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USCDI ONC New Data Element and Class Submission System Now Available
By Steven Posnack, Brett Andriesen and Al Taylor – The wait is finally over! The ONC Cures Act Final Rule went into effect on June 30, 2020, and since its release one of the most common questions ONC has received is when and how can we submit proposals for new data elements in USCDI? The answer is, now!
CMS Updates Data on COVID-19 Impacts on Medicare Beneficiaries
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services released its first monthly update of data that provides a snapshot of the impact of COVID-19 on the Medicare population. For the first time, the snapshot includes data for American Indian/Alaskan Native Medicare beneficiaries.
Revenue Cycle and Payer News 8-5-2020
Latest news being reported on payers and the health insurance industry including news from Cohere Health, AHIP, Anthem, Humana, Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealth Group, AMA, Oscar Health Insurance, Cigna, CareSource and more.
Why Encryption is Essential in Healthcare Cybersecurity Strategies
By Marty Puranik – Throw on any spy movie from years ago and you are guaranteed to get a scene where a code is being written or cracked in some clever manner. While ciphers, lemon juice as invisible ink, and number coding are fun, these methods are easily revealed.
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Yet Another Reason to Get the Medications Right
By Susan Dentzer – Add to the long list of reasons to “get the medications right” the COVID-19 pandemic. It’s clear that the fight against the SARS-CoV-2 virus will include an arsenal of therapies to combat the virus and its devastating effects on the body.
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An Important Step Forward in Repealing Patient ID Ban
Last week the House of Representatives, with leadership on this issue from Representative Bill Foster (D-IL) and Representative Mike Kelly (R-PA), took an important step forward in repealing this ban.
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USCDI ONC New Data Element and Class Submission System Now Available
By Steven Posnack, Brett Andriesen and Al Taylor – The wait is finally over! The ONC Cures Act Final Rule went into effect on June 30, 2020, and since its release one of the most common questions ONC has received is when and how can we submit proposals for new data elements in USCDI? The answer is, now!
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Friday at Five – What Are Our Hosts Wearing?
Getting ready to exercise? How do you prepare? Do you put on a wearable to keep track of your workout? Or is your Fitbit or Apple Watch always on your wrist? We asked our HealthcareNow Radio show hosts what wearables do they use to keep track of their health and exercise activities and habits.
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Healthcare Revenue Cycle and Finance
Revenue Cycle and Payer News 8-5-2020
Latest news being reported on payers and the health insurance industry including news from Cohere Health, AHIP, Anthem, Humana, Blue Cross Blue Shield, UnitedHealth Group, AMA, Oscar Health Insurance, Cigna, CareSource and more.
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Telemedicine 2020
We are seeking out the latest developments around Telemedcine. How is telemedicine used to benefit patients and care givers? News from Reliq Health Technologies, Amwell, Eagle Telemedicine, GoodRx, Kareo, Rhinogram Telehealth, TytoCare, Streamline Healthcare Solutions, American Telemedicine Association and more.
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The Intersection of Population Health and Public Health in a Pandemic
By Dr. Jenifer Leaf Jaeger, MD, MPH – For more than four months we have anguished over the coronavirus outbreak and its roiling toll on humanity, including our patients and our healthcare workforce. We feel the heavy weight and worry of a public health “mess” that seems almost insurmountable.
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Why Encryption is Essential in Healthcare Cybersecurity Strategies
By Marty Puranik – Throw on any spy movie from years ago and you are guaranteed to get a scene where a code is being written or cracked in some clever manner. While ciphers, lemon juice as invisible ink, and number coding are fun, these methods are easily revealed.
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