The increased emergence of advanced technology has transformed the way we move every day. In the same way, high-tech equipment and modernized tools have brought a huge diversity in numerous of businesses including healthcare industry. In the current healthcare setting, the embracing of modern technology has owned it’s of significant rank. One cannot even imagine …
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The threats to cyber security are getting higher with every advancing year and we are witnessing an increased number of cybercrimes over the time. This year, a huge amount of healthcare data breaches have badly mired the integrity of healthcare organizations. In fact, you will see advancement in such cases as predicted by The Information …
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People, across the globe, are in true need of patient-centered health care delivery model since it is the only way that following which we can achieve value-based care. At present, we have come across various health insurance trends which are inclusive of the following: Virtualized Visits to a Doctor Telemedicine has worked wonders and revolutionized …
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Consolidation is the aftermath of the challenge that the healthcare industry faced right after the transition from volume-based care to value-based care. In addition, the enhanced impact of consumerism and discovering the areas of population health management bring consolidations to the light. Criteria for consolidation A few of healthcare leaders criticized the concept of setting …
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Behavioral healthcare is a broader term taking into account psychological sickness as well as material mistreatment disorder. Psychological sickness is caused due to alteration in moods/behavior, disturbances in thinking etc. On the other hand, material mistreatment disorder is referred to as the inept usage of alcohol, prescribed medications or prohibited drugs. According to a survey, …
Healthcare in the United States is transitioning from fee-for-service model to value-based care model. The Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMS) has Value-based programs rewarding health care providers with incentive payments for the quality of care they give to people with Medicare. It is a model that focuses on paying for the quality rather …
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has published the 2018 final rule to regulate the Quality Payment Program under Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA). The Quality Payment Program is an initiative for general practitioners and other qualified healthcare providers seeking incentive payments in either of the ways: 1) With the help …
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‘Financial viability is the ability to generate sufficient income to meet operating payments, debt commitments and, where applicable, to allow growth while maintaining service levels.’ To survive and thrive in a highly competitive business environment, every organization wants to ensure a steady flow of cash to meet the expenses and to reinvest for infrastructure development. …
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There are various regulations and reforms in the past few years, introduced by the healthcare regulatory bodies such as Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services (CMS). The authorities vet eligible medical and healthcare providers for their compliance and reporting. Qualified physicians, who are not in compliance such as the Meaningful Use program, which is an …
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The bombardment of advanced technology has revolutionized the life of an ordinary man. We cannot even imagine our lives without using a host of different gadgets and devices. In healthcare, with the advancement of digital technologies, consumers have now gained access to their medical records using portable gadgets, can monitor considerable indications, can get examined …
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