Health Care Dive
APRIL 11, 2022
By adapting new tactics, building more flexible ways to credential new nurses and making academic progression more accessible, learning institutions can take critical steps to strengthen America's core of nurses, the authors argue.
Healthcare It News
APRIL 15, 2022
West Virginia will use the U.S. Postal Service and an online account this summer to connect with Medicaid enrollees about the expected end of the covid public health emergency, which will put many recipients at risk of losing their coverage. What West Virginia won’t do is use a form of communication that’s ubiquitous worldwide: text messaging.
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Bill Of Health
APRIL 13, 2022
By Kelan Thomas. Given the current evidence for psychedelic “microdosing,” the risks may outweigh the benefits for many people. This is because there is compelling theoretical evidence to suggest prolonged and repeated microdosing may cause valvular heart disease (VHD), and only weak survey evidence that it provides the benefits microdosers typically seek, such as enhanced cognition, or relief from depression and anxiety.
The Rand Blog
APRIL 14, 2022
Russia appears poised to make a first move against the United States and its allies in cyberspace. A savvy U.S. response that is deliberately measured and accompanied by the right message could end this fight after the first round.
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Health Care Dive
APRIL 13, 2022
It's the latest state that relaxed rules for nurse practitioners during the pandemic then decided to make those changes permanent. Half the states in the country now grant full practice authority to NPs.
Healthcare It News
APRIL 13, 2022
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The Rand Blog
APRIL 11, 2022
There seems to be very little reason to believe that the true stakes of the war in Ukraine are the country's natural gas reserves, as some have speculated. Ukrainian gas fields appear too small to justify the costs of the invasion, too hard to keep, and almost impossible for Russia to exploit.
Health Care Dive
APRIL 12, 2022
The analysis compared the value of hospitals' tax exemptions to their charity care and community contributions, finding that 227 out of 275 systems gave much less than they received.
Healthcare It News
APRIL 12, 2022
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Home Health Care
APRIL 14, 2022
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) is moving toward value-based care at a faster pace than even it originally imagined. And that’s partly because of the success of its home- and community-based care capabilities, according to CEO Andrew Witty. Already, that home- and community-based care ecosystem includes capabilities such as Optum’s HouseCalls program and in-home assessments, plus Landmark Health, naviHealth and in-home testing initiatives – something UnitedHealth Group hopes to do more of in the
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Healthcare Leadership
APRIL 12, 2022
Over the past several weeks, I have received more LinkedIn notifications from people changing roles/organizations than ever before. Last Monday, for example, I received 10 such notices! I have also heard from numerous company leaders who would love an introduction to anyone that I know who might be looking for a new healthcare role – clinical and non-clinical alike.
Health Care Dive
APRIL 12, 2022
A majority of health centers reported they lost up to a fourth of their workforce in the past six months alone, according to a new survey from the National Association of Community Health Centers.
Health Populi
APRIL 12, 2022
“Until now, focus on… the social determinants of health has been for government and civil society. The private sector has not been involved in the discussion or, worse, has been seen as part of the problem. It is time this changed,” asserts the report, The Business of Health Equity: The Marmot Review for Industry , sponsored by Legal & General in collaboration with University College London (UCL) Institute of Health Equity, led by Sir Michael Marmot.
Home Health Care
APRIL 11, 2022
Home-based care has taken on a more prominent role in the broader health care continuum, but there are still challenges bubbling underneath the surface. One of these challenges is a lack of payer equity, John Kunysz, president and CEO of Intrepid USA Healthcare Services, said last month at Home Health Care News’ Capital+Strategy conference. “I want payers to treat us all the same,” he said.
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Briggs Healthcare
APRIL 11, 2022
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare. CMS has posted the latest nursing home data for the week ending March 27, 2022. Comparing the March 27 th data to the March 20 th data shows these changes: Resident vaccination rate increased 0.1% from the previous week (same as past 2 weeks) Residents with booster doses ( new the week of 2/6 ) increased by 0.9% this past week Staff vaccination rate increased 0.2% this week Staff with booster doses ( new the week of 2/6 ) inc
Health Care Dive
APRIL 13, 2022
Two neurosurgeons in Washington state were accused of operating on patients who were not appropriate candidates for surgery, causing excessive complications and negative outcomes.
HIT Consultant
APRIL 15, 2022
Neil Taurins, General Manager of Nonprofit Solutions with MIP Fund Accounting. Whether a Federally Qualified Health Center or a nonprofit health clinic that’s self-sustaining, you work tirelessly to provide primary care services in your communities. As the tech leaders in your healthcare organization, you’re positioned to evaluate your center’s technologies and ensure they are contributing to your mission.
