AI is on the verge of being de-risked, so the market is poised to flourish as caregivers look to ramp up their patient care efforts.
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NextCare, FastMed urgent care giants announce merger plans
The proposed transaction would yield one of the largest urgent care provider systems in the country, with a combined 251 clinics in 10 states.
Digital transformation demands a whole new level oversight to avoid healthcare fraud
AMA Washington Counsel Paul Westfall says systems need controls, policies and procedures and digital health requires strict technical oversight.
Nurses struggle with burnout, harassment and mental health issues, study finds
The nursing shortage has negatively affected workloads for 88 percent of nurses in 2018, up significantly from 62 percent in 2016.
UnitedHealthcare, Envision, settle contract dispute
Contract extension avoids out-of-network surprise bills for UnitedHealthcare beneficiaries using emergency room services staffed by Envision physicians.
Social determinants of health pose challenges for most Americans, survey shows
Improving social determinants for patients can have strong positive effects on the patient’s health and decreased costs for the healthcare system.
Pathology professor: Clinicians and patients experiencing ‘cognitive overload’
Edward Klatt, a pathology expert at Mercer University School of Medicine says system leaders must be all in on pinpointing and promoting better coping skills.
CMS extends enrollment deadline for consumers who are asked to leave a message
The agency is allowing those who get a message from the marketplace call center to enroll in a plan after the December 15 deadline.
What does expanded Medicaid mean for enrollees’ health? A lot
Nearly half of people covered by Michigan’s expanded Medicaid program felt that their physical health improved in the first year or two after enrollment.
AHIP, healthcare organizations, advocate for federal standard to prevent surprise medical bills
Millions of consumers receiving surprise medical bills blame their insurer or provider.
