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MACRA proposal would ease EHR burden for docs, but not hospitals

Hospitals are on the hook for implementing certified EHRs before the end of the year—and they’re dependent on EHR vendors to get them the technology before then.  READ MORE

Telehealth market poised for growth, but use remains low

The vast majority of U.S. patients are open to using telehealth solutions, but only a fraction have received care virtually, suggesting that the healthcare industry has yet to meet consumer interest in virtual care, according to a new survey.  READ MORE

CMS gives more small practices a pass on MACRA

The CMS wants to exempt more small providers from having to comply with MACRA. Experts say that doesn’t mean the agency is moving away from value-based payment models.  READ MORE
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Using nutrition counseling to help prep surgery patients for better outcomes

Duke University Hospital is part of a growing movement across U.S. hospitals to tackle malnutrition for surgical patients.  READ MORE

Teladoc to acquire medical consulting company Best Doctors

The deal comes months after Teladoc reported full-year losses for 2016.  READ MORE
PHYSICIANS

Physicians prepare for Medicare ID changes without clear CMS guidance

Medical practices around the country are uncertain on how they should prepare for the removal of Social Security numbers from Medicare ID cards, as the CMS fails to provide clear guidance for the upcoming changes. The change could affect their billing privileges and patients’ access to care.  READ MORE

Investors sharpen focus on buying eye clinics

The fragmented ophthalmology and eye-care medical practice sector has become a new target for private equity investors.  READ MORE
CLINICAL PRACTICE

FDA chief deflects questions on fighting opioid epidemic if ACA is repealed

FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb said on Tuesday he hasn’t talked to the GOP senators working on an ACA replacement about what will happen if millions of Americans lose access to treatment.  READ MORE

Democrats warn: Obamacare repeal will hurt rural hospitals

Constraining the growth of Medicaid spending and reducing federal support for expanded coverage will disproportionately hurt rural communities, a new report says.  READ MORE

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Connie Dello Buono is based in Sunnyvale California. Her first ebook is about women's health, Birthing Ways Healing Ways and her recent one is about cancer prevention, Curated Healing Ways. She had helped women have holistic childbirth as childbirth educator, founded Motherhealth, to serve seniors in the bay area with holistic caregivers and blogs at www.clubalthea.com with more than 10,000 health and finance related posts. Connie trains her own caregivers, which are the favorites of most bay area seniors who are home bound and alone. She is active in the rehab and nursing facilities, volunteering on music and movement for seniors. She is a member of Lion's club and offered scholarships to students in the Philippines. She is active at churchinsunnyvale.us and has Fridays Bible home study in Sunnyvale using the recovery version of the Bible , free at biblesforamerica.us She loves dancing and teaching and her courses can be found at https://teachclub.com/@thriveafter60 She is California Life Insurance licensed providing life insurance for older adults with health issues and helping women retire safely with income for life. at menloassetca.com , she helps with 401k rollover. 3 Benefit plans - Mortgage protection using term life insurance to pay for mortgage balance in event of death - Final Expense plan using Single Issue Whole Life Insurance, with cash back, disability benefit and guaranteed in the presence of health issues - Fixed Index Annuity retirement plan for safe, accessibility, less fees, less taxes, avoids probate as it goes directly to beneficiaries, rate of return with no downside market participation. She brings compassion and understanding to the needs of her clients, bringing holistic approach in health and life insurance. Her goal is to free families from worries especially during covid with caregivers and life insurance in the presence of health issues, especially for women. She can be reached at 408-854-1883 , motherhealth@gmail.com

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