Health Populi

APRIL 12, 2024

Congress can’t agree on much before the 2024 summer recess, there’s one bipartisan stroke of political pens in Washington, DC, that could provide some satisfaction for both patients and doctors: bring telehealth back to patients and providers permanently. Too many patients have not returned to the health care system.

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Health Populi

MARCH 18, 2024

Then there is a bigger delta for mental health via virtual, where 41% of consumers would prefer a tele-mental health visit compared with one in-person (59%). Rock Health polled 8,014 U.S. adults in October and November 2023 to gauge peoples’ perspectives on various digital health topics.

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Lloyd Price

JANUARY 15, 2024

Exec Summary: Arab Health, taking place January 29th to February 1st, 2024, at the Dubai World Trade Centre, is much more than just a conference. Major themes likely to take centre stage at Arab Health 2024 include: 1. Major themes likely to take centre stage at Arab Health 2024 1.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Furthermore, health plan members now see themselves as medical bill payers, seeking value and consumer-level services for their health insurance premium investment. Geisinger plans to open more clinics for primary care, senior care, and convenient/retail care. These trends began to take hold in the U.S.

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Health Populi

APRIL 16, 2024

This post follows up Part 1 of a two-part series I’ve prepared in advance of the AHIP 2024 conference where I’ll be brainstorming these scenarios with a panel of folks who know their stuff in technology, health care and hospital systems, retail health, and pharmacy, among other key issues. Imagine if the U.S.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 22, 2023

THE PROBLEM At the same time, there is a critical shortage of behavioral health specialists. By 2024, analysts expect the United States to be at a deficit of as many as 31,000 psychiatrists. right now have no mental healthcare providers at all. 570 counties in the U.S. It provides a 360-degree view of the patient, she said.

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Digital Health Wire

JANUARY 8, 2024

Nabla hit the ground running in 2024 with the close of $24M in Series B funding , vaulting the startup’s valuation to $180M less than year after the US launch of its Nabla Copilot ambient AI assistant.

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Lloyd Price

AUGUST 5, 2023

This data can be used to identify health trends and make lifestyle changes to improve overall health. Mental health apps: Mental health apps can provide people with access to therapy, support groups, and educational resources.

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Health Populi

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Health care utilization declined due to patients foregoing, rather than delaying, care. Aside from care for COVID-19, volumes are down except for services related to mental and behavioral health (with rates of mental health prescribing increasing for antidepressant and anti-anxiety drugs).

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

In 2024, health systems need a more balanced approach to these critical populations, one that taps into emerging digital capabilities to affordably and effectively deliver care. Most “mental health” apps are actually “mental wellness” apps. That is a big distinction that cannot be ignored.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 5, 2024

As we kick off 2024, we wanted to start the new year with a series of 2024 Health IT predictions. With legislation currently being drafted for nurses to receive the same reimbursement doctors and physicians do, this will likely become a top-of-mind topic in 2024.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 18, 2024

As we kick off 2024, we wanted to start the new year with a series of 2024 Health IT predictions. Now more than ever before, patients are interested in being active participants in their care, selecting the right health partner, and connecting with their providers.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 4, 2024

As we kick off 2024, we wanted to start the new year with a series of 2024 Health IT predictions. We believe that trend will accelerate further in 2024 as obesity medication options and supply grow. The increase in supply will trigger a race in virtual chronic care. Stephanie Lahr, President at Artisight, Inc.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 17, 2023

eClinicalWorks completed Phase 1 of the QHIN application process , while the CommonWell Health Alliance intends to complete its application in early 2024 amid launching a new platform. Pair Team expanded into seven more California counties ; the company provides virtual primary care for Medicaid beneficiaries.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JUNE 20, 2023

These include provisions to remove restrictions on telehealth services for mental health, stroke care, and home dialysis. The 2023 version of the CONNECT for Health Act builds on that progress and includes new and revised provisions to help more people access telehealth services.

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Lloyd Price

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Mental Health and Wellbeing: Increased awareness and stigma reduction around mental healthwere addressed, with sessions on mental health services and support systems. What were the discussions at Arab Health 2024? Here are some key points regarding this trend: Why is integration important?

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 28, 2024

It can be especially effective for patients in those underserved or rural areas where we see the largest issues with access to care due to health provider shortages. Currently, 100mm people live in primary care physician shortage areas and 160MM live in mental health provider shortage areas.

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DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

The 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Final Rule, set forth by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), brings pivotal updates in healthcare reimbursement. The final rule adjusts payment rates and policies for Medicare services, reflecting the current trends in telehealth, quality measurement, and value-based care.

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Telebehavioral Health Institute

JUNE 20, 2023

These include provisions to remove restrictions on telehealth services for mental health, stroke care, and home dialysis. The 2023 version of the CONNECT for Health Act builds on that progress and includes new and revised provisions to help more people access telehealth services.

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Mend

MARCH 19, 2024

These organizations, which include respected members of mhca, (Mental Health Corporations of America) , join together with Mend to revolutionize access to mental healthcare, reduce no-show rates, and enhance mental health services within their communities. ORLANDO, Fla., ORLANDO, Fla.,

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Healthcare Innovation Consortium

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Moreover, the virtual ward system is also expanding in a decentralised manner where they are being adopted by secondary, primary, social, primary care and mental health services across the country. per cent reduction in average hospital stay lengths and a 50 per cent reduction in hospital re-admission rates. .

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Health Populi

DECEMBER 22, 2022

health citizens face physical, financial, and mental health challenges of a syndemic, inflation, and stress – all of which will shape peoples’ demand side for health care and digital technology, and a supply side of providers challenged by tech-enabled organizations with design and data chops. Which virus is it?”

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

News The 2024 Best in KLAS have been named. The Global Software report recognized regional leaders in acute care EHR and PACS. MIXiii Health-Tech.IL , an annual conference for Israel Advanced Technology Industries, is going ahead as scheduled March 5-6 in Jerusalem. For the U.S.

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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.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 7, 2023

The bill makes permanent telehealth flexibilities that were first introduced in the CARES Act of 2020 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, flexibilities that were set to expire at the end of December 2024 along with other telehealth extension provisions.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

News Comments rolled in on the proposed Calendar Year 2024 Physician Fee Schedule. Partnerships Pearl Health is partnering with Walgreens to expand value-based care in collaboration with community-based primary care physicians. PBM MedImpact is integrating with GoodRx effective January 1, 2024.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 14, 2023

News In a temporary rule, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) extended telemedicine flexibilities for prescribing controlled medications for six months following the end of the public health emergency, through November 11.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 12, 2023

Care models will continue to stray from historically accepted methods of treatment as technology advances to support mental health and chronic condition management and improve care coordination. In 2023, digital doorways will help improve access to care, providing patients with the right care at the right time.

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Health Populi

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Economy Inflation, a top-of-mind stress and concern for mainstream Americans in 2023, is easing as we enter 2024. Paying down such debt can also serve to crowd out other household spending – on the things of daily living as well as health care costs. entering 2024, many consumers will be self-rationing care due to costs.

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