Healthcare It News

MARCH 17, 2025

REM sleep behavior disorder, or RBD, is a condition that causes abnormal movements or brief repeated twitching during sleep, and occasional episodes of dream enactment. THE CHALLENGE RBD affects more than one million Americans and is almost always an early sign of Parkinson's or dementia, often preceding other symptoms by 10-15 years. That means it presents an unprecedented opportunity for developing therapies against Parkinson's disease or dementia and ultimately identifying those who w

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Healthcare Success

MARCH 17, 2025

Do you remember choosing between two types of COVID tests? PCR tests were highly accurate but took several days to get results. Meanwhile, antigen-based rapid tests offered results within minutes, but were far less accurate. In this week's episode, Stewart Gandolf speaks with Martin Price , CEO of HealthTrackRx , to explore how an innovative business model, leading-edge sales strategies, and game-changing partnerships has enabled HealthTrackRx to offer and scale next-morning PCR results nationwi

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Fierce Healthcare

MARCH 12, 2025

A long-term project from contractors to modernize a provider enrollment system for Medicare is the latest casualty of DOGE and will now be completed in-house, the agency recently announced. Whether that decision is a good or bad one is up for debate.

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Health Care Dive

MARCH 12, 2025

If states end their expansion programs in response to funding cuts, spending on healthcare services would fall by nearly $80 billion and uncompensated care costs would rise by nearly $19 billion in 2026.

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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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MARCH 18, 2025

Medical billing and coding services are ever-evolving, and yet stagnant. There are hundreds of rules to abide by, and the landscape seems to be transitioning too. These transitions and updates seem to be beneficial and sometimes burdensome for healthcare providers. This year 2025, has come along with more updates that require compliance and optimization in the reimbursement process.

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Healthcare It News

MARCH 19, 2025

Healthcare is a dynamic landscape. Opportunities to improve processes, address concerns and deliver exceptional care experiences are a patient expectation, a regulatory metric and at the heart of the reason many professionals choose to work in healthcare. THE CHALLENGE Oftentimes, when people encounter healthcare, this includes a surgical visit in an inpatient or outpatient setting.

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Fierce Healthcare

MARCH 14, 2025

Amid a growing measles outbreak in west Texas and New Mexico, many doctors and nurses are fielding questions from patients about an infectious diseases they have never seen, until now.

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Health Care Dive

MARCH 18, 2025

Telehealth groups celebrated the extension, but added the short-term reprieve means continued uncertainty for providers.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 17, 2025

Yonatan (Yoni) Savir, Assoc. Prof. Faculty of Medicine at Technion While its only relatively recently that AI became a household term, the technology is already having a major impact on society. But perhaps AIs greatest impact has been in the medical field, specifically in the areas of diagnostics and devices. Machine learning and other AI-based technologies have enabled researchers to gather data and undertake studies that are yielding an explosion of information on conditions and diseases of a

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Health Populi

MARCH 13, 2025

Most people in the U.S. use at least one medical device at home — likely a blood pressure monitor. used by nearly one-half of people based on a survey of 2,000 consumers conducted for Propel Software. The Propel study’s insights build on what we know is a growing ethos among health consumers seeking to take more control over their health care and the rising costs of medical bills and out-of-pocket expenses.

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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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Home Health Care

MARCH 12, 2025

As the demand for home-based care continues to rise amid a nationwide shortage of caregivers, self-direction programs are emerging as a vital solution. These programs empower individuals to choose their own caregivers, addressing unique cultural needs and fostering personal connections that enhance mental well-being and the quality of care. While controversy continues to swirl in New York state regarding its Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP), the Department of Health announce

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Fierce Healthcare

MARCH 12, 2025

Notify.gov, a mass texting service created to better communicate renewal deadlines and eligibility for benefit programs like Medicaid, will not be operational.

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Health Care Dive

MARCH 17, 2025

Dr. Mehmet Oz, who has previously advocated for expanding the privatized Medicare program, said he would tackle upcoding among MA plans if confirmed.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 14, 2025

Kenneth Faltischek, CEO at Mobile Health What You Should Know: – Mobile Health, a national leader in occupational health, wellness, and compliance services, has announced the appointment of Kenneth Faltischek as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Faltischek, a seasoned healthcare executive and long-time advisor to Mobile Health, will steer the company through its next phase of innovation and expansion. – Todd Wolf, the current CEO, will transition to the role of strategic board a

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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

NASHP

MARCH 17, 2025

Mounting evidence points to a bidirectional relationship between oral health, substance use, and mental health. Untreated oral health conditions contribute to worsening behavioral health outcomes, while substance use and mental health conditions often exacerbate poor oral health. Substance use often affects saliva flow, which is protective against tooth decay.

