FierceHealthIT

FEBRUARY 1, 2019

Healthcare groups are largely supportive of a federal draft strategy to reduce clinician burden revolving around entering information into EHRs, but are calling for ONC and CMS to focus on usability, improved interoperability and better alignment of workflow and documentation requirements.

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Mobi Health News

JULY 16, 2018

The "historic changes" announced late yesterday by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, promising big adjustments to its policies around the Physician Fee Schedule and the Quality Payment Program, already have the healthcare industry talking.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JANUARY 8, 2025

Key initiatives include implementing AI for imaging and pathology interpretation – starting with a pilot in cardiac point-of-care ultrasound, deploying AI scribes to streamline documentation, and integrating AI-powered clinician assistants for real-time patient data summaries turning complex patient data into actionable insights.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 2, 2023

Surescripts recently announced its intention to become a QHIN , firmly positioning the company a player in the interoperability space. Surescripts is Actually an Interoperability Company According to Surescript’s 2022 National Progress Report , 1.23 We really are an interoperability company,” said McMartin.

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Healthcare IT Today

MAY 25, 2023

The journey to achieve interoperability in healthcare has been too long and too expensive. To address this, companies have put effort into creating interoperability tools and platforms designed to make it easier to exchange data. To accelerate interoperability efforts, however, creating more technology may not the answer.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 20, 2024

AI is becoming an essential tool in healthcare and is being leveraged to create new efficiencies this includes better documentation, streamlined data extraction, and predictive modeling that contribute to enhanced clinical efficiencies and higher-quality care. However, a strong foundation is crucial before leveraging such innovations.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 1, 2020

Based on Twilio’s Programmable Video API, the service will give healthcare professionals the ability to launch video visits with patients and to update clinical documentation and review patient histories within Epic EHR workflows. Kaiser Permanente already uses the company to optimize patient communications. ON THE RECORD.

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Lloyd Price

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Here's a glimpse of what we can expect: Enhanced Accuracy and Efficiency: Advanced Natural Language Processing (NLP): AI scribes will continue to refine their ability to understand and interpret complex medical terminology, leading to more accurate and comprehensive documentation.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 17, 2023

Electronic Health Records (EHRs) are the central technology pillar for healthcare organizations. EHRs are vital to both clinical and administrative operations. Because of that, we wanted to dedicate an entire article to where EHRs are headed in 2023. What is your prediction for the EHR market in 2023?

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 13, 2021

There is a lot of valuable information lying dormant in paper and electronic documents in healthcare. Although EHRs have almost eliminated the use of paper charts, the same cannot be said for faxes. Fax continues to be a common method for sharing health information between providers.

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AMD Telemedicine

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

For many, the most obvious solution has been to rely on a third-party vendor to provide telehealth services and then work to make that service interoperable with existing electronic health records (EHR). Research has shown that telemedicine interoperability often results in a fragmented, redundant, and costly mess.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Read more… Integrating AI and Machine Learning into EHR Systems. John was there to hear Micky Tripathi’s farewell address, along with many thoughts on TEFCA, QHINs, interoperability, and data security. Read more… Is Your EHR Improving Patient Access to Technology Equitably ?

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 6, 2024

Electronic Health Records (EHRs) were designed to streamline operations and improve coordination across healthcare systems. And while EHRs have largely benefited the organizations that have adopted them, data accuracy is still a point of concern. Data entry is still fraught with human error.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

MAY 18, 2023

"These are good steps; however, we believe the secret to accountability is improving the level of patient-provider engagement and keeping those practicing addiction medicine compliant with all required documentation. "Our software developers then furiously went to work to create this innovative platform and to interface with EHRs."

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 23, 2024

Providers are saving more than two hours daily on clinical documentation, improving efficiency and the quality of notes. AI medical scribes have transformed patient visits by silently working in the background, turning patient-provider conversations into draft clinical documentation, and drastically helping alleviate burnout.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 19, 2025

News ASTP released a draft of United States Core Data for Interoperability v6 , with six new data elements. Veradigm added SDoH and mortality data to its ambulatory EHR database. Luke’s Health System chose Ambience Healthcare for AI-powered documentation and saw a 40% decrease in documentation outside working hours.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

JUNE 7, 2021

" To make progress, healthcare provider organizations will need telehealth data-driven and EHR-based clinical research, databases and tools, she contended. " Nicklaus Children's Hospital developed a technology roadmap and implemented telehealth platform enhancements with a focus on interoperability and integration with its EHR.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

There are a lot of components to consider and talk about in regards to interoperability and data sharing. Today we are going to focus on the innovative technologies and standards that are currently being employed to make our dreams of a better system of interoperability and data sharing a reality. The following are their answers.

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 25, 2025

It is a rare behind-the-scenes look at how a big-name EHR solution provider is integrating AI. Greenway Clinical Assist is helping providers reclaim 1-2 hours per day by reducing documentation burdens. Were seeing real benefits in areas like ambient documentation and revenue cycle automation. Patient experience boost with AI.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 30, 2019

Given that clinicians have different styles, it’s hardly surprising that they document care in different ways. Unfortunately, however, these idiosyncrasies are one of the obstacles that stand in the way of better interoperability, according to an article by Corepoint Health.

