Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Andy Oram spoke to Craig Allan Ahrens at ShiftMed about automating onboarding, provisioning, and training of temporary nurses so they can hit the ground running. One strategy for building this strength is digitizing and streamlining RCM. RCM vendor Alpha II acquired RCxRules , a revenue cycle automation vendor.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 9, 2022

From the perspective of revenue cycle management (RCM), the updates may create revenue uncertainty. . While any changes to the status quo can cause anxiety, especially when they tie directly into revenue, with the proper knowledge, preparation, and technology, medical organizations can stay on track to reach their 2023 RCM goals. .

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 13, 2024

2024 Health IT Predictions: AI Regulations and Ethics. This week, we published several more posts in our series on 2024 Health IT Predictions. Read more… 2024 Health IT Predictions: Generative AI and Data. Read more… 2024 Health IT Predictions: The Healthcare Workforce. million in funding.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 10, 2022

The Sequoia Project has released additional documentation support the implementation of TEFCA , the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement for health IT interoperability. Wisconsin’s Marshfield Clinic Health System selected Force Therapeutics as the care management platform for its orthopedics practice.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 9, 2022

LexisNexis Risk Solutions launched a real-world data network and named five partner members: Truveta, Ovation, Solis Mammography, PointClickCare, and The Institute for Health Metrics. RCM vendor FinThrive introduced automation functionality to its insurance discovery product.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 24, 2022

Two-thirds of health systems use AI for at least some RCM tasks. Helen Lamons at Advata pointed out that denials management is one of the most mature use cases for AI in RCM – and when used effectively it can help organizations improve collections with limited impact on billing staff. million.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 9, 2023

John spoke to Peter Bonis at Wolters Kluwer Health about constantly updating and training large language models so they’re well positioned to assist clinical staff. Read more… How Digital Health Attracts Software Engineers: Talent Management. Read more… Keeping Large Language Models and AI Tools Honest.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Diabetes and obesity care company Vida Health is making select RPM devices from Withings Health Solution available to members. Relias and PsychArmor are partnering to provide training content to behavioral healthcare providers working with active-duty military personnel and veterans.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 14, 2024

Arizona-based Spectrum Healthcare chose NextGen Healthcare to support primary care and behavioral health delivery. Florida-based Tallahassee Memorial HealthCare selected Ensemble Health Partners for RCM technology and services. Retailer Hy-Vee selected Soda Health as the technology partner for its Smart Benefits program.

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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. This frees up staff to focus on more complex and strategic aspects of RCM. Additionally, hospitals and health systems will explore new training and upskilling programs to ensure teams are ready for the influx of automation.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 12, 2023

AI chatbots are prone to make mistakes, even when they’ve been trained with trustworthy information, noted Dr. Michelle X. Read more… Featured Health IT Job: Simulation Operations Specialist at Natividad, based in Salinas, Calif., Zhou at Juji. posted to Healthcare IT Central. Generative AI startup GenHealth.AI

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 13, 2023

We received recommendations to address health inequity by improving medication management, prior authorization, clinical trials, remote monitoring, patient education, and behavioral health , among other things. Read more… Exploring Augmented and Virtual Reality Apps for Training.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 29, 2023

Organizations can start by offering multiple ways to engage, using credentialled clinicians who understand EHR and healthcare vernacular, and continually monitoring requests to inform both training and staffing needs. Concierge care platform Gradia Health secured $4.2 based EMR, RCM, and practice management assets to N.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 29, 2023

Health information network Health Gorilla teamed with DrFirst to launch Pharmacy Data , which provides access to complete medication history data. Smile Train and BioDigital launched a VR platform for cleft and palate surgeries , enabling surgeons around the world to collaborate.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Train Staff in Empathy Develop a regular cadence of trainings to ensure your staff understands the value of empathy and that they consistently employ a patient-centric approach. Adopting a patient-centric approach alongside harnessing the power of automation will allow healthcare institutions to drive better health outcomes.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

UiPath can also be used for auditing, utilization management, managing the supply chain, identifying training opportunities for staff, and relieving other administrative burdens, cutting a procedure’s time 2 hours to 20 minutes. Even keyboard and mouse data can be captured and used for automation.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 22, 2024

According to CEO Gautamdev Chowdary, they have trained their voice-to-text transcription on medical input and made it extremely accurate with full automation. The ambient voice solution at Medvise.AI focuses on the revenue cycle. They have also achieved 100% accuracy in billing through a few extra features.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 6, 2023

Step 3: Provide Education and Training Education and training are critical components of a successful revenue integrity program. All staff members who are involved in the revenue cycle should receive education and training on the new policies and procedures. This includes clinical, financial, and administrative staff.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 16, 2023

Proposals include additional clarity on exceptions to information blocking, revisions to the Health IT Certification Program, and policies to help advance and build trust in predictive decision support interventions. However, only 54% said their cybersecurity training is efficient, and 19% said it’s irrelevant for their job.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The introduction of API-based connectivity to payers’ claim systems streamlines integration, significantly reducing the investment in technology and training previously deemed essential. Entrenched legacy systems, while often seen as impediments to evolving infrastructures, are now being revolutionized with low-tech lift solutions.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 10, 2023

“CodaMetrix’s innovations in AI technologies and the experienced team of healthtech executives are a couple of key factors that went into our decision to partner with the company to systematically improve the way our health system accounts for patient care in both billing and clinical cycles”, said Chris Scoggins.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 16, 2023

In addition, the agency released the HTI-1 final rule, with important provisions covering algorithm transparency in certified health IT and updates to information blocking requirements. That underscores the importance of risk analysis, encryption, employee training, and more.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

The market will see increased asks/attention for bots as they are critically needed in RCM to offset staff shortage, enhance staff retention, and accelerate tasks (ultimately cash flow). Automation is making a big difference in revenue cycle management (RCM). Even chatbots that can triage and provide information are automated.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 2, 2022

RCM provider AGS Health launched the AGS AI Platform for workflow and coding automation and compliance auditing. Patient navigation and engagement firm Luma Health received HITRUST certification for its Patient Success Platform. Handheld ultrasound scanner maker Butterfly Network launched its Proficiency Management Solution.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Peer-reviewed research from Linus Health showed digital cognitive assessment tools outperform paper-based screenings in detecting early mild cognitive impairment and dementia. Osso VR debuted Hand Control , a controller-free feature for its surgical training offering. Meridian Analytics rebranded as Discern Health.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 6, 2020

CAREMINDr is a health IT communications company that provides mobile-enabled remote patient monitoring systems that give physicians the ability to enroll their patients in condition-specific “journeys,” such as for diabetes and hypertension. The Loop system is intended to integrate into existing workflows.

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