Andrea Fox
Virtual care proponents are concerned about the end of pandemic-era flexibilities in 2026, but the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule gives new indications of more permanent support for telehealth.
Companies this past month announced many new products and services that use artificial intelligence to automate complex processes, secure data and improve care coordination and interoperability workflows.
Through the new Collaborative for Healthy Rural America, several health tech companies and their partners pledge to build an integrated care coordination and payment platform for states as they embark on their rural health transformation plans.
The $50 billion in funding to be allocated annually among all states over 10 years may be insufficient, even as the RHTP could put pressure on the rural healthcare system over the long term.
The first of this two-part series looks at how limited access to agency expertise may have reduced the likelihood that states will hit the mark on their applications, which are due on Nov. 5.
Healthcare providers now rank patient experience as a top strategy, but most say they still struggle to realize returns on their investments. Many anticipate improving EHR and IT system integrations and incorporating AI as next strategic steps.
A top ATA expert says without Medicare telehealth waivers or reimbursement guarantees – while facing increased operational challenges – more providers are issuing advance notices of non-coverage. Next are concerns about e-prescribing flexibilities.
Healthcare leaders are bullish about the benefits of artificial intelligence, a new report from Kyndryl shows, but many are still grappling with basic questions around IT infrastructure, cybersecurity, regulations, workforce and change management.
Reducing hospital workers' administrative burdens is unlocking an additional £658m in capacity annually, according to NHS Shared Business Services.
A subscription-based EHR and practice management system could lower barriers preventing mental health professionals from starting their own practices, the company says.