Interview & Podcast Archives - Kyruus Health https://kyruushealth.com/category/interview-podcast/ The Care Access Platform Wed, 28 Aug 2024 16:38:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 https://eh6327rse7k.exactdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/cropped-android-chrome-512x512-1.png?strip=all&lossy=0&resize=32%2C32&ssl=1 Interview & Podcast Archives - Kyruus Health https://kyruushealth.com/category/interview-podcast/ 32 32 Price Transparency and Insurers’ Compliance to These Rules https://kyruushealth.com/price-transparency-and-insurers-compliance-to-these-rules/ Tue, 19 Jul 2022 11:15:59 +0000 https://kyruushealth.wpenginepowered.com/?p=459348 In a recent interview with Managed Healthcare Executive, Matt Parker, Vice President of Product at Kyruus Health, discussed the newly implemented price transparency rules. The rules involve three milestones, starting...

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In a recent interview with Managed Healthcare Executive, Matt Parker, Vice President of Product at Kyruus Health, discussed the newly implemented price transparency rules. The rules involve three milestones, starting with machine-readable files (MRFs) containing negotiated rates for healthcare services. Initially intended for researchers, these files will be integrated into a self-service tool for health plan members by January 1, 2023, covering 500 shoppable items. By 2024, plans and payers must extend this capability to all covered services.

Parker believes insurers are more motivated to comply due to higher penalties compared to hospitals. Many hospitals weighed the cost-benefit of compliance against penalties, making selective choices. In contrast, the majority of the 100 health plans Parker works with express intent to comply. Transparency is crucial for insurers, constituting a significant part of member services. Parker notes that 88% of people expect payers to provide transparency, differing from the hospital context. Lack of price information influences care decisions and can impact downstream costs, emphasizing the importance of transparency for both payers and members. Most insurers already have transparency tools in place, making this an evolution rather than a new offering.

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How Price Transparency Can Bring Efficiency Into Healthcare, per Matt Parker of Kyruus and HealthSparq https://kyruushealth.com/how-price-transparency-can-bring-efficiency-into-healthcare-per-matt-parker-of-kyruus-and-healthsparq/ Wed, 20 Jul 2022 09:55:37 +0000 https://kyruushealth.wpenginepowered.com/?p=459349 In a recent interview with Managed Healthcare Executive, Matt Parker, Vice President of Product at Kyruus Health, discussed the impact of recent price transparency rules on healthcare efficiency. Parker acknowledges...

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In a recent interview with Managed Healthcare Executive, Matt Parker, Vice President of Product at Kyruus Health, discussed the impact of recent price transparency rules on healthcare efficiency. Parker acknowledges that while price transparency isn’t a silver bullet, it’s a crucial component for informed decision-making. Healthcare, unlike typical consumer behavior, involves necessities rather than choices. However, an evolving trend shows increased member engagement with payers over the last decade, indicating a growing interest in healthcare cost information.

Parker emphasizes the importance of not only releasing data but also building a comprehensive experience and toolkit for individuals unfamiliar with healthcare complexities. He underscores the need to meet people where they are during vulnerable moments. Reflecting on lessons learned, Parker suggests that transparency regulations should go beyond data release, focusing on building engaging tools and experiences to empower individuals in making informed, financially impactful healthcare decisions. The organization’s focus has been on providing guidance and understanding options for individuals navigating complex financial decisions related to their health.

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Matching patients with providers through partnerships https://kyruushealth.com/matching-patients-with-providers-through-partnerships/ Tue, 18 Jun 2024 06:38:18 +0000 https://kyruushealth.com/?p=460268 The post Matching patients with providers through partnerships appeared first on Kyruus Health.

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Kyruus Health president Paul Merrild sat down with Jessica Hagen from MobiHealthNews on HIMSS TV to discuss how Kyruus Health aims to improve care access via its partnerships with health systems and payers and by pairing patients and providers using personalized information and provider availability.

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Transparency in Coverage: Excellus BCBS’s Strategy for Member Engagement https://kyruushealth.com/health-plan-member-engagement-excellus-bcbs/ Mon, 13 May 2024 15:54:45 +0000 https://kyruushealth.com/?p=460109 The post Transparency in Coverage: Excellus BCBS’s Strategy for Member Engagement appeared first on Kyruus Health.

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In this episode of Becker’s Payer Issues Podcast, Nicole Columbare, MBA, Manager, Digital Strategy & Analytics, and Kimberly Valenti, Digital Governance Program Manager II, from Excellus BlueCross BlueShield join Erika Spicer Mason to discuss Excellus BCBS’s experience during the Transparency in Coverage mandate. Delve into their strategies for member engagement and learn about the future of healthcare transparency.

