Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 9, 2022

Optum first announced its intention to acquire Change in January 2021, but the DOJ initially blocked the deal in February 2022 due to anti-competition concerns. MedStar Health received a $2 million grant to continue research into how telehealth access impacts health equity. Department of Justice challenge of the deal.

HIE 101

HIE RCM Primary Care EHR 101

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 15, 2023

An analysis of 12 million commercial members from value-based care platform Cedar Gate concluded that inpatient surgery volumes decreased more than 7% from 2019 to 2021. Telehealth provider Dr. B expanded its service offerings to include dermatology, sexual health, reproductive health and primary care.

RCM 52

RCM Healthcare IT Primary Care Interoperability 52

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 8, 2023

The biggest news for healthcare IT was the extension of telehealth expansion under Medicare through the end of 2024. The first quarterly Healthcare IT Market Report from Pivot Point Consulting hinted at a continued need for providers to develop long-term strategies around virtual care, customer relationship management, and RCM optimization.

Telehealth 100

Telehealth Primary Care Healthcare IT Leadership 100