Many physician practices lack the experience with data management and analysis needed to perform well in alternative payment methods, study says.

Case study: Revised paper statements and new digital patient portal drove a 38% improvement in self-pay collections, a 21% reduction in cost-per-dollar collected and patient satisfaction rose from 28% to more than 50%.

A simple message, buy-in from leadership and stakeholders, and respect for the consumer are all components of a successful brand strategy.

Healthcare currently ranks below the computing and electronics industry worldwide, but that's likely to change over the next couple of years.

Savings opportunities are fairly equal across hospital size, location, and whether the facility is urban or rural, for-profit or not-for-profit, or system-based or standalone.

Colorado has the highest prices in the six regions studied, while Maryland came in well below the average.

Two areas for financial hope are being paid for telehealth and better data sharing in a rule on health information blocking.

Northwell stays vigilant on ER numbers as turkey meat contaminated with salmonella is under a recall.

Some providers see nine percent of their claims denied, and with each costing as much as $118, better processes can help realize cost savings.

Using embedded codes in blockchain technology, claims process themselves.

While AI has already shown promise in automating certain tasks, it doesn't seem likely that it will replace flesh-and-blood clinicians anytime soon.

With 75 percent of health orgs implementing or planning to execute an AI strategy, OptumIQ said top benefits are improving patient experience and decreasing per-capita care costs.

The custom sensor would measure information from the body beyond heart rate, report says.

Independent doctors appear much more satisfied with their professional lives,with an 18 percentage point gap in opinion between ownership models.

Health systems continued either pouring money into their facilities or expanding presence and scope of services last month, according to HIMSS Analytics.

If approved by the Court, the agreement will resolve more than two years of civil antitrust litigation.

The law leaves in place government programs that provide free or subsidized contraceptive coverage to low income women.

NYC H+H emergency departments are also implementing new treating procedures for opioid abuse patients called Emergency Department Addiction Teams.

ACO MSSP generated savings of $1.84 billion from 2013 to 2015, nearly double the $954 million estimated by CMS, according to NAACOS.

Visits to the emergency room to treat low-acuity conditions decreased by 36 percent; Use of non-emergency room centers increased by 140 percent.

The institutions that were studied added more than $562 billion in value to the nation's economy in 2017, including direct and indirect economic impact.

Financial trust was high for about half of the CIOs surveyed, but most said they want to make changes, especially in how the data is accessed.

HIMSS is accepting speaker proposals for six pre-conference symposiums on Monday, Feb. 11 in Orlando.

Doctors need to carefully and properly use the HCC codes, which indicate the expected costs for a patient.

Administrator Seema Verma said changes to the program eliminate 25 measures and saves hospitals over 2 million hours of work and $75 million.

CMS reminds Medicare Advantage organizations of their requirement to waive prior authorization in affected areas.

While most interview participants expressed positive opinions about patient activation and engagement, many had limited understanding of them.

Physicians are under increasing pressure to discuss costs with patients when they write prescriptions, yet relatively few do so.

The types of ageism include unfair treatment of the elderly and negative stereotypes about older people in general.

A trio of wildfires has devoured tens of thousands of acres in California, killing at least 29 people.

Once a novelty, telehealth has potential to ease the workflow and financial burdens placed on physicians and nurses.

The combined, privately held company will operate under the LifePoint Health name and will reach into 85 non-urban communities.