Sixty-three percent of providers already accept web portal payments and over a quarter now offer text-based payment options.
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Hennepin Healthcare uses EHR data to identify patients at risk of homelessness
Hennepin’s Alex Knutson-Smisek says using the electronic health record to pinpoint social determinants was a hard sell but the work that followed was not that complicated.
National healthcare spending growth slowed in 2017, CMS says
One reason is the decrease in spending on prescription drugs, from fewer opioids being dispensed to a drop in treatment for hepatitis C.
Want to increase your hospital’s operational efficiency and cohesiveness? Huddle up, says Intermountain Healthcare’s CEO
Marc Harrison said the escalation process, which includes daily huddles with all levels of staff, has provided operational clarity, improved safety.
Struggles will continue for nonprofit hospitals in 2019, Fitch says
The downcast outlook is due largely to ongoing operational weaknesses, which have evolved into a fundamental shift in the sector.
American Hospital Association among those suing HHS over site neutral payments
The hospitals that rely on Medicare payments may have to cut services due to the $380 million payment reduction, the lawsuit says.
Telemedicine use for treating substance use disorder remains low, despite unmet need
Despite an increase in usage, telehealth visits for substance use disorder represented just 1.4 percent of telehealth visits for any health condition.
Kaiser Permanente commits $1.65 million to California wildfire relief efforts
The money will be paid out through multiple gifts to various charitable organizations and system also has dispatched medical personnel to assist those in shelters.
CVS Health, Aetna should integrate while federal court decision is pending, Justice Department says
The DOJ is going against the opinion of federal judge who wants CVS Health and Aetna assets to remain separate.
What growing demand for physicians means to top hospital executives
The spike in physician jobs is outpacing the strong economy, and that means it’s time for hospitals to prepare for even fewer doctors to choose from.
