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Top Story Why Sanford Health Is All-In on Virtual Care Sanford Health has expanded its virtual care strategy to improve access for rural patients while also supporting better physician training and retention. By combining tech with a new virtual care center, the health system is seeking to deliver more consistent care and address workforce shortages across the Midwest. Sponsored The Hidden Cost of Inaction Could Expose Preventable Risks Presented by Paubox A new report from Paubox reveals that email remains a major weak point in healthcare cybersecurity.  It also highlights that outdated legacy systems are especially vulnerable, lacking the speed and security required by today's healthcare environment. These vulnerabilities threaten patient care and organizational stability. Read the full report here.

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Video   What Will It Take to Fix Prior Authorization? Nowadays, there is much discussion about innovation and the role technology can play to improve the healthcare industry — but one expert is frustrated by the lack of movement in the prior authorization space. Jesse Ehrenfeld, immediate past president of the American Medical Association, pointed this out at MedCity News' INVEST conference in Chicago. The AMA has dedicated a lot of time and effort to working with payers and providers to establish a set of consensus guidelines for what the prior authorization process should look like — but payers aren't really coming to the table to make the necessary changes, Ehrenfeld said. "Got thrown out the window, completely ignored by the payer community," he stated.

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