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Great to kick-off the Paratus Digital Health Accelerator at MATTER. A big win for Chicago and for national preparedness. In partnership with the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), a part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Administration for Strategic Preparedness and Response, the Paratus Digital Health Accelerator is seeking digital health solutions that can support preparedness, health readiness and mobilization. Running from January to March 2025, this 10-week program offers unparalleled access to mentorship, resources and subject matter experts. Last call for applications, open until November 22, 2024. ➡️ https://bit.ly/4eqn0lG #Paratus #DigitalHealthAccelerator #MATTERChicago #digitalhealth

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Click on the link below to read Mike Dixon’s latest column in PME on collecting the right data in the right way for the right reasons: https://lnkd.in/gvh2jyxy #measurement #evaluation #medcomms #healthcarecomms #PME

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Interesting read on Social media intelligence and social listening to help inform SEM and paid media advertising. Get in touch with us today to learn more about the Canadian use cases in the Pharma and Medtech sector. #sociallistening #digital #pharma #medtech #iqvia https://lnkd.in/gmak5J68

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Read the latest news and solutions for regulatory agencies in GL Solutions’ weekly newsletter. Our featured stories: ·      New Website Accessibility Requirements for Regulatory Agencies ·      New Federal Grant Helps Public Health Agencies Modernize Data Systems ·      5 Tips for Streamlining Regulatory Agency Reporting with Automation ·      AI Resources for Regulators ·      5 Regulatory Licensing Tools to Protect the Public https://bit.ly/3WMcsH9 #accessibility #GenAI

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A day late but no less heartfelt: happy book birthday to Edward Marx and Cris Ross, a dynamic duo if ever there was one. Getting sick, really sick, is hard. Most of us aren’t lucky enough to work at a top hospital (or have good insurance or access to care) when illness comes for us our our loved ones. Who can you trust? What should you say if you don’t like your options? How can you build a support system to help you with the right things? And how can you do it all when you feel like garbage? Cris and Ed asked themselves the same questions when cancer came for them. They couldn’t believe they had to ask, because they worked for two of the world’s top hospitals. But even they were unsure, scared, and didn’t know what to do next. If only they had a book that laid it all out clearly… When they couldn’t find one, they decided to write one. It’s a book all of us at Mayo Clinic Press are proud to publish, one we hope will help many many people navigate a health care system that’s too hard, too rushed, too fragmented, especially when you’re most in need of it. The cherry on top? Ed and Cris are donating all their royalties to the Mayo Clinic Comprehensive Cancer Center, to help fund research so some day this dreadful disease will be a thing of the past. If any of this resonates with you, please consider ordering your copy today. #readmore #booklaunch #healthiswealth

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51 different programs. 51 potentially different directions. One party control in Washington. We talked about Medicaid's future on the new episode of the 4sight Health Roundup podcast https://ow.ly/7ab650U4kHn

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Find our why medical groups are experiencing financial strain and challenges with patient access. Mark LePage of Trinity Health provides analysis of a recent American Medical Group Association (AMGA) survey. Technology is part of the solution for increased labor costs at medical groups, according to LePage. "We need to look at where we can off-load work to computers," he says. "We need to look at places where the electronic medical record can do more of the work for us than having people do the work." A significant increase in utilization of advanced practice providers at medical groups reflects trends in the healthcare workforce and the U.S. patient population, LePage explains. "The healthcare needs of the population are increasing as the population ages," he says. "We need to incorporate APPs into the care delivery model because there are not enough physicians to provide care." Read the full HealthLeaders story at https://lnkd.in/emXyzptA

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New for 2025, CMS is rolling out a geographically based targeting option for Medicare Advantage organizations based on an Area Deprivation Index. If these orgs get things right, this could mean opportunities with new enrollees (especially in Midwest and Southern states) with potential rewards, incentives, and reduced cost sharing. This is in addition to CMS’ 2025 proposal to draw from ACO REACH and its geographic adjustments (which saw some big winners). If finalized, savvy ACOs would have additional capabilities through prepaid shared savings. tl;dr, CMS continues to push geographic considerations for beneficiaries. #sdoh #healthequity #medicare #medicaid .Variate Health

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Redi-Data has announced a multi-year extension with the industry leader in Dear Health Care Provider (DHCP) communications to support their integrated email and direct mail programs. Learn more in the press release here: https://ow.ly/lef750UBT5k. Better Data, Better Outcomes. #DHCP #DearHealthCareProvider #HealthcareMarketing

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How are recent Supreme Court decisions reshaping healthcare? Listen to AHLA's podcast where Venable's Valerie Cohen, CareFirst EVP Randy Sergent, and healthcare attorney Shane Hunt as they unpack the industry-wide impact of Loper Bright, Corner Post, and Jaresky cases. Listen now: https://lnkd.in/eXrRFpKH #HealthcareLaw #SupremeCourt #Healthcare

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A new survey suggests that digital health care technologies are starting to yield strong results for payers #DigitalHealth #eHealth #HealthIT #MedTech #HealthTech  https://lnkd.in/djBW-Hn4

