Health Care Dive
AUGUST 18, 2022
Fewer than one in five primary care physicians electronically exchanged patient health information with public health agencies in 2019, according to a new report from the Office of the National Coordinator.
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 17, 2022
Through the Million Health Discoveries Program, the Regeneron Genetics Center will sequence and analyze DNA from Mount Sinai Health patients. The data will be linked to anonymized versions of their electronic health records for a multi-pronged study of personalized medicine by the Icahn School of Medicine. WHY IT MATTERS. In order to learn how effective genetics can be in helping to treat and diagnose most patients and to discover and develop new treatments, Mount Sinai Health and Regeneron are
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Home Health Care
AUGUST 16, 2022
Amid a slowdown in funding for startups , the senior tech company Naborforce has secured $9 million in a Series A. The company “connects older adults to a network of trusted ‘Nabors’ for on-demand support and social engagement.” Its financing round was led by Translink Capital. Existing investors Claritas Capital, The Artemis Fund and TechStars also participated in the round.
Health Populi
AUGUST 14, 2022
“Tom Lawry reminds us that the health care industry can shift from glacial to warp speed when it needs to. Given the right tools, we can evolve from health systems to systems of health, baked with Responsible Intelligence to do good while embedded with respect, inclusion, and transparency. Health citizens deserve Tom’s vision to emerge,” I wrote in a quote on the back of Tom’s new book, Hacking Health Care: How AI and the Intelligence Revolution Will Reboot an Ailing Syst
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Health Care Dive
AUGUST 17, 2022
A slow down in the economy may result in job losses and clip commercial enrollment, which would push down a key earnings driver for insurers, Moody’s analysts said in a report sizing up challenges ahead.
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 18, 2022
Duke University and the University of Connecticut are two of 13 recipients receiving funding through the third round of Fairness in AI program funding from the U.S. National Science Foundation and Amazon. WHY IT MATTERS. The accepted proposals set goals to improve access to underserved patients and to improve patient care in high-stakes hospital settings.
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Briggs Healthcare
AUGUST 19, 2022
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare. CMS has posted the Nursing Home COVID-19 data for the week ending August 7, 2022. Comparing the August 7 th data to the July 24 th data shows these changes: Resident primary vaccination completion rate decreased by 0.4% from 2 weeks prior Residents with booster doses increased 0.5% from 2 weeks prior Staff primary vaccination completion rate remained the same (same as previous 7 weeks) Staff with booster doses increased 0.6%
Health Care Dive
AUGUST 14, 2022
The nonprofit accreditation organization said racial and ethnic disparities in healthcare are a quality and safety problem that requires a new approach.
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 16, 2022
There is a commonly held belief that social determinants of health like income and education level may negatively impact the use of digital health programs, and that this could widen gaps in health equity. However, a recent study from telemedicine technology and services vendor Teladoc Health found that participants were successful in controlling their diabetes through a remote diabetes monitoring program despite existing barriers to care access.
Home Health Care
AUGUST 19, 2022
For the most part, the home care industry tends to have a “the customer is always right” attitude toward clients. . Even so, some instances arise where agencies have to take the drastic step of firing a client. And when this happens, agencies must navigate the process carefully. It’s important for home care agencies to be able to recognize the difference between a client that is merely challenging and one they need to discontinue services with. .
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Briggs Healthcare
AUGUST 19, 2022
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare. These items have been added to the OIG work plan this month (August): “Understanding skilled nursing facilities’ (SNFs’) costs is crucial to understanding the factors that contribute to nursing home performance and how nursing homes deliver care to beneficiaries. The cost of services, facilities, and supplies furnished to a provider by an organization related to the provider by common ownership or control may be i
Health Care Dive
AUGUST 16, 2022
A report released Monday compiles research that shows arrangements, called Certificates of Public Advantage, result in higher prices, lower quality of care and lower wage growth for employees.
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 15, 2022
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Home Health Care
AUGUST 18, 2022
The at-home medical supplies provider CCS is expanding its business to better care for patients with chronic needs in the home. Specifically, it is looking to transform the way diabetes patients are cared for in the home. To do so, CCS is expanding its patient education, monitoring and coaching services to “unify the patient experience.”. The Dallas-based CCS serves over 200,000 people across the country who are living with diabetes or other chronic conditions.
