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Sep 14 | Jeff Lagasse

Artificial intelligence helps cut down on MRI no-shows

A predictive analytics model predicated on phone reminders cut missed appointments significantly, data showed.

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Sep 09 | Jeff Lagasse

Personal information of 348,000 people potentially exposed in NorthShore data breach

The exposed information included patients' full name, date of birth, contact information, and…

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Sep 03 | Jeff Lagasse

At UHealth, repurposing old technology is keeping patients and staff safe during COVID-19

Allowing families and caregivers to connect with their loved ones while maintaining distance has…

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Sep 03 | Jeff Lagasse

CMS rule stipulates hospitals will receive 2.7% pay boost for inpatient Medicare services

Total Medicare spending on acute care inpatient hospital services will increase by about $3.5…

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Sep 02 | Jeff Lagasse

California passes nation's first bill requiring hospitals to keep a 45-day supply of PPE

The law is meant to ensure that healthcare doesn't buckle under the weight of any future…

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Sep 01 | Jeff Lagasse

Digital health adoption stalled prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, but recent momentum signals change

While barriers remain, the forced use of digital health services during the health crisis…

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CMS proposes rule on pathway to Medicare coverage for innovative technology

The proposed rule has been commended by the Advanced Medical Technology Association for getting innovative…

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Aug 13 | Jeff Lagasse

Healthcare industry is grappling with the emergence of counterfeit PPE in the COVID-19 battle

A "gray market" for bogus products has emerged, with profiteers hoping to benefit from…

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Aug 06 | Susan Morse

Trump orders agencies to purchase U.S. made drugs and medical supplies

The order could disrupt the global pharmaceutical supply chain, jeopardizing the ability to respond to COVID-19,…

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Jul 27 | Jeff Lagasse

Proper implementation of chatbots in healthcare requires diligence

Chatbots can either enhance the value of patient communications or cause confusion or even harm.

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