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DrFirst pioneers #healthIT solutions and services that securely connect people with the people and information they need during care to create better outcomes.
Rockville, MD
Joined March 2009
50% of patients discontinue GLP-1's within a year, according to data from @Evernorth. “Without transparency tools, it’s ‘fire and forget it’ @Colin_Banas tells @HCInnovationGrp. "Six months later . I find out they never filled the Rx because of cost." 👉
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Dr. Colin Banas sees the broader context around medication management in the GLP-1 arena
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Hospital readmissions are a drain on patients and profits 👎. But what if you could change that with smarter, end-to-end medication management? . Our guide is packed with actionable strategies to transform patient care and see real results. Get it now ▶️
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Explore strategies to reduce hospital readmissions, improve patient outcomes, and boost reimbursements with smarter medication management and personalized patient engagement. Discover actionable...
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Frustrating, outdated, and sometimes even dangerous ⚠️. That’s right, we’re talking about prior authorization again. On the @AJMC_Journal podcast, we discuss the hidden costs of delayed care and real ideas to make the system work better 👇.
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Delays, denials, and endless paperwork—prior authorization isn’t just a headache for providers; it’s a barrier for patients who need timely care, explains Colin Banas, MD, MHA, chief medical officer...
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As AI adoption in healthcare jumps 78% YOY, one critical question often gets overlooked: How is your AI being updated and overseen? 🤔. "How is the intervention or AI dynamic?” @Colin_Banas tells @GoHealio. What are you asking about your AI? ⬇️
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More physicians than ever are turning to AI to improve efficiency — from administrative tasks to diagnosis and treatment — but it is important to do due diligence and fully understand an AI product...
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A model for community hospitals 🏥. When @MRHC1 wanted to lower readmissions and improve medication adherence for congestive heart failure patients, price transparency at the point of care and personalized text messages had a big impact. See how ⬇️.
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Discover how Magnolia Regional Health Center improved CHF patient outcomes using digital solutions and personalized care to reduce readmissions and enhance medication adherence.
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Manual medication data entry is consuming your clinicians’ time—and creating safety risks 🚨. @HMHNewJersey is solving this challenge with clinical-grade AI that automatically maps 86% of prescription instructions (up from 26% previously).
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Hackensack Meridian Health partners with DrFirst to enhance medication workflows using AI, improving patient safety and clinician efficiency.
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Technology + human connection 🙌. Building trust and keeping patients engaged for improved medication adherence depends on IT solutions that complement clinician involvement. Read more in @chiefhealthcareexecutive ⬇️.
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Combining innovative technology with personal attention to improve patient outcomes and drive value-based care initiatives
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Celebrating freedom, innovation, and the future we’re building together 🎆. At DrFirst, we believe better healthcare is part of a better tomorrow—for every community we serve. Happy Fourth of July!
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ICYMI: HHS announces industry pledge to reform prior authorization 💊. "The clinician and hopeful in me thinks, 'Wow, this is a step in the right direction,'" @Colin_Banas told @GoHealio. "The cynic in me says we've been down this road before.".
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WASHINGTON — HHS and health insurance plans announced commitments to streamline, simplify and reduce prior authorizations, ultimately lessening administrative burdens and improving access to care.A...
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Don't get caught off guard by critical compliance requirements in the EHR and healthcare tech sector 🏛️. Regulatory deadlines are approaching fast, so stay ahead of the curve with expert insights that matter in Healthcare IT Today (@HealthcareScene) ▶️
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The following is a guest article by Nick Barger, PharmD, Vice President, Product at DrFirst. This article is the sixth in the Healthcare Regulatory Talk serie
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RT @GoHealio: In our updated coverage of the new prior authorization pledge, @DrFirst's @Colin_Banas told us he's hopeful about the impact….
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RT @Colin_Banas: Another talk is done and in the books. 15 years of Annual Literature review ! #AMDIS25
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Solid advice from DrFirst CEO Cameron Deemer: Get yourself a good chair 🪑 and a fast computer 💻 . "Together, these two critical basics can make every distraction fade into the background while you do your best work.". Read it in @ForbesBizCncl ▶️
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A pledge to simplify prior authorization and reduce delays ⚕️. This week's announcement from the HHS got mixed reactions. @Colin_Banas told @GoHealio he is glad the problem is getting the attention it deserves—but his cynical side has questions 👇.
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WASHINGTON — HHS and health insurance plans announced commitments to streamline, simplify and reduce prior authorizations, ultimately lessening administrative burdens and improving access to care.A...
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Let's talk prior auth 🗣️. The seemingly endless cycle of delays, denials, and paperwork is fueling burnout for providers and creating worse outcomes. Providers, patients, innovators: What's your prior authorization story? We want to hear from you 👇.
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Delays, denials, and endless paperwork—prior authorization isn’t just a headache for providers; it’s a barrier for patients who need timely care, explains Colin Banas, MD, MHA, chief medical officer...
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Paying full price for your Rx? In this economy? 💸. A recent article about money-saving strategies quotes @Colin_Banas, who suggests prescription drug discount cards as one practical option. Get the other 13 expert tips in @usnews ⬇️.
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Prescription meds can be pricey, but these 14 strategies can help you get the medications you need for less.
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RT @hcittoday: 🤖 Automation is easing the med management maze—from cutting prior auth delays to boosting accuracy. But AI isn’t ready for….
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Medication management is taking a big role in health care today and at HIMSS for several reasons. More medications are coming on the market, providing impressively successful treatments for many...
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The path from wariness to widespread engagement 🤖. When it comes to prior authorization, confidence in AI is helping healthcare organizations eliminate bottlenecks—transforming chaotic processes into clear, efficient workflows. Read this to see how ▶️
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The rise of AI in healthcare streamlines electronic prior authorization, reducing administrative burdens while enhancing physician efficiency and patient care. Learn how AI transforms these processes.
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Last call for the 2025 Healthiverse Heroes 🦸. For the past 5 years, we have recognized organizations that are improving medication management and clinical workflows to advance patient care. Nominations due today ➡️
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Nominations are open for DrFirst's 2025 Healthiverse Heroes Award, celebrating innovative healthcare technology improving medication management and patient care. Submit entries by June 20, 2025.
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