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Prior Authorization Takes a Leap Forward in CMS Regulation

Healthcare IT Today

I talked to Nikki Henck, Senior Director of Utilization Management at Sagility , about the implementation and potential impact of this proposed requirement, which, if finalized, will be enacted in January 2026. A Process in Urgent Need of an Upgrade Clearly, prior authorization is crying out for standardization and interoperability.

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Focus on Technology for Older Adults Sharpens in 2019

Aging in Place Technology Watch

At the same time, the technology market presents growing complexity, worsening privacy issues, and interoperability limitations, while not effectively lowering the cost of access or the price of useful devices. million unfilled jobs by 2026. At 65, older adults have longer life expectancy than previous generations.

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Healthcare Analytics and Interoperability – 2023 Health IT Predictions

Healthcare IT Today

Healthcare Analytics and Interoperability. And now, check out our community’s healthcare analytics and interoperability predictions. The interoperability community has been waiting for the updated Prior Authorization proposal after the late 2020 proposal was withdrawn due to concerns about costs and deadlines.

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Bonus Features – September 17, 2023 – 20% of healthcare marketers worried about job security amid AI adoption, 53% of executives using AI to address drug diversion “very confident” in their efforts, and more

Healthcare IT Today

Studies One in five healthcare marketers is concerned about job security amid growing adoption of AI , according to a survey by Tebra. With 79% of healthcare executives saying drug diversions go undetected, 67% or organizations are planning to strengthen drug diversion efforts in 2023 , according to a Wolters Kluwer survey.

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