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A Look at RCM, AI, and a New Book Called Joy Notes with Nio Queiro

Healthcare IT Today

MAY 7, 2024

Topics include changes in revenue cycle management (RCM), the role of AI, the importance of being willing to evolve with the times, and finally, a discussion of Queiro’s inspiring and practical book, Joy Notes: Balancing the Trauma with Triumph. They want AI tools at the provider and the payer to collaborate.

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RCM: Fixing the Old and Adjusting to the New

Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 29, 2023

Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) is like a one of those huge Lego sculptures. Having a well executed RCM strategy is crucial to keep your organization running because it impacts everything. From the outside it looks one thing, but upon further inspection there are a million tiny little pieces that fit together to create the whole.

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What Trend in RCM Are You Keeping Your Eye on Right Now and Why?

Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 25, 2023

In search of that answer, we reached out to our wickedly smart Healthcare IT Today Community to see what trends in RCM they are keeping their eyes on and why. Check it out and see if any of their answers can help you and your healthcare organization. We’ve compiled all of their answers together in the video down below.

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Veradigm Strengthens Award-Winning Revenue Cycle Services Portfolio with Acquisition of Full-Service RCM Company

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 18, 2024

a leading provider of healthcare data and technology solutions announced today the acquisition of Koha Health , a full-service revenue cycle management (RCM) company. Veradigm Inc. ,

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Healthcare AI – 2024 Health IT Predictions

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 19, 2024

As we kick off 2024, we wanted to start the new year with a series of 2024 Health IT predictions. 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.

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How to Discover Better Insurance Coverage, Together

Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Many healthcare providers find themselves wondering whether a revenue cycle management (RCM) partner would benefit their organizations. Maximizing revenue cycles requires the seamless integration of a host of resources, processes, and innovative revenue cycle tools. The following is a guest post from Inovalon.

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Turning Increased Ambulatory Volumes into Financial Strength: 4 Moves for RCM

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 23, 2023

By exploring ways to get more from the provider-vendor relationship and leverage tech-enabled tools to build engagement, ambulatory providers can accelerate cash flow to meet their goals.

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Digital Innovation and AI in Revenue Cycle Management

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 18, 2023

Digital Innovation and Artificial Intelligence are two huge topics recently in the world of Healthcare IT. We reached out to the Healthcare IT Today Community for their insights on this topic. While 36% of organizations still use Excel spreadsheets to track and analyze payer denials, these legacy tools no longer suffice.

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Hidden Heroes: How Operational Teams Drive Optimal Health IT System Adoption

Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

However, proper staffing for EHR, revenue cycle management (RCM), and other major health IT system transitions go far beyond IT personnel. In fact, my experience suggests that operational readiness is a key factor for EHR and RCM success. They are trusted tools for end users. Their input is essential!

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Weekly Roundup – October 28, 2023

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Welcome to our Healthcare IT Today Weekly Roundup. Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. Considerations for Migrating Existing Healthcare Systems and Applications to the Cloud. They also discussed the all-important topic of EHR integration.

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Weekly Roundup – July 1, 2023

Healthcare IT Today

JULY 1, 2023

Welcome to our Healthcare IT Today Weekly Roundup. Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. For Tempe, Public Health Means Being a 20-Minute City. Read more… RCM: Fixing the Old and Adjusting to the New.

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Weekly Roundup – December 30, 2023

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 30, 2023

Welcome to our Healthcare IT Today Weekly Roundup. Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. Why AI’s Risks and Remedies Are Different in Healthcare. Read more… Healthcare IT Today Podcast : 2023 Health IT Recap.

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Weekly Roundup – November 4, 2023

Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Welcome to our Healthcare IT Today Weekly Roundup. Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. Read more… What Tools are Necessary for Handling the Cloud in Healthcare ? Helping Providers in Ontario Adopt AI and Improve EMRs.

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Weekly Roundup – August 26, 2023

Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 26, 2023

Welcome to our Healthcare IT Today Weekly Roundup ! Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. Generative AI is an amazing tool capable of sorting and analyzing large sums of data. Read more… Healthcare IT Today: Health IT Topic Roulette.

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Weekly Roundup – January 20, 2024

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 20, 2024

Welcome to our Healthcare IT Today Weekly Roundup. Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. 2024 Health IT Predictions : Cautionary Views of Healthcare AI. Read more… 2024 Health IT Predictions: AI Use Cases in Healthcare.

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Weekly Roundup – March 2, 2024

Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 2, 2024

Welcome to our Healthcare IT Today Weekly Roundup. Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. What Health IT Trend Has You Most Excited ? Read more… CIO Podcast : Healthcare Access in Rural Communities.

