While it’s important for disparate EHRs to communicate with one another, organizations need a better handle on analytics and dashboards.
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Vast majority of patients would show more loyalty to providers if they had access to holistic health and wellbeing support
Most adults say it’s important their provider offer programs and resources, but they don’t want it through patient portals.
Civica Rx, Xellia, partner to manufacturer and distribute generic drugs
This is the first time Civica Rx is producing generic drugs since the company was launched last year by the Mayo Clinic, Intermountain, HCA and others.
Group Purchasing Organizations reduce supply costs by 13.1 percent
Supply chain activity by group purchasing organizations could affect close to 60 percent of hospital and nursing home non-labor spend, HSCA report says.
Private insurers in California pay more than double what Medicare does for similar services
The ratio of private insurance to Medicare payments is even higher than the 209 percent average at some hospitals.
Part D plans required to give drug pricing information through electronic prescribing or EHR
Pharmacy groups express frustration that CMS did not reform direct and indirect remuneration fees.
JPMorgan Chase to acquire payments technology company InstaMed
The move is unrelated to operations at Haven, the nonprofit healthcare business formed by JPMorgan Chase, Berkshire Hathaway and Amazon, according to JPMorgan Chase.
Screenings for social determinants of health need to be tailored to clinics, BU finds
The average health center only screened for 8 of the 16 domains in the pilot’s standardized screening.
New clinical pathway for cancer patients leads to better outcomes, lower healthcare costs
Cost savings for pathway patients was estimated on average to be more than $1,500 per patient.
Quality standards framework can improve both clinical and financial performance in healthcare
A consistent framework is needed to ensure healthcare quality workforces are efficient, effective, and delivering on ROI.
