Electronic visit verification will become industry standard in near future, expert predicts
By
Adam Healy
Feb 07, 2024
Electronic visit verification, or EVV, will become industry standard soon, a marketplace executive predicts.
Business briefs, Aug. 31
By
Lois A. Bowers
Aug 31, 2022
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Congress and agencies to tackle transparency in healthcare AI, despite mixed industry reactions
By
Aaron Dorman
Oct 06, 2023
Federal agencies and Congress are both taking further steps to regulate AI and curb issues that have already started to emerge.
Ongoing lawsuits indicate there’s little advantage to seniors for letting AI determine their MA coverage
By
Aaron Dorman
Apr 04, 2024
A new report calls out the role of AI in validating cost-cutting measures that leave seniors in need without coverage.
Med-management software company releases new tool for nursing facilities to meet new need for CMS compliance
By
Aaron Dorman
Sep 20, 2023
To meet new CMS rules for nursing homes, one company is releasing a new service that focuses on ensuring a patient’s medication listings are up-to-date.
Congress, CMS clash over AI role in Medicare claims denials
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 07, 2023
Thirty House Democrats released a letter Friday urging CMS to take several steps to make sure AI is not unfairly denying coverage.
Healthcare spending more on tech, but still needs better infrastructure to catch up
By
Aaron Dorman
Aug 29, 2023
Many healthcare companies are planning on adding new digital technology over the next few years, although they may not have the infrastructure for it, research shows.
Senators weighed permanent telehealth access for Medicare beneficiaries in hearing Tuesday
By
Aaron Dorman
Nov 16, 2023
Senate Health Care subcommittee members and outside experts weighed in on the value of telehealth during a hearing Tuesday afternoon.
LeadingAge, AHCA, among organizations at White House to discuss Change Healthcare cyber-emergency
By
Aaron Dorman
Mar 14, 2024
The White House convened a meeting Tuesday with top long-term care and healthcare organizations, including AHCA and LeadingAge, about the Change Healthcare issue.
Good digital health tools for seniors must have these 2 traits, researchers say
By
Aaron Dorman
Dec 05, 2023
Digital health tools won’t be useful for seniors unless they are easy to use and available at any time of day, new analysis shows.