HL7 CEO Rachel Dunscombe: Going From Specifications to Scaling Up
Speaking at WEDI spring conference, new HL7 leader talks about alignment with CMS goals
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When a Water Main Burst, EVS Floor Technicians Saved Allegheny General Hospital from Disaster
When a water main broke at 5 a.m. and released over 1,000,000 gallons of water, flooding multiple hospital buildings, Crothall’s dedicated EVS team jumped into action. The flooding occurred at Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh on Dec. 4, 2024 But thanks to 12 Crothall EVS floor technicians, the hospital continued to operate as usual, only…
How automation simplifies patient collections
Collecting payments from patients has always been tough. Confusing bills, missed reminders and affordability concerns often lead to delays. Billing teams get bogged down in follow-up calls and paperwork, leaving little time for complex cases and a big question mark over whether they’re using their time efficiently. As patients shoulder a greater share of their…
Most of the Public Oppose Major Federal Cuts to Health Agencies and Programs and Say They Have Been Made “Recklessly”
As the Trump administration and Congress pursue broad cuts to federal health agencies and budgets, most of the public, including some Republicans, oppose deep budget and staffing cuts to federal health programs and agencies, a new KFF Health Tracking Poll finds. Across a range of questions, large majorities of Democrats and independents oppose the Trump…More
The Health Misinformation Monitor: AI Chatbots as Health Information Sources
In this issue, we take a closer look at the reliability of artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots as a source of health information. We explore public opinion on chatbot accuracy based on KFF surveys and highlight recent examples of AI-generated election misinformation in the news. In addition, we share our firsthand experience querying AI chatbots on…
How PreSeed Is Tackling the Sperm Donor Shortage
A new startup called PreSeed Fertility launched on Thursday. The company is a recruitment and matching platform for sperm donors. The post How PreSeed Is Tackling the Sperm Donor Shortage appeared first on MedCity News.
KFF Dashboard: Progress Toward Global HIV Targets in PEPFAR Countries
This dashboard monitors progress being made to address the HIV/AIDS epidemic in countries where PEPFAR operates. It includes data for 54 countries and tracks progress against 6 different indicators.
Improve the Medicaid Provider Experience to Enhance Health Care
States can improve efficiency, reduce administrative costs, and, most importantly, enhance the quality of health care for its members by acting in these areas. The post Improve the Medicaid Provider Experience to Enhance Health Care appeared first on MedCity News.
El crecimiento del empleo en salud se ve empañado por medidas contra inmigrantes y recortes a Medicaid
El sector de la salud ha sido un punto positivo en la economía este año, representando casi la mitad del crecimiento del empleo en el país. Sin embargo, economistas y expertos advierten que las políticas contra inmigrantes y los recortes a Medicaid podrían poner en riesgo ese crecimiento en el futuro. De enero a agosto,…
Women’s Health Is Central to the Future of Digital Health
Innovation in women’s health technology is about improving input data, refining performance criteria and ensuring design assumptions align with biological reality and real-world usage. When those fundamentals are in place, products are more accurate, more trustworthy and more likely to be adopted by clinicians and consumers alike. The post Women’s Health Is Central to the…