Personal health records and patient portals Personal health records and patient portals are powerful tools for managing your health. By Mayo Clinic Staff If you’re like most people, you have one or more health concerns. You may visit more than one healthcare professional. You may use more than one pharmacy. Keeping track of it all … Read more
AllianceChicago is a unique organization. A federally funded health center network of more than 76 community health centers operating in more than 23 states, its work is centered on improving personal, community and public health through innovative collaboration. The collaboration has been in operation for more than 25 years and is committed to developing and … Read more
To safeguard existing cybersecurity protocols from easy decryption by a quantum computer, the National Institute of Standards and Technology Post-Quantum Cryptography Project has developed three algorithms – called FIPS 203, 204 and 205 – designed to withstand quantum-powered cyberattacks. It released the first three post-quantum encryption standards on Tuesday. With the standards, organizations can achieve … Read more
Posterity Health is a virtual-first center of excellence for male reproductive health. It provides a hybrid care delivery model, allowing for telehealth appointments, ongoing treatment plans and in-person care. Through various technologies, personalized care and expert guidance, Posterity Health empowers males to take control of their reproductive health. THE PROBLEM Male reproductive healthcare often is … Read more
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