Healthcare in the United States

HSA Administrators, Clarity Benefit Solutions, Discusses Eight Ways to Increase HSA Awareness

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Monday, June 25, 2018

NEW YORK, June 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- HSA administrators , Clarity Benefit Solutions, discusses eight ways to increase HSA awareness.

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  • NEW YORK, June 25, 2018 /PRNewswire-iReach/ -- HSA administrators , Clarity Benefit Solutions, discusses eight ways to increase HSA awareness.
  • To increase HSA awareness, brokers should promote the many benefits these accounts offer, including:
    HSA contributions are tax-deductible.
  • Monies set aside in an HSA account are tax-deductibleand if these contributions are made through a payroll deductionthe funds are also pre-taxed.
  • About Clarity Benefit Solutions: Clarity Benefit Solutions provides technology that makes the health insurance plan selection process fast, easy, and straightforward.

Muhammad Yasser Darkazally, M.D. is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member in the field of Internal Medicine in recognition of his role as an Internist at Saint Francis Hospitalists

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Friday, June 22, 2018

is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member in the field of Internal Medicine in recognition of his role as an Internist at Saint Francis Hospitalists.

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  • is recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Pinnacle Lifetime Member in the field of Internal Medicine in recognition of his role as an Internist at Saint Francis Hospitalists.
  • Since 1960, Saint Francis Hospitalists has sought out in offering all patients the quality care that they deserve.
  • Lending an innovative and compassionate approach in handling healthcare issues, Saint Francis Hospital is well-known for their work in the field.
  • Early in his career, Dr. Darkazally graduated from the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Damascus located in Syria.

GS1 Ireland Launches Groundbreaking Global Operating Room Data Collection Study at Arizona Hospital

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Thursday, June 21, 2018

focused on improving medical device traceability kicked off a multi-country study at Wickenburg Community Hospital in Arizona.

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  • focused on improving medical device traceability kicked off a multi-country study at Wickenburg Community Hospital in Arizona.
  • Unique Device Identification, (UDI) is a global initiative designed to provide information to reduce medical device related deaths and injuries.
  • Much like scanning in the grocery store checkout, Wickenburg Community Hospital is the first hospital in the world to use Matrix IT's Tractus Platform to document medical implants, instruments and supplies used during surgery in the operating room.
  • Matrix IT CEO, Larry Donnelly said, "Documentation methods in the operating room vary widely and are prone to potential error.

Healthcare Claims Management Market Worth 13.93 Billion USD by 2023

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Thursday, June 21, 2018

According to a new market research report "Healthcare Claims Management Market by Component (Software, and Services), Delivery Mode (On-Premise, and Cloud Based), Type (Integrated, and Standalone), End User (Healthcare Payers, Providers) - Global Forecast to 2023", published by MarketsandMarkets, the market is expected to reach USD 13.93 billion by 2023 from an estimated USD 10.77 billion in 2018, at a CAGR of 5.3%.

Key Points: 
  • According to a new market research report "Healthcare Claims Management Market by Component (Software, and Services), Delivery Mode (On-Premise, and Cloud Based), Type (Integrated, and Standalone), End User (Healthcare Payers, Providers) - Global Forecast to 2023", published by MarketsandMarkets, the market is expected to reach USD 13.93 billion by 2023 from an estimated USD 10.77 billion in 2018, at a CAGR of 5.3%.
  • On the basis of type, the Healthcare Claims Management Market is broadly segmented into integrated solutions and standalone solutions.
  • On the basis of end user, the market has been segmented into healthcare payers, healthcare providers, and other end users.
  • North America is expected to account for the largest share of the Healthcare Claims Management Market in 2018, followed by Europe.

HCS to Showcase Healthcare Information Technology Platform at Long Term & Post-Acute Care (LTPAC) Health IT Summit in Washington D.C.

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Thursday, June 21, 2018

This year's summit will take place June 24-26 at the Washington Hilton Hotel, in Washington D.C.

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  • This year's summit will take place June 24-26 at the Washington Hilton Hotel, in Washington D.C.
  • The HCS Interactant platform is comprised of five modules that delivercomprehensive, end-to-end support for the operation and clinical aspects of an organizations healthcare management.
  • Those interested in attending the LTPAC Health IT Summit to get a first-hand look at HCS Interactant, can register here: http://www.leadingage.org/ltpac-hit-summit .
  • HCS is a leading provider of an all-in-one healthcare information technology platform that spans electronic health records (EHR), revenue cycle management, financial management, mobility, and business intelligence.

Apex Revenue Technologies Introduces Personalized Payment Plans

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Tuesday, June 19, 2018

ST. PAUL, Minn., June 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Apex Revenue Technologies , the leader in patient financial engagement solutions that leverage insight into how patients pay, today announced expanded capabilities for self-service payment plans for patients, which are fully integrated with all Apex payment modalities and provider practice management systems.

