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Regulatory Issues January 13, 2025
National Survey Reveals New Insights on Health Information Organizations
From the Health IT Buzz Blog – Health information exchange organizations (HIOs) are networks that enable the electronic exchange of health information across participating health care providers, public health agencies, payers, and other entities.
Regulatory Issues January 13, 2025
CMS 2026 Proposed Rules: Key Takeaways for Quality and Stars Managers
By Courtney Breece – The Medicare landscape is poised for significant changes with the release of proposed rules from the CMS in November, set to impact contract year 2026, aimimg to reshape key elements of Medicare Advantage, Medicare Prescription Drug Programs, and other Medicare services.
HealthcareNOW Radio January 12, 2025
Winter Playlist – Value-Based Care
Looking for a new podcast to queue up? Check out our Winter Playlist and explore the transformative world of value-based care with this curated playlist of radio shows and podcasts.
News January 12, 2025
How America Lost Control of the Bird Flu, Setting the Stage for Another Pandemic
By Amy Maxmen – Keith Poulsen’s jaw dropped when farmers showed him images on their cellphones at the World Dairy Expo in Wisconsin in October. A livestock veterinarian at the University of Wisconsin, Poulsen had seen sick cows before, with their noses dripping and udders slack.
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- Updated 2025 CMS QRDA III Implementation Guide
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- Annual Reflections at the End of 2024 – And the Future of This Blog
- OCR Proposes Measures to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Health Care Under HIPAA
Health IT Innovation
January 9, 2025
Leveraging Technology for More Impactful Member Engagement
By Cindy Jordan – With the help of technology, health plans now have a plethora of ways to interact with their members outside of the traditional in-person doctors’ visits – whether it’s through text messages, apps, e-mail, or web-based platforms.
Read MoreInteroperability
December 18, 2024
Sharing Health Data Update December 2024
Moving our healthcare system into the digital age, better outcomes, controlling and reducing costs, and patient access to their health data. Our monthly HIE rundown includes updates on TEFCA, HIE networks, job openings and vendor contracts.
Read MoreRegulatory
January 13, 2025
National Survey Reveals New Insights on Health Information Organizations
From the Health IT Buzz Blog – Health information exchange organizations (HIOs) are networks that enable the electronic exchange of health information across participating health care providers, public health agencies, payers, and other entities.
Read MoreHealthcare NOW Radio
January 12, 2025
Winter Playlist – Value-Based Care
Looking for a new podcast to queue up? Check out our Winter Playlist and explore the transformative world of value-based care with this curated playlist of radio shows and podcasts.
Read MoreHealthcare Revenue Cycle and Finance
December 9, 2024
Medical Billing Challenges: How Healthcare AI Helps Navigate Claim Denials
By John T. Bright – Medical billing inaccuracies remain a significant issue in the U.S. healthcare system, contributing to inefficiencies that negatively impact providers and patients. These errors not only affect the revenue cycle but also hinder operational productivity and reduce patient satisfaction.
Read MoreDigital Health & Telemedicine
January 8, 2025
Virtual Healthcare January 2025
We are seeking out the latest developments around virtual healthcare. News from CirrusMD, KeyCare, Teladoc, Avel eCare, LifeSignals, eddii, Synapticure, Evolve Telemedicine, TimelyCare, Brook.ai, DocGo, SHL Telemedicine, TimelyCare, AgeMD, VSee Health, Talkspace, and more.
Read MoreAnalytics & Population Health
January 8, 2025
Annual Reflections at the End of 2024 – And the Future of This Blog
By William Hersh MD – It has been my practice in this blog in my last post of each year to reflect back on the year. Not so much to review everything that happened, but rather to give some general thoughts about what the field, my work in it, and this blog have accomplished and where things are going.
Read MoreHealth IT Security Privacy and Compliance
January 7, 2025
OCR Proposes Measures to Strengthen Cybersecurity in Health Care Under HIPAA
The proposed rule would modify the HIPAA Security Rule to require health plans, health care clearinghouses, and most health care providers, and their business associates, to strengthen cybersecurity protections for individuals’ protected health information.
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- Upcoming Virtual Events Roundup Posted on: January 10, 2025
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- How 3D Printing Impacts Radiology Posted on: December 18, 2024
- Fixing Hidden Errors in Medical Systems with NeuroSymbolic AI Posted on: December 16, 2024
- Medical Billing Challenges: How Healthcare AI Helps Navigate Claim Denials Posted on: December 9, 2024