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Infographic: A Visual History of Healthcare Informatics

2017-04-02T13:28:33-04:00By BHM Marketing|Big Data, Health Care Reform|

The history of healthcare informatics goes back decades- did you know it all began in the 1940s? In fact, it began in Germany with a doctor named Gustav Wagner who formed the German Society for Medical Documentation, Computer Science and Statistics - the world’s very first professional organization of this nature. It’s his work that laid the groundwork for major informatic milestones throughout the next few decades up until the present day. Check out the infographic below from Adelphi University for the complete story.

Top 10 ICD-10 Codes You Won’t Believe Are Real

2017-04-02T13:28:33-04:00By BHM Marketing|Clinical Analysis, Health Care Reform, Services|

Struck down by an orca? Don't worry, there's an ICD-10 code for that.

5 Ways Healthcare Delivery System Has Changed Forever |BHM Joins The Doctor’s Channel

2017-04-02T13:28:34-04:00By BHM Marketing|Financial Analysis, Health Care Reform, Physician Compensation|

I don’t know if you are familiar with The Doctor’s Channel or not, but The Doctor’s Channel offers free video CME, medical news, and physician education. Featuring insights and opinions from experts in over 50 specialties, as well as community and lifestyle features that help doctors stay on top of the latest news, ideas and information. The time-saving site includes short one- to two-minute streaming video clips designed to get to the point, and allows doctors to learn from each other – fast.

Should Hospitals Design with Patients in Mind?

2017-04-02T13:28:34-04:00By BHM Marketing|Health Care Reform, Operational Analysis, Quality Improvement Programs|

Build It - And They Will Come? Maybe Not. It’s no secret to anyone in the healthcare industry that there’s a huge emphasis on patient satisfaction scores these days - predominantly because they are so closely linked with reimbursement in the new healthcare landscape. Hospitals are taking ‘satisfaction’ a step further- how about patient aesthetic?

Millions of Americans Could Lose ACA Subsidies

2017-04-02T13:28:34-04:00By BHM Marketing|Health Care Reform, Health Insurance, Health Insurance Exchange, Uncategorized|

Trouble on the Horizon?

Yet another provision of the ACA, this one concerning ACA subsidies, is under scrutiny, this one could change health insurance as we know […]

Why The U.S. Healthcare System Ranks Worst in The Developed World

2017-04-02T13:28:34-04:00By BHM Marketing|Care Coordination, Financial, Health Care Reform|

The Commonwealth Fund released a report this week that revealed that the U.S. Healthcare System performs the worst- across the board – compared to other healthcare systems in the developed world.

Physician Compensation 101: How Doctors Get Paid

2017-04-02T13:28:34-04:00By BHM Marketing|Financial, Health Care Reform, Physician Compensation|

The U.S. Healthare System is moving toward unifying physician compensation methods, but we’re not there yet. If you’ve ever tried to understand all the various methods by which doctors are paid in the U.S. and found yourself completely and utterly baffled, you’re not alone. Here’s a handy guide to help you understand the various methods by which physicians can be paid.

Get Your Yearly Health Screenings, Earn an iPhone? Are Healthcare Incentive Programs On The Way To U.S. Healthcare?

2017-04-02T13:28:34-04:00By BHM Marketing|Health Care Reform, Health Insurance, Health Insurance Exchange|

A study done by Harvard Medical School, published this week, looked at a private, South African hospital that has been experimenting with incentive programs to improve patient health outcomes. Could something like this ever work in a U.S. Hospital?

Top 8 ACA Delays |Blatantly Illegal or Temporary Courses of Action?

2017-04-02T13:28:34-04:00By BHM Marketing|Compliance, Health Care Reform, Health Insurance, Health Insurance Exchange, Services|

With so many ACA delays thus far, is the ACA really what we bargained for? Should the President have the authority to delay ACA provisions at his discretion or is it his duty to uphold the law as written? The Affordable Care Act was enacted in 2010 with provisions becoming effective over several years, many of which have been delayed. Why the ACA delays? •Limited resources for implementing the law •The need to prioritize limited resources •Technological limitations, such as the “glitches” in the computer systems as they related to the healthcare exchanges •Complaints from various quite vocal groups, both political and non •Undue hardships placed on employers and / or employees •Additional time and / or funding required to comply •Tax and reporting requirements •Political reasons

Millennials: Obamacare Costs Less Than Your Cell Phone Bill

2017-04-02T13:28:34-04:00By BHM Marketing|Health Care Reform, Health Insurance, Health Insurance Exchange|

Americans were a little wary of the healthcare marketplace when it debuted this past year, but now, some are beginning to see the benefits - of the benefits. New data released this week from the Department of Health and Human Services reports that new Obamacare customers are paying, on average, about $82 in monthly premiums for their coverage. For many, that’s less than many of their utility bills, such as internet, cable and smartphones.

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