Primary care is at a tipping point. We know it has been said before. However, in the past, primary care delivery has been dictated by changes in payor-led reimbursement models. Examples include healthcare maintenance organizations (HMOs) of the 90s and more recent risk-sharing, value-based care initiatives. This time other forces are also at play, including:
Nontraditional market entrantsPhysician shortages exacerbated by industry-wide burnoutConsumer expectations
Health systems will be
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ONC Awards The Sequoia Project 5-Year TEFCA RCE Contract
What You Should Know:
- The Sequoia Project, an advocate for health information exchange and health IT interoperability, was chosen by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) to continue as the Recognized Coordinating Entity (RCE) to support the implementation of the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA).
- The non-profit was awarded a five-year contract to continue the public-private engagement in support of a nationwide
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KLAS: Cognizant & HealthEdge Leads Market for Payer Claims & Administration Platforms
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In recent years, the complex payer claims and administration market has seen several changes. Historically, payers have used multiple technology vendors and homegrown tools to meet their broad functionality needs. Now, payers are looking to consolidate platforms to improve efficiency and their ability to manage multiple business lines.As finding a platform that meets payers’ complex needs can be challenging, a new report by KLAS provides a comprehensive look at
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ERP: Nordic Consulting Partners with Workday
What You Should Know:
- Nordic Consulting announced that it has signed a strategic partnership agreement with Workday, that will add Workday’s solutions into Nordic’s portfolio of ERP Services, covering multiple aspects of human capital management (HCM) and financial management across the entire implementation and support process.
- One of the areas that Nordic will focus on is Professional Services Automation (PSA), which includes pulling project metrics and tracking individuals’
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WellSky Acquires Long-Term Care EHR Experience Care – M&A
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WellSky, a leading health and community care technology company, announced today that it has acquired Experience Care, an innovative technology company offering a suite of software solutions for post-acute and long-term care providers.Experience Care has a proven track record with its leading electronic health record (EHR) platform NetSolutions, serving 150 long-term care clients with 850 facilities. The combination of the two firms will enable more providers to
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RTLS In Healthcare: Optimizing ROI for Health Systems
The last few years have caused significant disruption and constraints of budgets, staffing, and resources throughout healthcare facilities, from the bedside to administrative teams. Despite these parameters, healthcare professionals and employees are still asked to do more with less while operating at the top of their licenses. Providing the necessary support is key to achieving high-quality patient care, staff satisfaction, and overall retention, along with increasing an organization’s bottom
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Nursa Secures $80M to Expand Healthcare Staffing Platform
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Nursa, a nationwide platform that exists to put a nurse at the bedside of every patient in need, today announced the completion of its executive leadership team following an $80 million Series B funding raise led by Drive Capital and joined by existing partners Pelion and Kickstart. With the addition of experienced Chief Product, Revenue and Technology Offers, Nursa is diversifying its expertise in order to further address the industry’s
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Suki Launches Enhanced Ambient Integration with Cerner EHR
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Building upon the introduction of bi-directional ambient sync for Epic, Suki, the leader in voice artificial intelligence (AI) technology for healthcare, is announcing a similar enhancement for Cerner.The most recent iteration of Suki Assistant empowers Cerner users to expedite the creation of clinical documentation with greater ease and efficiency, thereby alleviating cognitive load and reducing documentation time. Through the utilization of ambient
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Welldoc Awarded FDA 510(k) Clearance for Diabetes Platform
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Welldoc®, a digital health leader revolutionizing chronic care, today announced the receipt of its 11th 510(k) clearance from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for its award-winning diabetes digital health solution, BlueStar®.This clearance immediately follows Welldoc’s 10th 510K clearance announcement earlier this month, solidifying the company’s continued leadership in chronic care innovation.
A Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Informed Bolus Insulin Dose
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A Blueprint for Solving the U.S. Nursing Shortage Crisis
Nurses have the highest level of public trust across medical professions, yet there’s a huge chasm between Americans’ appreciation for nursing and the profession’s uncertain future. A nursing shortage, exacerbated by the COVID pandemic, has been fueled largely by high levels of moral distress, politicization, and lack of support. Left unchecked, the country will experience a critical shortfall of nearly 200,000 nurses in just a few years, according to the latest U.S. Bureau of Labor
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