Health IT Issues that Deserve a Second Read – June 2024
One of the ways that Answers Media is different from other media sites is the sense of community. The thought leaders in our community are good about sharing their thoughts on the issues of today. We publish at least eight guest posts a week now, so in case you missed some, here are the top ten read and shared guest posts in the month of June. You can also read previous month’s Top Ten Lists. Thank you for contributing and reading.
Most Played Radio Episode in June
From Health Unabashed, hosts Gil Bashe and Gregg Masters welcome physician to two presidents, and best selling author Dean Ornish, MD. They discuss his journey from clinical medicine to advocacy of comprehensive lifestyle changes including nutrition based plans that promote health and/or reverse cardiac disease. Dr. Ornish is the founder and president of the nonprofit Preventive Medicine Research Institute in Sausalito, CA. He is clinical professor of medicine at the University of California, San Francisco.
Most Read Thought Leader Posts in June
New CMS Regulation Establishes Maximum Appointment Wait Time Standards for Medicaid
By Chris Emper, Government Affairs Advisor, NextGen Healthcare
LinkedIn: Chris Emper
LinkedIn: NextGen Healthcare
On April 22, CMS released an 895-page final regulation titled, “Medicaid and Children’s Health Insurance Program Managed Care Access, Finance, and Quality.” The regulation applies to Medicaid managed care plans with CMS’s goal being to “improv[e] access to care, accountability and transparency for the more than 70 percent of Medicaid and CHIP beneficiaries who are enrolled in a managed care plan.” Continue reading…
Three Pillars of AI Integration for Healthcare Organizations
By Scott Johnson, Chief Technology Officer, Cognizant TriZetto Healthcare Products
LinkedIn: Scott Johnson
LinkedIn: Cognizant
In the healthcare industry, efficiency and productivity are crucial for improving patient experiences and reducing operational costs. GenAI has quickly played an important role in streamlining administrative tasks and processes, allowing physicians to focus on clinical decision-making and patient care. Continue reading…
Putting Patients in the Driver’s Seat: The Role of Self-Service Within the Hospital
By Suzie Sfarra, Senior Vice President of Product, CipherHealth
LinkedIn: Suzanne Sfarra
LinkedIn: CipherHealth
The last time you went to a grocery store, did a cashier ring you up, or did you do it yourself? When you need to move money around, do you go to a bank teller or pull up your mobile app and do it on your phone? And when’s the last time you booked a flight through a travel agency? Self-service has become a hallmark of the consumer experience. Continue reading…
Stranded in Progress: Closing the Digital Skills Gap Amidst Transformation in Health Care
By Vanessa Justice, Director of Account Executives, BlueCloud
LinkedIn: Vanessa Justice
LinkedIn: BlueCloud
The world of health care is on the cusp of a revolution. Patients can conduct medical check-ups from the comfort of their homes using virtual platforms. Their medical records can be accessed and shared across all their healthcare providers at the click of a button. And their recovery journey is accelerated by AI-powered wearable devices that generate real-time insights. Continue reading…
Healthcare Data Security – Stay One Step Ahead of the Hackers
By Anatoly Podstrelov, Global Head of IT and Security, EDETEK, Inc.
LinkedIn: Anatoly Podstrelov
LinkedIn: EDETEK, Inc.
Healthcare data security refers to the practices, technologies, and policies used to protect health-related information from unauthorized access, disclosure, alteration, and destruction. This includes securing both digital and physical forms of data and encompasses a broad range of data types, from patient medical records to research data. Continue reading…
The Need for Cybersecurity Training in Health Education Programs
By Devin Partida, Editor-in-Chief, ReHack.com
LinkedIn: Devin Partida
X: @rehackmagazine
The health care sector faces countless cyber threats, with attackers increasingly targeting systems that store sensitive medical data. This surge highlights the critical need for robust cybersecurity measures to safeguard patient information against unauthorized access and potential breaches. Continue reading…
Exploring Cutting-Edge Technologies and Their Impact on Patient Care
By Katie Brenneman, Writer, Researcher
X: @KatieBWrites93
The quality of care physicians can provide to patients has almost always evolved in conjunction with developing technology. From the invention of the stethoscope in 1816 to the development of MRI scanners in 1978, all the way to modern health records systems created in 2013, technology has always unlocked new methods of disease treatment, allowing physicians to keep pace with patients’ changing medical needs. Continue reading…
Choosing the Right QPP Reporting Method for MSSP ACOs in 2025
By James Pelletier, National Director of Provider Quality, MRO
LinkedIn: James Pelletier
LinkedIn: MRO
As the 2024 performance year ends, MSSP ACOs are bracing for new reporting obligations under the Quality Payment Program. CMS is gearing up for a complete transition to digital quality measurement in 2025, mandating organizations to extract data from their practices’ certified EHRs. This transition comes in the form of the APM Performance Pathway, the latest CMS reporting method tailored for MIPS Alternative Payment Models and ACOs, effectively replacing the CMS Web Interface. Continue reading…
A Break in the Medical Affordability Crisis Clouds
By David Burda, News Editor & Columnist, 4sight Health
LinkedIn: David R. Burda
LinkedIn: 4sight Health
X: @davidrburda
As a journalist, I’m more of a bad news person than a good news person. I teeter on the line between skepticism and cynicism. I’m happier reporting on conflict than I am reporting on resolution. But every dog has its day, and one of those days came for me recently when the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau released an updated report on how much unpaid medical debt consumers have on their credit reports. Continue reading…
Countering the Influence of Private Equity for Physician Groups
By Nathaniel Arana, CEO, NGA Healthcare
LinkedIn: Nathaniel Arana
LinkedIn: NGA Healthcare
As a society, we should all be concerned about the increasing rate at which private equity firms are acquiring physician groups. Over the last decade, private equity firms have invested nearly $1 trillion in approximately 8,000 healthcare deals, encompassing a wide spectrum of medical services, from fertility clinics to neonatal care, primary care to cardiology, hospices, and everything in between. Continue reading…
