Quality and Safety

Children's Health Alliance, a network of pediatric providers, has partnered with Innovaccer to track 35 key quality measures and now uses over 100 proactive care gap lists, says Julie Harris, senior director of population health.

The program will integrate quantum technologies and AI into biomedical research and patient care.

Uses include transporting lab samples, delivering prescription drugs and getting supplies to home health practitioners, says Keenan Wyrobek, cofounder and CTO of Zipline, an international drone delivery service.

Overall, 18.3% of physicians experienced pandemic-related PTSD, with higher rates among women and trainees.

CMS did not finalize the ability for follow-up visits to be conducted by telehealth.

As expected, this year's ratings look much like 2023, given the methodology has remained stable, AHA says.

There will be a net increase of 4.2%, or approximately $1.4 billion, in Medicare Part A payments to SNFs next year.

Digital therapeutics can improve engagement, get conditions under control and bend the cost curve, says Dr. Omar Manejwala, chief medical officer at DarioHealth.  

If the subsidies expire, the Congressional Budget Office expects ACA Marketplace enrollment to drop sharply.

The Center for Better Aging is dedicated to achieving equitable health outcomes for older adults on Chicago's South Side.