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An interesting article that highlights the importance of aligning strategies with value-based care #VBC goals to enhance patient outcomes and operational efficiency. One critical aspect is #datadrivencare management. Utilizing analytics platforms to aggregate and analyze data from sources like electronic health records #EHRs allows for population health analysis, risk stratification, and tracking quality metrics, all of which contribute to improving care quality. Additionally, placing proactive #preventivecare at the center of your strategy is essential. Implementing wellness visits, chronic disease management, and timely immunizations can boost overall health while reducing long-term costs. Another vital factor is enhancing #carecoordination. Developing care transition protocols, streamlining provider communication, and creating multidisciplinary care teams help ensure a seamless patient journey and better outcomes. Furthermore, increasing #patientengagement and education plays a crucial role. Addressing #socialdeterminants of health is also key. Screening for social challenges, building a community resource database, and ensuring proper referrals and follow-ups are necessary steps to support overall patient well-being. Finally, building #partnerships and aligning incentives with payers, community organizations, and technology vendors is essential. Collaborative efforts to align goals, share data, and explore innovative solutions lead to better patient care and organizational performance. By integrating these strategies into your healthcare business approach, you can effectively align with VBC goals and enhance #patientcare. #healthcarestrategy #resourceoptimization #performanceincentives #stafftraining #healthcareinnovation #hbr #leadership #strategy #lifelonglearner #digitaltransformation #innovations

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Within the new #hti2 rule are some critical signals: 1. It is a joint effort between Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention —and also heavily influenced by recent rules from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services 2. #mfa (multi-factor authentication) is called out as required in some use cases 3. #ai algorithms for #caremanagement will need to be more transparent. 4. It attempts to harmonize #tefca from the The Sequoia Project 4. It sets specific versions of USCDI, and #fhir. https://lnkd.in/edb7NpaZ

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“Although significant progress has been made over the last several years to introduce more standardization and connectivity between public health and health care IT systems, more work is needed. This commentary describes the benefits and potential of robust, modern interoperability between health care and public health systems, defines key policies and technology activities that will drive toward a future state of a highly connected public health and health care data ecosystem, and summarizes potential challenges that must be overcome.”

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Interesting perspective on #TechnologicalDebt in health care by Dave Lamar focused on the provider market, but we seem the same issues within state depts and payers. While good data governance practices are key, there must be a better way to solve this common - if not universal - challenge in health care, if only by offloading some of the administrative responsibilities that require the individual management and administration of no-value-add administrative functions. #healthdata

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Epic Systems’ recent move to back the TEFCA medical records exchange is interesting. On the surface, it’s all about creating a seamless flow of patient data across hospitals, QHINs, and all relevant stakeholders. But let’s be real—data is the oil of the new economy, and interoperability is the pipeline that delivers this precious resource to all the right stakeholders. By aligning with TEFCA, Epic might just be positioning itself as the refinery. All in all, this is a welcoming move by Epic Systems—especially if it really is as straightforward as they make it sound. But given the lack of details, one has to wonder if there are any hidden catches. After all, when it comes to something as valuable as healthcare data, it’s wise to look out for the fine print. Let’s hope this is genuinely about improving patient care. https://lnkd.in/gDdDCcmj

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An outstanding article on how much work is needed to modernize public health data infrastructure. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data modernization has been a huge step in the right direction, supporting numerous state and local initiatives as well. However private public partnerships, with tech partners like Innovaccer - are going to be critical if we are to achieve access to comprehensive and real time public health data. Strengthening collaborations between hospitals and public health agencies is also central, as over half of US health systems have no good way to transmit health data to public health agencies (per the CDC). Researchers and frontline HCWs need to be equipped with this data for the sake of our patients. Learn more below. Harvard Public Health magazine Harvard University Abhinav Shashank

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Prioritizing wellness means embracing proactive, personalized care. The latest Federal Health IT Plan highlights how enhanced data sharing and interoperability are key to improving health outcomes for all. By using technology to connect patients and providers, we can empower individuals to prevent disease and live healthier, longer lives. Read on to learn more: #Wellness #PreventativeCare #HealthTech #Longevity

