Following adoption of the legislation, the number of physicians in provider networks increased by 16%.
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HHS proposes substance use disorder regulatory reforms to increase sharing of information
Current regulations are so complex that some providers opt not to serve substance use disorder patients.
Kidney transplants covered by Medicaid increased in states after Medicaid expansion
Preemptive kidney transplants covered by Medicaid have shown much greater increases in expansion states.
Healthcare cloud computing growth due in part to curbing infrastructure costs
Cloud solutions help organizations reduce infrastructure costs and interoperability issues, and aid in complying with regulatory standards.
Hospitals are demanding secure medical devices before they buy
The IoT: “Every something that comes on the market is in essence it’s own small computer with an ability to find its way into something.”
Physicians looking to become small practice owners have many factors to consider before making the leap
Physicians need to consider geography, size, patient base and technology before buying or setting up a small practice.
Hospitals need to know: When disaster strikes, FEMA money is available to those that file quickly
Hospitals often don’t file for the funds because they’re unaware of what can be reimbursed, and there is only a 30-day window to apply.
Cybersecurity: The enemy is already inside the gate
A number one recommendation is to know all of the touch points for data: how it comes in, how it’s used, where it’s stored and how it goes out.
Close to one-third of healthcare employees have never received cybersecurity training, report shows
There is an apparent lack of awareness of federal regulations in both the U.S. and Canada to keep patient information secure.
Bar is rising for consumerism in healthcare, but providers are still playing catch-up
To keep pace with other industries, healthcare organizations will have to alter their approach to access and convenience.
