Groups, RCM and Telehealth - Connected Health Pulse

Bonus Features – January 14, 2024 – Epic Research shows telehealth results in more follow-up visits that in-office care, Elevance Health to offer smartphones to qualified Medicaid beneficiaries, plus 21 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 14, 2024

News and Studies Follow-up rates for telehealth and in-office visits have remained consistent since 2020 , according to analysis from Epic Research. That said, telehealth visits are more likely to result in follow-ups at the 7-, 30- and 9-day mark, especially in OB/GYN, podiatry, and internal medicine.

Telehealth

Telehealth EHR RCM Healthcare IT

Maximizing Patient Outcomes with Remote Care Management

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

The integration of remote care management (RCM) into healthcare delivery is becoming increasingly vital, particularly for patients with chronic conditions or ongoing health issues. RCM utilizes technology to provide healthcare services remotely, outside of traditional in-person visits.

Remote care

Remote care RCM Mobile Health EHR

Bonus Features – October 9, 2022 – Optum completes Change Healthcare acquisition, interest in flu shots is declining, and more

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 9, 2022

UnitedHealth Group subsidiary Optum closed its acquisition of Change Healthcare for $13 billion following an unsuccessful U.S. MedStar Health received a $2 million grant to continue research into how telehealth access impacts health equity. RCM vendor FinThrive introduced automation functionality to its insurance discovery product.

HIE

HIE RCM Primary Care EHR

Weekly Roundup – September 2, 2023

Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023

Advice included looking at state-level data privacy laws, taking information blocking and price transparency rules seriously, and exploring new ways to use telehealth. Read more… How Telehealth Meets Members of the LGBTQIA+ Community Where They Are. Read more… Finding Balance in Patient-Centric RCM.

RCM

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Bonus Features – July 10, 2022 – Sequoia Project releases TECFA identity verification documentation, IBM Watson Health is now Merative, and more

Healthcare IT Today

JULY 10, 2022

More than 90% of respondents said providing routine healthcare post-COVID is putting a strain on their departments, with 90% of RCM departments experiencing a labor shortage. Illinois-based Midwest Orthopaedic Center went with eClinicalWorks for its patient engagement, cloud-based EHR, and RCM products.

RCM

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Bonus Features – May 28, 2023 – 20+ health systems pledge to use Epic to share info under TEFCA, 84x increase in telehealth for mental health from 2019 to 2022, and more

Healthcare IT Today

MAY 28, 2023

The latest report on mental health utilization trends from LexisNexis Risk Solutions shows an 84x increase in utilization of telehealth for mental health in 2022 compared to 2019. The report also indicated that overall telehealth utilization dropped 18% after the height of the pandemic, though telehealth for mental health dropped just 5%.

Mental health

Mental health Telehealth RCM HIE

Bonus Features – March 19, 2023 – Info for 81% of physicians is inconsistent in major health plan provider directories, 48% of health systems using AI for workforce management, and more

Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 19, 2023

Not surprising RCM is also a popular use case for AI, with 78% of health systems currently using it or evaluating its use. Partnerships Home care technology platform HHAeXchange added six companies to its Partner Connect Program : ADP, Caribou Rewards, Perry, Vitable Health, Remote Focus, and IMA Group.

RCM

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Weekly Roundup – August 20, 2022

Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 20, 2022

Earlier this month, the RCM vendor reported a data breach that may have impacted patients at five Texas-based providers. Read more… OIG Highlights the VA’s Challenges in Boosting Telehealth Use. We hope this gives you a chance to catch up on anything you may have missed during the week.

Interoperability

Interoperability RCM Healthcare IT Telehealth

Patient Square Capital to acquire SOC Telemed

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

According to the companies, Patient Square's partners have served on the boards of several healthcare organizations, including HCA, OB Hospitalist Group, Envision Healthcare and Covenant Physician Partners. billion and the deal to sell-off IBM's Watson Health to Francisco Partners. ON THE RECORD.

