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

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

" They are also given advice and self-help tips and rehabilitation tools to start them on the path to recovery. RESULTS To date, including a preliminary pilot program with this large employer, nearly 800 patients have used the Upswing all-virtual platform.

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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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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. Overall, these trends will likely shift significant patient volume from higher-intensity settings to lower-intensity settings while maintaining — or in some cases even improving — quality of care or patient experience,” Krishna said.