Atlantic Health Collaborates With Dimer Health on Transitions of Care
Startup Dimer Health offers proactive follow-ups and monitoring of patients at home to reduce the chances of patients returning to the hospital
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Want to Maximize Rev Cycle Efficiencies? Here are 3 Considerations
Whether trying to see more patients, retain more staff, expand the organization’s technology stack or bring more dollars in the door, it’s not uncommon for professionals to want to maximize their resources amidst a market influx. The post Want to Maximize Rev Cycle Efficiencies? Here are 3 Considerations appeared first on MedCity News.
Creative Financing Options are Key to Improving Health Equity
When employees can access care at the right time and at the right place of service, it reduces the likelihood of costlier services and can lower annual medical costs for the participating employer. The post Creative Financing Options are Key to Improving Health Equity appeared first on MedCity News.
Stimulant Users Are Caught in Fatal ‘Fourth Wave’ of Opioid Epidemic
In Pawtucket, Rhode Island, near a storefront advertising “free” cellphones, J.R. sat in an empty back stairwell and showed a reporter how he tries to avoid overdosing when he smokes crack cocaine. KFF Health News is identifying him by his initials because he fears being arrested for using illegal drugs. It had been several hours…
Syringe Exchange Fears Hobble Fight Against West Virginia HIV Outbreak
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — More than three years have passed since federal health officials arrived in central Appalachia to assess an alarming outbreak of HIV spread mostly between people who inject opioids or methamphetamine. Infectious disease experts from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention made a list of recommendations following their visit, including one to…
“Comparisons Are Toxic.” True or False?
by MIKE MAGEE THCB is back from its end of year break, but we are starting with a little catchup from December from Mike Magee. As my wife often reminds me, “Comparisons are toxic.” And, in general, I agree and try to respect this cardinal rule. But these are extraordinary times. So grant me this…
Top Priorities and Challenges for Digital Health Leaders in 2025: 5 Key Insights
About 79% of digital health leaders said their companies are pursuing new investment capital in the next year, according to a recent survey from Summit Health Advisors. The post Top Priorities and Challenges for Digital Health Leaders in 2025: 5 Key Insights appeared first on MedCity News.
AI Developers Need Real-World Data — and Atropos Health Is Stepping Up to Help
Many healthcare AI developers lack access to real-world data. To address this, Atropos Health is allowing AI developers to train and deploy their models using its real-world evidence network. The federated healthcare data network consists of more than 300 million patient records gathered from EHRs, claims data and patient registries. The post AI Developers Need…
KFF Health News’ ‘What the Health?’: Francis Collins on Supporting NIH and Finding Common Ground
The Host Julie Rovner KFF Health News @jrovner Read Julie’s stories. Julie Rovner is chief Washington correspondent and host of KFF Health News’ weekly health policy news podcast, “What the Health?” A noted expert on health policy issues, Julie is the author of the critically praised reference book “Health Care Politics and Policy A to…
Looking Ahead, One Expert Sees EHRs Better Supporting MD Practice
Craig Joseph, M.D., Nordic Consulting’s CMO, shares his perspectives on this moment in EHR development