Guthrie Clinic’s Pulse Center Supports Rural Hospitals With Virtual Nursing
Virtual nursing reduced pressure injuries by 20.3%, shortened length of stay, and helped ensure more than 45% of patients are discharged within 75 minutes systemwide
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Autism Therapy is in Dire Need of a New Business Model
The autism care system in the U.S. needs stronger accountability and transparency. But it also needs new models that can deliver higher-quality care to more families, more efficiently, and regardless of where they live. The post Autism Therapy is in Dire Need of a New Business Model appeared first on MedCity News.
KFF Health Tracking Poll: Public Views on Foreign Aid and Global Health Spending
This poll finds that less than half of the public now wants the U.S. to play at least a major role in improving the health of people in developing countries. When asked about the administration’s changes to foreign aid and global health, more people perceive a negative impact than a positive one.
Building a Unified Identity Strategy so Interoperability for Value-Based Care Can Succeed
[Sponsored] A webinar sponsored by Verato and scheduled for May 27 will explore how a unified identity strategy, spanning patients, providers, and emerging solutions like Verato Identity Network enables accurate attribution, strengthens interoperability, and ultimately drives VBC success. The post Building a Unified Identity Strategy so Interoperability for Value-Based Care Can Succeed appeared first on…
As Ranks of Uninsured Grow, Minnesota’s Hospitals Are Among Least Charitable in Nation
ST. CLOUD, Minn. — Cori Roberts was living in a rented basement four years ago when she was diagnosed with early-stage cervical cancer. Recently divorced, the former stay-at-home mother had started working again in her mid-40s, taking a human resources job that paid $41,000 a year. Then, despite having insurance, she was hit with more…
Watch: 8 Health Insurance Terms You Should Know
Health insurance in the U.S. is notoriously confusing. So we’re covering the basics to make navigating your plan a little easier. We explain the difference between a deductible and an out-of-pocket limit, define copay and coinsurance, and point out where surprise bills can get you in trouble, from out-of-network providers to prior authorizations. Read more…
Was Mount Sinai’s Victory in a Dispute Over a Physician’s Credentialing Worth It?
An independent orthopedic surgeon in New York is claiming that he is being unfairly pushed out of a regional hospital owned by Mount Sinai Health System. The post Was Mount Sinai’s Victory in a Dispute Over a Physician’s Credentialing Worth It? appeared first on MedCity News.
Windward Bio Secures $165M for Clinical Trials in Asthma, COPD & More
Immunology-focused Windward Bio raised a mega-round of financing to support a lead program in development for respiratory disorders and a second program that could find use in respiratory and dermatological indications. Both drugs are long-acting antibodies that offer a dosing edge over currently available biologic medicines. The post Windward Bio Secures $165M for Clinical Trials…
DOJ Doubles Down on Healthcare Fraud Enforcement with New West Coast Strike Force
The Department of Justice’s new “West Coast” strike force targets Arizona, Nevada and Northern California — regions flagged for rising Medicaid, hospice and tech-enabled fraud risks. Legal experts say the effort signals a broader shift toward data-driven enforcement, as regulators ramp up their scrutiny of telehealth companies and billing automation software. The post DOJ Doubles…
States are Advancing Homecare’s Next Big Step — Paying Caregivers for Skill, Not Just Time
By investing upfront in a more highly trained homecare workforce, states can avoid the massive costs associated with acute interventions and admissions to hospitals and residential facilities. The post States are Advancing Homecare’s Next Big Step — Paying Caregivers for Skill, Not Just Time appeared first on MedCity News.