HEALTHCARE NEWS

Aetna    Aetna buys popular mobile app iTriage maker for ACO, which provides information about medical issues and finds nearby providers or health facilities. "We're going to begin to change the healthcare industry by giving people tools they can put in the palm of their hand,&...

National Government Services12/28/11  National Government Services will deactivate the telephone line and e-mail box that are currently used for Clinical Education effective July 1, 2011. Providers who direct messages to this e-mail box or phone line on or after July 1 will not receive a r...

Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield.    Beginning January 1, 2012, physicians, other health care professionals and facilities that participate in the Horizon Managed Care Network may see patients, who are New Jersey residents, enrolled in several new out-of-state national account groups.
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Kaiser Permanente    Kaiser Permanente of Colorado hopes a new incentive--cold, hard cash--will motivate people to lose weight. Although other insurers have offered similar programs, Kaiser is one of the first to make a weight loss program available to all adult members, the Associated...

Massachusetts-based Harvard Pilgrim has started paying patients $10 to $75 each time they get medical tests at a lower cost provider. Under Harvard Pilgrim's SaveOn program, when members get referrals from their doctors, they can call the insurer's "clinical concierge" line that directs ...

 National Government Services 01/04/12        Are you looking for more information on the Provider Enrollment revalidation effort? The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has recently added to their list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) specific to...

Digital Accessibility Matters The digital age has transformed the way we interact with healthcare. However, for millions of Americans with disabilities, accessing essential health information and services online remains a significant challenge. Recognizing this critical gap, the U.S. Department...

The American healthcare system, once a beacon of innovation, finds itself precariously perched on a financial precipice. Rising costs fueled by advancements in medical technology, an aging population with increasingly complex needs, and stagnant funding from public and private insurers create a suff...

In the fast-paced world of healthcare, Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems have become indispensable. These digital versions of patients' paper charts offer a comprehensive view of patient histories, improving the efficiency and quality of care. However, as the demand for better healthcare servi...

Getting credentialed with insurance companies is an essential step for healthcare providers who wish to accept insurance from patients. This process involves verifying a provider’s qualifications and ensuring they meet the standards set by the insurance company. Here’s a step-by-step gui...

Credentialing processes in healthcare organizations are continually evolving to ensure patient safety and quality care delivery. Here are some updates and best practices:Digital Transformation:  Many healthcare organizations are transitioning from manual, paper-based credentialing processes to ...