Healthcare It News

APRIL 16, 2025

Before the pandemic, the prominent Chicago-based health system Rush recognized that its physicians and advanced practice providers were burdened with tedious administrative tasks and understood it was time to provide its team with technology that would enable them to get back to what matters most: valuable, undistracted time with patients. THE CHALLENGE With less time spent charting and documenting, the premise was staff could better dedicate their time to further patient interactions, catch up

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Healthcare Success

APRIL 16, 2025

By the end of 2025, video content is expected to account for 82% of all internet traffic (bandwidth). Is your healthcare organization leading the way with this trend or is your content getting lost in the noise? Trust, clarity, and connection are essential in the healthcare industry, making video a strategic imperative. If your healthcare social media content strategy doesn't include video, you're missing out on brand visibility, patient engagement, and revenue growth.

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Health Care Dive

APRIL 15, 2025

The federal health department sidestepped normal procedures as it laid off 10,000 employees, according to sources. One union has already filed an internal complaint, while at least two law firms are exploring suits.

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Pro CRNA

APRIL 20, 2025

By Thomas Davis, DNAP, MAE, CRNA This article is written in mid-April when the cold winter winds are being calmed by temperate spring temperatures and the snow is being chased away by the warm rain that will awaken the trees and flowers. As the days get longer, people who vowed to improve health as a new years resolution are doubling down in preparation for summer activities.

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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!

Healthcare

Home Health Care

APRIL 14, 2025

The U.S. Department of Justices (DOJ) lawsuit against Amedisys Inc. (NASDAQ: AMED) and UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) will go to mediation on Aug. 18. The DOJ sued the two companies starting in November of last year to block the UnitedHealth Group subsidiary Optum from acquiring Amedisys due to antitrust concerns. The case will now go to a mediation conference before a magistrate judge.

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Healthcare It News

APRIL 18, 2025

Castlight Health this week announced a new virtual urgent care service that integrates with its benefits navigation app. WHY IT MATTERS The offering, powered by a virtual care platform from Fabric, aims to offer a "unified, high-quality care experience" accessible for Castlight members, the company says, providing continuity of care via chat-based visits delivered by licensed physicians and nurse practitioners.

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Health Care Dive

APRIL 14, 2025

The decision represents “the end of an era of being open to a broader conception of health within the Medicaid program,” one expert said.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 14, 2025

What You Should Know: – Healthcare providers who received emergency loans from UnitedHealth Group following the Change Healthcare cyberattack last year are now facing demands for full repayment, with some alleging aggressive tactics and potential withholding of future reimbursements, Reuters first reports. – The cyberattack in February of the previous year crippled payment and processing systems at Change Healthcare for extended periods, leaving many healthcare providers in dire fina

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Home Health Care

APRIL 18, 2025

New York home care caregivers and consumers on Monday rallied in Latham outside of Public Partnerships LLC (PPL) headquarters. The group called for answers after some caregivers failed to receive paychecks through the recent payroll transition with the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP). CDPAP is a state Medicaid program that allows individuals in need of home-based care to hire the caregiver of their choice.

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Etactics

APRIL 17, 2025

Anything that can happen to you that causes illness or injury has a code associated with it. You might think I am being facetious, but stay tuned for the proof in the pudding. You know how after you see a healthcare provider, you then receive a bill for the services received? Well, what you might not know is that there is a lot of nuance that goes into creating an accurate bill.

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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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Healthcare It News

APRIL 14, 2025

Upfront by Health Catalyst recently collaborated with Hartford Healthcare in Connecticut to integrate a tech-enabled patient engagement program for the seven-hospital system.

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Health Care Dive

APRIL 15, 2025

The kidney dialysis firm doesn’t have an estimate for how long disruption from the attack will last, though DaVita stressed it’s continuing to provide patient care.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 14, 2025

Adam Hesse, CEO, at Full Spectrum The emerging technologies hype cycle had multiple AI applications at the peak of inflated expectations in 2023 and were just beginning the ride down to the Trough of Disillusionment in 2024 1 2. For years, its been said that the use of data and algorithms is going to transform healthcare. While true to a degree, we see that MedTech companies that invest in trends like artificial neural networks, analytics, big data analytics, and now AI, often struggle to yield

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Home Health Care

APRIL 15, 2025

Leaders at some of the top home-based care companies are figuring out new ways to respond to financial and operational challenges, forge new growth pathways, and embrace innovative clinical models. One of these leaders is Adam Thomas, chief administrative officer at LifeCare Home Health Family. At the moment, the company is going through a rapid expansion phase.

