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Feb 21 | Beth Jones Sanborn

Want to cut MRSA infections after discharge? Add a structured bathing regimen to discharge instructions, says Rush University study

A regimen using antiseptic soap, mouthwash, and nose…

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David Fitzgerald of CVS Health and Bill Fox of MarkLogic, take part in a lively discussion of healthcare during lunch at HIMSS19. Photo by Jann Hendry Photography

Feb 19 | Susan Morse

CVS Health launches HealthHub services within its pharmacies

The pilot program for expanded services and medical equipment is being tested at three locations in Houston.

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Feb 18 | Jeff Lagasse

Younger patients dissatisfied with healthcare's status quo, more willing to try nontraditional services

The younger the patient, the more likely they are to opt for nontraditional healthcare…

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Providing follow-up care after heart attack helps reduce readmissions, reimbursement penalties

Nurse navigators in particular can be important tools for both patients seeking better care and…

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Feb 15 | Beth Jones Sanborn

Information sharing, widespread collaboration on education, outcome vigilance can help curb the opioid crisis

Marcia Conrad-Miller of CGI said if payers, providers, pharma work together on…

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Feb 15 | Jeff Lagasse

How poor provider communication can result in negative Yelp reviews

As consumers become more powerful in healthcare, online reviews have become a more prominent tool by which to gauge brand…

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Feb 14 | Susan Morse

HHS unwraps long-awaited new information blocking rule

Healthcare providers and plans need to implement open data sharing technologies to support transitions of care as patients move between…

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Feb 13 | Jeff Lagasse

How telemedicine can be improved to better capitalize on efficiencies

While the technology is maturing, there are still quality gaps that can be achieved by tweaking the process, improving…

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Feb 13 | Beth Jones Sanborn

Breaking down revenue cycle silos needs buy-in, useful KPIs that truly measure patient financial experience

Leah Dixon from CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances told her HIMSS19 audience…

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Feb 13 | Susan Morse

CMS Administrator Seema Verma lays out plan for 'digital data revolution'

Health plans doing business in Medicare, Medicaid, and the ACA are being asked to share claims data, and all…

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Beyond Dollars and Cents: A Closer Look At Value Beyond the expected improvement in specific metrics, many organizations that outsource RCM with a trusted and certified partner are seeing several ancillary benefits of such agreements.

Debunk the Myth: Outsourcing Doesn't Mean Losing Control With shifts in payer mixes and reimbursement structure, the margin of reimbursement has been shrinking steadily over the last five years. How do revenue cycle leaders navigate payment reform while maintaining stable business office operations?

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