Medical Groups: Page 85
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Top desired skill for hospital execs is health IT knowledge
A survey of industry stakeholders finds technology and data systems management is key.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 22, 2015 -
Harvard research finds acquisition of physician practices increases outpatient spending
Some physicians don't agree with the study's conclusions.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 22, 2015 -
Explore the Trendline➔
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TrendlinePayer/provider relationships
As M&A intensifies and companies embrace more holistic and value-based care models, partnerships have become more closely intertwined.
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Wait times at VA facilities not improving, CNN investigation finds
According to an internal memo received by CNN, wait times for care are still suffering at VA facilities.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 22, 2015 -
Cyberattacks could nab $305B from U.S. providers' purse strings
Twenty-five million people will have financial data stolen from their provider the over next five years, Accenture's report estimates.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 20, 2015 -
NY takes first action under state's 'surprise medical bill' law
Four NY urgent care centers have agreed to disclose more clearly which insurance plans they accept after an inquiry by the attorney general.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 20, 2015 -
AMA developing new telemedicine billing codes
AMA's new CPT Telehealth Services Workgroup will develop billing codes for telemedicine visits.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 15, 2015 -
How a mental health startup raised $35M
Lyra Health plans on making their digital tool available to self-insured companies and health plans in 2017.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 15, 2015 -
NY-Presbyterian flip-flops on closing family medicine program
After announcing its closure and a strong staff response, NY-Presbyterian will keep the program open.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 15, 2015 -
The 13 best-performing CEOs in healthcare
Thirteen healthcare execs join the elite 100 as crowned by Harvard Business Review.
By Jeff Byers • Oct. 14, 2015 -
CMS star ratings show mix of Medicare Advantage plan quality
More Medicare Advantage plans earned 4 stars showing private insurers are trying to meet federal standards.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 13, 2015 -
NIST report focuses on EHR design risks
Poor EHR design can cause errors that may lead to patient harm.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 13, 2015 -
Deep Dive
How to adapt to the ever-evolving HIE landscape
It’s a verb. It’s a noun. It’s a constantly changing environment.
By Jeff Byers • Oct. 12, 2015 -
Harvard researchers developing sepsis treatment device
It is moving to clinical trials after showing potential in proof-of-concept tests.
By Heather Caspi • Oct. 12, 2015 -
University of Michigan to test smartphone blood pressure monitoring system
The pilot study connects participant data to pharmacists in near-real time.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 8, 2015 -
GAO study details 5 barriers to interoperability
The Government Accountability Office examines interoperability at Congress's request.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 8, 2015 -
Oscar expanding into Texas and California in 2016
The industry disruptor is moving beyond its New York/New Jersey roots.
By Heather Caspi • Oct. 7, 2015 -
AHIMA to focus efforts on national patient-matching strategy
The organization announced its plan to advocate for a voluntary health safety identifier at their 87th Annual Convention.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 6, 2015 -
Health Affairs: Plans for chronically ill cost more with Obamacare than employer
“The most popular Marketplace plan—the silver plan—has significantly higher cost sharing than does a typical employer-sponsored plan.”
By Jeff Byers • Oct. 6, 2015 -
Physicians gain 3% reimbursement boost last year thanks to ACA
States that didn't expand Medicaid in 2014 gave doctors a 3.3% reimbursement raise.
By Nina Flanagan • Oct. 6, 2015 -
WHO recommends treatment for all individuals living with HIV
New policies could help avert 28 million new infections by 2030.
By Jeff Byers • Oct. 1, 2015 -
HHS awards $685M to support patient-centered care
“Supporting doctors and other healthcare professionals change the way they work is critical,” said HHS Secretary Sylvia Burwell.
By Jeff Byers • Sept. 29, 2015 -
HHS OIG uncovers $30M worth of mysterious Medicare ambulance rides
It’s not a Scooby-Do plot point.
By Jeff Byers • Sept. 29, 2015 -
First U.S. medical makerspace breaks ground in Texas
Supported in part by Robert Johnson Wood Foundation, the space provides 3-D printers, laser cutters to help improve patient care.
By Jeff Byers • Sept. 29, 2015 -
Orgs partner to help close gaps in primary care worldwide
The partnership includes heavy hitters such as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, World Bank Group and the World Health Organization.
By Jeff Byers • Sept. 29, 2015 -
Patient survey finds 55% of respondents' med history incomplete during doctor visits
In addition, 49% of patients stated their physician didn’t know what medications they were taking.
By Jeff Byers • Sept. 28, 2015
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