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Increases in value-based payment adoption decreased family physician burnout, AAFP study finds

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Family physicians utilizing value-based payment (VBP) models reported burnout relief in a new study from EHR com | The study found that higher capitation rates combined with greater overall percentage of revenue from capitation resulted in the biggest reduction in physician burnout.

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Bonus Features – November 5, 2023 – Only 24% of healthcare organizations have successfully disrupted ransomware attacks, 83% of healthcare leaders say AI is or will be an essential skill, plus 20 more

Healthcare IT Today

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.

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Medical billing startup Cedar rolls out new features to connect patients with financial assistance options

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Healthcare is becoming increasingly unaffordable for many consumers, and rising medical costs often limit patients' access to much-needed care. | The company launched a new software suite, called Affordability Navigator, to connect consumers with outside funding sources and self-service tools. It also integrates Medicaid enrollment into the billing experience.

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AI Executive Order, the Full Breakdown

Digital Health Wire

The White House’s long-awaited executive order on “Safe, Secure, and Trustworthy” artificial intelligence is finally here , and it left little room to miss its underlying message: the laissez-faire era of AI regulation is over. Among the 100+ pages of actions guiding the direction of responsible AI development, President Biden laid out several initiatives poised to make an immediate impact within healthcare, including… Calling on HHS to create an AI task force within six months to assess new mod

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.

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Walmart Health inks partnerships with Orlando Health, Florida insurer to streamline care coordination

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Walmart Health is making a move to better coordinate patient care between its health centers in Florida and a major health system. | Walmart Health is making a move to better coordinate patient care between its health centers in Florida and a major health system.

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