Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 9, 2022

A PatientsLikeMe survey concluded that patient interest in flu shots is declining. While 40% of patients surveyed didn’t get a flu shot in 2021, 43% haven’t gotten a flu shot yet this year or don’t plan to get one. RCM vendor FinThrive introduced automation functionality to its insurance discovery product.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Studies More than 9 in 10 (93%) of clinicians use RPM technology in cardiac care rehab , according to a survey from Vivalink. The survey also found 56% of clinicians prefer in-home cardiac rehab to clinic-based rehab, and 53% report an increase in patient adherence once RPM is in place.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 10, 2022

At the HFMA conference, revenue cycle management vendor R1 shared data from a survey of more than 200 healthcare CFOs and finance VPs. 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. Partnerships.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 19, 2023

A survey from the Health Management Academy and Outbound AI reported that almost half (48%) of health systems are using AI technology for workforce management , and 85% expect to see a moderate to significant increase in the use of such tools in the next one to three years.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

More than 80% of clinicians are using RPM technology today , according to a Vivalink survey. Partnerships Cancer diagnostic tool Paige is collaborating with Microsoft to build AI models for digital pathology and oncology. Vivante Health earned HITRUST Certification for GIThrive , its digestive health management tool.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 4, 2022

A DrFirst survey of more than 1,000 Americans concluded that one-third of Americans have taken anti-anxiety medications to manage family stress during the holiday season. Politics, family drama, and love life are the topics of conversation that are most likely to increase anxiety, the survey said.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 7, 2023

Nearly 60% of today’s college students received mental health care from kindergarten through 12th grade , according to survey data from TimelyCare, which provides virtual health services to higher education. EHR and RCM vendor for therapy and rehab practices Raintree released Raintree Payments.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

A Qualtrics survey found that cost concerns have replaced COVID-19 as the top reason for deferring healthcare services. A survey from Podimetrics, which provides clinical and patient support services for complex diabetes care, revealed that 53% of patients with Type 2 diabetes are afraid they will die from complications of the disease.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 6, 2023

News and Research Five in six (83%) of hospitals are collecting SDoH data , according to the latest ONC Data Brief, with 74% using structured, electronic screening tools. Nearly half (46%) of providers already have or plan to deploy large language models in their call centers , according to a survey from Hyro.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 11, 2023

is integrating Google Cloud generative AI and data analytics tools into its Smart Care Facility Platform, while League announced it’s using Google Cloud to improve digital care pathway optimization. Microsoft also released a preview tool that will layer Azure generative AI on top of chatbots and virtual assistants.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

A survey from symplr and CHIME found that 60% of CIOs are managing more than 50 point solutions to manage healthcare operations , with 24% of organizations using at least 150 such applications. Bioinformatics company EMOTIV is collaborating with X-trodes to develop a tool for simultaneous brain and physiological measurement.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 25, 2021

New research suggests artificial intelligence will become a critical part of revenue cycle management systems hospitals use by 2023, at least if they can get all of the key stakeholders interested in such tools on board and can find room for them in their budget. The survey, which was conducted by Change Healthcare, found that […].

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 23, 2023

Though 43% of Americans said they have never heard of the Inflation Reduction Act, 40% strongly agree that the government should be taking action to reduce drug costs , compared to 25% who strongly oppose such action, according to a survey from Sago. The timing coincides with the 30th anniversary of the organization’s formation.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 28, 2023

PCP pay increased 4.41% in 2022 but fell well short of the inflation rate of 6.5%, according to the latest provider compensation survey from the Medical Group Management Association. Cybersecurity firm Vaultree released an in-use data encryption tool. Noom announced Noom Med for obesity care.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Nearly two-thirds of physicians surveyed (65%) said they are experiencing burnout, and 35% said their level of burnout has “significantly increased” in 2022. GoodRx released Provider Mode , a tool to help providers find low-cost options for the drugs they are about to prescribe.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 19, 2024

