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BCBSM will be expanding a program that streamlines prior authorization for physicians by exempting them from third-party processes.

Facilities and insurers would be compelled to list the prices they charge patients and PBMs to disclose rebates and discounts.

<p>Eighteen months after an advanced Ryuk ransomware strike, the Virginia orthopedic practice recovered patient data, even when people said it would be impossible, says CIO Terri Ripley.</p> <p> </p>

The groups warned that a misrepresentation of a practitioner's level of licensing can jeopardize patient safety.

Automation, and now AI, can handle the easy tasks such as administrative form filling.

<p>Anca del Rio, a health tech guru based in Basel, Switzerland, and a judge at the Startup PitchFest at HIMSS23 Europe, said that no matter how passionate a startup might be, commercial fundraising is key to bringing solutions to consumers.</p>

Historically, such regional increases have predicted the beginning of RSV season nationally, the CDC said.

Two-thirds or fewer agree their organization gives new nurses the resources to succeed.

<p>Use cases must make sense, rather than being forced because of emerging tech or AI, says Aster DM Healthcare Group CIO Veneeth Purushotaman.</p>

The total costs of additional staffing to meet a minimum staffing requirement would range from $1.5 to $6.8 billion, says CMS study.