The village doctor paradox
Teladoc CIO Claus Jensen argues that new models of care should break down silos and rebuild as systems that use virtual and physical platforms to connect patients’ care over time.
Humana reports uptick in MA hospitalizations, dip in non-COVID-19 admissions
An anticipated decline in non-COVID-19 care is expected to offset any increases incurred by COVID-19 testing and treatment costs, the insurer said Tuesday.
Hospitals lose focus on patients’ digital health preferences amid growing competition, Kaufman Hall says
The failure to meet consumer demands comes as competition from health insurance, retail and telehealth companies are a growing concern, according to a new survey.
Hospital telehealth leveling off at one-fifth of medical appointments, research finds
And of the facilities reporting higher virtual volumes, many said they expected telehealth use to decline over the long term, according to the survey from KLAS Research and the Center for Connected Medicine.
Pandemic keeps exacerbating burnout among nurses, including travelers
Animosity is also growing between core nursing staff and traveling nurses who are often contracted to do the same work for much higher pay, staffing firm Aya Healthcare said.
Beaumont, Spectrum move ahead with merger
The two Michigan health systems have signed a formal integration agreement, marking the next step in the merger process that was first announced in June.
Feds sue UPMC, heart surgeon for billing multiple surgeries at same time
The False Claims Act litigation also accuses the health system of ignoring or minimizing complaints by employees and staff.
ECRI CEO calls on FDA, industry to revisit COVID-19 medical device EUAs as shortages ebb
Marcus Schabacker spoke about patient safety, cyberattacks in healthcare and risks from the rise of at-home care.
Dr. J. Allen Meadows: How digital inhalers have led to more informed treatment discussions in my practice
Dr. J. Allen Meadows worked with Teva Pharmaceuticals to share his experience with the Digihaler® family of inhalers and accompanying platforms.
The low-down on the latest NSA Member ID and Advanced EOB Requirements
What you need to know about new NSA requirements for Member ID cards & AEOBs to reach compliance.