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

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MedStar Health received a $2 million grant to continue research into how telehealth access impacts health equity. The granted-funded, follow-up research will explore ways to connect patients with chronic conditions and other vulnerable populations to telehealth services.

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Revenue Cycle Management and Telehealth—What Are the Challenges?

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Now that COVID-19 has triggered an explosion of telehealth, more clinics are recognizing virtual patient care as an essential aspect of the integrated care model. According to a recent Global Industry report, the telehealth market expanded from $45 billion […].

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Weekly Roundup – July 29, 2023

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Read more… Healthcare Needs More Gender Diversity in Leadership. based EMR, RCM, and practice management assets to N. Data lineage tools document the source, accuracy, and flow of regulated healthcare data – a key step in ensuring compliance and minimizing the impact of a data breach, noted Ernie Ostic at Manta.

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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

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Not surprising RCM is also a popular use case for AI, with 78% of health systems currently using it or evaluating its use. Remote monitoring firm Health Recovery Solutions and CommonWealth Purchasing Group are collaborating to bring telehealth to nearly 1,000 community health centers and FQHCs.

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Revenue and Workforce Challenges Top of Mind at #MPE22

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Telehealth and other asynchronous technologies have made it much easier for patients to access care and get support when they need it. This transformation was accelerated by the sudden adoption of telehealth technologies during the COVID-19 pandemic. Take what is happening in the behavioral health space, for example.

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Healthcare AI – 2024 Health IT Predictions

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This applies to the entire RCM ecosystem including reducing administrative burdens and producing cleaner claims. RCM In today’s healthcare landscape, the revival of the holistic, longitudinal health record isn’t merely a momentary glimpse but a comprehensive journey through a patient’s medical history.

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Demand Grows for Advancements in Healthcare’s Digital Front Door

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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.