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Payment Integrity in Healthcare: Challenges and Solutions

by Prasanna Ganesan, CEO, Machinify 11/11/2024 Leave a Comment

Payment Integrity in Healthcare: Challenges and Solutions

Whether you work in healthcare or are just a patient who has interacted with the healthcare system, it shouldn't surprise you to read that healthcare costs have been going up and are expected to continue to do so into 2025 burdening all stakeholders. Despite the obvious need to cut wasted healthcare spending, research suggests that the industry as a whole isn’t very good at it, with administrative spending being one of the biggest culprits. One study found that nearly one-third of excess U.S.
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Home Monitoring Programs: Extending Care Beyond the Hospital

by Vinay Vaidya, MD, Chief Medical Information Officer, Phoenix Children’s 11/11/2024 Leave a Comment

Home Monitoring Programs: Extending Care Beyond the Hospital

Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) have been firmly established in every health setting for more than a decade, yet they continue to be a source of frustration for most users. Physicians are plagued by the never-ending task of entering data into EMRs, without seeing a meaningful impact on practice efficiency or the health outcomes of their patients. This problem is not unique to Phoenix Children’s; it is a widespread issue that many, if not most, health systems face even today. Acknowledging
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Ambience Healthcare Appoints Dr. William H. Morris as Chief Medical Officer

by Healthcare Executives Hires 11/11/2024 Leave a Comment

Ambience Healthcare Appoints Dr. William H. Morris as Chief Medical Officer

What You Should Know:  - Ambience Healthcare, a leading clinical AI platform, has announced the appointment of Dr. William H. Morris as its new Chief Medical Officer (CMO).  - Dr. Morris brings extensive experience in healthcare, technology, and innovation to this role, where he will focus on shaping Ambience's platform vision and collaborating with health systems to drive AI transformation in healthcare. Dr. Morris Bio/Background Dr. Morris joins Ambience from Google Cloud
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Healthcare Compliance Professionals Grapple with Mounting Risks and Limited Resources

by Fred Pennic 11/08/2024 Leave a Comment

Healthcare Compliance Professionals Grapple with Mounting Risks and Limited Resources

What You Should Know:  - A new report from Barnes & Thornburg reveals that healthcare compliance professionals are facing mounting pressure as they navigate a complex regulatory landscape, increasing cyberattacks, and the rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI).  - The inaugural 2025 Healthcare Compliance Outlook draws on insights from over 120 U.S.-based healthcare and life sciences organizations to explore the evolving compliance challenges facing the
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3 Ways Healthcare Can Help Solve the Biggest Health Equity Challenges for Youth Impacted by the Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Systems

by Katie Renner Olse, Sr. Director at Sellers Dorsey 11/08/2024 Leave a Comment

3 Ways Healthcare Can Help Solve the Biggest Health Equity Challenges for Youth Impacted by the Child Welfare and Juvenile Justice Systems

All children deserve access to quality healthcare, including those involved with the foster care and juvenile justice systems. Health equity for system-involved youth, individuals who have been impacted by the child welfare or juvenile justice systems, is critical for children to lead fulfilling lives. System-involved youth face incredible challenges that make them a uniquely vulnerable population.  Often, their health needs are complex, influenced by significant trauma, and exacerbated
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VA Awards HistoSonics with $90M Contract for Tumor Destroying Histotripsy Systems

by Syed Hamza Sohail 11/08/2024 Leave a Comment

VA Awards HistoSonics with $90M Contract for Tumor Destroying Histotripsy Systems

What You Should Know: - HistoSonics , the developer and manufacturer of the Edison Histotripsy System, announced today they have been awarded an exclusive contract to provide Veteran’s Affairs hospitals across the United States access to their novel non-invasive tumor liquefying platforms.  - The contract, the work of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) and the Strategic Acquisition Center (SAC) , establishes a $90 million ongoing schedule to develop histotripsy programs at key VA
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Health Commons Project Acquires OneHealthPort to Expand Health Data Interoperability in Washington State

by Fred Pennic 11/08/2024 Leave a Comment

Health Commons Project Acquires OneHealthPort to Expand Health Data Interoperability in Washington State

What You Should Know:  - Health Commons Project, a non-profit dedicated to improving healthcare access and quality, has acquired OneHealthPort, Washington State's Health Information Exchange (HIE).  - The strategic move strengthens Health Commons Project's mission to enhance data interoperability, improve care coordination, and promote public health across Washington. Expanding Impact and Reach By integrating OneHealthPort's robust HIE platform, Health Commons Project gains
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Why Behavioral Health Needs Next-Generation EHRs

by Albert Roberts BSN, RN CSM, UXC and Clinical Systems Analyst II at Juno Health 11/08/2024 Leave a Comment

Effective behavioral health treatment requires a collaborative team of caregivers. These teams need seamless integration and visibility across multidisciplinary efforts involving cross-departmental collaboration with shared resources and goals. Next-generation EHRs are pivotal in providing the necessary visibility and coordination for critical behavioral healthcare. Unlike general healthcare facilities, many behavioral health providers either lack EHR systems or are burdened with outdated
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Avaamo Launches GenAI Ambient Listening for EHR Documentation

by Syed Hamza Sohail 11/08/2024 Leave a Comment

Avaamo Launches GenAI Ambient Listening for EHR Documentation

What You Should Know: - Avaamo, a pioneer in healthcare AI solutions, today announced the launch of Avaamo Ambient™, a groundbreaking Generative AI-powered ambient listening technology that promises to revolutionize clinical documentation and significantly reduce physician burnout. Ambient™ transforms natural patient-provider conversations into accurate, structured clinical notes in real-time. -Avaamo Ambient™ addresses one of healthcare's most pressing challenges: the overwhelming burden
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Alliance for Smart Healthcare Excellence Launches to Drive Smart Hospital Adoption

by Jasmine Pennic 11/08/2024 Leave a Comment

Alliance for Smart Healthcare Excellence Launches to Drive Smart Hospital Adoption

What You Should Know:  - A new organization dedicated to accelerating the creation of smart hospitals has been established: the Alliance for Smart Healthcare Excellence (the Alliance).  - The non-profit organization will champion the Smart Hospital Maturity Model (SHMM), a framework designed to guide hospitals in their adoption and utilization of advanced technologies. Smart Hospital Maturity Model (SHMM) The SHMM, originally conceived by care.ai (now part of Stryker) and
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