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Telehealth’s Impact on Psychiatric Care within Skilled Nursing FacilitiesTelehealth saw a surge in skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) during 2020, enhancing access to psychiatric care. Although usage declined post-pandemic,... Continue Reading
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23
Aug
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Preparing for RADV Audits in Medicare Advantage OrganizationsMedicare Advantage plans must proactively ready themselves for RADV audits by intensifying internal reviews, enhancing compliance programs, and closely overseeing... Continue Reading
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22
Aug
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OHSU and Legacy Health Declare Intent to Establish Integrated Health SystemOregon Health & Science University (OHSU) and Legacy Health plan to merge, forming an integrated health system in Portland. The... Continue Reading
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21
Aug
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Disparities in Breast Cancer Screening and Age of Diagnosis Among Latina WomenBreast cancer diagnosis in Latina women occurs earlier than in other groups, but this is not due to increased screenings.... Continue Reading
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18
Aug
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Utilizing Virtual Reality, Texas Scientists Monitor Brain ActivityResearchers at the University of Texas Austin have integrated an EEG sensor with a commercial VR headset to analyze brain... Continue Reading
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17
Aug
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Telehealth Documentation Gaps Identified for ESRD Patients During PandemicDuring the COVID-19 pandemic, a federal report reveals deficiencies in documentation for Medicare telehealth claims related to end-stage renal disease... Continue Reading
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16
Aug
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Expanding Pediatric Specialty Care Telehealth Collaboration in the MidwestA Midwest partnership between Cincinnati Children’s and Parkview Health brings specialized pediatric care to Indiana via telehealth. Starting in August,... Continue Reading
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14
Aug
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HRSA Allocates $100 Million to Enhance Nursing Workforce Amid Ongoing ShortagesAmid persistent nursing shortages, HRSA is allocating over $100 million to enhance the nursing workforce. The grants target education, training,... Continue Reading
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11
Aug
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NIH Funding Advances In-Home Cancer Care ResearchA $3.5 million NIH grant is propelling the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and partners to develop technology for enhanced at-home... Continue Reading
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10
Aug
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Higher Healthcare Costs Linked to Independent Hospital MergersIndependent hospital acquisitions resulted in a 5% average increase in healthcare prices for commercially insured patients, according to Elevance Health’s... Continue Reading
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