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Healthcare IT Today

JANUARY 6, 2025

We’ll see the emergence of ‘trusted AI networks’ where healthcare organizations share validated clinical algorithms and outcomes data, creating a foundation for true interoperability.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 14, 2024

It revolves around the integration of external and local health records into a unified Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. The study documented an impressive increase in the viewing of external records, with nearly 22,920 additional views per week. EHR systems are often seen as cumbersome and unintuitive.

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Health Blawg

AUGUST 20, 2018

Following the announcement of implementation of the Carequality-CommonWell interoperability collaboration, I was fortunate enough to catch up with Micky Tripathi ( @mickytripathi1 ) to discuss this development and put it in context. Micky is bullish on interoperability, both over the near term (the next 12-18 months) and the long term.

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Health Blawg

AUGUST 20, 2018

Following the announcement of implementation of the Carequality-CommonWell interoperability collaboration, I was fortunate enough to catch up with Micky Tripathi ( @mickytripathi1 ) to discuss this development and put it in context. Micky is bullish on interoperability, both over the near term (the next 12-18 months) and the long term.

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Health Blawg

AUGUST 20, 2018

Following the announcement of implementation of the Carequality-CommonWell interoperability collaboration, I was fortunate enough to catch up with Micky Tripathi ( @mickytripathi1 ) to discuss this development and put it in context. Micky is bullish on interoperability, both over the near term (the next 12-18 months) and the long term.

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Health Blawg

AUGUST 20, 2018

Following the announcement of implementation of the Carequality-CommonWell interoperability collaboration, I was fortunate enough to catch up with Micky Tripathi ( @mickytripathi1 ) to discuss this development and put it in context. Micky is bullish on interoperability, both over the near term (the next 12-18 months) and the long term.

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Health Blawg

AUGUST 20, 2018

Following the announcement of implementation of the Carequality-CommonWell interoperability collaboration, I was fortunate enough to catch up with Micky Tripathi ( @mickytripathi1 ) to discuss this development and put it in context. Micky is bullish on interoperability, both over the near term (the next 12-18 months) and the long term.

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Health Blawg

AUGUST 20, 2018

Following the announcement of implementation of the Carequality-CommonWell interoperability collaboration, I was fortunate enough to catch up with Micky Tripathi ( @mickytripathi1 ) to discuss this development and put it in context. Micky is bullish on interoperability, both over the near term (the next 12-18 months) and the long term.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 4, 2025

Many CHWs work in small, community-based organizations, which operate off of short-term programmatic grants, have limited administrative support, and use outdated documentation tools, including paper and Excel spreadsheets. Unfortunately, this collaboration between CHWs and traditional healthcare providers isnt as easy as it sounds.

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Lloyd Price

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

scheduling, billing, documentation) Reimbursement models: How do you ensure providers are adequately reimbursed for telehealth services? Electronic Health Records (EHRs): Technology (King): Digital systems that store and manage patient health information.

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Healthcare IT Today

JUNE 16, 2023

The Sequoia Project, a spinoff of a prior EHR network, was chosen as the governing body for TEFCA. They have advanced the current TEFCA implementation which is based on the 1990’s IHE document exchange protocols with a brokerage model (QHIN) overlay. For the doctor’s eyes only” if you will (Bond fans anyone?)

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Healthcare IT Today

MARCH 4, 2024

For EHRs faced with the daunting task of revamping platform technology and innovation roadmaps, the “ Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Certification Program Updates, Algorithm Transparency, and Information Sharing (HTI-1) ” final rule is like the elephant in the old proverb: too hard to consume all at once, more doable bite by bite.

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Healthcare IT Today

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

As electronic health record (EHR) systems become nearly universal and interoperability initiatives gain momentum, many healthcare providers assume their revenue cycle challenges are solved. In 2008, 9% of hospitals and 17% of office-based physicians used EHR systems.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 10, 2022

The Sequoia Project has released additional documentation support the implementation of TEFCA , the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement for health IT interoperability. Illinois-based Midwest Orthopaedic Center went with eClinicalWorks for its patient engagement, cloud-based EHR, and RCM products. Grants and Funding.

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Digital Health Global

MARCH 19, 2025

This latest advancement from CharmHealth delivers clinical notes directly to the providers CharmHealth electronic health record (EHR) platform, significantly reducing clinical documentation time. Despite advances in healthcare technology, physicians continue to spend too much time on documentation and administrative tasks.

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Lloyd Price

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Enhanced Data Insights: By analysing large amounts of data, Care Studio can identify patterns and trends that may not be apparent in traditional EHRs. AI-Powered Tools: AI-powered features can automate routine tasks, such as data entry and documentation, freeing up clinicians' time to focus on patient care.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 9, 2024

Most records that come in from other institutions arrive as faxes—even other clinical sites that use EHRs. In fact, the growing use of EHRs has increased the burden of faxing, because sending documents using this method is so easy and reliable. But the health care field as a whole has not made such intrepid advances.

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