Mental health conditions remain the most popular telehealth diagnosis, while COVID-19 has fallen out of the top five, nonprofit researcher FAIR Health reported.
Category: Health IT
Epic-developed scribe aims to reduce documentation time
DeepScribe, an AI-based documentation tool, announced that it is more fully integrated into Epic’s interface.
Health systems rolling out virtual nursing
As the pressure of shortages continues to mount, hospitals are turning to virtual nursing to alleviate stress and connect patients with more resources. These three hospitals and systems have recently expanded or implemented the practice:
More health systems bill for MyChart
More health systems are billing for MyChart messages, even as the claims volume for those digital encounters has ebbed and flowed, according to a Jan. 10 study in the Journal of the American Medical Association.
Oracle maintains 'BBB' rating post-Cerner acquisition
Fitch Ratings upheld the long-term issuer default rating and unsecured debt of Oracle at “BBB.”
Mammography AI Can Cost Patients Extra. Is It Worth It?
Artificial intelligence software to aid radiologists in detecting problems or diagnosing cancer has been moving rapidly into clinical use, where it shows great promise. But it’s a turnoff for some patients asked to pay out-of-pocket for technology that’s not quite ready for prime time.
HHS' 7-figure penalties spark concerns from healthcare groups
The HHS wants to hit hospitals with penalties if they don’t share data with patients, but groups representing hospitals and providers say these penalties, which could reach up to seven figures, are too steep, Politico reported June 9.
Telehealth vs. in-person: How follow-up visit rates compare
Rates of follow-up appointments in physicians offices have remained steady over the past three years, but follow-ups after telehealth appointments are slightly more likely, according to a report published Jan. 9 by Epic Research.
Teladoc inks partnership to connect patients with dietitians
A new partnership between Teladoc and Aramark will allow hospitals to connect registered dietitians with their patients using cloud-based technology.
Why Judy Faulkner has dressed up as a hippie, the Scarecrow at Epic meetings
Epic has themes — such as “Star Wars” or “Indiana Jones” — at its annual User Group Meetings to liven up what could otherwise be a tedious topic.
