Optum is shutting down its virtual care unit after a three-year run. Industry experts agree that the closure reflects broader trends in the telehealth market, in which saturation and differentiation challenges are leading some providers to struggle. The post Experts Aren’t Surprised About Optum Closing Its Virtual Care Business appeared first on MedCity...

Organizations must take a proactive approach by implementing a comprehensive education program, internal audits, and automation technology. The post Demystifying Coding Compliance: 3 Key Strategies for Navigating the Regulatory Waters of RCM appeared first on MedCity News.

Labcorp’s $239 million offer was selected as the winning bid for the assets of genetic testing company Invitae, which filed for bankruptcy protection earlier this year. The acquisition deal, Labcorp’s second in the past month, will enable it to expand in oncology and rare diseases. The post Labcorp Makes Another Acquisition, Plucking Invitae Assets...

As patient volumes rise and resources remain strained, effective communication strategies are no longer optional; they’re essential. The post Healthcare Gridlock: How Bed Blocking Hinders Hospital Efficiency and How Modern Communication Tools Can Be the Key appeared first on MedCity News.

In a time of supervised clinical site rotation scarcity, immersive VR simulations help fill the opportunity gap for soft-skills training. The post Using Virtual Reality to Improve Communication and Collaboration in Nursing Teams appeared first on MedCity News.

Addressing preventable harm starts with breaking down the data silos that exist within the healthcare landscape and pulling disparate systems together through connected healthcare operations. The post Driving Safer Care for All with Connected Healthcare Operations appeared first on MedCity News.