HIT News Round Up: Payer and Providers Need Data Exchange; Healthcare Data Problem; and Telehealth Balance
Welcome to the Health Information Technology Weekly News Round Up from RosettaHealth. Each week, we will provide you with a summary of all the actionable news that hospitals, HIT vendors, ACOs, and population health providers need to be smart and effective when it comes to HIT and health information exchange.
Healthcare’s Data Problem: So Much Data, Yet So Little Data Fidelity
As the volume of healthcare data accelerates, health system leaders must take critical steps to elevate the quality, completeness and accessibility of data they capture, manage and aggregate, according to this MedCity News Op-Ed.
VBC: Trust Low, Need for Data Exchange and Integration High
Providers and plans agree that strategic health data exchange is a top priority, but there are many obstacles including data integration and a lack of care management coordination, according to this recent study.
Why a FHIR-Only Approach to Advance Interoperability Won’t Work Today
Although a standard built on application programming interfaces (APIs) using data standards like FHIR is a step in the right direction, in today’s healthcare ecosystem, there’s a broader impact to consider, according to this HIT Consultant article.
How to Find the Right Balance Between Telemedicine and In-Person Care
Patients can now see an array of doctors without leaving their recliner thanks to telemedicine. But that doesn’t mean trips to the office should end. Finding the right balance between virtual and in-person visits can be a key to getting good care, according to this AP article.
AI Can Support Value-Based Care, But Challenges Must be Addressed
As many health systems and organizations work on advancing value-based care to prioritize patient outcomes and cost efficiency, a new tool has emerged as a partner: augmented intelligence (AI). But despite its potential, the adoption of AI within healthcare faces some hurdles, according to this AMA brief.
Idaho Ends Contract with Idaho Health Data Exchange
The Idaho Department of Health and Welfare is ending its contract to access a government-created and formerly bankrupt health data sharing service.
MedTech Health and Data Company AcuityMD Scores $45M in Funding
AcuityMD, which offers a health data tool for the medical technology industry, announced it secured $45 million in funding, bringing its total raise to more than $83 million. CONIQ Growth led the round, with participation from Stepstone Group, Atreides Management, Benchmark Capital, Artisanal Ventures and Redpoint Ventures.
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