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We’re excited to support ASCs as they prepare for the OAS CAHPS survey requirements. Brandon Daniell's insights on how text messaging can engage patients and boost response rates are invaluable. Let’s make the transition to mandatory surveys a smooth one! Here are some examples of how text messaging can target specific survey question topics: 🔵 Helpful staff: "Feel free to ask any member of our team for help during your visit to Main Street Surgery Center. We're here to ensure you have a great experience!" 🔵 Procedure explanation: "Your doctor and nurses will clearly explain your procedure at Main Street Surgery Center. If you have any questions, feel free to ask — they're happy to help!" 🔵 Discharge instructions: "You received written discharge instructions after your procedure. If you need another copy, access them at http://shortlink/surgeryinfo, reply to this message, or call 877-666-1132." #HealthcareSMS #OASCAHPS #HealthcareTechnology #ASC #SurgeryCenters #AmbulatorySurgery #OutpatientSurgery

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𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐅𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞    "80% 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑜𝑢𝑠 𝑚𝑒𝑑𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝑒𝑟𝑟𝑜𝑟𝑠 𝑖𝑛𝑣𝑜𝑙𝑣𝑒 𝑚𝑖𝑠𝑐𝑜𝑚𝑚𝑢𝑛𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛 𝑑𝑢𝑟𝑖𝑛𝑔 𝑐𝑎𝑟𝑒 𝑡𝑟𝑎𝑛𝑠𝑖𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛𝑠" Natalie Schibell, MPH ✨, VP of Marketing Strategy, Intelligence, and Insights at Zyter|TruCare, highlights the crucial role of interoperability in addressing these healthcare challenges in her latest feature on HIT Consultant Media.    𝐊𝐞𝐲 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬:    🔹𝐂𝐫𝐮𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲: Interoperability is essential for reducing errors and ensuring smooth care transitions.    🔹𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐲 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞: Learn how the ONC and CMS Cures Act Final Rule emphasizes the importance of accessible, transparent data and empowering patients.    🔹𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐬:  Natalie discusses overcoming technological, regulatory, and cultural barriers to achieve effective interoperability.    The feature provides an in-depth look at how interoperability enhances communication within healthcare systems, leading to more efficient operations and better patient outcomes.    Read the full story on HIT Consultant for detailed insights into how interoperability improves healthcare, enhances efficiency, and reduces costs.    🔗𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥 𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐥𝐞 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞: https://bit.ly/3Y9X9b0   #HealthcareIT #Interoperability #DigitalHealth #HealthcareInnovation #ZyterTruCare #PatientCare #HealthTech #DataIntegration #HealthcareCompliance #PatientSafety #HealthData #EHR #HealthcareManagement #HealthcarePolicy #MedicalErrors #ClinicalWorkflows #CMS #ONC #HealthInformationTechnology #PatientEmpowerment

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#transcript Dr. John Blair, CEO of MedAllies created to address the lack of communication & coordination between healthcare providers and the importance of interoperability in healthcare. While healthcare has become more complicated with advancements in technology and automation, the lack of reimbursement for coordination of care has contributed to the problem of lack of interoperability. There are incentives and penalties associated with interoperability, including information blocking and the Trust Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA) initiative, which aims to standardize interoperability platforms and reduce barriers to entry for healthcare organizations. medallies.com https://lnkd.in/gwbZ3mKK

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It’s full steam ahead in the US towards an interoperability. We will be speaking to John Halamka, M.D., M.S. Steven Posnack and Paul Wilder at our Health Services Daily Connected Care Summit to find out more about the work they are doing in the US and the outcomes it is delivering. #onc #21stcenturycuresact These new certification criteria, which would improve public health response and advance the delivery of value-based care, focus heavily on standards-based application programming interfaces to improve end-to-end interoperability between data exchange partners (health care providers and public health organizations or payers). The health IT for public health-oriented certification criteria were developed in tandem with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to support its ongoing Data Modernization Initiative. Similarly, the health IT for payer-oriented certification criteria were developed in coordination with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to support technical requirements included in the CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization final rule (89 FR 8758).

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At ISPOR—The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research 2024, moderator Laura T. Housman, MPH, MBA, DrPH(c) (Avalere) was joined by Mike Ciarametaro (Avalere) and Jan McKendrick (Avalere Health) to discuss the pressing need for #lifescience companies to evolve their value demonstration methodologies to keep pace with the rapidly changing global health policy landscape. Read our Deep Dive at The Evidence Base® #heor #healtheconomics #outcomesresearch #rwe #rwd #realworldevidence #realworlddata #marketaccess #pharma #biopharma #medicalaffairs #hta #healthtechnologyassessment #healthdata #healthequity #healthpolicy #inflationreductionact #jointclinicalassessment #jca

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#podcast Dr. Nate Favini, the first Chief Medical Officer of Pair Team, aims to connect underserved communities to high-quality, ongoing healthcare by providing medical, behavioral, & social services. Working with people who rely on Medicaid, who are experiencing homelessness & substance use disorders, & who have had recent interactions with the criminal justice system requires innovation & collaboration of government agencies, community-based organizations, & healthcare providers. With a focus on outcomes and cost, this value-based approach is reaching patients where they are, often using mobile technology & offering virtual care for tracking and improving health outcomes. pairteam.com https://lnkd.in/gmMpagm7

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