Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias (ADRD) pose a major public health challenge, with a critical need for accurate and scalable tools for detecting cognitive impairment (CI). Readily available electronic health records (EHRs) contain valuable…
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CMS announces a six-year pilot in six states to test tech-enabled prior authorization for traditional Medicare, which has traditionally avoided prior authorizations.
Participating organizations will be paid based on reducing inappropriate utilization. CMS…
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– Cityblock Health announced the compelling findings from a new survey, conducted in partnership with Ipsos, shedding light on the complex healthcare experiences of individuals enrolled in both Medicare and Medicaid.
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– Walmart and Soda Health, a health technology company focused on smarter health benefits administration announced a collaboration to launch the Walmart Everyday Health Signals™ program.
– The strategic initiative…
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Hospital organizations across the United States have submitted comprehensive feedback challenging the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed Inpatient Prospective Payment Systems (IPPS) rule for fiscal year 2026. The public comment period,…
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– Two whistleblowers, represented by Whistleblower Aid, have produced significant evidence alleging that Optum, a subsidiary of UnitedHealth Group (UHG), is engaged in a scheme to defraud Medicare…
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For the 168th episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast, we are talking about CMS' request for input on technology to improve medicine! We kick this episode off by sharing our thoughts on CMS's…
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– Amazon Pharmacy announced two significant enhancements designed to make medication management simpler, more accessible, and more convenient for millions of customers across the U.S..
– The company has…
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Pyx Health, which offers a mobile platform to address loneliness and social isolation within the healthcare and social services sector, has acquired tech-enabled food delivery company FarmboxRx. Arizona-based Pyx Health offers a mentor-driven care navigation…
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HHS Launches Groundbreaking Data Sharing Initiatives
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has launched groundbreaking initiatives to transform healthcare data sharing. These efforts focus on reducing administrative burdens while empowering Medicare enrollees to…
