability: some improvement, but much work remains

Medical Economics

New study finds uneven progress in making data exchange easier and more useful

111
111
article thumbnail

Navigating a Nightmare EHR Migration: What to Do When Things Go Wrong

Valant

An EHR migration can sometimes turn into a nightmare despite careful planning. The transition from one electronic health record (EHR) system to another can be fraught with challenges, leading to disruptions in workflow, productivity, and patient care. It’s crucial to understand common migration challenges and strategies for overcoming them. By anticipating potential obstacles and having plans in place for them, your behavioral health practice can navigate EHR migrations more effectively.

article thumbnail

The role of analytics in financial decision-making for health care

Medical Economics

Put data to work for you by tracking trends in revenue cycles, cost analysis and patient care.

article thumbnail

Best Practices for Maximizing Employee Training Programs

CareerStep

Time to read: 4 Minutes Author: Kylie Connell/Austin Russell As the demand for healthcare services continues to surge, employers are compelled to think strategically and proactively. Developing a comprehensive employee training program emerges as a beacon of hope in addressing the healthcare worker shortage. Not only does it offer a solution to upskill the existing workforce, but it also becomes a powerful magnet for attracting new talent. 6 tips for a successful training program “Choosing to im

article thumbnail

Why Incident Reporting in Healthcare is Important

Performance Health

As healthcare delivery evolves beyond hospital settings to outpatient clinics, specialty centers, and telemedicine, our tools for patient safety and quality improvement must also adapt. Consequently, the role of incident reporting in healthcare is crucial in organizations’ abilities to improve and expand their patient safety efforts.

article thumbnail

Practice tip of the week: Dismissing a patient

Physicians Practice

Your weekly dose of wisdom from the Physicians Practice experts.

64
article thumbnail

Dengue cases growing in Puerto Rico; pandemic decrease in dental care; British health care – Morning Medical Update

Medical Economics

The top news stories in medicine today.

article thumbnail

Improving physicians' people skills with AI

Physicians Practice

AI can help physicians refine their people skills to improve care

59
article thumbnail

Modern Cardiology May Change Next Sunday

Sensible Medicine

First of all, Happy April Fools day. I thought about writing a fake-trial post. But thought the better of it. I normally tell you about a single study on Monday. This week, I want to alert you to the potential bigness of next weekend, when the American College of Cardiology meets in Atlanta. Sunday is an especially important day, as we will hear the results of three clinical trials—each of which could change cardiology in major ways.

Tests 128
article thumbnail

HR and H&S Updates – March 2024

Practice Index

A summary of the HR and H&S updates issued in March 2024. HR Updates Amber alerts Professor’s anti-Zionist views qualify as a protected “philosophical belief” Female solicitor awarded nearly £160,000 for sex discrimination and unfair dismissal The post HR and H&S Updates – March 2024 appeared first on GP Practice Management Blog.

52
article thumbnail

Countdown Checklist L8, T-minus 32: Meet the Connect Care Concierge

Connect Care Bytes Blog

Continuing our list of essential actions for Connect Care Launch 8 prescribers readying for launch May 4, 2024. Meet Your Connect Care Concierge! A unified intake portal for Connect Care user support, the "Concierge", is at your service! Check it out and familiarize yourself with methods for seeking help when you need it. A unified intake process allows user needs to be captured, channeled and tracked.

40