Government & Policy
The first of this two-part series looks at how limited access to agency expertise may have reduced the likelihood that states will hit the mark on their applications, which are due on Nov. 5.
The mandate? Payer-provider collaboration in data exchange. And payers must speed the prior authorization process. Courtney Yeakel, chief product officer of the Payer Unit at Veradigm, explains.
A top ATA expert says without Medicare telehealth waivers or reimbursement guarantees – while facing increased operational challenges – more providers are issuing advance notices of non-coverage. Next are concerns about e-prescribing flexibilities.
The Ministry of Health embraces AI to maximise the health workforce, says Minister Simeon Brown.
With the national health emergency lifted, South Korea will reapply restrictions on hospital-level telemedicine and cap virtual consultations at 30% of total visits.
Reducing hospital workers' administrative burdens is unlocking an additional £658m in capacity annually, according to NHS Shared Business Services.
Also, Chulalongkorn University has launched long-read genome sequencing to screen newborns for genetic diseases.
The plan includes six new partnerships, including one with Northwell and the integration of other hospitals.
It will initially provide remote heart failure and post-cardiac care.
Manufacturer EMD Serono is engaged by the Trump administration to bring the price of the medicine down by 84%.