Health care industry
The Philippine Health Insurance Corporation (PhilHealth) is enhancing healthcare services for the people of the Zamboanga region through the Yaman ng Kalusugan Program (YAKAP), a rebranded Konsultasyong Sulit at Tama (Konsulta) program aligned with the Universal Health Care Act. PhilHealth's public relations officer, Philip E. Cataylo, emphasized the
Health care industry
Patients in Louisiana can now access their medical records across different providers through a single Epic-issued ID, thanks to the coordinated effort of nine health systems connected to Epic. The statewide rollout of MyChart Central marks a significant milestone in digital healthcare innovation, allowing patients to have one unified login
Health care industry
Boise, Idaho, is pioneering a new model for pharmacy integration into Medicaid by implementing a "what, not who" reimbursement framework, allowing pharmacists to enroll as rendering providers and bill directly for services within their legal scope of practice. This approach has been adopted to overcome outdated reimbursement policies
Health care industry
New research, Care in Crisis: Manaaki i te Raru, conducted by the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) reveals the severe consequences of an under-staffed and under-funded aged care sector on our elderly population. The report, launched in Wellington, highlights the devastating effects of inadequate staffing, including falls, infections, and neglect.
Health care industry
Healthcare providers are taking proactive steps to ensure resilience in the event of a prolonged federal shutdown, going far beyond telehealth flexibilities. A recent Black Book flash survey of 152 healthcare executives reveals hospitals, physician groups, and diagnostics centers are accelerating claims submission, standing up revenue cycle "war rooms,
COVID-19
Research conducted by the National Institutes of Health's RECOVER initiative and NYU Langone Health has found that 80% of COVID-19 patients who reported a change in their smelling ability after infection earn low scores on a clinical scent-detection test taken about two years later. Furthermore, 66% of infected
Health care industry
Pranay Kapadia, CEO and Co-Founder of Notable, emphasizes that the healthcare industry is at a critical juncture, facing significant challenges from staffing shortages, financial constraints, and rising patient expectations. He advocates for a shift in mindset, encouraging health systems to treat automation as a core capability, akin to the EHR,
Health care industry
A groundbreaking $218 million initiative is underway in New York State to revolutionize mental health care by implementing a sophisticated electronic health record system. This ambitious project, announced by Governor Kathy Hochul, aims to create a unified and comprehensive statewide system to facilitate seamless sharing of patient information across 24
Health care industry
A five-day warning strike by 12,000 doctors affiliated with the National Association of Resident Doctors (NARD) has caused disruptions to health care services across Nigeria. The strike, which began on a Friday morning after a 24-hour ultimatum expired, affects emergency wards, operating rooms, and other critical units in hospitals
Health care industry
U.S. Senators Marsha Blackburn and Catherine Cortez Masto introduced the Medicare Advantage Prompt Pay Act, a bipartisan, bicameral legislation aimed at enhancing Medicare Advantage's billing practices. The legislation aims to provide certainty to health care providers who contract with MA plans, ensuring that seniors are not burdened
Health care industry
Arizona residents aged 6 months and older are now eligible to receive the 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine without an individualized prescription. This expansion follows a standing order issued by the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS), which serves as a prescription for pharmacists and healthcare providers to administer the vaccine. The
Health care industry
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a $218 million investment to build a new electronic health record system for the state's 24 inpatient psychiatric centers, two research institutions, and over 300 outpatient programs. This initiative aims to improve patient experience, efficiency, and treatment delivery by standardizing and streamlining processes