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  • ST. PAUL, Minn., June 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Apex Revenue Technologies , the leader in patient financial engagement solutions that leverage insight into how patients pay, today announced expanded capabilities for self-service payment plans for patients, which are fully integrated with all Apex payment modalities and provider practice management systems.
  • In a survey conducted by Apex Revenue Technologies and Keypoint Intelligence (formerly InfoTrends), 49% of patients indicated that payment plans and other financing options would help them act to resolve their balance more quickly.
  • "Providers are seeking more flexible ways to help patients meet their financial obligations, but revenue cycle leaders have told us it can be a challenge to manage payment plans given the dynamics of healthcare services and billing cycles," said Patrick Maurer, president of Apex Revenue Technologies.
  • To learn more about how Apex combines its visionary patient communications and payment platform, visit www.apexrevtech.com or follow Apex Revenue Technologies on LinkedIn .

Specialdocs Announces the Launch of NOVAMED Associates, a Concierge Medicine Practice in Fairfax, Virginia

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Tuesday, June 19, 2018

CHICAGO, June 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Concierge medicine continues to gain momentum in northern Virginia with the launch of NOVAMED Associates Concierge Care , according to Specialdocs Consultants, a national concierge transition company working with the practice.

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  • CHICAGO, June 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Concierge medicine continues to gain momentum in northern Virginia with the launch of NOVAMED Associates Concierge Care , according to Specialdocs Consultants, a national concierge transition company working with the practice.
  • "I am so grateful for the change that concierge medicine brings to our practice," says Dr. Pontz.
  • According to Specialdocs CEO Terry Bauer, concierge medicine provides a sustainable solution for primary care physicians seeking to thrive in an uncertain healthcare environment.
  • "Surveys of thousands of patients cared for by our Special Docs over the years point to the unique experience made possible in a concierge medicine practice," he says.

Change Healthcare Study Finds Value-Based Care Bending the Cost Curve

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Monday, June 18, 2018

SAN DIEGO, June 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/-- AHIP Institute & ExpoBooth #301Value-based care is bending the healthcare cost curve, reducing unnecessary medical costs 5.6% on average while improving care quality and patient engagementeffectively starting to achieve the long-sought triple aim.

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  • SAN DIEGO, June 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/-- AHIP Institute & ExpoBooth #301Value-based care is bending the healthcare cost curve, reducing unnecessary medical costs 5.6% on average while improving care quality and patient engagementeffectively starting to achieve the long-sought triple aim.
  • These insights and more are revealed in Finding the Value: The State of Value-Based Care in 2018 , a new national study of 120 payers conducted by ORC International and commissioned by Change Healthcare.
  • The research's top 10 findings:
    Payers report success in reducing unnecessary medical costs as a result of their value-based care strategies.
  • Medical cost savings topped 5.6% on average, with almost a quarter of respondents noting savings in excess of 7.5%.

Innovit Helps Medical Devices Manufacturers Meet Regulatory Compliance, Reduce Counterfeiting with UDI Multi-Connector Product

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Tuesday, June 12, 2018

SAN FRANCISCO, June 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovit , a global master data management solution provider, today announced the availability of its Unique Device Identification (UDI) Multi-Connector solution, which helps medical device manufacturers keep pace with regulatory compliance standards and reduce the threat of counterfeiting by automating UDI data submissions to a host of regulatory databases.

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  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 12, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovit , a global master data management solution provider, today announced the availability of its Unique Device Identification (UDI) Multi-Connector solution, which helps medical device manufacturers keep pace with regulatory compliance standards and reduce the threat of counterfeiting by automating UDI data submissions to a host of regulatory databases.
  • Innovit's UDI Multi-Connector helps global medical device manufacturers manage and automate the submission of UDI data using the HL7 SPL data format and messaging protocol required by the FDA and proposed by the EU Commission.
  • Innovit also stores a complete message exchange history, which provides organizations with full visibility and traceability of their data submission history.
  • Innovit's UDI MultiConnector allows global medical device suppliers to achieve compliance with UDI requirements while reducing operational, SQA and other IT costs.

Finding Salvation in Concierge Medicine

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Tuesday, June 12, 2018

Terry Bauer, CEO of pioneering Concierge Medicine transition firm Specialdocs , provides answers in a wide-ranging discussion for the DocPreneur Podcast series, the audio touchpoint of trade publication Concierge Medicine Today.

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  • Terry Bauer, CEO of pioneering Concierge Medicine transition firm Specialdocs , provides answers in a wide-ranging discussion for the DocPreneur Podcast series, the audio touchpoint of trade publication Concierge Medicine Today.
  • A long-time believer in the power of concierge medicine to help repair a broken healthcare system, Bauer discusses the industry with Michael Tetreault, DocPreneur Podcast Host and Editor-in-Chief of Concierge Medicine Today (CMT).
  • "The sheer impossibility of being able to offer quality care in a volume-driven environment is why increasing numbers of physicians view concierge medicine as a career- and life-saving measure."
  • "In this interview with Terry, he reveals what it takes to be successful in Concierge Medicine.