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DeAnn Dennis

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Care Management Weekly News Update 10/25/23

Posted by DeAnn Dennis on Wed, Oct 25, 2023 @ 11:50 AM

Artificial Intelligence-supported digital applications (AI applications) are expected to transform radiology. With more than 300 AI applications cleared by the FDA, they have a broad range of use cases in radiology. Despite the promise AI applications hold in radiology, the question about who will pay is critical for ensuring adoption.

Bicycle Health, Override Health...

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Care Management Weekly News Update 10/18/23

Posted by DeAnn Dennis on Wed, Oct 18, 2023 @ 11:57 AM

Artificial intelligence has demonstrated promise in healthcare by being able to predict patients’ health trajectory based on clinical history, recommend treatments, and increase efficiencies by summarizing physician notes and automating laborious tasks.

Here's how New York Medicaid plans to bring social care networks and revamp its value-based payment program 

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Care Management Weekly News Update 10/11/23

Posted by DeAnn Dennis on Wed, Oct 11, 2023 @ 12:46 PM

As weak hospital margins are projected to continue into 2024 due to the lingering effects of the COVID-19 pandemic and changes in the labor market, hospital CFOs told Becker's that they are adopting digital health tools, such as remote patient monitoring.

DEA extends pandemic rules for telehealth prescribing through 2024 as agency irons out new policies 

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Care Management Weekly News Update 10/04/23

Posted by DeAnn Dennis on Wed, Oct 04, 2023 @ 11:50 AM

The American Hospital Association is asking Congress to urge HHS to "immediately" rescind a rule restricting the use of third-party tracking technologies by hospitals and health systems.

OCHIN launches new EHR service for rural hospitals nationwide 

OCHIN, a nonprofit leader in equitable health care innovation, now offers OCHIN Epic to rural hospitals nationwide. With four...

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Care Management Weekly News Update 09/27/23

Posted by DeAnn Dennis on Wed, Sep 27, 2023 @ 12:00 PM

In a bid to expand its brand image, Walgreens has utilized its relationship with VillageMD, which is majority-owned by Walgreens Boots Alliance, to wade further into the provider space, purchasing medical practice Summit Health for $9 billion in November and entering into a strategic partnership with value-based care Pearl Health earlier this month. 

Is the EHR market innovative? 

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Care Management Weekly News Update 09/20/23

Posted by DeAnn Dennis on Wed, Sep 20, 2023 @ 12:00 PM

As more hospitals and health systems turn to artificial intelligence for purposes like answering patient portal messages and automating provider scheduling, many have been appointing leaders dedicated to AI in order to develop their own strategy around the use of the technology at their organizations. 

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Care Management Weekly News Update 09/13/23

Posted by DeAnn Dennis on Wed, Sep 13, 2023 @ 12:15 PM

Virtually every problem that exists in healthcare today is exacerbated for rural providers due to lack of resources and funding, a smaller talent pool, and fewer points of access. What can be done? Can the problems facing rural healthcare be solved? Rural healthcare executives share ways that can help alleviate specialty care access, staffing issues, and financial challenges.

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Care Management Weekly News Update 09/06/23

Posted by DeAnn Dennis on Wed, Sep 06, 2023 @ 12:30 PM

The American Medical Association (AMA) has urged Congress to make key changes to the recently introduced Value in Health Care Act that will encourage increased physician participation in alternative payment models (APMs).

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Care Management Weekly News Update 08/30/23

Posted by DeAnn Dennis on Wed, Aug 30, 2023 @ 12:30 PM

To fully appreciate the transformative potential of artificial intelligence in health care, one must think globally. When applied to people in extreme poverty, its impact could be as great as the discovery of penicillin.

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Care Management Weekly News Update 08/23/23

Posted by DeAnn Dennis on Wed, Aug 23, 2023 @ 12:36 PM

An influx of patient portal messages during recent years is taking a toll on clinicians. As a result, at least 22 systems across the country have added a price tag to the subset of missives demanding the most time and expertise. 

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