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The editors of Healthcare IT News, Healthcare Finance News and MobiHealthNews discuss the telehealth bill that was scuttled in 2024, as well as what's ahead in 2025 regarding the RPM market, physicians' pay schedule and cybersecurity policy.
The company had struggled to keep the business profitable.
John Saran, a partner at Holland & Knight, says now that the election is over and uncertainty has been addressed, healthcare clients are generally optimistic and are anticipating a return to normal when it comes to deal making in 2025.
Cindy Henry, director of population health informatics at ZeOmega, explores the recent trends in Star Ratings, the contributing factors behind lower scores across the board and strategies to adapt as the program's standards continue to rise.
Rami Karjian, head of the operating rooms business at LeanTaaS, says 17% of healthcare providers had to delay or cancel surgeries, which has a huge impact on patients, on the finances of a hospital and on caregivers who have to make up for the backlog.
When considering a merger or acquisition, potential buyers should ask for the seller’s security policies and procedures, a risk analysis, and whether they have had recent security incidents, says Adam Greene, partner at Davis Wright Tremaine.
Call centers are revenue-generating tools for healthcare facilities, rather than expense centers. AI can be used for workforce management to project volume fluctuations, says Yuriy Kotlyar, cofounder and CEO of American Health Connection.
Attorney Everett Wilson, managing partner at Polsinelli's Miami office, discusses overall changes in Medicare and Medicare Advantage - and how the recent benefits changes affect consumers, payers and plans.
Dugan Winkie, head of commercial strategy at Cedar, discusses the revenue cycle management-focused company and how it works with strategic partners to ensure payments are satisfied using conversational AI and empathetic communication.
Maite Malet, Asabys Partners director of investments and corporate development, discusses the Barcelona-based firm’s €180 million ($200 million) raise and its plans invest in 12 to 15 health tech companies to expand from the EU to the U.S.