Strategic Planning
The program would provide an 85% discount on telehealth connectivity expenses for health organizations serving rural communities.
Most respondents said they want to prioritize the consumer experience, especially those in highly competitive markets.
While the unemployment rate remains relatively unchanged at 3.7 percent, the unemployment rate for hospitals stands at about 1.6 percent.
Current UHC President and COO Daniel Schumacher is taking over the role formerly held by McMahon.
The combined company would have 76 hospitals in 26 states and nine countries.
The former interim president and CEO becomes the first female chief executive of Partners in Boston.
Expect greater adoption when taking a measured and "start small" approach to healthcare IT compared to a top-down, government approach, says Joe McDonald, director of Connected Health Cities in the UK.
The tool can help health systems optimize submissions and better predict potential issues with claims, the company says, giving recommendations to help mitigate denials before they're submitted.
System leaders should regularly evaluate existing and new partnerships to ensure that they're meeting their desired outcomes.
Two commissioners were ready to go to court over the decision not to pursue enforcement action in Colorado.