Paper Seeks to Standardize Definition of Documentation Burden
A new article in the magazine. Applied Clinical Informatics seeks to clarify and standardize the concept of documentation burden in all health professions. The review was written by AMIA 25×5 Working Group members Deborah Levy, MD, MPH, MS, Jennifer Withall, Ph.D., and colleagues. The AMIA 25×5 Working Group is charged
CMS Announces New Policies to Reduce Maternal Mortality
In a November 1 press release, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced new baseline health and safety requirements for hospitals and Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) providing obstetrical (OB) services to make pregnancy, childbirth, and postpartum care safer. Simultaneously, CMS is removing barriers to expand access to care
CMS Physician Fee Schedule Provokes Protests Among Providers
The finalized calendar year 2025 Medicare physician fee schedule, which the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released on Nov. 1, is sparking considerable protests from national associations representing physicians and other providers . In a press release posted on the agency’s website on Fridaythe agency noted that, “Due
Health care in Spain – Healthcare Economist
ISPOR Europe starts this week in Barcelona, Spain. In honor of ISPOR, I will summarize some key attributes of the Spanish healthcare system based on a 2024 Report of the European Observatory of Health Systems and Policies and the Aragonese Institute of Health Sciences. Country
What Are Federally Qualified Health Centers Looking for in Their CEOs?
Julie Rosen, nonprofit practice leader at executive recruiting firm WittKieffer, recently wrote a report on building sustainable leadership in federally qualified health centers. She recently spoke with Healthcare innovation about some of the report’s findings and his experience recruiting FQHC leaders. Prior to working at WittKieffer, Rosen served as executive
Healthcare Predictive Analytics Market Will Continue to Grow, Research Concludes
SNS Insider reported on November 4 that the healthcare predictive analytics market size is expected to reach $126.15 billion by 2032. This, SNS reported, is driven by an increasing demand for Artificial Intelligence (AI)-powered patient outcomes. Research by SNS indicates that advancements in AI and machine learning (ML) fuel the
UK Researchers: Remote Interpreting Affects Quality of Communication
medical newsa medical and science news outlet based in the United Kingdom and Australia, reported on November 4 about research conducted by the University of Surrey about remote interpretation. The study led by Dr. Wei Zhang, Dr. Elena Davitti and Professor Sabine Braun indicated that remote interpreting can affect the
Maryland Begins Planning for CMS AHEAD Model Implementation
Leaders from the state of Maryland and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently held a ceremony for the state to sign its agreement to participate in the federal All Payer Equity Approaches and Development (AHEAD) model. . Maryland is the first state to sign such an agreement, which
Its RCM Woes Resolved, Pediatrix Executives Eye M&A Again
The skies are clearing for Pediatrix Medical Group Inc. The Fort Lauderdale-based healthcare services company, which used to be called Mednax, recently completed the migration of its revenue cycle management operations to a hybrid system using in-house staff and Guidehouse consultants, and it appears it will cost less than anticipated
Following NIH Grant, Pip Care Raises $5M in Venture Funding
Pip Care, a company seeking to optimize the surgical journey for care teams and patients, has raised $5 million in Series A equity financing. The round was led by A1 Health Ventures, with participation from existing investor UPMC Enterprises. Pip Care, the first company created from a collaboration between UPMC
In Midst of Merger, OHSU Appoints Interim President
With a major merger in progress, the board of trustees of Portland-based Oregon Health & Science University on Monday approved a resolution to name Steve Stadum, JD, interim president of the academic health center, effective Tuesday. Stadum is a former OHSU leader with more than 20 years of experience leading
California Report Assesses Data-Sharing Landscape for Community-Based Providers
TO new study has found that although California state agencies have created robust IT systems that serve as a system of record for community service providers, those systems do not easily interface with EHRs to facilitate cross-sector care coordination. Data sharing capabilities among traditional healthcare organizations grew substantially with the
