COVID-19 Report
We’ve rounded up some of the latest news and announcements pertaining to the coronavirus and the healthcare industry.
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Automation Eases Prior Authorization Burden for Pandemic-Stressed Providers
By David Shelton – A staggering 90% of physicians say manual prior authorizations are a concern, according to the 2019 CAQH Index. Further magnifying the current situation are payers’ intentions to increase prior authorization requirements for even more services in the near future.
Democratizing Digital Emergency Health Data: A Conversation with CJ Wilson of MyHealth.US
By Sarianne Gruber – I called CJ Wilson to congratulate him on claiming this year’s Best Wearable at the Health Digital Tech Awards. Modestly, he told me it wasn’t him; his team had won. A former investment banker and a venture capitalist for early-stage companies, he is currently the CEO and Founder of MyHealth.Us.
Blockchain is Back: COVID-19 Highlights Healthcare Use Cases
By Brett Furst – Once a victim of Gartner’s infamous “hype cycle,” blockchain technology has begun to demonstrate its value in healthcare as a handful of important use cases have become apparent in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Preventing Racial Bias in Health Care Algorithms
By Devin Partida – Headlines and press releases regularly announce that artificial intelligence could prove game-changing in the health care industry. It has already facilitated progress that would have otherwise have stayed out of reach. However, racial bias in AI algorithms is a topic that deserves more attention.
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COVID-19 Report
We’ve rounded up some of the latest news and announcements pertaining to the coronavirus and the healthcare industry.
Five Ways Patients are in the Driver’s Seat When it Comes to Healthcare
By Matt Dickson – It is imperative that people continue to take care of themselves, both physically and mentally. But due to concerns about exposure to coronavirus, people are not venturing en masse to emergency rooms or hospitals, a trend we experienced during the SARS epidemic, and routine care with physicians is slipping.
Keeping Health Plan Members Informed with Education Outreach
By Dr. Gary Call – Medical experts learn more about the coronavirus every day. New protocols for testing and treatment are becoming the norm, and evolving information emerges daily about the characteristics of COVID-19 and how it presents in individuals.