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| July 2, 2018 |
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| Industry Groups Split Over Interoperability |
| Arguments are swirling about what’s needed to get health care providers to share necessary patient information. “We find the concept of ‘medically necessary information’ somewhat abstract and very context-dependent,” said one group. The full story via HealthcareITNews. In 2015, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology’s nationwide roadmap outlined goals, with specific focus between 2018 and 2020 to expand information technology to improve health and lower cost. Read provider input here. When it comes to medical device interoperability, the FDA supports smart, secure and safe interaction among different devices. |
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| Humana and Hospice |
| The insurance giant Humana is looking to purchase two hospice programs, Kindred Healthcare and Curo Health Services. Both hospice chains are facing accusations and fines from the government for mishandling data and funds, making the move controversial. However, the move would allow Humana, one of the nation’s largest providers of Medicare Advantage plans, to manage care for members through end-of-life care. Read more via the New York Times. |
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| The Emerging Role of EMS in Homecare |
| Reducing readmissions is a goal across the health care continuum. In metropolitan and rural areas, EMS providers are on the front lines of this battle, working through community paramedicine programs. These programs assist with cardiac patients, chronic disease management, wound care and, even more, they are taking aim at the opioid crisis. HomeCare presents the where, what and how. |
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| Industry Insights |
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| Addressing DME State by State → |
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| Speak at Medtrade Spring → |
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| Medicaid Program Integrity Push → |
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| High Energy at Heartland Conference 2018 → |
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| More News → |
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