Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 24, 2024

News and Surveys More than half (52%) of provider organizations use entirely manual workflows for credentialing and network management , according to a survey from Medallion. A survey from Hakkoda found 92% of healthcare organizations need to modernize their data infrastructure.

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Lloyd Price

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

In a survey of 201 US healthcare provider executives conducted in June 2023, 56% of the respondents cited software and technology as one of their top three strategic priorities, compared with 34% in 2022. Providers are investing in RCM software to improve their efficiency and accuracy, and to reduce costs.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 28, 2023

One strategy for building this strength is digitizing and streamlining RCM. Bonus Features for October 22, 2023: 57% of patients accessed portals or medical records in 2022, plus 21 orgs make Level 10 in the 2023 CHIME Digital Health Most Wired Survey. RCM vendor Alpha II acquired RCxRules , a revenue cycle automation vendor.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 9, 2022

A PatientsLikeMe survey concluded that patient interest in flu shots is declining. While 40% of patients surveyed didn’t get a flu shot in 2021, 43% haven’t gotten a flu shot yet this year or don’t plan to get one. RCM vendor FinThrive introduced automation functionality to its insurance discovery product.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 15, 2024

However, a 2017 survey lists medical tourism as an $11 billion business. Hospitals Explore RCM Technologies Across the board, claim rejections are growing by number and amount, which is putting a squeeze on accounts receivable and provider cash flow. But the U.S. has been named the top worldwide medical tourism destination.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 10, 2022

At the HFMA conference, revenue cycle management vendor R1 shared data from a survey of more than 200 healthcare CFOs and finance VPs. More than 90% of respondents said providing routine healthcare post-COVID is putting a strain on their departments, with 90% of RCM departments experiencing a labor shortage.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Studies More than 9 in 10 (93%) of clinicians use RPM technology in cardiac care rehab , according to a survey from Vivalink. The survey also found 56% of clinicians prefer in-home cardiac rehab to clinic-based rehab, and 53% report an increase in patient adherence once RPM is in place.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 7, 2023

Nearly 60% of today’s college students received mental health care from kindergarten through 12th grade , according to survey data from TimelyCare, which provides virtual health services to higher education. EHR and RCM vendor for therapy and rehab practices Raintree released Raintree Payments.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 19, 2023

A survey from the Health Management Academy and Outbound AI reported that almost half (48%) of health systems are using AI technology for workforce management , and 85% expect to see a moderate to significant increase in the use of such tools in the next one to three years.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 20, 2020

The report surveyed leaders in the healthcare field about their top innovations before the COVID-19 pandemic and how they'd changed. They said they were looking for ways to increase the efficiency of RCM processes and workflows. " WHY IT MATTERS.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

A Qualtrics survey found that cost concerns have replaced COVID-19 as the top reason for deferring healthcare services. A survey from Podimetrics, which provides clinical and patient support services for complex diabetes care, revealed that 53% of patients with Type 2 diabetes are afraid they will die from complications of the disease.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 4, 2022

A DrFirst survey of more than 1,000 Americans concluded that one-third of Americans have taken anti-anxiety medications to manage family stress during the holiday season. Politics, family drama, and love life are the topics of conversation that are most likely to increase anxiety, the survey said.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 6, 2023

Nearly half (46%) of providers already have or plan to deploy large language models in their call centers , according to a survey from Hyro. According to an AdvancedMD survey of providers, 84% of patients are reporting stress levels that are higher today than they were in 2020.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

More than 80% of clinicians are using RPM technology today , according to a Vivalink survey. RCM vendor Savista hired Kendall Benjamin as Vice President of Strategic Sales. That’s a significant jump from just 20% two years ago. Data aggregation vendor Edifecs appointed Rod O’Reilly as Chairman of the Board.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

More than one-third (36%) of organizations have at least partly implemented AI solutions , according to a survey from Healthcare IT Leaders, and another 25% have started AI pilots. More than half (56%) of American adults are worried about getting sick when they go to the hospital or a medical clinic, according to a Kinnos survey.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 13, 2023

It’s no surprise that a significant 76% of patients surveyed expressed a desire to schedule appointments online, while 56% expressed a general preference for more digital healthcare management options. In fact, the survey found nearly 40% of providers say staff shortages have been offset by technology improvements.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 2, 2023

A TigerConnect and Becker’s Healthcare survey of medical and nursing leaders found that two-thirds of healthcare organizations aren’t analyzing clinical workflows and 39% view the effectiveness of their clinical communication as “neutral.”

