Ami Parekh & Ankoor Shah, Included Health
Ami Parekh is the Chief Health Officer & Ankoor Shah, is VP, Clinical Excellence at…
Ami Parekh & Ankoor Shah, Included Health
Ami Parekh is the Chief Health Officer & Ankoor Shah, is VP, Clinical Excellence at Included Health. I had a long conversation with them about the philosophy of how we are doing population health and how we fix the system that we have today. I’m arguing for more primary care, but Ami restated it and…
Centralized Data Aggregation in Homecare Powers Interoperability and Client-Centered Care
Centralized data aggregation is a necessity for homecare providers looking to address fragmentation, improve outcomes, and stay competitive in the rapidly evolving landscape. The path forward requires investment in tools that collect and transform data into actionable information. The post Centralized Data Aggregation in Homecare Powers Interoperability and Client-Centered Care appeared first on MedCity News.
The Top Appointment Scheduling Software for Wellness Clinics
[Sponsored] Scheduling software is helpful for wellness business owners in numerous ways. They get everything they need to create appointments, reschedule clients and track cancellations in one platform. The post The Top Appointment Scheduling Software for Wellness Clinics appeared first on MedCity News.
Prior Authorization Process Policies in Medicaid Managed Care: Findings from a Survey of State Medicaid Programs
This brief examines state policies related to prior authorization processes in Medicaid managed care and includes findings about how states approach prior authorization decision timeframes, electronic denial notices, and access to external medical reviews, all as of July 1, 2024.
The Next Big Breakthroughs in Migraine Won’t Be Pills
In the current phase of evolution, next-generation digital services and treatments that allow better understanding of migraine triggers, the freedom of on-demand preventative action, and pain relief are emerging as migraine game-changers. The post The Next Big Breakthroughs in Migraine Won’t Be Pills appeared first on MedCity News.
KFF Health Information and Trust Tracking Poll: Health Information and Advice on Social Media
KFF’s Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust finds that just over half of adults use social media for health information and advice at least occasionally but fewer than half say they find “most” or “some” of the information they see on each platform trustworthy.
Mayo Clinic Platform Helps Digital Health Startups Soar by Resolving Innovation Challenges
[Sponsored] Mayo Clinic Platform_Solutions Studio is designed to help digital health companies to accelerate the development and deployment of their technologies. The post Mayo Clinic Platform Helps Digital Health Startups Soar by Resolving Innovation Challenges appeared first on MedCity News.
Patient Numbers at NIH Hospital Have Plummeted Under Trump, Jeopardizing Care
The number of people receiving treatment at the National Institutes of Health Clinical Center — the renowned research hospital that cares for patients with rare or life-threatening diseases — has tumbled under the second Trump administration, according to government documents and interviews with current and former NIH employees. NIH documents viewed by KFF Health News…
Watch: Millions of Americans Live Where Telehealth Is Out of Reach
As the federal government reworks rules for a $42 billion broadband expansion program, millions of Americans live in places where there aren’t enough health care providers and internet speeds aren’t good enough for telehealth. A KFF Health News analysis found people in these “dead zones” live sicker and die younger on average than their peers…
Are prices driving increases in Medicare spending? Even so, can the government set ‘good’ prices?
According to a recent Health Affairs Perspective from Michael Chernew, the answer is ‘no’. In fact, physician and hospital prices may be too low. Although much has been made of high prices contributing to high spending in the US, 5 spending growth in Medicare is not driven by price growth. In fact, inflation-adjusted Medicare physician…
