HIMSS ’19: Data-Driven Tools from Cigna and Express Scripts Boost Access to Real-Time Prescriptions Savings Opportunities Global health service company Cigna (@cigna) and Express Scripts, a Cigna company, announced new efforts to expand prescriber access to real-time pharmacy information to help customers save money on their prescription medications. GlobalMed Virtual Care Platform Now Available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace GlobalMed…

In this monthly series we are seeking out the transforming technology of Virtual Care. How does virtual care fit into what we know as telemedicine?  What are the newest innovations and products in virtual care? For telemedicine policy and reimbursement issues, read our regular reporting on Telehealth on RCM Answers. Hashtags to follow for updates on virtual care: #VirtualCare #Telehealth…

By Lee Horner, CEO, Synzi Twitter: @SynziCare Twitter: @lee_a_horner Consumers have expressed strong interest and experience in using virtual care to manage their healthcare according to the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions’ February/March 2018 study on consumers’ attitudes and experiences with the health care system. The study highlights the following key findings: 75% of respondents use technology receive medication alerts. 59% of respondents use…

In this series we are seeking out the transforming technology of Virtual Care. How does virtual care fit into what we know as telemedicine?  What are the newest innovations and products in virtual care? For telemedicine policy and reimbursement issues, read our regular reporting on Telehealth on RCM Answers. Hashtags to follow for updates on virtual care: #VirtualCare #Telehealth #Telemedicine…

By Lee Horner, CEO, Synzi Twitter: @SynziCare Twitter: @lee_a_horner August 12-18, 2018 was National Health Center Week. Featuring the theme of “Celebrating Health Centers: Home of America’s Health Care Heroes,” this year’s annual celebration was designed to raise awareness about the mission and accomplishments of America’s health centers. Community Health Centers are independent, non-profit, non-governmental health care organizations. Their mission is to provide access…

In this series we are seeking out the transforming technology of Virtual Care. How does virtual care fit into what we know as telemedicine?  What are the newest innovations and products in virtual care? For telemedicine policy and reimbursement issues, read our regular reporting on Telehealth on RCM Answers. Our 2018 #physician survey is out! See what 600+ US physicians…

By Lee Horner, CEO, Synzi Twitter: @SynziCare Twitter: @lee_a_horner Population Health Management is the delivery of quality health care to the overall human population. The goal is to improve outcomes, the quality of life, and ultimately prolong life expectancy. The process is a journey, requiring a partnership between providers, payers and stakeholders across the care continuum and ongoing investment of time and resources. The…

By Lee Horner, CEO, Synzi Twitter: @SynziCare Twitter: @lee_a_horner One of the major health current health concerns is the diabetes epidemic; diabetes is the 7th leading cause of death in the United States. According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), more than 30 million people have diabetes (9.4% of the US population) and 84.1 million adults have prediabetes (33.9% of the population). The…

By Lee Horner, CEO, Synzi Twitter: @SynziCare Twitter: @lee_a_horner The demand for speech-language pathologists (SLPs) is projected to grow at 21% through 2024, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. However, the supply of SLPs may not keep up with the demand, ultimately impact the education system and the healthcare industry. The resulting demand for additional SLPs has been driven by several factors, such…