Healthcare providers navigating Veterans Administration (VA) claims face complex eligibility requirements, multiple payer systems, and stringent documentation demands. These challenges create significant operational burdens for facilities and can impact veterans' access to timely care. With VA claims representing less than 5% of most hospitals' patient revenue, providers often struggle to allocate sufficient resources to master these intricate processes, leading to delayed reimbursements,
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How Thoughtful AI Implementation Can Rebuild Trust in Healthcare
Imagine a physician and a patient sitting quietly together in an examination room. The physician's eyes are focused on a computer screen as she speaks in brief sentences about elevated A1C levels and the challenges of managing blood sugar through lifestyle changes and medication. The patient nods along silently and anxiously while holding an incomprehensible sheet of lab results and struggling to process her Type 2 diabetes diagnosis.
The entire interaction lasts five minutes. The physician,
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Experity Appoints Dr. Andrea Giamalva as Chief Medical Officer
What You Should Know:
- Experity, the national leader in on-demand healthcare solutions, today announced the appointment of Dr. Andrea Giamalva as Chief Medical Officer.
- Dr. Giamalva brings over 14 years of experience in family medicine and a demonstrated commitment to patient-centered care to her new role at Experity.
Dr. Giamalva Bio/Background
A graduate of the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine, Dr. Giamalva joins Experity from UW Health, where
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2025 is the Year of Building Resilience with Emerging Health Technology
The next 12 months hold immense potential for technological innovation in healthcare, but this rapid pace of change brings both opportunities and risks. As health systems adapt, continuous feedback will be necessary to make sure AI is serving its purpose to alleviate stressors while moving the industry forward. In doing so, AI has the potential to open doors for new applications that could solve complex issues within the healthcare sector, and possibly even cross over into other markets.
We
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Beyond Chargemaster Rates: Rethinking Revenue Generation in Healthcare
In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, one constant remains: the need for financial stability and growth. Healthcare providers, facing rising operational costs, regulatory changes and increased competition, must evolve their financial strategies to ensure long-term sustainability.
Historically, healthcare providers have relied heavily on chargemaster rates—the set list prices for medical services—as a primary method for revenue generation. However, as the industry faces increasing
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Cority Acquires Meddbase to Expand Occupational Health Solutions
What You Should Know:
- Cority, a provider of environmental, health, and safety (EHS) and sustainability software solutions acquires Meddbase, a pioneer in cloud-native occupational medicine and enterprise medical practice management software. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.
- The strategic move strengthens Cority's commitment to workforce well-being and accelerates the development of comprehensive occupational health solutions that improve employee
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Healthcare Under Attack: Ransomware Groups Increasingly Target Hospitals and Clinics
What You Should Know:
- Black Kite, a provider of third-party cyber risk intelligence, has released new data revealing a disturbing trend: ransomware groups are disproportionately targeting healthcare organizations.
- The research, conducted by the Black Kite Research Intelligence Team (BRITE), identifies specific ransomware groups and their preferred targets within the healthcare sector, highlighting the urgent need for enhanced cybersecurity measures.
Top Ransomware Groups
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3 Key Principles to Ensuring Ethical AI Use in Healthcare
The healthcare industry is undergoing a profound transformation, not only in the tools used, but also in how patient care is approached. As the shift toward a value-based care model continues, aligning operations around improving patient outcomes and managing costs effectively is essential. Artificial intelligence (AI) is playing a key role in advancing this transition, helping healthcare organizations deliver better outcomes and reduce costs.
However, despite its promise, the adoption
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Missed Appointments: A Hidden Cost for Physicians and Patients
Physicians and patients both struggle with the healthcare system’s many idiosyncrasies, albeit in different ways. On the caregiver side, missed appointments are estimated to cost the average solo physician $150,000 annually. Moreover, they can have a negative impact on patient relationships and retention, making for a poor (and pricey) experience for all involved. For patients, missed appointments have a trickle-down effect that not only slows the delivery rate of what may be critical and
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Imagenet Acquires CODY to Expand Healthcare Compliance and Claims Solutions for Health Plans
What You Should Know:
- Imagenet, a provider of technology solutions for health plans and managed care organizations, announced the acquisition of CODY, a company specializing in member communications and compliance software and services. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.
- The acquisition, finalized on December 31, 2024, strengthens Imagenet's position as a comprehensive solutions partner for health plans across various markets. Imagenet's established
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