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Home Health Care

MARCH 17, 2025

As the number of older Americans continues to rise, a growing trend sees seniors stepping in as caregivers for their peers. With about 70% of the 73 million individuals aged 65 and older projected to require home care by 2025 and a shortage of professional caregivers, organizations like Caretech and Seniors Helping Seniors are tapping into the invaluable resource of experienced senior caregivers to meet the increasing demand for home support.

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Fierce Healthcare

MARCH 12, 2025

A recent analysis, which looked at ophthalmology practice acquisitions between 2014 and 2021, outlines movement among the clinical workforce and changes in its characteristics that stem from private equity's increasing role in care.

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MARCH 13, 2025

The CMS estimates terminating the models will save nearly $750 million. The agency will also no longer implement two demonstrations that aimed to improve prescription drug affordability and access.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 16, 2025

What You Should Know: – Nimblemind.ai , an innovative AI-powered data infrastructure platform secures $2.5M in funding led by Bread & Butter Ventures , with participation from prominent investors including Great Oaks Venture Capital , SpringTime Ventures , Stone Mountain Ventures , Victorum Capital , Techstars , and strategic healthcare angel investors. – The funding will enable Nimblemind.ai to further develop its technology and expand its reach, making healthcare data “AI

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Nordic

MARCH 12, 2025

Healthcare executives continue to grapple with a longstanding problem: despite pouring billions of dollars into end-of-life care, patient satisfaction remains mediocre at best. The American healthcare system defaults to aggressive interventionsICU admissions, mechanical ventilation, emergency surgeriesthat often do little to improve a patients quality of life.

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Home Health Care

MARCH 13, 2025

Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: AVAH) is still working on executing its transformation strategy which focuses on preferred payers and obtaining adequate rates from its government partners while also navigating a tricky labor environment. For 2024, the companys goal was to increase the number of private-duty services preferred payer agreements from 14 to 22.

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Fierce Healthcare

MARCH 14, 2025

A second federal judge has instructed the government to reinstate fired probationary workers, this time including the HHS in the ruling. Futures RIFs are to be put on hold if they do not comply with the law, but the department appears to be gearing up for more terminations despite the roadblock.

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Health Care Dive

MARCH 14, 2025

A new proposed rule aims to significantly amend the HIPAA security rule — these are the key updates to know.

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MARCH 13, 2025

What You Should Know: – The American Cancer Society (ACS) and Layer Health, an innovator in AI-driven healthcare technology, have announced a multi-year collaboration aimed at accelerating cancer research. This partnership will leverage large language models (LLMs) to streamline the extraction of vital clinical data from patient medical records. – This collaboration builds upon a successful pilot program that focused on breast cancer patients.

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Etactics

MARCH 14, 2025

Did you know that a recent report showed that hospitals lose $262 billion in healthcare revenue cycle inefficiencies? That's a shockingly large amount of money to lose over something that could be significantly improved. The easiest way to help reduce these inefficiencies is to use technology to your advantage. Various technologies can help reduce most of the issues that occur throughout the revenue cycle process.

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Home Health Care

MARCH 18, 2025

DispatchHealth and Medically Home have announced their merger, creating the countrys most comprehensive provider of advanced medical care at home, according to the companies. After the deal is finalized, Medically Home will join DispatchHealth, extending care into patients’ homes across 50 major metropolitan areas in collaboration with nearly 40 health systems and most major health plans and value-based care organizations.

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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.

Fierce Healthcare

MARCH 17, 2025

At a press conference, WHO officials laid out the many ways countries around the world are being impacted in real-time by the U.S. withdrawal of crucial humanitarian aid.

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MARCH 13, 2025

Aashima Gupta leads health tech projects for the massive cloud computing company. Here, she shares why she’s excited about advances in artificial intelligence and what’s coming down the pike for Google’s AI products.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 14, 2025

What You Should Know: – The recent acquisition of Walgreens Boots Alliance by private equity firm Sycamore Partners is drawing scrutiny due to the high level of debt financing involved and questions surrounding Sycamore’s equity commitment. – According to a Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filing , 83.4% of the financing for the Walgreens buyout is debt, totaling $22.5B.

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NASHP

MARCH 17, 2025

The National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP), with support from the Health Resources and Services Administrations Maternal and Child Health Bureau, invites states to apply to participate in the Advancing State Strategies to Address Maternity Care Deserts Policy Academy. The policy academy will engage at least six teams of state health officials (e.g. public health, Medicaid, behavioral health, provider groups, etc.) to support and advance innovative state-level policy initiatives that ad

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