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Telemedicine triage kiosks reduce ER visits by 11% for ACO

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A large number of the beneficiaries present multiple complex chronic health conditions with a high coexistence of mental health conditions making the coordination of care more complex and inefficient. " Duane Schielke, Alliance for Integrated Care of New York. ” PROPOSAL. MARKETPLACE. MEETING THE CHALLENGE.

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Employers Take on Health Activism, Embracing Behavioral Health, Virtual Care, AI, and Transparency

Health Populi

The study was fielded in May-June 2018 and represents actions that employers will take in 2019 for health benefits, Brian Marcotte, President and CEO of NBGH, explained this morning during a press conference launching the report. orthopedic/musculoskeletal, and fertility. 71% of employers see AI having a significant impact on healthcare.

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5 payer trends to watch in 2018

Henry Kotula

Here’s a look at five payer trends to watch for in 2018, and some tips for preparing to deal with them. Expect payers to accelerate those programs and policies and search for more cost-saving levers in 2018. Looking ahead to next year, you can expect payers to implement more cost-saving measures and push for value-based contracting.

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CBO Score Allows CHRONIC Care Act to Pass Hurdle

American Well

One of the big reasons the bill was not previously considered had to do with concerns that it would lead to increased costs, or that altering the current Medicare reimbursement policy on telemedicine might result in increased healthcare spending. This means that the CHRONIC Care Act can now move on to the Senate for final vote and passage.

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CBO Score Allows CHRONIC Care Act to Pass Hurdle

American Well

One of the big reasons the bill was not previously considered had to do with concerns that it would lead to increased costs, or that altering the current Medicare reimbursement policy on telemedicine might result in increased healthcare spending. This means that the CHRONIC Care Act can now move on to the Senate for final vote and passage.

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The Future of Hospitals in Post-COVID America (Part 1): The Market Response

Henry Kotula

This forced hospitals and health systems to dramatically reduce elective surgeries, lay off thousands and significantly change care delivery with the adoption of new practices and services like telemedicine. Overall, hospitals saw a 21% decline in operating margins in 2018-2019. Telemedicine typifies this phenomenon.

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Bipartisan Budget Deal Expands Funding for Telehealth

American Well

The end of last week turned out to be a bit of a rollercoaster as the US Congress attempted to pass their 2018 budget plan, thereby avoiding yet another government shutdown. The Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (H.R. Politics aside, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2018 (H.R. Avizia was acquired by American Well in July of 2018.