The study found that adults with diabetes who participated in telehealth visits reported similar levels of care quality, trust in the healthcare system, and patient-centered communication compared to those who had in-person visits. This suggests that telehealth can be...

Family physicians are experiencing high rates of burnout, with over half reporting burnout in a recent study. This study identified two key factors contributing to burnout: excessive time spent on EHR tasks at home and weak nurse-physician teams. The study found that...

Looking ahead, the combination of IoT and 5G technology has the potential to redefine remote healthcare. 5G's ultra-low latency and high-speed data transfer rates will enable real-time monitoring and communication, allowing for more complex and data-heavy IoT...

Accountable care organizations in the Medicare Shared Savings Program earned performance payments totaling $3.1 billion in 2023, the highest since the program's establishment. Full article click here

Advanced Primary Care Management - Improve patient care and reduce administrative burdens for primary care practices. APCM from CMS, introduces abundled, prospective payment structure that covers a broad range of care management activities, non-time-based codes not...

High out-of-pocket healthcare costs and poor health plan navigability are significantly hindering patient experiences and access to care. Many patients are struggling to afford their medications and medical services, leading to reduced adherence and delayed or denied...

Healthcare organizations are increasingly investing in digital health solutions, with a focus on diabetes, mental health, and preventive care. A new survey by the Peterson Health Technology Institute (PHTI) found that the majority of healthcare providers, payers, and...

Breast Arterial Calcification (BAC) and Heart Disease Risk: Mammograms can detect BAC: In addition to breast cancer, mammograms can also reveal calcifications in the breast arteries. BAC may indicate heart disease risk: Studies have shown an association between BAC...

NIH Study Links Early COVID-19 Infection to Long-Term Heart Risks (Unvaccinated Participants) This NIH-funded study investigated the long-term cardiovascular effects of COVID-19 in unvaccinated individuals infected during the pandemic's first wave (original virus...

Consumer Demand for Virtual Care Remains High Despite a slight increase in virtual health visits from 2022 to 2024, consumer willingness to use virtual care has grown significantly. A large majority of consumers (94%) are open to having another virtual visit, and many...

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently released an interim final rule that discontinues the low wage index hospital policy for FY 2025. This policy was implemented in 2020 to increase reimbursement rates for hospitals with low wage indexes....

AI-powered remote patient monitoring tools like symptom checkers, assessments, and digital self-triage are promising advancements in healthcare. These tools can improve patient experiences, streamline healthcare processes, reduce disparities in care, and enhance...

The healthcare industry is plagued by confusion surrounding the terms "insurance eligibility," "discovery," and "verification." These terms are often used interchangeably, but they refer to distinct processes within revenue cycle management (RCM). Eligibility...

As healthcare costs continue to rise, employers are increasingly focusing on strategies to manage these expenses. According to a survey by the Business Group on Health, addressing healthcare costs is the top priority for employers, with a particular emphasis on...

Robotic ECGs: A Promising Step Forward Recent research has demonstrated the potential of robotic arms to perform echocardiograms (ECGs) with comparable accuracy to human cardiologists. This breakthrough could significantly improve access to cardiac care, especially in...