AdventHealth has named two new leaders in its Central Florida Division; Kaleida Health hires a chief nurse executive; and Lifepoint Health appoints president of two hospitals.
Tech-enabled support could help avoid health complications for seniors, improve the patient experience and reduce costs.
Any AI partner in healthcare must support the safeguarding of protected healthcare information and possess a proven track record of innovation.
Attacks against healthcare providers are increasing in severity, with hackers demanding multiple ransomware payments.
Previously thought of as “health at a distance,” telehealth now encompasses digital health access via mobile and web apps, electronic health records that sync with other data sources, asynchronous care solutions, and video appointments.
It has been a record year for healthcare claim denials and underpayments, often leaving providers to foot the bill. Here are 10 suggestions to help providers avoid preventable denials.
In this interview, the U.S. senator from Virginia talks about why cybersecurity merits much more attention as a public health threat.
They cause problems with billings and collections, hurt relationships with payers, and force hospital staff to spend countless hours correcting errors.
Health plans possess the back-end technology powering value-based models and the patient information that will empower more equitable care.
Hospitals cannot afford outdated digital portals, poor communication with patients or a clunky billing process that puts the onus on the patient.
More innovation efforts are needed to expand the collection of health data.
Data are revealing the health impacts of gaps in essential care for those with chronic conditions. Technology can be used to leverage a response.
Joe Nicholson, DO, chief medical officer at CareAllies, talks about the importance of providers and payers having a good working relationship as well as tips for nurturing that relationship.
Independent practices are particularly vulnerable to breaches. But practice owners can take simple steps today to protect patient data.
Recently, courts have been more inclined to hold that these types of agreements are unenforceable.
Organizations that have embraced digital transformation through the cloud, automation, and AI will see additional performance and cost efficiencies.
Recently, courts have been more inclined to hold that these types of agreements are unenforceable.
Interventions aimed at reducing hospital length of stay (LOS) among at-risk patients lack consistent efficacy, according to a systematic review.
If a provider or surgery center is attacked, the practice is on the hook for bad publicity, potential fines, and the high cost of remediation.
The specimen supply chain needs to go beyond reacting to orders and accurately anticipate demand. The industry is just starting to do this, and artificial intelligence is the key.
To attract and retain staff, healthcare organizations must improve the data capture equipment and systems that nurses use daily.
Many have avoided or delayed medical care during the COVID-19 pandemic. Employers should encourage their employees to get back into the habit of seeing doctors.
The health system must rethink its strategy to enable primary care providers to develop better game plans for chronic disease patients, such as people living with type 2 diabetes.
There are still many consumers that think that they don’t really pay for their healthcare according to price.
Current mobile technologies bridge the gap between the patient and their care.
Caring for those who dedicate their lives to caring for others is paramount. We must do our part.
Intentionally designed programs can remove barriers and help organizations win talent.
Hilary Babcock, MD, MPH, infectious disease specialist at Washington University and BJC Healthcare in St. Louis, Missouri, discusses the COVID-19 vaccine and other vaccine mandates in healthcare settings.
Wearable sleep trackers, when used correctly and consistently, have vast potential to enable individuals to measure the quality of their sleep. But that’s just the beginning.