Health Populi

JUNE 6, 2021

Two studies published in May 2021 illustrate the value and importance of telehealth to patients in 2020, and a disconnect among many C-level executives working in hospitals, academic medical centers, and other care provider organizations. Power 2021 U.S. Together, the two reports from J.D. Commercial Member Health Plan Study.

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Health Populi

JUNE 6, 2023

Then, 1 in 2 patients say finding an appointment that fits their schedule is a top pain issue, followed by appointment schedule processes. Thus we see in this chart that three quarters of patients would like to schedule appointments online or via mobile devices.

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The Healthcare Blog

JUNE 11, 2025

1) EHRs Currently Own the Customer Relationship Fueled by federal HITECH incentives and mandates, health systems have made significant investments in their existing EHRs: As of 2021, 96% of non-federal acute care hospitals in the U.S. had adopted a certified EHR. These capabilities don’t exist in today’s EHRs.

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Health Populi

JUNE 16, 2020

The top budget line items most hard-hit will be housing (mortgages and rent), utilities, and mobile phone and Internet bills. Credit card bills ranked top for 43% of U.S. have postponed or cancelled a medical encounter due to COVID-19, such as an elective surgery, a medical appointment, or a procedure. and global) economy.

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Health Prime

JULY 6, 2023

According to the 2021 Internet of Healthcare Report , 90% of healthcare executives said their organization relies on multiple systems for at least one process, including claims processing and clinical documentation. Revenue Cycle Management Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) refers to the entire medical billing process, from beginning to end.

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The HIPAA Journal

MARCH 6, 2025

Sandhills used a vendor (Netgain Technologies) for electronic storage of its scheduling, billing, and reporting systems. The vendor notified Sandhills on January 8, 2021, about a ransomware attack on November 15, 2020. The ransomware group used compromised credentials to access its systems and steal sensitive data.

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Health Populi

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

adults had problems paying medical bills, largely delaying care due to cost for a visit or for prescription drugs. A JAMA Network Open study published January 21, 2021, looked into Reports of Forgone Medical Care Among US Adults During the Initial Phase of the COVID-19 Pandemic. The first chart here shows that one in four U.S.

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The Healthcare Blog

OCTOBER 20, 2024

At one point in late 2021, VillageMD CEO Tim Barry told me that their main issue was the execution risk of having to open more clinics per week then Starbucks did at the height of its expansion. Around a year later Walmart declared that it couldn’t staff its clinics, was losing a fortune on each one, and it tossed the whole business.

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Health Prime

JULY 6, 2023

According to the 2021 Internet of Healthcare Report , 90% of healthcare executives said their organization relies on multiple systems for at least one process, including claims processing and clinical documentation. Revenue Cycle Management Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) refers to the entire medical billing process, from beginning to end.

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The HIPAA Journal

JUNE 26, 2025

Data breaches were reported in similar numbers to May 2024, and well below the number of data breaches in the same period between 2021 and 2023. All individuals who had appointments while the cameras were installed were notified that they had potentially been affected. fewer data breaches than April 2025.

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Arkenea

MARCH 14, 2025

In 2021, the number of healthcare apps on Google Play Store stands at 53,054. A doctor profile look-up section is a must-have feature if you offer booking of in-person or virtual healthcare appointments. Having appointment scheduling on-the-go through a healthcare app is beneficial for both patients as well as healthcare practitioners.

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Valant

FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Although this treatment requires at least several weeks of appointments at certified treatment centers where patients are observed for at least 2 hours, the time and cost can be worth it. In-house billing can boost efficiency, reduce spending, improve revenue streams, and simplify compliance—even with ever-evolving regulations.

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Health Populi

JUNE 6, 2022

Then one year into the COVID-19 pandemic, in 2021, Walgreens expanded Find Care a year into the COVID-19 pandemic with additional health systems, virtual care providers, specialty care, and lab and diagnostics services. These data came from a JAMA Oncology article published in April 2021).

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The HIPAA Journal

APRIL 27, 2025

The first request was made on December 30, 2020; however, the EEG tracing was not provided until September 29, 2021, 9 months after the first request was made. In the Fall of 2021, OCR received complaints from 6 individuals who claimed not to have been provided with a copy of their requested records in a timely manner.

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Arkenea

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Increased Efficiency and Productivity Mobile EHR apps streamline routine tasks such as patient scheduling, charting, prescription writing, and billing. Better Patient Engagement With mobile EHR apps, patients have direct access to their medical records, lab results, and appointment schedules. billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 7.7%

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CollaborateMD

JANUARY 17, 2025

between 2021 and 2023 two times faster than Medicare reimbursement for hospital inpatient care. By implementing automation tools , improving billing systems, and upgrading hospital workflows, providers can reduce healthcare operational costs effectively. What does this statistic prove? Economy-wide inflation grew 12.4%

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Arkenea

DECEMBER 2, 2024

According to a report published by Chime, 83 percent of acute care organizations stated high use of patient portals by users in 2021, as compared to 74 percent in 2020. It also minimized human errors by ensuring an optimized medical billing process. Appointment Scheduler Online appointment scheduling improves care coordination.

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Arkenea

JUNE 27, 2024

Cloud-based EMR fits the bill aptly. They don’t need complex installation processes and neither a heavy pocket to pay the bill. billion in 2021 at a 16.3 An ambulatory EMR software makes it easier and faster to process a patient’s data during an emergency care situation or a medical appointment.

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Valant

APRIL 8, 2025

Imagine a digital billing agent that could reduce your charge review time by an average of 50 percent. What would you save in resources if your staff didnt have to manually review billing charges? Claim Assist turns a tedious and error-prone billing process into a quick, efficient cycle allowing your staff to focus efforts elsewhere.

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Relias

MARCH 13, 2023

As a result, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) public rule on price transparency requirements for hospitals came into effect on January 1, 2021. In addition, billing codes for the final diagnosis may differ from what is on the price estimator. Additional rules took effect in July 2022.

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Valant

JANUARY 23, 2025

Woodstream Wellness, an Ohio-based mental health practice, opened in 2021 with a commitment to patient care and a vision for growth. Woodstream leveraged Valant’s training tutorials to create workshops for providers, covering everything from documentation to appointment scheduling. Recognizing this, they turned to Valant.

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The HIPAA Journal

DECEMBER 14, 2022

New HIPAA Regulations in 2021. While there have not been changes to HIPAA regulations in 2021, new legislation has been introduced that is related to the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules, in terms of cybersecurity, patient access to healthcare data, and HIPAA enforcement. 2021 HIPAA Safe Harbor Law.

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The HIPAA Journal

JANUARY 9, 2023

In 2021, OCR sought feedback on the proposed HIPAA changes for 60 days from the date of publication in the Federal Register, with the comment period extended for a further 45 days to give healthcare industry stakeholders more time to review the proposed changes and provide their feedback.

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