The Future Is Now: Revolutionizing Healthcare Through Collaboration

Collaboration is key to overcoming administrative burdens and driving better outcomes in healthcare.

In this episode, Anna Taylor, AVP of Population Health and Value-Based Care at MultiCare Connected Care, and Heidi Kriz, Director of Medical Policy and Medical Management at Regence Health Plans, discuss their innovative approach to using FHIR for prior authorization and other administrative processes. Anna and Heidi highlight the importance of sharing operational workflows between payers and providers, much like other industries, to improve efficiency and patient care. Their pilot program for quality measure exchange demonstrated significant financial returns and operational efficiencies, earning enterprise buy-in for broader implementation.

Tune in and learn how curiosity, bravery, and collaboration can spark positive change in healthcare!

How Avaneer Health is simplifying coverage at the point of care

It probably comes as no surprise that denials have skyrocketed over the past few years. But what you may not know is that 20% of first-pass denials come from issues with coverage, primarily inactive, incorrect, conflicting, or invalid information.

After years of collaboration with some of our nation’s largest payers and providers, Avaneer Health has solved this problem—and it doesn’t require third-party aggregators.

Every day, Avaneer Coverage Direct detects misaligned coverage information between payers and providers who deliver services for the same patient. The updated information is sent directly to the payer and provider EHRs or source systems so they always have the latest, most accurate coverage information. The result is fewer denials and write-offs and lower administrative and operational costs.

Learn more by watching our short video.

In This Issue

Avaneer Featured Content

9 Women in Tech Share Their Stories About Imposter Syndrome

BuiltIn

Many women in the technology sector struggle with “imposter syndrome,” the belief that their abilities don’t stack up, even when they actually do. This intriguing article shares the perspectives of nine women in tech, including Avaneer Health’s VP of operations, Jessica Willoughby. Jessica shares the struggles she faced early in career, along with key strategies that have helped her banish imposter syndrome and achieve her career goals.

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Real-Time Revolution: Innovative Data Sharing in Healthcare

The Edge of Health

Stuart Hanson, CEO of Avaneer Health, recently spoke on an episode of The Edge of Healthcare about how key healthcare leaders are tackling data interoperability challenges to improve patient experiences and reduce costs. Stuart discusses Avaneer Health’s decentralized network for real-time data sharing between payers and providers, the importance of innovative solutions to address industry “technology debt,” and the role of collaboration in driving down administrative costs. He also draws parallels between healthcare and financial services in data management and emphasizes the need for bold thinking, strong leadership, and legislative support in advancing value-based care.

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Industry Highlights

IB the API, I think not

Health IT Buzz

With a focus on Information Blocking, this article discusses an important question: Are providers and certified health IT developers preventing the access, exchange, and use of a patient’s electronic health information in violation of information-blocking regulations? Apparently so, according to a new article published by the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy (ASTP). Whether the information blocking is happening knowingly or unknowingly is unclear. Still, it highlights the need for all those impacted by the regulation to reevaluate their policies and procedures before they incur stiff penalties. This insightful article provides additional information providers and developers need to know.

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From the Avaneer Podcast

Access for All: The Key to a Healthier Future

Headlines announcing the innovative use of AI and digital therapeutics in healthcare garner a lot of attention. However, there are other, equally innovative yet underappreciated interventions already changing the lives of millions. In this eye-opening podcast, John Gorman, founder and chairman of Nightingale Partners, shares the progress being made to address social determinants of health and health equity, while expanding access to underserved populations.

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The Path to Healthcare Improvement: Collaborative Innovation

David Sylvan, chief strategy, innovation, and marketing officer at University Hospitals in northeast Ohio, warns of the dangers of myopia in healthcare in this fascinating podcast. He examines the critical role of collaboration, technology, and disruption in solving healthcare’s “large, hairy and audacious problems.” Learn what David means when he says healthcare requires re-imagination, re-engineering, and the notion of “build by borrow.”

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From the Avaneer Blog

Strategic Guidelines for Getting Started with FHIR

How do you evaluate where to begin implementing FHIR? This blog highlights important factors for payers and providers to consider during FHIR strategy development such as regulatory compliance, data quality, system readiness, security, and customization.

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A Patient-First Approach to Innovation and Engagement

How can a healthcare system reinvent itself to put 'patients first, people always' while tackling the industry's toughest challenges?

In this episode, Mark Sevco, Chief Operating Officer at Sutter Health, discusses his dedication to improving healthcare through innovation, employee engagement, and patient-centered care, highlighting Sutter’s mission: “Patients first, people always.” He explains that engaged employees foster a better patient experience and describes Sutter's innovation lab as a collaborative hub for reimagining healthcare delivery and addressing challenges like access and billing. Mark also emphasizes Sutter’s dyadic leadership model, which pairs executives with physician leaders to improve collaboration and align organizational goals with patient and clinician needs. Sutter’s adoption of technology, such as ambient listening and digital scheduling tools, aims to streamline patient access and reduce burdens on providers. Additionally, Sutter is expanding ambulatory and urgent care sites, reflecting a strategic shift toward outpatient care to enhance affordability and adaptability in healthcare.

Tune in to learn how Mark Sevco is transforming healthcare through innovation, patient-centered care, and a bold mission to make 'getting better' unstoppable!

 

Access for All: The Key to a Healthier Future

Amid the rapid rise of AI and digital therapeutics, the true breakthroughs in healthcare lie in improving equity and access and tackling the social determinants of health.

On this episode, John Gorman, founder and chairman of Nightingale Partners, highlights the rapid innovation in healthcare, particularly around social determinants of health and health equity. He emphasizes that while technologies like AI and digital therapeutics are overhyped, significant advancements in areas like telehealth, remote monitoring, and AI diagnostics are promising. John stresses that health equity, reducing disparities in care, and making new therapies accessible to vulnerable populations are critical issues for the future. He also identifies the importance of addressing data exchange and interoperability challenges while noting the underappreciated value of social health interventions, such as food security, in reducing healthcare costs. John also points to the untapped potential in supporting minority physician groups and improving care for dual-eligible populations as key areas for progress.

Tune in to discover how innovative solutions are transforming healthcare and improving equity and access for all!

The Path to Healthcare Improvement: Collaborative Innovation

Healthcare’s future depends on embracing disruption and rethinking traditional approaches to patient care. 

In this episode, David Sylvan, Chief Strategy, Innovation & Marketing Officer at University Hospitals, shares his approach to addressing healthcare's inefficiencies by focusing on problem identification and leveraging technology, process reengineering, and partnerships. He highlights successful collaborations, including producing masks during COVID-19 and implementing Risk LD, an AI-driven solution to improve maternal and fetal outcomes. David emphasizes the importance of enhancing back-office operations and using AI to streamline patient and provider experiences. He believes healthcare must embrace disruption and innovation, with openness to partnerships across industries to drive positive change. 

 Tune in to discover how innovation and disruptive thinking are transforming healthcare and shaping the future of patient care! 

 

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