Quality and Safety
Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting data shows 95 hospitalizations and one reported death, out of 12.5 million doses administered.
The team believes it has found the best way forward, in part through use of artificial intelligence in the EHR.
The goal is to standardize the electronic exchange of these pieces of information, along with other updated data elements.
The pilot incorporates an alternative payment model with an eye toward aligning provider payment to quality and cost efficiency.
Douglas Herr, vice president of EHR services at DeliverHealth, says the COVID-19 pandemic impacted healthcare facilities' ability to keep up with their day-to-day EHR maintenance and so now must play catch-up.
Large hospital systems could have around 85,000 medical devices connected to its network, which translates into a broad attack surface, report warns.
These changes may reflect a decrease in healthcare utilization and the increased flexibilities brought by COVID-19-driven regulations.
This week's top stories include the OIG claiming CMS hasn't been able to determine that hospitals had updated their emergency preparedness plans and a new report finding telehealth use is tapering off.
The move is intended to lower medication costs for diabetes patients, and is the latest move by the retailer to establish a healthcare presence.
OIG said CMS should make changes to require accreditation organizations to perform surveys after it issues new participation requirements.