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The Rand Blog
AUGUST 16, 2022
Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the West's support for Kyiv has been tempered by an ace up Vladimir Putin's sleeve: the potential use of nuclear weapons. But other countries are taking notice, which could imperil world stability even further.
Health Care Dive
AUGUST 16, 2022
The Boston-based health system struggled with cost inflation, labor shortages and capacity constraints in its fiscal third quarter.
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 16, 2022
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Home Health Care
AUGUST 18, 2022
One of the most fascinating questions surrounding the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) home health proposed payment rule is what effect it will have on M&A. . I’ve heard that it will stymie acquisitions. I’ve heard it will drive them. Both make sense, too. Some companies may not be allocating more resources and money to the home health side of the house – assuming they have more than one service line – while other, larger companies may take advantage of the margin squeeze
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The Rand Blog
AUGUST 15, 2022
The Russian armed forces have suffered tens of thousands of casualties and lost more than 5,000 pieces of equipment. These deficits will make it hard for Russia to hold regions in Ukraine that it may soon try to annex. To succeed, Moscow will have to replenish personnel and equipment at scale—tasks that will prove extremely difficult.
Health Care Dive
AUGUST 17, 2022
A new price transparency rule lends itself to creating a more equitable, cost-effective market for medical coverage, Clarify Health CEO Niall Brennan argues.
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 15, 2022
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Home Health Care
AUGUST 19, 2022
Workers are steadily rejoining the home health care field, new data confirms. Their return comes after many retired or switched to other jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the latest labor brief from health care research and consulting firm Altarum, upwards of 1.57 million workers were employed in home health care in July 2022. Altarum’s analysis is based on U.S.
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HIT Consultant
AUGUST 19, 2022
What You Should Know: – EchoNous , a company delivering AI-enabled handheld ultrasound capable of producing diagnostic-quality images, forms an alliance with Samsung that enables its Point-of-Care Ultrasound (POCUS) Kosmos platform run on Samsung’s Galaxy Tab Pro tablets (models 12.0 and higher). – Made possible through the EchoNous/Samsung alliance, this new compatibility will lower the overall price point of the Kosmos platform, which already costs tens of thousands of dollar
Health Care Dive
AUGUST 18, 2022
The shakeup includes the creation of new offices, staffing moves and steps to expedite data releases, CDC director Rochelle Walensky informed staff on Wednesday.
Healthcare Associates
AUGUST 17, 2022
7 Reasons Why You’re Coughing After Eating. Postprandial cough, or coughing after eating, is a common problem that many people face. There are many possible causes for this problem, and fortunately, most of them will not cause you long-term health problems. Let’s discuss some of the reasons you may be coughing after you eat and when you should see your healthcare provider.
Home Health Care
AUGUST 17, 2022
LHC Group acquires Three Rivers Home Health. LHC Group Inc. (Nasdaq: LHCG) has expanded its reach in Georgia by purchasing the Eastman, Georgia-based Three Rivers Home Health. Following the purchase of Three Rivers’ nine locations, LHC Group’s footprint spans 36 Georgia counties. The acquisition is expected to create a $12 million revenue boost for the company, according to the press release. .
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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.
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 17, 2022
Jeff Ruby, Founder and CEO of Newtopia. Combination of genetic testing, custom nutrition/exercise/mental wellbeing planning, and personal coaching thwarts chronic metabolic diseases through habit change. The most effective approach to treating chronic disease today focuses on behavior change and prevention. Condition management is yesterday’s innovation; the real key is keeping healthy people healthy in the first place.
Health Care Dive
AUGUST 16, 2022
On Monday, some 15,000 nurses at 15 hospitals across Minnesota voted to authorize a strike.
Healthcare Associates
AUGUST 16, 2022
Can Heat Give You a Headache: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and More. Heat headaches are an unfortunate part of the summer season, given that many factors during this time of year can give you heat headaches. Changes in air pressure, humidity, temperature, and dehydration can give you a heat headache. Headaches, heat-induced migraine, and tension headaches are all distinct yet interrelated phenomena that can occur.
Home Health Care
AUGUST 16, 2022
This article is sponsored by HCP. In this Voices interview, Home Health Care News sits down with Kristen Duell, Chief Marketing Officer of HCP, to learn the strategies that home health providers can use right now to improve staff engagement, not just with the aim of keeping staff members in their own hospice agencies, but more broadly in the industry at large.
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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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