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Slice of Healthcare Podcast Interview https://kyruushealth.com/slice-of-healthcare-podcast-interview/ Thu, 14 Oct 2021 08:31:24 +0000 https://healthsparq.com/?p=3196 HealthSparq’s General Manager Mark Menton recently sat down with the Slice of Healthcare podcast to chat about our company and share insights from our recent consumer research on discrimination in...

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HealthSparq’s General Manager Mark Menton recently sat down with the Slice of Healthcare podcast to chat about our company and share insights from our recent consumer research on discrimination in healthcare. In the episode, you’ll learn some steps healthcare organizations can take to facilitate trusting relationships between patients and providers.

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COVID-19 changed how consumers want to interact with healthcare https://kyruushealth.com/covid-19-changed-how-consumers-want-to-interact-with-healthcare/ Tue, 03 May 2022 08:35:26 +0000 https://kyruushealth.wpenginepowered.com/?p=459350 Kyruus Health’s Scott Andrews and Harlan Edlin discuss how organizations can improve their patient engagement with Kat Jerich, Senior Editor at Healthcare IT News at HIMSS22. Watch the interview below.

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Kyruus Health’s Scott Andrews and Harlan Edlin discuss how organizations can improve their patient engagement with Kat Jerich, Senior Editor at Healthcare IT News at HIMSS22.

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Healthcare de Jure: Karen Conley, Senior Vice President of Clinical at Kyruus https://kyruushealth.com/healthcare-de-jure-karen-conley-senior-vice-president-of-clinical-at-kyruus/ Tue, 30 Aug 2022 10:10:09 +0000 https://kyruushealth.wpenginepowered.com/?p=459347 Healthcare de Jure Host Matt Fisher, chats with Karen Conley, Senior Vice President of Clinical, Kyruus Health. They discuss addressing access by enabling care to be found and to schedule,...

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Healthcare de Jure Host Matt Fisher, chats with Karen Conley, Senior Vice President of Clinical, Kyruus Health. They discuss addressing access by enabling care to be found and to schedule, making access determination process more frictionless, integration of virtual care to support access and promoting proactive care, and systemic transitions needed to support value based care.

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Epion Acquisition Helps Kyruus Push Deeper into the Patient Journey https://kyruushealth.com/epion-acquisition-helps-kyruus-push-deeper-into-the-patient-journey/ Thu, 03 Nov 2022 08:05:06 +0000 https://kyruushealth.wpenginepowered.com/?p=459345 Colin Hung from Healthcare IT Today caught up with Scott Andrews, General Manager of Health Systems at Kyruus Health at the recent Medical Practice Excellence: Leaders Conference (#MPEL22) to get...

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Colin Hung from Healthcare IT Today caught up with Scott Andrews, General Manager of Health Systems at Kyruus Health at the recent Medical Practice Excellence: Leaders Conference (#MPEL22) to get more details about the acquisition and discuss how it fits into the overall strategy of the company.

The acquisition of Epion Health by Kyruus Health continues the company’s push to encompass more of the patient journey. The combined company can now offer healthcare organizations a more complete patient access solution. Patients can now search easily for a provider, book an available appointment, fill out all the necessary paperwork electronically ahead of that appointment and check-in online.

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Creating a Consistent Healthcare Experience for Members and Patients https://kyruushealth.com/creating-a-consistent-healthcare-experience-for-members-and-patients/ Thu, 03 Nov 2022 08:15:45 +0000 https://kyruushealth.wpenginepowered.com/?p=459346 In this episode of the Becker’s Payer Issues Podcast, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director at Becker’s is joined by Paul Merrild, President of Kyruus Health, to discuss creating a consistent...

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In this episode of the Becker’s Payer Issues Podcast, Jakob Emerson, Associate News Director at Becker’s is joined by Paul Merrild, President of Kyruus Health, to discuss creating a consistent healthcare experience for members and patients regardless of where they begin their search. Tune in to learn what health plans can do to ensure members have access to the information needed to select a trusted provider and how health plans & health systems can maximize their partnerships to deliver a better experience.

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Better Provider Matching Helps Balance Patient Load – Kyruus at ViVE2023 https://kyruushealth.com/better-provider-matching-helps-balance-patient-load-kyruus-at-vive2023/ Sat, 01 Apr 2023 08:15:33 +0000 https://kyruushealth.wpenginepowered.com/?p=459333 Kyruus Health completed the acquisition of Epion to add patient engagement capability to their leading search and scheduling platform. When Dr. Graham Gardner, CEO at Kyruus Health dropped in at...

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Kyruus Health completed the acquisition of Epion to add patient engagement capability to their leading search and scheduling platform. When Dr. Graham Gardner, CEO at Kyruus Health dropped in at ViVE2023, Colin Hung from Healthcare IT Today wanted to get his perspective on whether we will see more M&A activity on the Health IT front. They also spoke about how improving search and provider matching can help organizations better balance patient load.

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