As with other illnesses that spread from person to person, COVID-19 outbreaks can happen in schools. There are ways your child’s school can help prevent or stop infections. And there are ways you can help your family avoid getting sick. Kids have about the same chance as adults of catching the virus that causes COVID-19. … Read more
Healthcare organizations that communicate information about the work experiences, benefits and perks at their facilities are better able to find the candidates who want to join their teams, said Dr. Iman Abuzeid, CEO and co-founder of Incredible Health, an artificial intelligence-powered healthcare career platform. Abuzeid told Healthcare IT News that data from the company’s fifth State of … Read more
The proposed new Medicare billing codes in the proposed Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) for 2025 include three specific codes for digital mental health treatment (DMHT) relating to professional services involving DMHT devices. This is the first time CMS has proposed Medicare reimbursable codes specific to digital therapeutic products through the physician services benefit. Under the … Read more
The behavioral health landscape faces several significant challenges, primarily stemming from a severe shortage of providers and increasing demand for services. As has been seen in recent years, there’s been a surge in behavioral health needs across all demographics. This mismatch between supply and demand has led to long wait times, difficulty accessing care, and, … Read more
16-hospital health system OSF HealthCare, based in Peoria, Illinois, has put together mandatory education for all 24,000 employees. It has a deliberate strategy behind making sure everyone – from the custodian to the CEO – is aware of the power of generative AI. THE PROBLEM Adopting generative AI as quickly as possible is extremely important … Read more
It’s still early days for value-based care. The VBC landscape today is characterized by widespread but sometimes superficial adoption. While many health systems have initiated value-based care programs, these efforts, many experts observe, frequently lack the depth, commitment and execution necessary for true business model transformation. It’s safe to say many health systems are grappling … Read more
Michigan Health Information Network Shared Services, or MiHIN, has partnered with Beyond Lucid Technologies, a healthcare data exchange and analytics company, as well as the Reading Emergency Unit and South Central-based Hillsdale Hospital. The aim is to facilitate data exchange between REU and the hospital through MiHIN’s secure network. Not only will ambulatory medical professionals … Read more
This week brings some positives for hospitals and health systems in the southeast United States that are dependent on blood supplies with critical network systems back online after the August 1 ransomware attack shut the supplier OneBlood down. In addition, the high-profile breach of a Supreme Court Justice’s protected health information in 2019 by an alleged … Read more
When ChatGPT demonstrated its ability to respond to plain English questions, it marked a significant milestone in AI development. Yet despite this, and more than 700 FDA-approved AI applications, healthcare adoption remains limited. Dr. Ronald Razmi believes generative AI has the potential to revolutionize healthcare but advises caution, noting the essential need for real-world performance … Read more
Prenatal testing: Is it right for me? Prenatal testing for genetic conditions can give you information about your baby’s health while you’re pregnant. Understand the risks and benefits. By Mayo Clinic Staff Pregnancy can be a time of high hopes — and sometimes, worries. You might wonder if your baby is at risk of being … Read more