Mental health services accounted for 31 percent of all diagnoses associated with telehealth claims in 2016, according to FAIR Health.
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Medical transcription standards improve patient safety, optimize EHR use
Laura Bryan will share insights at HIMSS19 on the impact of these standards, and why the latest edition of the transcription stylebook targets info tech pros and your EHR.
Massachusetts General Hospital receives record $50 million gift to fund capital projects
Donation was made by long-time donors James and Carol Herscot to support capital projects and support their Tuberous Sclerosis Complex.
Early cancer surveillance results in cost effectiveness for third-party payers, study shows
LFS patients who received early cancer surveillance extended their lifetime, but incurred higher healthcare costs.
Growth in hospital prices outpaces that of physicians by nearly 20 percent, Health Affairs shows
Consolidation is a primary factor in the price growth on the facility side, with prices for hospital-based procedures increasing 43 percent in seven years.
Over 96 percent of health systems plan to expand virtual care, new survey shows
Data shows slow industry adoption, as close to 42 percent of respondents said their virtual care solution did not integrate with their EHR.
Healthcare gains 42,000 jobs in January, led by ambulatory services
The healthcare industry has added 368,000 jobs overall over the past 12 months, enough to account for about 11 percent of the country’s jobs.
Baylor, Scott & White Health, Memorial Hermann call off merger
The deal was reportedly worth $14 billion and was announced in early October. Meanwhile, the Dignity Health and Catholic Health initiatives mega-merger is complete.
Medicare spending on healthcare for elderly dips, driven by better cardiovascular care
The findings make a fiscal case for increasing prevention efforts among patents of all ages, not just the elderly.
Easing time spent on prior authorization requires industry-wide adoption of electronic transactions
HIMSS19: Leveraging technology to improve prior authorization…
