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Medicaid cuts could have ‘drastic impact’ on providers

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Some providers may need to reduce services, lay off staff or close their doors if Congress enacts major cuts to the safety-net insurance program, experts say.

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Discovery Behavioral Health boosts care and revenue with patient engagement efforts

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Discovery Behavioral Health, which operates 130 residential and outpatient treatment programs nationwide , was focused on delivering exceptional in-facility care while seeking innovative ways to enhance its post-discharge patient engagement. THE CHALLENGE With hundreds of patients completing treatment monthly, staff recognized an opportunity to strengthen follow-up capabilities.

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SMC Telogorejo Hospital sees improved patient satisfaction with EMRAM Stage 6

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Semarang Medical Center (SMC) Telogorejo Hospital in Central Java, Indonesia, has been validated for Stage 6 of the HIMSS Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model. The eight-stage model gauges an organisation's maturity in its EMR capabilities. A journey that started with an app The 285-bed private hospital began its digital transformation in 2017 with the launch of its mobile application, MySMC.

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Virtual MSK provider IncludeHealth rebrands as LainaHealth as the business enters a new chapter, building out its capabilities in computer vision and AI.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

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From Law to Media Entrepreneur: How Scott Becker Shaped Healthcare Thought Leadership

Healthcare Success

How do you build lasting influence in healthcare? In this episode, healthcare marketing expert Stewart Gandolf sits down with Scott Becker , Partner at McGuireWoods LLP and Founder of Beckers Healthcare , for a candid, strategic conversation on what it takes to build trust, authority, and long-term success in healthcare. Scott shares the real-world principles that shaped his path, from healthcare law to founding one of the most recognized media brands in the industry.

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Kinetik CEO Sufian Chowdhury on Fighting NEMT Fraud & Waste

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Sufian Chowdhury, Co-Founder and CEO of Kinetik Non-Emergency Medical Transportation (NEMT) provides a critical lifeline for millions of Medicaid recipients across the United States, ensuring access to vital medical care. However, this essential service operates within a highly fragmented landscape, often relying on antiquated technology or manual processes, making it susceptible to significant fraud, waste, and abuse a long-standing challenge nationwide.

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A public health grant provides a lifeline for pregnant and postpartum women in Colorado. Federal cuts threaten its stability.

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The abrupt end of $11 billion in public health grants nationally disrupted a program in Colorado that provides residents critical access to behavioral health and substance abuse support.

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Function Health, a preventive health and longevity startup, acquired Ezra to integrate Functions lab testing capabilities with the companys artificial intelligence-powered full-body scans, combining two emerging health trends into one company.

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How To Be the Leader Nobody Wants To Leave

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How can healthcare leaders tackle high turnover rates and build a culture that retains top talent? In this episode, Stewart Gandolf talks with Kristin Baird , President and CEO of Baird Group , to explore what it really takes to retain great talent in healthcare, starting with leadership. Drawing from her experience and her course, Be the Leader Nobody Wants To Leave , Kris shares actionable strategies for transforming leadership culture, improving communication, and aligning teams around purpos

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Historic Numbers of Americans Enrolled in Health Insurance through State-Based Marketplaces

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In 2025, more than 24 million Americans signed up for health insurance through the health insurance marketplaces, setting a new record for marketplace enrollment and marking the fifth straight year of their continued enrollment growth. One key driver of this growth has been the availability of federal premium tax credits, which significantly lowered health insurance premiums for millions of consumers across the country.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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UnitedHealth, Amedisys reach new deal to sell home health and hospice locations if merger approved

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The sales are contingent on the closure of UnitedHealth’s acquisition of Amedisys, which has been held up after the Department of Justice sued to block the deal last year.

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Pager Health, a virtual care navigation platform, sees opportunities to use generative AI to help guide health plan members and provide a more personalized experience, like a companion to provide one-on-one support.

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Function Health Acquires Ezra, Launches 22-Min, $499 Full Body MRI Powered by Ezra AI

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What You Should Know: – Function Health today announced the acquisition of Ezra to launch the first FDA-cleared, AI-powered Full Body MRI scan that cuts scan time from 60 minutes to 22 minutes and costs $499 instead of over $1,500. –This dramatic reduction in both time and cost makes annual scanning possible for the first time ever, creating a comprehensive 360-degree view inside your body.

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Home-Based Providers Report Early Success With GUIDE Model

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In what has been considered the most significant shift in recent Medicare policy, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) launched the Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience (GUIDE) Model last year. Home-based care companies are enthusiastically embracing the GUIDE Model , often teaming up with vendors to do so. Care providers already report benefits, including expanded referral networks and improved patient quality of life and possibly overall cost-savings.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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EMC Grha Kedoya Hospital secures new Stage 6 EMRAM for West Jakarta

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EMC Grha Kedoya Hospital in West Jakarta, Indonesia, has been validated for Stage 6 of the HIMSS Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model , which assesses an organisation’s maturity in EMR capabilities. Established in 2011, the private 200-bed hospital is part of EMC Healthcare, a group of eight private hospitals in Indonesia. It sees over 120,000 patients yearly with a workforce consisting of approximately 169 doctors, 392 nursing and other health professionals, and 800 clinical and 238 n

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A year after Steward declared bankruptcy, hospitals and communities still feel fallout: report

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Two Steward hospitals have paused services while five more have permanently closed. The closures brought layoffs and disruptions to patient care, according to the Private Equity Stakeholder Project.

