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Since February, when CMS Administrator Seema Verma said patients needed immediate access to their health records, the hits have just kept on coming.
The researchers determined that the current rebate system, which incentivizes high list prices for drugs, plays a central role driving up costs for consumers.
Chief among the partnership's goals is higher quality service and better affordability for people in the state purchasing insurance on the exchange.
The HFN team discusses some recent pieces of news from federal and state governments, and speculates on how these developments might fit into a more patient-centric healthcare future.
The Ada Health chatbot came about because 80% of people search for health online but many lack provider access, says Jeff Cutler, the company's chief commercial officer.
No reason was given for the decision, which negates plans that would have resulted in a system ranking among the biggest U.S. nonprofits.
There are a number of areas where AI is expected to make a real difference in healthcare in the coming years, says Alex MacLeod, manager of HealthShare Commercial Initiatives at InterSystems.
Grace Lee, CEO of Health Enovation, explains the importance of collecting the right data for the right purpose - and why patients should be rewarded for sharing their data.
Ozuah will officially take the helm on November 15, succeeding Dr. Steven M. Safyer, who is retiring after 40 years.
Using AI infused into clinical decision support can provide healthcare professionals and patients with the information pathways and treatment plans to enable better care outcomes, says HIMSS President and CEO Hal Wolf.