What You Should Know:
A silent crisis is unfolding across the United States, as pharmacy deserts proliferate, leaving millions of Americans without convenient access to essential medications and vital healthcare services, according to new data from GoodRx.
- The expanding problem is not merely an inconvenience; it represents a significant threat to public health, exacerbating existing health disparities and straining an already burdened healthcare system.
Defining Pharmacy
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How to Balance AI and Human Expertise in the Middle Revenue Cycle
While artificial intelligence (AI) can automate many functions within the middle revenue cycle, there remains a need for human expertise to manage complex, nuanced decisions to ensure high accuracy and proper context. Ultimately, AI should complement – not replace – humans to drive greater efficiency without compromising quality.
In revenue cycle management (RCM), the middle cycle refers to the phase between the front end, which is patient access and care delivery, and the back end,
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Forcura and Medalogix Merge to Transform Post-Acute Care
What You Should Know:
- Forcura, an intelligent workflow management company, and Medalogix, a clinical decision support company, have announced their merger, creating a powerful new post-acute care technology platform.
- The strategic combination aims to enhance patient care and streamline operations for home-based care providers and across the broader healthcare continuum. The merger will be backed by Berkshire Partners, which will become the majority owner, and The Vistria Group,
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Linus Health Launches AI-Powered Remote Assessment to Combat Undetected Cognitive Impairment
What You Should Know:
- Linus Health has introduced Anywhere for Health Systems™, an innovative, FDA-listed, AI-enhanced cognitive assessment designed to address the critical issue of undetected mild cognitive impairment (MCI), a precursor to dementia.
- The new solution empowers health systems to conduct accurate and efficient cognitive evaluations remotely, significantly improving early detection rates and streamlining patient care.
Delivering Clinical-Grade Cognitive
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DispatchHealth and Medically Home Merge to Create Largest Advanced At-Home Care Provider
What You Should Know:
- DispatchHealth and Medically Home have announced a definitive agreement to merge, forming the nation's most comprehensive provider of advanced medical care within the comfort of patients' homes.
- Upon the deal's completion, Medically Home will become a part of DispatchHealth, significantly expanding the reach of at-home healthcare services.
Merger Impact
This strategic merger positions the combined entity to deliver a full spectrum of care,
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VA’s EHR Modernization Faces Turbulence Amid Contract Cancellations and Deployment Acceleration
What You Should Know:
- The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) is navigating a complex landscape as it seeks to accelerate the rollout of its new Electronic Health Record (EHR) system from Oracle Cerner, while simultaneously cutting ties with numerous support contractors, Federal News Network first reports.
- The VA's recent mass cancellation of contracts, including those with at least six service-disabled, veteran-owned small businesses supporting the EHR modernization, has
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AI in Primary Care: Reducing Burnout and Empowering Physicians
Primary care physicians struggle to process a novel's worth of data on each of their patients, every day, under stressful conditions. As healthcare invests billions in fast-evolving AI solutions, I’m convinced that leveraging AI to expand automation and save time in healthcare won't work unless we prioritize helping these doctors operate at the top of their license.
Every patient has a rich story. Primary care physicians are tasked with quickly finding and reviewing those personal stories in
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CharmHealth Launches AI Scribe to Reduce Physician Burnout
What You Should Know:
- CharmHealth, a provider of healthcare technology solutions, has announced the launch of Charm AI Scribe, a feature designed to significantly reduce clinical documentation time for physicians.
- The innovative AI-powered tool directly integrates with the CharmHealth electronic health record (EHR) platform, addressing a critical pain point in modern healthcare.
Alleviating Physician Burnout
Physicians are increasingly burdened by administrative
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Aledade Expands Humana Value-Based Care Agreement to Serve FQHCs
What You Should Know:
- Aledade has announced an expanded collaboration with Humana, designed to bolster the ability of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and rural health clinics to succeed in value-based care.
- The enhanced partnership aims to improve health outcomes, enhance quality of life, and increase healthcare affordability and accessibility for patients.
Empower FQHCs and Rural Clinics in Value-Based Care
By providing upfront resources, comprehensive
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Kodiak Solutions Appoints Ankit Sharma as First Chief Technology Officer
What You Should Know:
- Kodiak Solution announced the appointment of Ankit Sharma as its first Chief Technology Officer (CTO).
- Sharma will lead Kodiak's product strategy and engineering initiatives, bringing over a decade and a half of experience in serving healthcare revenue cycle management (RCM) teams.
Sharma Bio/Background
Sharma joins Kodiak Solutions from Millennia, a patient payment solution provider for healthcare organizations, where he served as CTO
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