Intermountain Health is deploying Layer Health’s AI engine for clinical data abstraction across several of its patient registries. The health system’s venture capital arm is also making a strategic investment in the startup. The post Why Intermountain Health Is Investing In AI for Clinical Data Abstraction appeared first on MedCity News.
A single source for provider credentialing would involve creating a centralized, continuously updated database of credentialing information that could be accessed and trusted across the healthcare sector. While no such system exists today, it should be the goal, and here’s why. The post The Case for a “Single Source of Truth” in Provider Credentialing appeared…
EHRs not only document care but can also act as a financial engine to bridge the gap between patient care and prompt reimbursement. Here’s how to bring the two sides together to alleviate tedious administrative burdens. The post Why EHRs Are Critical to Effective Revenue Cycle Management appeared first on MedCity News.
A new poll finds U.S. voters far more concerned about healthcare costs than any other major issue
ATLANTA — Public health officials watched with dread as a panel shaped by the Trump administration took up an agenda to begin dismantling six decades of vaccination development and progress. But while the result seemed foretold, the debate was far from unanimous. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices, or ACIP, met at a satellite campus…
Using data from the 2022 National Agricultural Workers Survey (NAWS), this issue brief examines key characteristics of agricultural workers, including their citizenship status, health coverage, and access to health care. The Trump administration’s restrictive immigration policies may compound health challenges and risks this groups faces and have negative impacts on the cost and availability of…
The initiative funds diverse research teams exploring digital, neuromodulation, and psychedelic therapies to improve mental health outcomes
SANDPOINT, Idaho — An anti-abortion pregnancy center on the outskirts of this Idaho Panhandle town greets visitors with an abridged Bible verse painted on the wall of its waiting area: “Come to me & I will give you rest.” 7B Care Clinic has been operating in Sandpoint since 2001 and was previously called Life Choices…
Samsung announced plans to acquire Xealth, a startup that helps hospitals integrate digital tools into clinical workflows, as part of its broader push into U.S. healthcare. The deal reflects growing provider demand for tech solutions and comes amid newfound optimism in the digital health exit market. The post Samsung Deepens Healthcare Bet With Xealth Acquisition…
We need to continue investing in research for early stage, localized prostate cancer, develop treatments that balance efficacy with quality-of-life considerations, ensure diverse representation in clinical trials, and listen to patients and incorporate their perspectives into treatment development and decision-making. The post Prostate Cancer Management – We Need Better Options for Early-Stage Disease appeared first…