What You Should Know:
- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced today it is extending its contract with Oracle to continue delivering a modern electronic health record (EHR) system for veterans across the country.
- The contract extension signifies the progress made in fortifying the EHR system and its positive impact on both VA healthcare providers and the veterans they serve.
Building on a Successful Foundation
The contract extension comes after a
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Ushur Unveils AI-Powered Solutions to Streamline Care Navigation for Health Plans and TPAs
What You Should Know:
- Ushur, the leader in AI-powered Customer Experience Automation (CXA), announced the launch of pre-built, self-service solutions designed to revolutionize care navigation for health plans and third-party administrators (TPAs).
- The AI-powered tools address the growing need for efficient and effective member support, particularly in navigating complex health journeys like pregnancy and chronic conditions.
Addressing Challenges in Care
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Humana Issues New Brief on Value-Based Care for Kidney Disease
What You Should Know:
- Health insurance provider Humana Inc. announced the release of a groundbreaking Value-Based Care (VBC) Issue Brief focused on nephrology, the medical specialty treating kidney disease.
- The issue brief report highlights the significant potential of VBC arrangements to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs for individuals with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage renal disease (ESRD).
VBC: A Shift from Quantity to Quality
VBC
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Komodo Health Unveils Integrated Patient Insurance Dataset for Life Sciences
What You Should Know:
- Komodo Health, a provider of real-world healthcare data and analytics, today announced the launch of Komodo Patient Insurance™ (KPI).
- The new offering delivers the most comprehensive view of patient insurance status available, encompassing over 200 million de-identified U.S. patient lives.
KPI: Unprecedented Depth and Accuracy
KPI surpasses traditional solutions by providing in-depth insights into a patient's pharmacy and medical insurance
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Rimidi Partners with USC to Improve Postpartum Care for High-Risk Mothers
What You Should Know:
- Rimidi, a leading digital health company specializing in remote patient monitoring, announced a new partnership with the University of South Carolina (USC) and an affiliated multispecialty clinic. Funded by The Duke Endowment, this initiative aims to improve postpartum care and outcomes for mothers in underserved communities, particularly those with high-risk pregnancies.
- The strategic collaboration brings together USC's research expertise, Rimidi's advanced
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Nearly 70% of High-Risk Patients Unaware of Chronic Kidney Disease Risk, Study Finds
What You Should Know:
- A new study by Phreesia and the National Kidney Foundation (NKF) reveals a troubling gap in awareness of chronic kidney disease (CKD) among high-risk patients. Published in The American Journal of Accountable Care, the research highlights the importance of patient-provider communication and patient activation in early detection and prevention of CKD, a leading cause of death in the United States.
- The research emphasizes the value of patient education and
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Nearly Half of PAs Find “Mid-Level Provider” Offensive, Survey Shows
What You Should Know:
- A recent survey by Barton Associates investigated how physician assistants (PAs) feel about the term "mid-level provider." The term has been discouraged by the American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) due to concerns it downplays their qualifications.
- These findings support the AAPA's argument for retiring the term "mid-level provider." It suggests many PAs view it as disrespectful of their training and experience. The higher prevalence of offense
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Stitch Employment Services Launches with $8.75M to Simplify HR for Independent Medical Practices
What You Should Know:
- Stitch Employment Services Inc., a workforce solution designed specifically for independent medical practices, announced its official launch today. Founded at Redesign Health, Stitch offers a comprehensive suite of services to streamline essential HR functions, allowing practices to focus on attracting and retaining top talent.
- By reducing administrative burdens and simplifying complex HR processes, Stitch empowers independent medical practices to thrive.
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GE Healthcare Unveils Solutions to Expand Access to Precision Medicine
What You Should Know:
- At the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging (SNMMI) annual meeting, GE Healthcare announced new precision medicine to meet providers’ most pressing needs.
- GE Healthcare is committed to improving access to precision medicine around the world, especially for underserved communities.
Barriers to Precision Care
The global healthcare landscape faces significant hurdles in adopting precision medicine. Limited access to essential health
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VA Health Chat Now Available Nationwide, Connecting 6.8M Veterans with On-Demand Virtual Care
What You Should Know:
- Veterans across the United States can now access convenient, on-demand healthcare through VA Health Chat, following the platform's national rollout across all Veterans Integrated Service Networks (VISNs).
- The multi-year initiative, facilitated by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), brings CirrusMD's physician-first virtual care services to millions of Veterans.
VA Health Chat: Expanding Access to Care
VA Health Chat is now available to over
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