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AccendoWave - A Pain #Data Company The decadelong decline of independent physicians rolled on in 2022 and 2023 with a new high of 77.6% doctors employed by hospitals or other corporate entities as of the new year, according to a new report. The past two years saw that share increase by 5.1%, according to the Physicians Advocacy Institute-commissioned report prepared by Avalere. Prior reports from the groups pegged the total percentage at 73.9% at the top of 2022 and 25.8% back in 2012. A Top 4 Global Health Equity Solution and Top 15 Global Remote Monitoring Company, AccendoWave, benchmarks objective brain wave pain data (specialty, gender, age) and has nine #pain databases: Emergency Department, Maternal Health, Oncology, MSK, Medical Surgical, ICU, Women, Adults, Seniors to eliminate bias, improve outcomes and reduce health care costs. If desired, AccendoWave can also create customized pain databases for partners that can be accessed on the Datavant platform.

🔔 The 2025 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule is here! DTA is excited to see that CMS has finalized the codes for Digital Mental Health Treatment (DMHT) devices. 📲 This is a tremendous benefit for patients to receive access to these life changing technologies and a milestone for the DTx industry who has invested in clinical and real world evidence. ❓ What's Next? DTA and DTA members will have an upcoming meeting to learn more and discuss how to use the codes. If you would like to learn more about DTA's Policy and Reimbursement work, email [email protected] Read the final rule here: https://lnkd.in/ezy4y3zQ #CMS #Mentalhealth #DigitalHealth #DTx #digitaltherapeutics #medtech #medtechinnovation

What an exciting sequel to World #MentalHealth month! According to CMS: “To further support access to psychotherapy, CMS worked with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and is also finalizing Medicare payment for digital mental health treatment devices, cleared under section 510(k) of the Federal Food, Drug and Cosmetic Act or granted de no novo authorization by FDA and classified under 21 CFR 882.580 furnished incident to professional behavioral health services, used in conjunction with ongoing behavioral health care treatment under a behavioral health treatment plan of care. CMS is finalizing three new HCPCS codes to describe these services and will monitor how digital mental health treatment devices are used as part of overall behavioral health care. We are also finalizing six G codes, to be billed by practitioners in specialties whose covered services are limited by statute to services for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illness (including clinical psychologists, clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and mental health counselors), that mirror current interprofessional consultation CPT codes used by practitioners who are eligible to bill E/M visits.”

📣 📣 It's official!!! Starting in January, Medicare will reimburse for FDA authorized Digital Mental Health Treatment (DMHT), often known as "apps" or digital therapeutics. For years, the question of "who pays?" has been a hurdle in providers' adoption of digital health. This decision marks significant progress in digital mental health, laying the foundation for future reimbursement across other therapeutic areas. At #Xealth, we've spent the last seven years empowering providers in the adoption of digital health: helping clinicians identify the right tools, enroll patients, and seamlessly bring data back into the EHR. Our Digital Care Platform is ready to support the DMHT manufacturers and our provider customers, easing the adoption of these important resources - all toward the ultimate goal of connecting patients with the care they need. We're thrilled to see our partner, Big Health, included in the approved list! We expect to launch all 7 of these FDA-approved DMHTs across our 30+ providers, scaling mental health solutions for our Medicare patient populations. A huge shoutout to the Digital Therapeutics Alliance, Consumer Technology Association, and all the organizations who championed this advancement.

The current approach to diagnostics is leaving many patients behind. This report from the The Patients Association in the UK highlights some of the key challenges and opportunities we have to improve the patient journey and healthcare outcomes. Key findings: 93% of respondents want testing capacity investment so that test results and diagnosis is quicker. 91% want investment in diagnostics and new technology to be prioritised. 60% were willing to pay privately if they faced long waits on the NHS. 77% would be happy to test themselves at home.  82% want more discussion of testing options when being referred.  88% want a realistic timeline for receiving results. 36% reported a decline in their physical health while waiting for tests.  34% said waiting for tests affected their mental health. Thrixen #healthcareinnovation #diagnostics #Thrixen

Physicians in unaffiliated private practice are increasingly switching to hospital or corporate affiliation. That's associated with considerably higher #Medicare expenditures, according to new AIMPA and Avalere report. Across five specialties, researchers found that Medicare expenditures for beneficiaries in private physician practices affiliated with private equity were on average 9.8% lower than for similar patients in hospital-affiliated practices in 2022. Get the facts here: https://lnkd.in/ewFweH52

Discover the key clinical factors that impact PDGM success in a recent Axxess blog post. From patient comorbidities to therapy utilization, we break down the essential considerations for thriving under PDGM. Check it out now for valuable insights and tips for operational success: https://lnkd.in/gDmqedp4 #homehealthcare #PDGM

📰 UH Connor Whole Health in the Media 📰 "Hospital uses patient feedback to improve intake experience" This article provides a helpful overview of the recent study, "Patient Experience and Attitudes Toward Electronic Intake and Patient-Reported Outcomes Within an Outpatient Whole Health Center," conducted by UH Connor Whole Health researchers. https://lnkd.in/e2jWr_RJ "UH Connor Whole Health is utilizing patient feedback to ensure quality care is delivered to all patients. By streamlining the collection of patient information, we can improve the overall experience, allowing patients to more effectively communicate with their providers," said Francoise Adan MD, Chief Whole Health and Well-being Officer at UH and Director of UH Connor Whole Health." #integrativemedicine #integrativehealth #electronicmedicalrecord

Early intervention not only saves lives but also reduces the cost of care. Explore how predictive tools are reshaping individualized care for CKD and ESRD patients. Read the full article here. #dialysis #dialysisclinic #aihealthcare #valuebasedcare

NPs play a pivotal role in improving outcomes by fostering patient engagement and adherence. By embracing this holistic approach, NPs are poised to enhance the quality of care and well-being of patients with #CKD and #HTN. Read more in this July #NCPD article. #APRNs #NursePractitioners https://ow.ly/4uLI50Sxi8Q