Healthcare Finance News July 2, 2020
A real-time claims initiative is available statewide to help generate better cash flow for providers facing economic hardship during COVID-19.
Blue Shield of California has launched a pilot initiative in four counties across the state.
Under the umbrella of Health Reimagined the pilot programs include adding technology in physician offices, offering digital apps to consumers and tying physician and hospital pay to quality and patient satisfaction.
The efforts range from a customized virtual-care system so patients can see their doctor via smartphone, tablet or computer, to an Apple Watch-enabled virtual assistant that helps physicians create an electronic medical record with their voice, and settling all claims in real-time before the patient leaves the physician’s office or the hospital.
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