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Bain & Company - KLAS Research 2023 HealthTech Report: Key Points for Providers, Vendors & Investors

Lloyd Price

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

The report also finds that providers are prioritizing their IT investments in certain key areas, such as: Revenue cycle management (RCM) : RCM is the process of managing the financial aspects of patient care, from billing and coding to collections and denials.

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AGS Acquires Offshore Patient Access BPO Unit from Availity

Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 6, 2023

AGS Health strengthens its position as the leading provider of outsourced prior authorization services AGS Health , a leading provider for tech-enabled revenue cycle management (RCM) solutions and strategic growth partner to healthcare providers across the U.S.,

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Bonus Features – March 31, 2024 – 55% of Change Healthcare customers expect adverse impacts on patient care, a mobile app helped 84% of seniors lower their blood pressure after 6 months, plus 19 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 31, 2024

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.

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Bonus Features – April 28, 2024 – 22% of employers fully trust chronic condition management vendors, Common Agreement v2.0 requires support for FHIR API exchange, plus 29 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 28, 2024

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.

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Weekly Roundup – January 13, 2024

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 13, 2024

Welcome to our Healthcare IT Today Weekly Roundup. Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. 2024 Health IT Predictions: AI Regulations and Ethics. This week, we published several more posts in our series on 2024 Health IT Predictions.

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Alpha II, LLC Announces Strategic Acquisition of RCxRules

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Alpha II , a leading healthcare revenue cycle management (RCM) technology solutions provider, announced today its successful acquisition of RCxRules , an innovator in healthcare revenue cycle automation. We look forward to combining our strengths to deliver unparalleled value to the healthcare industry.”

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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

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job. Partnerships.

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

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 9, 2022

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.

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Weekly Roundup – December 9, 2023

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Welcome to our Healthcare IT Today Weekly Roundup. Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. Read more… Keeping Large Language Models and AI Tools Honest. Read more… What Area of Healthcare Needs More Investment ?

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Bonus Features – November 12, 2023 – 93% of clinicians use RPM in cardiac care rehab, telehealth flexibilities remain in place until the end of 2024, plus 25 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.

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Weekly Roundup – July 29, 2023

Healthcare IT Today

JULY 29, 2023

Welcome to our Healthcare IT Today Weekly Roundup. Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. We asked members of the Healthcare IT Community to share their thoughts on the growing role of the Internet of Medical Things in managing healthcare data.

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Weekly Roundup – August 12, 2023

Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 12, 2023

Welcome to our Healthcare IT Today Weekly Roundup. Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. Read more… Healthcare IT Today Podcast : The Patient Experience Outside the Four Walls of the Hospital. posted to Healthcare IT Central.

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Weekly Roundup – June 10, 2023

Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 10, 2023

Welcome to our Healthcare IT Today Weekly Roundup. Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. Navigating Long Buying Cycles in Healthcare Innovation. Read more… Surveying Lab Tests From a Health IT Perspective.

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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

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.

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Leveraging Great People and AI to Improve Revenue Cycle Outcomes

Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 8, 2023

In this video, Murphy shares some ways that TrueBridge’s AI tools are improving outcomes in revenue cycle. Plus, he shares how these tools can prevent denials up front rather than reconciling them on the back end which costs a lot more money. And for an exclusive look at our top stories , subscribe to our newsletter.

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Bonus Features – December 4, 2022 – 34% of Americans take anti-anxiety meds during the holidays, hospital margins at -2% but show signs of hope, and more

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.

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Bonus Features – November 27, 2022 – 60% of hospitals use 50+ operations systems, CHIME names Theresa Meadows as CIO of the Year, and more

Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.

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Weekly Roundup – October 15, 2022

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Welcome to our Healthcare IT Today Weekly Roundup. Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. Read more… Featured Health IT Job : Information Technology Manager at Salinas, California-based Natividad, posted to Healthcare IT Central.

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AAPC Expands Its Technology Solutions Portfolio with the Acquisition of Semantic Health

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 7, 2023

We’re not just streamlining processes; we’re empowering professionals at the center of healthcare payment and delivery. By providing our members with the innovative tools now being developed by Semantic Health and AAPC in unison, we’re augmenting their capabilities and increasing the value they deliver to their employers.

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Bonus Features – July 23, 2023 – Number of people impacted by data breaches up 56% compared to last year, CMS keeps temporary telehealth expansion in 2024 Medicare fee schedule, and more

Healthcare IT Today

JULY 23, 2023

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.

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Bonus Features – October 16, 2022 – Half of docs considering leaving their job, there’s little risk in sharing de-identified data, and more

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.

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Provider-Led Value-Based Care at Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 24, 2023

Stimson, MD, JD, Chief Medical Officer, Employee Health Plan at VUMC, payers don’t have as many tools as providers to meet patient needs. And because VUMC’s culture is heavily focused on patients and providers, the health system needed to create bundles to match that culture. According to C.J. Tell us what you think.