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Oscar Health's stock increased by 30% after its first quarter earnings, but company executives weighed in on the potential adverse consequences of cost-sharing reductions, ACA enhanced subsidy expirations and a shortened enrollment window.

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Nursing Schools Eye GenAI, Ramp Up VR Use to Boost Clinical Readiness

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What You Should Know: – Nursing education programs are increasingly turning to advanced technologies like generative AI ( GenAI ) and virtual reality (VR) to better prepare students for the demands of modern patient care, according to a new survey conducted by Wolters Kluwer Health and the National League for Nursing (NLN). – The “ Future of Technology in Nursing Education ” survey, conducted every four years since 2016, polled over 300 nursing school deans and faculty to

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How to Make The Best Benefits Decisions for 2025's Workforce: An HR and Total Rewards Guide

Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll

Retaining top talent in 2025 means rethinking benefits. In a competitive job market, fertility benefits are more than just offerings - they are a commitment to your team’s well-being. Gain critical insights into the latest fertility benefits strategies that can help position your organization as an industry leader. Our expert will explore the unique advantages and challenges of each model, share success stories from top organizations, and offer practical strategies to make benefits decisions tha

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Informed Consent and AI in Healthcare: Ethical Considerations for Behavioral Health Providers

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Blog > Ethical & Legal > Informed Consent and AI in Healthcare Informed Consent and AI in Healthcare: Ethical Considerations for Behavioral Health Providers The integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare, particularly behavioral health, is transforming clinical documentation and practice management. While AI technology offers significant benefits like increased efficiency, it also brings critical ethical considerations related to informed consent.

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Tele-rehab improves outcomes and trims costs for HSS Florida

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At the Hospital for Special Surgery Florida, located in West Palm Beach, there were a number of difficulties patients encountered in their attempts to successfully recover after knee replacement surgery. THE CHALLENGE "First, let's paint the picture of what the standard of care recovery protocol looks like following knee replacement surgery, before the advent of telehealth technology," said Dr.

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After 6-month strike, Kaiser Permanente mental health workers ratify a new contract

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Mental health workers at Kaiser Permanente said the four-year contract will bring higher wages and better benefits.

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Loss of services and support systems will result in the rollback of advancements made around human and civil rights for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Japan to Get First Generative AI Healthcare Agent via Hippocratic AI & EUCALIA Team-Up

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Hippocratic AI , the global leader in safety-focused generative AI agents for healthcare, today announced a partnership with EUCALIA Inc., a Tokyo-based healthcare transformation company focused on optimizing clinical operations and advancing care delivery, to launch the first Japanese-language generative AI healthcare agent for non-diagnostic, patient-facing clinical tasks. –This marks Hippocratic AIs entry into the Japanese market, further advancing its glob

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Despite Some Home Health Challenges, Enhabit Looks Forward To Growth In 2025

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Enhabit Inc. (NYSE: EHAB) is beginning to see the fruits of its growth strategies, while reporting decreased home health care services revenue. After reporting a loss of $46 million in 2024, the companys leadership drew up a game plan to establish a foundation for success in 2025. This strategic plan included securing new payer contracts and implementing cost-saving measures.

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How generative AI can drive Latin American healthcare digitization

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Dr. Alfredo Almerares, clinical executive manager at InterSystems, believes the value generative AI provides in improving patient and clinician experiences will lead to greater digital health technology deployment across Latin America.

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Democrats urge Republicans to focus on Medicare Advantage upcoding instead of Medicaid cuts

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Stopping MA insurers from inflating their reimbursement is a better strategy to save federal dollars than restricting benefits or cutting eligibility in Medicaid, the Democrat lawmakers wrote to GOP leadership this week.

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How to Battle Layoffs: The Career Star Accelerator Bootcamp

Facing layoffs in your organization? Support your team members' career transition with Career Star Accelerator Bootcamp: Custom Resume & LinkedIn Revamp + 6 Weeks of Career Coaching. Our certified resume writers will create job search-winning resumes and LinkedIn profiles while they work with a career coach to learn unique strategies to stand out, attract the right employers, automate their job search, and land their dream job.

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CMS is notifying insurers Congress may appropriate money toward cost-sharing reduction payments, causing upheaval in the Affordable Care Act market,

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Vertical interconnected Clouds: The Right Prescription for Smarter, AI-Driven Healthcare?

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Dr. Thomas King, CTO, DE-CIX Prevention is better than cure. Thats been a healthcare mantra since the Dutch philosopher Erasmus coined the phrase in the early 1500s. From the early detection of illnesses to predictive diagnostics, its an ideal that the healthcare sector is still pursuing some five centuries later. Every year, around 800,000 people in the US suffer a stroke, costing roughly $56 billion in healthcare services, medication, and lost workdays.

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Clearwave’s Patient-Led Self-Service Platform Wins a Silver Stevie® Award in Healthcare Technology Cateogry 

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Reading Time: 3 minutes Results Like 96% Patient Adoption and 87% Drop in Workloads Prove Solution Impact ATLANTA, GA May 6, 2025 Clearwave was named the winner of a Silver Stevie Award in the Healthcare Technology Solution category in the 23rd Annual American Business Awards. This recognition underscores Clearwaves dedication to helping specialty practices get more done by putting the power in their patients hands through its highly adopted platform.

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Determining patients' needs via pop health data

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Enterprise Taxonomy: Population and Public Health Operations Quality Care Analytics Care Business Data and Information Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.