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HTI-2 is here. Laboratories will want to take note as there are requirements for use of Laboratory Orders Interfacing (HL7 version 2.5.1) and Laboratory Results Interfacing (HL7 version 2.5.1) for public health reportables (ELR). If you don't yet have HL7 2.5.1 interfaces with trading partners (paper, fax, HL7 version 2.3.1, etc) you should make plans to update interfaces soon. This impacts both senders and receivers of laboratory data. If you are a pathology laboratory, this may impact you if you perform any public health reportables like Creutzfeldt-Jakob Disease(CJD) as it is reportable in many jurisdictions. ONC has webinars. EHR vendors, providers, and those performing specimen collections will want to ensure they send complete information such as Specimen Type, Specimen collection procedures, Specimen Source site and other Ask at Order Entry (AOE) details required by the performing laboratory and/or public health for reportables.

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The Federal Bureau of Investigation, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Department of Health and Human Services, and Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center have issued a joint cybersecurity advisory warning about Black Basta, a ransomware variant that has targeted at least 12 of the 16 critical infrastructure sectors. The health care and public health sector is among those affected. The actors behind this ransomware have encrypted and stolen data, making it crucial for organizations to take immediate action to prevent further damage. Click the link to read the joint statement and learn more about the threat. Stay vigilant and take steps to protect your organization's data. #cybersecurity #ransomware #healthcare #publichealth

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AI is transforming healthcare by improving patient outcomes, reducing costs, and driving innovation. It enhances clinical trials, personalizes treatments, and automates administrative tasks. AI also supports surgery-assisting robots and finds new links between genetic codes, revolutionizing data and research-intensive sectors like pharmaceuticals.

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The news is out and we are excited to share our collaboration with DIU and DHA to support the Digital Front Door solution to bring next-generation capabilities to MHS Beneficiaries and Clinicians!

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Clinically integrated networks (CINs) help health systems, especially independent and rural ones, by fostering collaboration and resource sharing, which can mitigate financial pressures. These networks allow healthcare organizations to pool funding to make joint investments in population health technology, like analytics platforms and care management tools, and operational, clinical, and technical teams to leverage these technologies to drive improvement. Arcadia's SVP of Enterprise Partnerships & Customer Enablement, Anna Basevich, explains in this Healthcare Finance News article: https://ow.ly/1KSN50SBGze

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Glad to share our upcoming Gainwell Technologies webinar on how our team is leveraging automation and advanced analytics to tackle #SDoH head-on. By harnessing technology, we're gaining deeper insights into state needs, streamlining interventions, and ultimately improving health outcomes. #HealthcareInnovation #DataDrivenHealthcare

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I'm excited about joining experts on this panel from CMS and CDC and the healthcare start-up world for this important discussion about GenAI!

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In my experience in healthcare, urgency can compromise quality of care. Let me explain. Healthcare providers who offer services in areas that are unstocked, understaffed, or remote, often face difficulties getting the resources they need to respond to urgent situations. They provide the best care possible, but the supplies they need are not always easily available. This is where medical logistics comes in. This article from Modern Healthcare states that supply chain spending accounts for 40% of healthcare costs. Despite these high costs, in a recent survey, 60% of healthcare workers reported a shortage of single use supplies, durable medical equipment, or at least one of twenty drugs in the six months prior to the survey. The approach towards this problem is increasingly a more strategic one, with 67% of C-suite executives reporting to a 2022 survey by McKinsey that "they now view the supply chain function as more strategic and less transactional." Recent medical logistics trends include e-commerce and partnering with pre-existing distribution networks to increase reach and speed. What do these trends mean for the future? In short, they are promising. Effective medical logistics management is essential for providing healthcare workers the resources they need. Whether hospitals are investing in these trends or others, taking a strategic approach towards medical logistics is important. Without it, the patient populations who suffer disproportionally include those with systemic barriers to care or those in geographic isolation. Key questions: 1. How can we be a part of driving trends for medical logistics? 2. What trends do you believe need to be driven in this area? #healthcare #MedicalLogistics #HealthcareSupplyChain

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CMMC is here to stay for government contractors, and there’s no time to waste. The quicker you start or verify your journey, the greater the benefit to your company. #GovernmentContractors #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth

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