Telemedicine News & Updates 4-2-2019
The latest in telehealth and telemedicine news from Rhinogram, Teladoc Health, swyMed, Vidyo Inc., Teladoc Health, Flagler Health, AMD Global Telemedicine Inc. and more.
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Safe Spring Cleaning: Tips for Properly Disposing of Data
By Noah Dermer – This time of year always marks the start of spring cleaning in my household. I love spring cleaning for many reasons. Not only does it give me the chance to make new space in the garage, get the backyard ready for summer barbecues and rediscover…
Deep Dive: How a Health Tech Sprint Pioneered an AI Ecosystem
By Gil Alterovitz & Kristen Honey – When we began our 14-week tech health sprint in October 2018, we did not realize the profound lessons we would learn in just a few months. Together with federal agencies and private sector organizations, we demonstrated…
InstaMed Healthcare Payments Summit 2019
A recap of the InstaMed Healthcare Payments Summit, the only event that brings together providers, payers, healthcare IT systems and consumers in one place to share insights, learn from industry leaders and preview the latest in healthcare payments technology.
As Hospitals Post Price Lists, Consumers Are Asked To Check Up On Them
By Steven Findlay – With much fanfare, federal officials required hospitals nationwide this year to post their “list” prices online. But it’s not yet clear how many are doing it, even as the government has taken the rare step of asking consumers to monitor hospital compliance.
CMS Strengthens Monitoring and Evaluation Expectations for Medicaid 1115 Demonstrations
CMS released new state tools and guidance that provide standard monitoring metrics and recommended research methods geared specifically for section 1115 demonstrations that test innovative approaches to Medicaid eligibility and coverage policies.
3 Reasons to Invest in Apps as a Health Insurance Payer
By Randy Tomlin – The lack of clarity into a patient’s current healthcare benefits like deductibles, services used, and out-of-pocket maximums can be confusing to say the least.
Financial Challenges Top Hospital CEOs’ Concerns for Fifteenth Consecutive Year
By Marty Callahan – If you feel like a broken record preaching the importance of revenue cycle management improvements within your healthcare organization, you’re not alone.
Sorting out AI, ML, DL, and NLP
This is our ongoing reporting on how AI is being integrated into healthcare technology. We are seeking out the thought leaders and innovations that are moving the needle forward which include Twilight IT Solutions, Northwestern Medicine, Lash Group, Akos Med Clinics, & Rare Genomics Institute.