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Regularly Survey for Feedback and Act on the Feedback Received This feedback loop should consist of patient feedback surveys and confidential, interdepartmental peer-to-peer surveys. Once feedback has been gathered and action steps are obvious, have the courage to act upon that feedback for an improved patient experience.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 28, 2023

PCP pay increased 4.41% in 2022 but fell well short of the inflation rate of 6.5%, according to the latest provider compensation survey from the Medical Group Management Association. NorthShore University HealthSystem affiliate Northwest Community Healthcare chose Conifer for physician RCM.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

A survey from symplr and CHIME found that 60% of CIOs are managing more than 50 point solutions to manage healthcare operations , with 24% of organizations using at least 150 such applications. XIFIN announced HITRUST certification for XIFIN RPM 15 , the latest version of its RCM platform.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 21, 2023

Nearly 60% of Americans would visit a pharmacy as their first stop for non-emergency care , and 81% trust pharmacists and nurse practitioners to diagnose minor illnesses and prescribe medications, according to a Wolters Kluwer Health survey. People Interoperability vendor Rhapsody named Jeff Chiumiento as Chief Financial Officer.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Nearly two-thirds of physicians surveyed (65%) said they are experiencing burnout, and 35% said their level of burnout has “significantly increased” in 2022. RCM firm Conifer Health added Patti Peets and James Muir to its sales executive leadership team, covering the South-Central Texas Region and West Coast regions, respectively.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 11, 2023

Studies Almost half (48%) of American women don’t have a PCP or get regular preventive care , according to a survey from Tia Health. More than 60% of consumers said the ability to schedule appointments online is very important when choosing a new provider , according to a Kyruus survey.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

A new survey looking at billing trends found that respondents hope to see better reporting functionality from their medical billing software.

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Hinduja Global Solutions

MAY 1, 2019

According to a recent Black Book survey, the average hospital costs must fall by 24 percent by 2022 for organizations to break even. The survey also highlighted the increasing demand for revenue cycle outsourcing — 18 percent of hospitals implemented a full RCM outsourcing project in 2018, compared to 11 percent three years prior.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 2, 2023

In light of a recent survey indicating that 31% of consumers expect remote care to be available for space travelers by 2053, DrFirst announced its patent-pending iPrescribe 3-D printer cartridge for printing commonly prescribed medications in space. People Consultancy AVIA appointed Scott Cullen, M.D.,

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 20, 2022

Even during COVID-19, when consumers leaned into digital payment options, just 23% pay their bill via a patient portal, a recent survey found. Sixty percent of consumers say affordable monthly payment options are essential to a positive patient financial experience, according to a fall 2021 consumer survey. A 2021 U.S.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 29, 2023

The group also launched a health equity survey , with the results to be announced at ViVE in Nashville in March. EHR, RCM, and practice management software vendor Greenway Health named Mark Goodwin as Senior Vice President of Revenue Services. Staffing platform SnapNurse named Jeff Grant as Chief Executive Officer.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 23, 2023

Though 43% of Americans said they have never heard of the Inflation Reduction Act, 40% strongly agree that the government should be taking action to reduce drug costs , compared to 25% who strongly oppose such action, according to a survey from Sago. The timing coincides with the 30th anniversary of the organization’s formation.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 10, 2023

Read more… Surveying Lab Tests From a Health IT Perspective. RCM vendor Aspirion acquired FIRM Revenue Cycle Management Services. Factors including FDA approval, a clear value proposition, demonstrated ROI, and an understanding of regulatory processes can all work in a founder’s favor.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Involving revenue cycle management (RCM) is necessary for any comprehensive SDoH/health equity strategy. ” RCM professionals constantly interact with data that is valuable to informing health equity strategies – particularly since the transition to the ICD-10 code set that created an environment rich with data detailing SDoH.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 25, 2021

The survey, which was conducted by Change Healthcare, found that […]. New research suggests artificial intelligence will become a critical part of revenue cycle management systems hospitals use by 2023, at least if they can get all of the key stakeholders interested in such tools on board and can find room for them in their budget.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 9, 2019

Ahead of HIMSS19, Acxiom published a paper on this topic , summarizing a HIMSS survey on social determinants of health and data analytics. Revenue cycle management (RCM) is a big HIMSS theme from providers’ points of view. Acxiom will host a lunch-and-learn on “Using Data to Overcome the Barriers to Patient-Driven Experience.”

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 16, 2023

A Salesforce survey of healthcare workers found that 76% agree that keeping data safe is their priority. Only 48% of consumers visit their doctor annually , according to a recent PatientsLikeMe survey. RCM vendor Savista is launching Patient Debt Awareness Day on April 19 with educational materials, webinars, and an in-person event.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

But many patients are, in fact, unhappy with the current state: 49% of all adults and 74% of millennials would consider switching providers for a better payment experience, according to InstaMed’s 2021 annual consumer survey on healthcare payments. However 78% of providers still primarily collect from patients with paper and manual processes.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Roughly 5 in 6 (84%) of ambulatory care physicians use manual processes to manage transitions of care , according to a survey from WellSky. Nearly all (95%) of healthcare executives are interested in end-to-end managed services to solve RCM challenges, according to a survey from Ensemble Health Partners.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 19, 2024

A KLAS executive survey reports that the number of healthcare organizations deploying generative AI will at least double in the next year. This applies to the entire RCM ecosystem including reducing administrative burdens and producing cleaner claims.

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