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Tuesday, September 19, 2023 | 1pm ET / 10am PT Emergency departments receiving patients by ambulance run significant risk of medical errors and sub-optimal outcomes, due in part to lack of timely, pre-hospital patient data. Learn how interoperability between hospitals and EMS agencies can help improve transitions in care, reduce medical errors, minimize liability and malpractice risks, increase reimbursement rates, and close compliance gaps. Register now to join us. 
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Thursday, September 21, 2023 | 2pm ET / 11am PT This presentation will discuss the critical need for race, ethnicity and SDOH data and review the CMS Framework for Health Equity, early insights into the newly stratified HEDIS measures and how different populations performed on 2022 Health Equity Measures. We will also talk about food deserts and provide recommendations for health plans. Register now. 
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| By Heather Landi Provider groups are urging the Biden administration to reconsider proposed cuts to physician payments in its annual fee schedule rule, arguing that the cuts could force service and staffing reductions as practices feel the financial pinch. |
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By Dave Muoio The market basket increase and productivity adjustment floated for the coming year's outpatient reimbursement "does not capture" hospitals' higher expenses and recent underpayments, several industry groups wrote in public comments. |
By Heather Landi Retail giant Walmart is reportedly exploring buying a majority stake in primary care clinic operator ChenMed to expand its healthcare business. |
By Heather Landi Intermountain Healthcare, a health system that operates 33 hospitals across seven western states, is transitioning from Oracle Health's Cerner EHR to its rival Epic, citing higher physician satisfaction scores as one key factor. |
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Wednesday, September 27, 2023 | 2pm ET / 11am PT Many providers are now leveraging virtual care programs to optimize the delivery of care, reach patients in remote locations, mitigate chronic disease management, improve care quality, and increase patient satisfaction. Join us for this panel discussion to explore how improving access to healthcare virtually can make a positive impact on your business economics as well. Register now. 
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By Heather Landi Oracle Chairman and CTO Larry Ellison told investors Monday that the company is working to modernize the Cerner EHR platform using an application code generator to enhance the software "one piece at a time." "On the business side of things, we think the Cerner business is going to get stronger and stronger," Ellison said. |
By Heather Landi Geisinger's pilot program with Best Buy's Geek Squad resulted in quicker access to care, better adherence to care plans and more positive outcomes for chronic care patients, the organizations said. The health system now plans to expand its partnership with the retailer to support chronic disease management at home. |
By Heather Landi Walgreens' partnership with Pearl Health builds on the assets that the retail pharmacy giant has recently made investments in as it "moves more aggressively into healthcare," Steve Wogen, chief growth officer, told Fierce Healthcare. |
By Frank Diamond PBMs used solely by insurers with which they’re affiliated with cannot be considered viable drug management options for other nonaffiliated insurers, according to AMA research. |
By Dave Muoio California law enforcement said it found "hundreds of items of hazardous and medical waste," such as medical tubing with body fluids, and paper records with thousands of patients' information in landfill-bound dumpsters. |
By Noah Tong Experts discussed how to best eliminate redundant options between Medicare Advantage plans while not impeding insurers' ability to differentiate its offerings. |
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| This week on "Podnosis," we take a closer look at the challenges with new email policies, and the importance of diverse investors and founders. |
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Thursday, September 28, 2023 | 11am ET / 8am PT Within the healthcare industry, data is the most valuable currency. However it is key to remember that while data drives insights, QUALITY data drives QUALITY insights. Be sure to join us for this insightful discussion to learn how to transform rich, yet challenging, clinical data into accurate insights. Register now. 
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eBook Patient expectations for great experiences are higher than ever, but fragmented patient journeys across channels and data silos are impacting patient experience, acquisition, and loyalty. Here is what your organization can do to match patient expectations. Sponsored by: Talkdesk |
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