(MedPage Today) — Amid talks to raise the U.S. debt ceiling, reducing federal spending is squarely on the table. While much focus is on discretionary funding and other policies, potential Medicare cuts never seem far from the discussion — whether… Powered by WPeMatico
Healthcare providers may no longer store electronic health records offshore or rely on third-party vendors who operate offshore and have access to patient data maintained in the U.S. Powered by WPeMatico
An expert in accountable care and value-based reimbursement talks about approaching the payment model from the perspective of primary care providers, and discusses the IT tools they need. Powered by WPeMatico
(MedPage Today) — It’s something one hears too often in healthcare. I’ve heard it my entire career at one time or another. More in the last few years, with the shortages, pandemics, lions, tigers, and bears… A nurse, physician, medic, or someone… Powered by WPeMatico
(MedPage Today) — There’s a catch-22 in precision medicine research that some readers will be very familiar with. Healthcare providers and insurers won’t offer genetic testing for patients diagnosed with diseases unless there’s an approved therapy… Powered by WPeMatico
Two groups say they’re using Suki’s AI-powered voice assistant at several primary care practices, diagnostic centers and urgent care clinics. Powered by WPeMatico
New research found that experienced practice leaders most often cited visit-triage rules and telemedicine-specific staffing and scheduling protocols as two key areas most needed for telehealth implementation and maturation. Powered by WPeMatico
Through its virtual care and remote monitoring programs, University of Alabama at Birmingham has increased the census and case-mix index of rural hospitals, among other successes. Powered by WPeMatico
(MedPage Today) — I come from a family of physicians; a 300-year tradition, at that. When my ancestors practiced medicine, the patient-provider relationship was sacrosanct. My grandfather would visit patients in their home, knew the entire family… Powered by WPeMatico
(MedPage Today) — Just a quick little column, a reminder that at times, it’s nice to be inspired once again. Last week was our sixth annual Primary Care and Hospital Medicine Innovation Symposium, something we started here to provide support… Powered by WPeMatico
