In June, around 50 insurers pledged their commitment to a set of voluntary actions aimed at simplifying the prior authorization process. The group of insurers, backed by leaders including CMS Administrator Mehmet Oz, MD, said they will work to implement…
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Learn how to unlock interoperability and CMS readiness with the infrastructure you already have. Slow, outdated infrastructure is putting payer-provider organizations at risk of falling behind on upcoming CMS mandates for interoperability, patient access, and prior authorization. And these regulations,…
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Joerg Schwarz
Senior Director for Healthcare Interoperability Solutions and Strategy, Infor
Chris Smith, MS
Enterprise Architect, Mississippi Division of Medicaid
Effective data interoperability in healthcare is no longer an optional enhancement; it’s an essential function for modern medical systems. With its potential to significantly improve operational efficiency and patient outcomes, interoperability ensures seamless communication between diverse healthcare systems. Federal mandates…
Amid disruption and profound tech-driven transformation, health systems are under enormous pressure to do two difficult things at once: optimize the core business and transform operational models to thrive in the future. LifeBridge Health, in collaboration with Huron, has done…
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