In the ongoing transition to value-based care (VBC), provider contracting poses challenges for health plans and providers. In my past role as the VP of Quality at a large health plan, I was part of the team that reviewed provider contracts that included risk around quality. Adding my role to the review process reduced the frustration of the Network and Quality teams because I could identify the reporting requirements that the health plan couldn't meet and create alignment with measure
Read More
Health IT | News, Analysis, Insights - HIT Consultant
Doxy.me Appoints Dr. Esteban López as Chief Medical Officer
What You Should Know:
- Doxy.me, a telehealth platform dedicated to making telemedicine accessible to all, announced the appointment of Esteban López, MD, MBA, as its new Chief Medical Officer (CMO), effective February 5, 2024.
- As CMO, Dr. López will lead Doxy.me's Growth Department, strategically expanding its reach in the US, particularly underserved communities, and growing its international presence.
Dr. Lopez Bio/Background
Dr. López brings over two decades of healthcare
Read More
In-Depth: 2024 Best in KLAS Overall and Category Awards
What You Should Know:
- KLAS Research, a leading healthcare IT research and consulting firm, has announced the winners of its 2024 Best in KLAS Awards, recognizing the top vendors and service providers in the healthcare technology and services industry.
- Best in KLAS is awarded only in those software and services market segments that have the broadest operational and clinical impact on healthcare organizations. Best in KLAS 2024 is based on information obtained from more than
Read More
8-Step Strategy to Prevent EHR-Driven Physician Burnout
These days, technology plays a vital role in improving the quality of life, impacting various sectors, including healthcare. Electronic Health Records (EHR) have revolutionized the way medical professionals access and manage patient data, leading to streamlined processes, improved patient care, and increased cost-efficiency. However, with the rapid adoption of EHR, several challenges have arisen, including physician burnout associated with EHR systems. In this article, we will explore a
Read More
Virgin Pulse & HealthComp Rebrands as Personify Health
What You Should Know:
- Virgin Pulse and HealthComp, following their November 2023 merger, have officially unveiled their new brand: Personify Health.
- Personify Health leverages the combined expertise of Virgin Pulse and HealthComp, drawing upon decades of experience and global operations.
- New Mountain Capital holds a majority stake in Personify Health, with additional support from Blackstone, Marlin Equity Partners, and Morgan Health.
Beyond Siloed Systems: A Holistic Approach
Read More
2024: The Year of Smarter Automation and AI in Healthcare Revenue Cycle
Artificial intelligence (AI) dominated the headlines in 2023. It was the topic of countless articles, reports and even court cases. Some may be fatigued by it, or even afraid of it, but the reality is AI is here to stay in 2024. The best thing we can all do is learn how to leverage it to make our jobs easier.
In fact, after decades of slogging through manual processes, healthcare organizations are joining the movement and implementing automation and AI solutions to improve revenue cycle
Read More
Fidelis Care Taps Cityblock to Deliver Comprehensive Care to New Yorkers with Complex Needs
What You Should Know:
- Fidelis Care, a leading health plan serving over 2.5 million members in New York, announced a partnership with Cityblock, a value-based healthcare provider.
- The strategic collaboration aims to provide comprehensive, community-based care to thousands of eligible Fidelis Care members in the New York City and Long Island areas who face complex medical and behavioral health conditions.
Empowering Individuals with Complex Needs
The Cityblock Care Model from
Read More
Helio Genomics Appoints Gary Frazier as Chief Growth Officer
What You Should Know:
- Helio Genomics, an AI-driven healthcare company specializing in diagnostics technology for cancer detection, has appointed Gary Frazier as its Chief Growth Officer.
- Frazier's appointment at Helio Genomics underscores the company's commitment to strategic growth and innovation. His leadership will be instrumental in shaping the firm's trajectory, including strategic business planning, growth strategies, integrated delivery systems, and more.
Gary Frazier
Read More
Weave Appoints David McNeil as Chief Revenue Officer
What You Should Know:
Weave, the all-in-one experience platform for small/mid-sized healthcare businesses, has announced the appointment of David McNeil as Chief Revenue Officer.
- As CRO, McNeil will bring his expertise in scaling SaaS businesses to lead Weave’s sales, customer success, revenue operations, and payments teams.
David McNeil Bio/Background
David brings 25+ years of experience in SaaS, payments, go-to-market strategy and strategic partnerships and will oversee
Read More
SAMHSA and ONC Invest $20M in Behavioral Health IT Initiative
What You Should Know:
- The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) announced they are joining forces to invest over $20 million in a groundbreaking initiative to improve health information technology (IT) adoption and capabilities in behavioral healthcare settings.
- The strategic collaborative effort, aligned with the HHS Roadmap for Behavioral Health Integration and the
Read More