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Technology & RCM & AI, Oh My!

Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 27, 2023

So with all of these incredible innovations, let’s take a moment to narrow our field down to Revenue Cycle Management (RCM). How can we be using technology to optimize RCM? And even more specifically, what role can data analytics and AI play in optimizing RCM?

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CloudMD Divests Non-Core U.S. Electronic Medical Records and Practice Management Business

Healthcare IT Today

JULY 25, 2023

(CloudMD) , an innovative health services company transforming the delivery of care, today announced that it has closed the sale of its U.S.-based based Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Practice Management (PM), and Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) assets for approximately US$6.3

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WELL Health to Acquire EMR, Billing and Clinical Assets from CloudMD

Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 24, 2022

WELL has built an innovative practitioner enablement platform that includes comprehensive end to end practice management tools inclusive of virtual care and digital patient engagement capabilities as well as Electronic Medical Records (EMR), Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) and data protection services.

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Healthcare Workforce – 2024 Health IT Predictions

Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 10, 2024

As we kick off 2024, we wanted to start the new year with a series of 2024 Health IT predictions. 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.

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PointClickCare Acquires CPSI Subsidiary, American HealthTech

Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

We provide business, consulting, and managed information technology (IT) services, including our industry-leading HFMA Peer Reviewed® suite of revenue cycle management (RCM) offerings, to help streamline day-to-day revenue functions, enhance productivity, and support the financial health of healthcare organizations.

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Canvas Medical Achieves ONC Certification, Raises $24MM to Power Clinicians and Developers Building and Scaling Digital Health Companies

Healthcare IT Today

JULY 19, 2022

Since launching its self-serve suite of developer tools last fall, Canvas has seen more than 300% growth in customer accounts. Its offerings include an ONC-Certified EMR with intuitive care coordination and management workflows, a FHIR API and Workflow SDK that provide industry leading platform extensibility, and end-to-end RCM functionality.

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A Look at RCM, AI, and a New Book Called Joy Notes with Nio Queiro

RCM: Fixing the Old and Adjusting to the New

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What Trend in RCM Are You Keeping Your Eye on Right Now and Why?

Veradigm Strengthens Award-Winning Revenue Cycle Services Portfolio with Acquisition of Full-Service RCM Company

Healthcare AI – 2024 Health IT Predictions

How to Discover Better Insurance Coverage, Together

Turning Increased Ambulatory Volumes into Financial Strength: 4 Moves for RCM

Digital Innovation and AI in Revenue Cycle Management

Hidden Heroes: How Operational Teams Drive Optimal Health IT System Adoption

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Bain & Company - KLAS Research 2023 HealthTech Report: Key Points for Providers, Vendors & Investors

AGS Acquires Offshore Patient Access BPO Unit from Availity

Bonus Features – March 31, 2024 – 55% of Change Healthcare customers expect adverse impacts on patient care, a mobile app helped 84% of seniors lower their blood pressure after 6 months, plus 19 more stories

Bonus Features – April 28, 2024 – 22% of employers fully trust chronic condition management vendors, Common Agreement v2.0 requires support for FHIR API exchange, plus 29 more stories

Weekly Roundup – January 13, 2024

Alpha II, LLC Announces Strategic Acquisition of RCxRules

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

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

Weekly Roundup – December 9, 2023

Bonus Features – November 12, 2023 – 93% of clinicians use RPM in cardiac care rehab, telehealth flexibilities remain in place until the end of 2024, plus 25 more stories

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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

Leveraging Great People and AI to Improve Revenue Cycle Outcomes

Bonus Features – December 4, 2022 – 34% of Americans take anti-anxiety meds during the holidays, hospital margins at -2% but show signs of hope, and more

Bonus Features – November 27, 2022 – 60% of hospitals use 50+ operations systems, CHIME names Theresa Meadows as CIO of the Year, and more

Weekly Roundup – October 15, 2022

AAPC Expands Its Technology Solutions Portfolio with the Acquisition of Semantic Health

Bonus Features – July 23, 2023 – Number of people impacted by data breaches up 56% compared to last year, CMS keeps temporary telehealth expansion in 2024 Medicare fee schedule, and more

Bonus Features – October 16, 2022 – Half of docs considering leaving their job, there’s little risk in sharing de-identified data, and more

Provider-Led Value-Based Care at Vanderbilt University Medical Center

Technology & RCM & AI, Oh My!

CloudMD Divests Non-Core U.S. Electronic Medical Records and Practice Management Business

WELL Health to Acquire EMR, Billing and Clinical Assets from CloudMD

Healthcare Workforce – 2024 Health IT Predictions

PointClickCare Acquires CPSI Subsidiary, American HealthTech

Canvas Medical Achieves ONC Certification, Raises $24MM to Power Clinicians and Developers Building and Scaling Digital Health Companies

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