Operations
Bed blocking causes patients to be stuck at the hospital rather than going to rehab. Patients might also wait on a gurney in the ER, says Dr. Will O'Connor, CMIO at TigerConnect.
Nearly all executives within the sector believe the initial financial investment of new technology is worth the cost.
The MA insurer sampled received at least $3.7 million of net overpayments for 2017 and 2018, the OIG found.
Most health plans leaders are investing in technology for digital transformation as the primary way to achieve organizational goals.
HIMSS24
The American Immunization Registry Association's Sabrina Matlock, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services' Sarah Finley, and Oracle Health's Kristin Glaza discuss their partnership, along with a preview of their HIMSS24 discussion about vaccine interoperability.
UVM lost $30 million in the attack and experienced disruptions to care services that lasted more than two weeks.
BSMH will maintain ownership while Compassus will manage operations.
HIMSS24
Northern Light Health, which operates in rural areas in Maine, will offer the results of telehealth innovation and its collaboration with Optum at HIMSS24, says CIO Dr. Michael Ross.
The percentage of America's rural hospitals operating in the red jumped from 43% to 50% in the last 12 months, the biggest leap yet.
The insurer says it believes it needs a strong partner to help position the company for a "vibrant future" and to make healthcare more affordable.