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Unite Us Enables CBO Reimbursement Under Oregon's 1115 Medicaid Waiver

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Tuesday, March 26, 2024
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Connect Oregon streamlines Medicaid billing for community-based organizations (CBOs) using Unite Us Payments, increasing access to vital social services for Medicaid members.

Key Points: 
  • Launched this month, the initiative will provide qualified community members with the equipment necessary for addressing challenging climate events, under the state's 1115 Waiver demonstration.
  • Unite Us' Payments will play a critical role in enabling the CCOs to streamline the community reimbursement process, build capacity for community-based providers, and expand access for Medicaid members.
  • In addition, the standardized build in Unite Us will help the CCOs with transitional care for members who move from one CCO to another."
  • Unite Us has collaborated with CCOs and health systems in Oregon since 2018 to streamline Medicaid billing for community-based organizations using Unite Us Payments, which increases access to vital social services for Medicaid members.

COALITION FOR HEALTH AI (CHAI) NAMES BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND CEO

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Monday, March 4, 2024
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WASHINGTON, March 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today CHAI, the Coalition for Health AI, announced Dr. Brian S. Anderson, a CHAI co-founder and chief digital health physician at MITRE, to be its first CEO. It also named members of CHAI's inaugural Board of Directors chaired by Dr. John Halamka, a CHAI co-founder and the president of Mayo Clinic Platform, as well as leaders of key advisory boards. CHAI includes representatives from over 1300 member organizations including hospital systems, tech, government agencies and advocacy groups. The board also opened general membership for individuals and organizations and formalized the process for joining and contributing to CHAI work groups.

Key Points: 
  • CHAI today also announced partnerships with the patient advocacy group, the National Health Council, and health standards organization, HL7.
  • To implement this commitment, CHAI established a governance structure extending beyond the Board of Directors to include a small number of strategically defined advisory boards.
  • I am excited to be a part of the Coalition for Health AI to help create a future where responsible AI practices are the cornerstone."
  • – Michael Pencina, board member
    "Decades of research have brought us to a transformative moment for AI and the applications in medicine are unbounded.

Hospitals Face Challenges in Safeguarding Patient Belongings

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Feb. 1, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Reinforcing its commitment to elevate the human experience in healthcare, The Beryl Institute, in collaboration with its Patient Advocacy Community (PAC), releases a handbook addressing the growing challenge of lost patient belongings. "Where Are My Things? Best Practices for Safeguarding Patient Belongings in Hospitals" shares insight and recommendations from the PAC's Lost Belongings Workgroup.

Key Points: 
  • Best Practices for Safeguarding Patient Belongings in Hospitals" shares insight and recommendations from the PAC's Lost Belongings Workgroup.
  • The handbook is a resource designed for all in healthcare with accountability for patient belongings and raises awareness about best-practice measures for preventing loss.
  • The handbook is a resource designed for all in healthcare with accountability for patient belongings and raises awareness about best-practice measures for preventing loss.
  • To learn more about the Patient Advocacy Community, please visit: https://theberylinstitute.org/special interest-communities/patient-advocacys-community/ [ https://theberylinstitute.org/special interest-communities/patient-advocacys-community/ __title__ Patient Advocacy Community]

FDA Implements AADA's iPLEDGE Recommendations

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Tuesday, December 5, 2023
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The FDA agreed to require important American Academy of Dermatology's (AAD) recommended changes to the iPLEDGE program that will alleviate administrative burdens for dermatologists.

Key Points: 
  • "The FDA supported the AADA's critical recommendations that include allowing for continued use of at home and non-CLIA pregnancy tests."
  • In 2023, 300 AAD members sent about 600 messages to the FDA urging changes to iPLEDGE REMS Program.
  • These grassroots efforts, combined with AAD's strong advocacy led by its iPLEDGE Workgroup, including testifying during an FDA hearing in March, convinced the FDA to require modifications to the iPLEDGE REMS to minimize burdens on patients and dermatologists while maintaining the safe use of isotretinoin.
  • The AAD has been fighting for these changes since 2021, when the FDA transitioned to a new iPLEDGE platform that malfunctioned and disrupted treatment for many patients.

Edifecs to Speak on the Power of Artificial Intelligence at 2023 WEDI National Conference

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Monday, November 6, 2023
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Edifecs, a leader in healthcare AI, has long offered cloud-powered Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) to deliver proven AI-driven solutions for payers, providers, and the healthcare ecosystem at large.

Key Points: 
  • Edifecs, a leader in healthcare AI, has long offered cloud-powered Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) to deliver proven AI-driven solutions for payers, providers, and the healthcare ecosystem at large.
  • The Edifecs AI-driven technology runs across frameworks, including risk adjustment, value-based payment, and prior authorization.
  • Edifecs’ 2023 WEDI National Conference Engagement:
    WHAT: In the era of value-based care, achieving excellence in patient care is paramount.
  • WHERE: American University's Washington College of Law, NT01, Ceremonial Classroom
    For updates on the latest news and announcements at the conference, please follow Edifecs on LinkedIn .

Edifecs to Present and Sponsor 2023 WEDI Spring Conference

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Friday, May 19, 2023
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Edifecs, Inc. , a global health information technology solutions company, is participating in multiple sessions at the Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange (WEDI) 2023 Spring Conference , May 22-25 virtually, on Zoom.

