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Telehealth Bolsters Patient Satisfaction (J.D. Power), and Providers Are Working to Catch Up (BDO)

Health Populi

The “digital front door” has become increasingly important to health care organizations, as well, with 63% of providers enabling patients to make appointments through their portal, and 61% providing online bill payment. Health Populi’s Hot Points: June 2021 is an auspicious month: first, it’s Pride Month!

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Upswing Health combines AI and telehealth to improve MSK care and cut costs

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

THE PROBLEM "More than one in two Americans will seek attention for an MSK event each year," Schutzer said. RESULTS To date, including a preliminary pilot program with this large employer, nearly 800 patients have used the Upswing all-virtual platform. "This has created a massive burden on the U.S. healthcare system.

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Sun River Health shifts 67% of its visits to telehealth

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

" "Coupled with seamless EHR integration and clarity on reimbursement methodology, our new telemedicine infrastructure will push Sun River to thoughtfully consider patient experience in the development of a resilient yet flexible model of care." " James Sinkoff, Sun River Health. Twitter: @SiwickiHealthIT.

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Quality Payment Program Exceeds Year 1 Participation Goal

CMS.gov

Remarkably, the submission rates for Accountable Care Organizations and clinicians in rural practices were at 98 percent and 94 percent, respectively. What makes these numbers most exciting is the concerted efforts by clinicians, professional associations, and many others to ensure high quality care and improved outcomes for patients.

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Zealous for Wellness: How to Replace Hype with Data

Healthcare IT Today

As mentioned by Erica Kraus, a partner specializing in value-based care at Sheppard Mullin , the actions of a single clinical institution in the U.S. This is why some Accountable Care Organizations have trouble achieving their value-based goals.) healthcare system can have a tenuous relationship to outcomes.

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5 payer trends to watch in 2018

Henry Kotula

The past year has been an eventful one for payers, from the tumultuous Affordable Care Act (ACA) exchange markets to potential mega-mergers. Insurers continue, however, to keep their efforts focused on lowering healthcare costs where possible, with the intention that quality of care is not sacrificed.

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Care Innovations CIO Himanshu Shah to Speak at 2018 Connected Health Summit

care innovations

Sponsored by International research firm Parks Associates, the Connected Health Summit was launched in 2014 to more fully tap into the variety of benefits offered by “ connected health technologies , independent living solutions , and adoption of security and smart home products ,” per event organizers. Innovative convenience care models.