RCM

RCM Telemedicine Healthcare IT

Weekly Roundup – November 12, 2022

Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

Read more… Telehealth Visits Can Improve Clinical Revenue – to a Point. Andy Oram talked to several experts about the future of telehealth. The move creates one of the largest independent provider groups in the United States, with 680 locations in 26 markets.

HIE

HIE EHR Interoperability RCM

Weekly Roundup – January 20, 2024

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 20, 2024

Read more… Bonus Features for January 14, 2024: Epic Research shows telehealth results in more follow-up visits that in-office care, and Elevance Health to offer smartphones to qualified Medicaid beneficiaries. Read more… Funding and M&A Activity: Veradigm acquired RCM vendor Koha Health.

Healthcare IT

Healthcare IT RCM Health IT EHR

Weekly Roundup – July 29, 2023

Healthcare IT Today

JULY 29, 2023

Bonus Features for July 23, 2023: Number of people impacted by data breaches up 56% compared to last year, while CMS keeps temporary telehealth expansion in 2024 Medicare fee schedule. based EMR, RCM, and practice management assets to N. based EMR, RCM, and practice management assets to N. million in seed funding.

Healthcare IT

Healthcare IT eHealth Leadership RCM

Revenue and Workforce Challenges Top of Mind at #MPE22

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 11, 2022

One large group practice (who wished to remain anonymous) shared with Healthcare IT Today that they went from $0 spent on staffing agencies in 2019 to over $3M so far in 2022. Telehealth and other asynchronous technologies have made it much easier for patients to access care and get support when they need it.

Nursing

Nursing Telehealth Healthcare IT RCM

Bonus Features – January 15, 2023 – 80% of consumers want a clearer process for dealing with billing errors, USCDI update would add 20 more elements, and more

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 15, 2023

Virtual chronic care provider Omada Health is partnering with Castell , Intermountain Healthcare’s value-based care subsidiary, to expand the availability of diabetes management products within the Utah Medical Group. EHR, RCM, and practice management vendor ModMed appointed Jody Beaverson as Chief People Officer.

RCM

RCM Healthcare IT Primary Care Interoperability

Demand Grows for Advancements in Healthcare’s Digital Front Door

Healthcare IT Today

JULY 13, 2023

Telehealth services, accessible through mobile devices, enhance access to care, particularly in underserved areas or for patients with limited mobility. Embracing a digital front door experience opens new avenues for engagement and communication with patients. It’s not only a benefit for improving patient service.

Patient Experience

Patient Experience Health Information Telehealth RCM

Healthcare AI – 2024 Health IT Predictions

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 19, 2024

We asked the Healthcare IT Today community to submit their predictions and we received a wide ranging set of responses that we grouped into a number of themes. This applies to the entire RCM ecosystem including reducing administrative burdens and producing cleaner claims.

Health IT

Health IT RCM Healthcare IT Interoperability

Bonus Features – October 2, 2022 – Tech vendors commit to standardizing SDoH data at White House event, 1 in 3 patients using telehealth to manage a chronic condition, and more

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 2, 2022

Among the many announced initiatives was the Sync for Social Needs coalition , a group of health systems, insurers, and vendors committed to standardizing the sharing of patient data on food insecurity and other social determinants.

eCare

eCare Telehealth EHR eHealth

Bonus Features – February 11, 2024 – HTI-1 final rule goes into effect March 11, Best in KLAS highlights 136 products in 8 categories, plus 28 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Supply chain vendor Advantus Health Partners formed a strategic partnership with Alliant Purchasing for group purchasing of surgical implants. New Hampshire-based Dartmouth Health is continuing its partnership with Conifer Health Solutions for RCM services. eClinicalWorks announced Texas-based Kellum Medical Group is adopting Sunoh.ai

RCM

RCM Life Science EHR Psychiatry

Bonus Features – January 8, 2023 – Omnibus bill extends telehealth expansion through end of 2024, 60% of solution providers pouring all event marketing money into in-person events, and more

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.