Key Points: 
  • Edifecs, Inc. , a global health information technology solutions company, is participating in multiple sessions at the Workgroup for Electronic Data Interchange (WEDI) 2023 Spring Conference , May 22-25 virtually, on Zoom.
  • The WEDI Spring Conference shines a spotlight on organizations leveraging data and emerging technologies to improve healthcare for payers, providers, and patients.
  • Edifecs’ 2023 WEDI Spring Conference Engagement:
    WHAT: Successful value-based care model implementation is only possible through technology that supports standards-based interoperability.
  • For updates on the latest news and announcements at the conference, please follow Edifecs on LinkedIn .

Study: Testosterone Pellet Therapy Significantly Improves Bone Density in Male Patient Case Report

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Monday, March 27, 2023
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The results of “Subcutaneous Testosterone Pellet Therapy for Reversal of Male Osteoporosis: A Review and Case Report” were published in the peer-reviewed medical journal “The Aging Male,” the official journal of the International Society for the Study of the Aging Male.

Key Points: 
  • The results of “Subcutaneous Testosterone Pellet Therapy for Reversal of Male Osteoporosis: A Review and Case Report” were published in the peer-reviewed medical journal “The Aging Male,” the official journal of the International Society for the Study of the Aging Male.
  • After three months the patient’s testosterone level was up to 943 ng/dL, and after one year of continued testosterone therapy the patient’s repeated DEXA scan showed an improvement to his composite bone density, substantially normalizing his total hip bone density.
  • The patient also returned to performing triathlons one year after the beginning of testosterone pellet therapy.
  • Low testosterone in men is associated with a clear decrease in bone mineral density, which in turn is associated with a significant increase in bone fractures.

HL7® Da Vinci Project Interoperability Experts from MCG and MultiCare to Speak at ViVE 2023 Conference

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Thursday, March 16, 2023
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SEATTLE, March 16, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- MCG Health, part of the Hearst Health network and an industry leader in technology-enabled, evidence-based guidance, announces its Associate Vice President of Technology and Interoperability, Rajesh Godavarthi, will co-present with Anna Taylor, MS, CIPCT, the Associate Vice President of Population Health and Value Based Care for MultiCare Connected Care, at the ViVE 2023 conference happening March 26-29, 2023, at the Music City Center in Nashville, Tennessee. ViVE is a burgeoning industry event for healthcare information technology professionals, C-suite executives, and senior digital health leaders from both the private and government sectors.

Key Points: 
  • The presentation will cover the real-world case study of the first successful prior auth automation implementation using the HL7 Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR®) standard with the HL7 Da Vinci Project implementation guides.
  • MCG is an Associate Member of the HL7 Da Vinci Project and Mr. Godavarthi leads the development efforts for that partnership.
  • Both were previously recognized by the HL7 Da Vinci Project as Community Champions of the accelerator project.
  • For those interested in learning more about ViVE 2023, registration details and additional information can be found at: https://www.viveevent.com/ .

The Sequoia Project Launches Consumer Voices Workgroup To Improve Patient Access to Health Information

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Tuesday, February 21, 2023
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VIENNA, Va., Feb. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Sequoia Project , a non-profit and trusted advocate for nationwide health information exchange, launched the Consumer Voices Workgroup to understand first-hand from consumers the barriers they face accessing, using, and sharing their health information and to inform strategies to address the barriers.

Key Points: 
  • VIENNA, Va., Feb. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Sequoia Project , a non-profit and trusted advocate for nationwide health information exchange, launched the Consumer Voices Workgroup to understand first-hand from consumers the barriers they face accessing, using, and sharing their health information and to inform strategies to address the barriers.
  • Workgroup members were selected to reflect the diversity of U.S. consumers, and members are engaged patients and caregivers with 50% reporting 11+ healthcare visits a year.
  • The Consumer Engagement Strategy Workgroup will be launched later this year with The Sequoia Project members across the healthcare spectrum who can implement meaningful changes to improve health information access for patients, care partners, and caregivers.
  • “Consumer Voices Workgroup members come from all walks of life to share their time and intimate experiences with us because they know their stories will be heard and action will be taken.”
    Learn more about the Consumer Voices Workgroup: https://sequoiaproject.org/interoperability-matters/consumer-voices-work... .

Oral Health Organizations Urge Congress to Strengthen Extensive Adult Dental Benefits for All State Medicaid Programs

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Wednesday, December 7, 2022
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The Oral Health Response Workgroup, a collection of leaders and organizations from across the dental industry, is calling on Congress to improve oral health equity and access by including extensive adult dental benefits in all state Medicaid programs.

Key Points: 
  • The Oral Health Response Workgroup, a collection of leaders and organizations from across the dental industry, is calling on Congress to improve oral health equity and access by including extensive adult dental benefits in all state Medicaid programs.
  • Congress has the opportunity to change that by ensuring that all state Medicaid programs offer extensive dental benefits to all members.
  • According to a new Medicaid Adult Dental Coverage Checker, 47 state Medicaid programs are not currently offering dental benefits sufficient to maintain optimal oral health.
  • Support for extensive dental coverage for Medicaid-enrolled adults come from across the dental industry including providers, consumer advocates, dental plans, dental service organizations, dental practices, payors, dental supply manufacturers, state dental boards, community clinics, the public health community, government, academia, and philanthropy.