Data, technology strategies boost payer patient education

HEALTHCARE PAYERS Sep 29, 2024 Data, technology strategies boost payer patient education Analytics platforms, omnichannel engagement tools, telehealth, and other technological and data advancements have been pivotal to successful payer patient education.  Read now FDA approves self-administered nasal influenza vaccine By the 2025-2026 respiratory virus season, FluMist, the nasal influenza vaccine, will be available for home vaccination via self- or caregiver-administration to eligible patients.  Read now   Particle Health sues Epic Systems over antitrust violations Particle Health has filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against Epic Systems, accusing the EHR giant of practices that block competition and harm patient care.  Read now   Michigan partnership bets on virtual visits for uninsured Michigan-based payer Priority Health and virtual care provider Curai Health are offering free virtual visits to the uninsured, aiming to improve care access and reduce costs.  Read now   Implementing cyber hygiene best practices in healthcare Applying best practices for cyber hygiene and employee security training can help healthcare organizations effectively mitigate cyber-risk.  Read now   CMS issues updated rural emergency hospital guidance Updated CMS guidance walks organizations through the process of becoming a rural emergency hospital provider type.  Read now   Bringing artificial intelligence into prior authorization processes Artificial intelligence could play a major role in reducing providers' documentation and substantiation burdens during the prior authorization process.  Read  now   Back to payment integrity basics Following a public health emergency, healthcare providers require a comprehensive payment integrity strategy, emphasizing a back-to-the-basics approach to effectively manage fraud and refine workflows.  - eGuide Top value-based care models Value-based care, emphasizing quality over quantity, varies in payment determination and risk level; as healthcare organizations adopt this model, CMS and commercial payers are deciding which arrangements to offer their providers.  - eGuide Read more like this at: Healthcare Payers