Telehealth

Telehealth Primary Care Healthcare IT Leadership

Bonus Features – May 14, 2023 – Only 16% of organizations are using data to define clinical best practices, 84% of orgs hit with ransomware attacks lose revenue, and more

Healthcare IT Today

MAY 14, 2023

Patient engagement technology from Luma Health is now fully integrated with MEDITECH Expanse ; in addition, Luma is an initial member of the MEDITECH Alliance program Virtual primary care provider LifeMD will be the exclusive telehealth provider for online pharmacy HealthWarehouse.com.

RCM

RCM Healthcare IT HIE Primary Care

Bonus Features – March 26, 2023 – Epic sees “tremendous potential” for GPT, more than 90% of patients want self-scheduling, and more

Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 26, 2023

In a letter to HHS, the group requested clarification on two points: Whether current processes using HL7 v2 standards would be adequate, and whether the digital signature would apply to the specific claim or prior authorization request (and wouldn’t impact upstream clinical processes).

RCM

RCM EHR Interoperability Healthcare IT

Healthcare Workforce – 2024 Health IT Predictions

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 10, 2024

We asked the Healthcare IT Today community to submit their predictions and we received a wide ranging set of responses that we grouped into a number of themes. This frees up staff to focus on more complex and strategic aspects of RCM. As we kick off 2024, we wanted to start the new year with a series of 2024 Health IT predictions.

Health IT

Health IT Nursing Interoperability RCM

A guide to connected health device and remote patient monitoring vendors

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 6, 2020

The quickly evolving COVID-19 public health emergency has warranted the growing use of telehealth and non-invasive remote monitoring devices to facilitate patient monitoring while reducing patient and healthcare provider contact and possible exposure to the virus.

Connected Health

Connected Health Telehealth Pharmaceuticals EHR

Connected Health Pulse

Bonus Features – January 14, 2024 – Epic Research shows telehealth results in more follow-up visits that in-office care, Elevance Health to offer smartphones to qualified Medicaid beneficiaries, plus 21 more stories

Maximizing Patient Outcomes with Remote Care Management

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Bonus Features – October 9, 2022 – Optum completes Change Healthcare acquisition, interest in flu shots is declining, and more

Weekly Roundup – September 2, 2023

Bonus Features – July 10, 2022 – Sequoia Project releases TECFA identity verification documentation, IBM Watson Health is now Merative, and more

Bonus Features – May 28, 2023 – 20+ health systems pledge to use Epic to share info under TEFCA, 84x increase in telehealth for mental health from 2019 to 2022, and more

Bonus Features – March 19, 2023 – Info for 81% of physicians is inconsistent in major health plan provider directories, 48% of health systems using AI for workforce management, and more

Weekly Roundup – August 20, 2022

Patient Square Capital to acquire SOC Telemed

Weekly Roundup – November 12, 2022

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Weekly Roundup – July 29, 2023

Revenue and Workforce Challenges Top of Mind at #MPE22

Bonus Features – January 15, 2023 – 80% of consumers want a clearer process for dealing with billing errors, USCDI update would add 20 more elements, and more

Demand Grows for Advancements in Healthcare’s Digital Front Door

Healthcare AI – 2024 Health IT Predictions

Bonus Features – October 2, 2022 – Tech vendors commit to standardizing SDoH data at White House event, 1 in 3 patients using telehealth to manage a chronic condition, and more

Bonus Features – February 11, 2024 – HTI-1 final rule goes into effect March 11, Best in KLAS highlights 136 products in 8 categories, plus 28 more stories

Bonus Features – January 8, 2023 – Omnibus bill extends telehealth expansion through end of 2024, 60% of solution providers pouring all event marketing money into in-person events, and more

Bonus Features – May 14, 2023 – Only 16% of organizations are using data to define clinical best practices, 84% of orgs hit with ransomware attacks lose revenue, and more

Bonus Features – March 26, 2023 – Epic sees “tremendous potential” for GPT, more than 90% of patients want self-scheduling, and more

Healthcare Workforce – 2024 Health IT Predictions

A guide to connected health device and remote patient monitoring vendors

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