November News in Review
A look back at the news this month that we have reported on. These are our recurring reports that highlight and focus on the important areas of the health IT industry. If you have news you would like us to report email to me at roberta@hitechanswers.com. Thanks for reading and listening!
Health IT Business News
Our bi-weekly business report featuring financial, contract, acquisition, collaboration, product, and company achievement news in health IT.
This month, SPH Analytics’ receives NCQA Certification for 2020 HEDIS Measures. Arcadia’s MSSP ACO customers averaged $5.9 Million in shared savings In 2019. Foundation for Chiropractic Progress honored as 2020 Telly Awards Gold Winner.
Telemedicine 2020
Our bi-weekly report on the hottest topic in health IT – Telehealth. The report highlights industry, product, State, and company achievement news along with suggested reading and a pick from our HealthcareNOW Radio channel podcast episodes all on the most current happenings in telehealth.
This month, ATA comments on presidential election results, calls for policymakers to act swiftly to permanently expand access to telehealth. One Touch Telehealth launches new release 5.0. Amwell achieves URAC Telemedicine Accreditation.
COVID-19 Updates
This bi-weekly report rounds up some of the latest news and announcements pertaining to the coronavirus and the healthcare industry along with suggested reading and a pick from our HealthcareNOW Radio channel podcast episodes for listening.
This month, advice for celebrating, or not celebrating, Thanksgiving during the pandemic, states plead for more federal help as virus outbreak worsens and in the lab, St. Jude scientists identify possible COVID-19 treatment.
Monday Morning Rounds with CMS
Our bi-weekly report of accumulated CMS communication from their newsroom.
This month, important upcoming Merit-based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) dates and deadlines, AI Health Outcomes Challenge announced, & new Quality Payment Program resources to the Library available on the QPP website.
State HIE News and Updates
This monthly report checks in on our State Health Information Organizations. State HIEs come in all shapes and sizes but have one thing in common: To improve the quality, safety and efficiency of health care delivered in their states.
This month news from MHAX, NeHII, HSX, Hixny, Lanes, Rochester RHIO, Manifest Medex and more.
HIE Rundown
This monthly report keeps an eye on the industry’s progress on health data interoperability. News from vendors and national organizations, along with suggested reading and a pick from our HealthcareNOW Radio channel podcast episodes for listening.
This month CynergisTek launches new service to better manage risk of APIs and navigate new interoperability rules, CAQH announces development of national directory of FHIR endpoints and eHealth Technologies and SYNCRONYS partner to provide image exchange for New Mexico.
What’s Happening at the ONC
The Office of the National Coordinator is an agency of HHS to support the adoption of health IT and the promotion of nationwide health information exchange to improve health care. This monthly report keeps you up to date on what they are up to.
This month the ONC released the final 2020-2025 Federal Health IT Strategic Plan, announced the Cures Act Interim Final Rule with Comment Period & released 5 new resources to learn about the Rule.
Revenue Cycle and Payer News
This monthly report includes the latest news being reported on payers and the health insurance industry.
This month health insurance companies report their third quarter results, CarePlus Health Plans sends at-home screening kits to members during COVID-19 and Northwell Health, Humana renew agreement.
Sorting out AI, ML, DL, and NLP
Another hot topic in health IT – Artificial Intelligence. This monthly report brings you news and resources along with suggested reading and a pick from our HealthcareNOW Radio channel podcast episodes for listening.
This month, Novarad launches new COVID-19 artificial intelligence software, Patient Forecaster’s precision staffing platform uses machine learning and proprietary predictive algorithms to analyze hundreds of internal and external data points relevant to the daily operations of an individual ER & 98point6 offers patients easy access to primary care in the same way they’ve grown accustomed to receiving the majority of services today—on their schedule and via a mobile app.
Health IT Marketing
Our Director of Marketing, Carol Flagg brings you this monthly report answering these questions. What makes marketing in the health IT space unique? Who are the movers and shakers? What’s working, what’s trending? Where can you learn more?
This month, don’t miss new episodes of both What’s My Tagline and Overrated & Underused. KNB Communications tells us how healthcare marketers can implement internal marketing, Agency Ten22 adds three new health information technology clients during the past several months: CognitiveHealth Technologies, EyeTech Digital Systems and iPro Healthcare, & Amendola Communications has been named a finalist in PR News’ 2020 Platinum PR Awards.
NursesNOW
Looking to keep your finger on the pulse of the nursing industry? Check out our monthly report on top nursing news stories from around the globe.
This month ANA Statement on asymptomatic COVID-19 positive nurses providing care, how to make telehealth visits better for nurses and doctors and products to buy recommended by Nurse Lauren.
Talent Tuesday
If it is Tuesday we are talking about our industry’s talent. This bi-weekly report features new hires, who is hiring, and tips for the experts.
This month, the TIAA Institute research revealed how the economic consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic have weakened healthcare workers’ retirement readiness and overall financial wellbeing. Matrix Medical Network helped us celebrate National Nurse Practitioner Week and reminded us to take a little time to think about those who are filling this vital role in our country and in your local community.
PHARMA Updates
With new developments and discoveries happening around coronavirus every day we’ve rounded up some of the latest news and announcements pertaining the pharmaceutical industry in this bi-weekly report.
This month QuVa Pharma® announces availability of intravenous dexamethasone to support hospitalized COVID-19 patients, The Doc announces new rapid detection SARS-CoV-2 antibody test kit, plans to alleviate COVID-19 testing delays and J&J plans to test its COVID-19 vaccine in ages 12-18 soon.
