E-CareManagement

JULY 28, 2016

Writing in Vox, Sarah Kliff describes VC-backed health plan Oscar’s latest twist on strategy: Oscar’s hope is that it can take narrow networks to the next level; rather than simply cutting costs, Oscar wants to use a narrow network to improve patient experience by deeply integrating with the hospitals and doctors it works with. Is this the right strategic approach for Oscar?

Patient Experience 53

Patient Experience Digital Health 53

American Well

JULY 26, 2016

Telemedicine Today: July 2016. Welcome to the July 2016 edition of Avizia’s Telemedicine Today! Each month we re-visit some of the most exciting news and influential events from the month. From success stories, to legislative updates, research findings and product updates, we’ll share the latest hypes, trends and news you can’t miss. Telehealth Program Staffing Survey.

Telemedicine 48

Telemedicine Telehealth Digital Health 48

Insulin Nation

JULY 27, 2016

We often say that no two cases of Type 1 diabetes behave in the same way, and that each presents its own set of challenges. Diabetes presents itself differently depending on whether one was diagnosed in childhood or adulthood, and having both insulin resistance and Type 1 diabetes is more difficult to manage than just Type 1 diabetes alone. And then there are the diagnostic grey areas, including Latent Autoimmune Diabetes (LADA), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young (MODY), and what is sometimes

48

48

ACA Times

JULY 28, 2016

The roles of independent contractors and full-time employees were often ambiguous in the past, as arguably employers’ means of classification relied in how the job was done versus who was doing the job (and for how long). However, the Affordable Care Act’s crackdown on employees receiving adequate health insurance has led to all sorts of issues arising from misclassification of employees.

40

40

Advertisement

Colington Consulting was established in 2013 and helps organizations achieve HIPAA compliance and ensures clients stay current with the latest enforcement trends. We provide a full range of HIPAA compliance services and consulting. What separates us from our competitors is our knowledge of HIPAA compliance regulations and their application to each of our client’s particular scenarios and requirements.

HIPAA

American Well

JULY 25, 2016

Think of today’s consumer world of 24/7 assistance and constant communication through social media, email, texting and video chats. Then consider healthcare – a world where in-person interaction between clinicians and patients is still the overwhelming norm. While most public-facing industries now take for granted the need for seamless and multi-channel options for physical and virtual engagement, healthcare is still playing catch up.

Telehealth 48

Telehealth Telemedicine EMR Primary Care 48

Insulin Nation

JULY 27, 2016

Is the stress of the 2016 election cycle wreaking havoc on your blood sugar levels? We have a fresh batch of diabetes-themed memes to help – and this time we’ve given them a (non-partisan) political theme. (Silly pictures of the candidates and former candidates appear in alphabetical order by last name.). No matter which candidate you prefer, please, please, please remember to vote on November 8th.

47

47

ACA Times

JULY 27, 2016

The June 30, 2016 deadline for employers to file their applicable 2015 health care tax return with theIRShas passed.For many employers, the damage is done.Skipped deadlines, misclassifications, and ignoring of notices regarding the Premium Tax Credit have left many employers bewildered and full of regret, expecting to dig into their pockets to pay penalties.

40

40

ACA Times

JULY 26, 2016

Applicable Large Employers, i.e. those with 50 or more full-time or full-time equivalent employees, have reluctantly taken to the ACA’s mandate for employer-sponsored health care for its employees. And while small businesses are in a somewhat better position with federal tax credits, it’s reportedly not enough of an incentive to actually cash out. The Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued an update regarding Code Section 45R, the small employer health insurance tax credit, during a meeti

40

40

ACA Times

JULY 25, 2016

For ACA naysayers, one argument posed is that the Affordable Care Act is all but affordable. However a recent study by Gallup suggests that most Americans can afford their health insurance, despite significant spikes in premium prices. Gallup reports that only 15.5% of Americans claim they can’t afford their health insurance. That’s a record-breaking low since Gallup first started conducting their research on health care affordability in 2008, two years before the Affordable Care Act came into e

40

40

Advertisement

Effective collaboration among all care team members is critical to delivering better patient outcomes. A key element to achieving effective collaboration is through the implementation of a clinical communication and collaboration platform. In a fast-paced, high-stress and critical environment, people tend to do whatever gets the job done. Therefore will scramble and use the systems, people, or processes around them to get an outcome more quickly - which can often be at the expense of quality.