For the clinicians already experiencing symptoms of burnout, there is great promise for tools that support health and wellness through technology. The evolution of AI from narrow applications to broader, more advanced uses will be a key trend, as well as the increasing acceptance of AI as a vital tool in clinical settings.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 10, 2023

Read more… Surveying Lab Tests From a Health IT Perspective. Read more… How Thoughtful Design Influenced a Wheezing Detection Tool. RCM vendor Aspirion acquired FIRM Revenue Cycle Management Services. Hone care vendor Tytocare received FDA approval for a product that analyzes lung sounds captured a handheld device.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 9, 2019

I’m keen to learn where the industry is on that diffusion curve in putting health information and tools into the hands of consumers, patients and caregivers. Ahead of HIMSS19, Acxiom published a paper on this topic , summarizing a HIMSS survey on social determinants of health and data analytics. Why is this so important?

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Hinduja Global Solutions

MAY 1, 2019

According to a recent Black Book survey, the average hospital costs must fall by 24 percent by 2022 for organizations to break even. The survey also highlighted the increasing demand for revenue cycle outsourcing — 18 percent of hospitals implemented a full RCM outsourcing project in 2018, compared to 11 percent three years prior.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 30, 2021

A new survey looking at billing trends found that respondents hope to see better reporting functionality from their medical billing software.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 15, 2023

A consumer survey from healthcare finance platform Zelis found that 41% of consumers are “significantly frustrated” with billing errors , and 43% of people had to spend at least one month getting a bill corrected. EHR, RCM, and practice management vendor ModMed appointed Jody Beaverson as Chief People Officer.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Involving revenue cycle management (RCM) is necessary for any comprehensive SDoH/health equity strategy. ” RCM professionals constantly interact with data that is valuable to informing health equity strategies – particularly since the transition to the ICD-10 code set that created an environment rich with data detailing SDoH.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 10, 2023

Roughly 5 in 6 (84%) of ambulatory care physicians use manual processes to manage transitions of care , according to a survey from WellSky. Nearly all (95%) of healthcare executives are interested in end-to-end managed services to solve RCM challenges, according to a survey from Ensemble Health Partners.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Appropriate use of rules-based automation tools for these situations could free up valuable physician time, speed up access to care for patients, and ensure more consistent high quality care. Companies need to implement tools to automate processes that they already do well.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 23, 2023

News and Studies Surprisingly, medical practices seem to really like generative AI , according to a Software Advice survey – 95% are satisfied with their chatbots right now, and 68% report a positive ROI. Products athenahealth unveiled Patient Digital Engagement Index , which measures how patients use digital tools when receiving care.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 26, 2023

Studies Research firm Eliciting Insights found that more than 92% of patients would use self-scheduling tools if offered to them , with nearly all Millennial (99%) and Gen X (97%) patients endorsing the technology. Among patients who used self-scheduling tools, 92% would do it again. More than 90% of U.S.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 10, 2024

A whopping 100% of respondents in Experian Health’s latest survey said staffing shortages impacted their organizations and 70% of those who said payer reimbursements are the most impacted by the staff shortages say it led to higher denial rates. This frees up staff to focus on more complex and strategic aspects of RCM.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 8, 2023

symplr’s second annual Compass Survey report found that on average respondents said that single platform operations would let them redirect 20% more time to patient care – the equivalent of one full workday. Ricoh USA, Inc.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Studies Among people receiving medical care in the last 12 months, 86% engaged with their providers using mobile devices , according to a Gozio Health survey. To support 2024 business objectives, 62% of health plans are investing in technology for digital transformation , according to a HealthEdge survey.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 6, 2020

It also provides medication adherence tools. Philips’ remote patient monitoring technologies provide care teams with the tools they need to remotely track the health of their patients at home, collaborate with the patients’ doctors, and help detect problems before they lead to readmissions.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 27, 2023

More than one-third of the 321 participating health system executives are planning to automate two or more RCM or finance functions in 2024 a recent survey by Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) and Eliciting Insights reports.

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