Home Health Care
APRIL 14, 2022
The Washington D.C.-based Georgetown Home Care (GHC) has yet again lowered readmission rates for a major hospital. Its readmission success ostensibly began in 2019 when the home care agency first worked with spinal surgery patients at Medstar Georgetown University Hospital. In a pilot program, it reduced readmissions by 44%. But really, it started when GHC CEO John Bradshaw and his wife first got into the business back in 2012.
Speaker: Paul Weald, Contact Center Innovator
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Briggs Healthcare
APRIL 15, 2022
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare. CMS has posted nursing home COVID-19 data for the week ending April 3, 2022. Comparing the April 3 rd data to the March 27 th data shows these changes: Resident vaccination rate increased 0.1% from the previous week (same as past 3 weeks) Residents with booster doses increased by 1% this past week Staff vaccination rate increased 0.2% this week (same as previous week) Staff with booster doses increased by 1.3% this past week
Health Care Dive
APRIL 12, 2022
As more software-based treatments gain FDA clearance, they still face hurdles ahead, including insurance reimbursement and garnering adoption among patients and physicians.
HIT Consultant
APRIL 14, 2022
Emanuel Pirker, Founder and CEO, Stratodesk. Healthcare IT has always faced unique challenges. Among these challenges are the increasing mobility of healthcare workers. Healthcare providers are always on the move throughout hospitals. Still, they need to access the same apps and data, and their own unique workspace, wherever they are, quickly and securely.
Home Health Care
APRIL 13, 2022
Thanks to a new law passed in Arizona, a major player in the home health space announced this week that it will help train and pay family members taking care of their loved ones at home. Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: AVAH) announced Tuesday that it will participate in Arizona’s Family Licensed Health Aide Program, which will allow parents, relatives and other family members — who meet eligibility requirements — to care for their younger family members and be compensated for the
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The Rand Blog
APRIL 14, 2022
The Los Angeles City Council recently voted to adopt the Ukrainian capital of Kyiv as a Los Angeles sister city, which could speed the flow of goods and services to the war-torn Ukrainian capital.
Health Care Dive
APRIL 11, 2022
The nurses' demands in new contracts focus on recruitment and retention of nursing staff "amid an industry-wide shortage and nurses being exhausted after working through the pandemic, many in short-staffed units," the union said.
HIT Consultant
APRIL 13, 2022
What You Should Know: – 9am.health , a San Diego, CA-based virtual diabetes clinic that delivers personalized, affordable, and compassionate care directly to consumers raises $16M in Series A funding co-led by 7Wire Ventures and Human Capital and included participation from new investors StartUp Health , Leaps by Bayer , and existing investors Define Ventures and Founders Fund.
Home Health Care
APRIL 13, 2022
The home-based care technology company Honor on Wednesday unveiled “Honor Expert,” an online tool designed to be the liaison between seniors, their families and aging-related solutions. The goal: to be a “one-stop shop” for seniors looking for a variety of services, including home-based care. Honor Expert already has 14 national partners, including Amazon Business, Best Buy, SelectRX and Freshly, according to a press release.
Speaker: Dr. Ugo Uwaoma, MD, MBA
Due to the impact of COVID-19, integrating telehealth software into practices and organizations has become the new normal. In turn, this has increased the effectiveness of collaborative healthcare by strengthening communication amongst healthcare workers and helping combat the woes of burnout. Communication between patients and healthcare providers has also improved, allowing patients to reach their providers easily and decreasing turnaround time.
The Rand Blog
APRIL 11, 2022
The evolving crisis in Ukraine has generated much discussion about whether Moscow would escalate the conflict, whether in frustration at the slow progress of its military operations, or in response to actions of other states, even possibly resorting to nuclear weapons. But what do Russian sources suggest about escalation?
Health Care Dive
APRIL 11, 2022
The healthcare industry has faced unprecedented staffing challenges over the past two years. Learn what the leaders of CHG Healthcare's staffing brands had to say about the competition to attract and retain providers in 2022.
HIT Consultant
APRIL 15, 2022
What You Should Know: – Can we build relationships with AI therapy bots as well as we can with other human beings? This research says yes. – A recent peer-reviewed study in Frontiers of Wysa , an advanced conversational AI for mental health, shows people develop an emotional bond with its chatbot in much the same way people bond with a human therapist.
Home Health Care
APRIL 11, 2022
For months, organizations and individuals alike have rallied and advocated for higher wages for home care workers in New York. The Fair Pay for Home Care Act – which gained considerable traction in the state – seems to have hit a wall. And although higher home care worker wages are a part of the state’s recently finalized budget, it’s not what workers or providers were hoping for.
Speaker: Matt McBride, CEO and Co-Founder of Mend
Patient engagement happens before, during, and after interactions. Consumer research has found that in 2021, 64% of US households reported using Telehealth services. In addition 34% of patients would prefer Telehealth visits to in-office visits. Accessible patient engagement technology can help you improve your relationships with your patients while also improving your KPIs.
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