Reimbursement
The study contradicts assertions by some hospitals that the new payment system and changes to the 340B drug discount program would bring drastic cuts to reimbursement.
RadNet and vRad have deployed natural language processing tools to help them tackle over-utilization and help perform tasks that are challenging for humans.
Researchers pinpointed success with comprehensive asthma education conducted by dedicated educators as part of a broader strategy to reduce readmissions among patients with the condition.
Scoring adjustments, quality measures, lack of sociodemographic consideration are major concerns for the group, who wants application deadline moved back.
While 98 percent of those surveyed said interoperability was "highly" or "extremely" important, only 33 percent said their facility was capable of it.
Companies will offer a new plan with prescription drug coverage in select markets beginning in 2019.
American Hospital Association President Rick Pollack said the organization is opposed to a $34 billion reduction in critical services.
The voluntary Intermountain Partners in Healing program enables patients' family members to perform various tasks both in the hospital and at home after discharge.
Factors driving the growth of the market include decreasing reimbursements, loss of revenue due to billing errors, and regulatory mandates for the adoption of EHRs.
Nationally, medical expenditures earmarked for obesity and related ailments rose 29 percent from 2001 to 2015. Here's a look at which states spend the most, and least, treating the condition.