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Quality and Safety

By Jeff Lagasse | 06:28 pm | November 08, 2023
MA patients typically see fewer avoidable hospitalizations and readmissions and lower rates of high-risk medication use.
By HIMSS TV | 06:00 am | November 08, 2023
<p>Over the last four or five years, incidents have changed from one-off events to criminal conspiracies, says K&L Gates partner Gina Bertolini, a healthcare regulatory attorney.</p> <p> </p>
By Jeff Lagasse | 11:53 am | November 06, 2023
Lawmakers are concerned that CMS' 2024 final Part C and D rule may not adequately address MA plans' increased reliance on AI.
By Jeff Lagasse | 11:47 am | November 03, 2023
The three in five people who were offered and who accessed their online record or patient portal last year was a 50% increase over 2020.
By Jeff Lagasse | 10:36 am | November 02, 2023
Doctors' Management Services failed to determine the potential risks and vulnerabilities in the breach, HHS says.
By HIMSS TV | 01:00 pm | October 31, 2023
<p>Health equity is being brought into the chapter's current events, says Elise Kohl-Grant, cochair of the programming committee at the chapter.</p>
By Jeff Lagasse | 03:32 pm | October 27, 2023
The larger ACA plan footprint will bring access to affordable benefits to more than 60% of the eligible population, UHC says.
By Jeff Lagasse | 07:33 pm | October 24, 2023
Blue Cross NC will acquire 55 FastMed locations, with the intent to improve access and the patient experience.
By HIMSS TV | 06:00 am | October 24, 2023
<p>The ability to have AI in the EHR must have the goal of incorporation into daily workflows, says Meditech COO Helen Waters.<br />  </p>
By Jeff Lagasse | 03:23 pm | October 23, 2023
Every language model demonstrates instances of racist tropes, or a repetition of unsubstantiated claims about race, study says.