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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

Patient Experience

NCQA

APRIL 15, 2025

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates that 1 in 5 adults has a sexually transmitted infection (STI), and that the cost associated with STI treatment exceeds $16 billion annually. National STI Awareness weekobserved April 1420is an opportunity to raise awareness about STI prevention, screening and treatment. Measurement Drives Improvement in Chlamydia Screening Rates Chlamydia is the most commonly reported bacterial STI in the U.S.

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Fierce Healthcare

APRIL 18, 2025

The Department of Government Efficiency is continuing its march to control all healthcare grant dollars leaving the federal government.

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Health Care Dive

APRIL 14, 2025

The Commerce Department has begun a so-called Section 232 investigation into the national security effects of the U.S. importing pharmaceuticals and their starting materials.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 17, 2025

What You Should Know: – A recent report by KLAS Research highlights the key trends shaping healthcare IT investments across the globe in 2025. – The study , which involved interviews with 174 healthcare organizations across 39 countries and territories (excluding the US), reveals a significant shift in priorities, with AI and analytics taking center stage.

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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

Home Health Care

APRIL 16, 2025

Headwinds facing the home-based care market have led a Minnesota agency to discontinue its home care operations. On Tuesday, Medicare-certified LB Homes announced it would cease providing home care services. Established in 1915, the organization offers a continuum of care focused on serving older adults, including residential nursing care, independent living and transitional care.

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Healthcare It News

APRIL 16, 2025

UC San Diego Health works with clinicians, patients, designers and IT teams to develop digital tools that improve patient experience, says Keisuke Nakagawa, director of strategic impact at UCSD and a HIMSS25 Changemaker.

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Fierce Healthcare

APRIL 17, 2025

Kennedy said the environmental toxins may be found in air, water, food or medicine. He will be launching government-funded studies to identify the toxins.

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Health Care Dive

APRIL 17, 2025

The healthcare juggernaut’s results came in unusually below Wall Street’s expectations and caused its stock to plummet Thursday. The development bodes ill for the rest of the managed care sector, analysts said.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 16, 2025

What You Should Know: – Eko Health , Eko Health, a global leader in AI-enabled cardiopulmonary care, today announced its launch in the United Kingdomone of the worlds largest healthcare markets. UK clinicians can now purchase Ekos CORE 500 Digital Stethoscope, Eko+ Membership, and accessories through EkoHealth.com and Amazon UK, expanding access to AI-powered tools designed to support earlier detection of cardiovascular and respiratory disease. –This expansion builds on Ekos internat

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Home Health Care

APRIL 18, 2025

As the demand for in-home services continues to rise, agency owners need to understand the key factors that appeal to investors to position themselves successfully for acquisition opportunities. While the home health care sector offers significant investment prospects, not all agencies will attract every investor. Agency owners can enhance their appeal by focusing on firm financial performance, operational excellence and a clear growth strategy.

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Health Populi

APRIL 14, 2025

As Weight Watchers prepares to initiate bankruptcy proceedings, I file the news event under “thinking the unthinkable.” “Thinking about the unthinkable” is what Herman Kahn, a father of scenario planning, asked us to do when he pioneered the process. In this book, for Kahn, “the unthinkable” was thermonuclear war, and the year was 1962.

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Fierce Healthcare

APRIL 17, 2025

UnitedHealth Group cut its earnings guidance after reporting higher-than-expected care costs in its Medicare Advantage businesses, "far above" the planned 2025 increase. UnitedHealth shares fell 19% in pre-market trading Thursday.

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Health Care Dive

APRIL 16, 2025

The decision, which Humana disclosed in a Tuesday filing with the court overseeing its lawsuit against the HHS, will be reviewed by Dr. Mehmet Oz, the new CMS administrator.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 14, 2025

What You Should Know: – Merck Manuals , an independent medical reference resource announced a significant collaboration with Microsoft to integrate its comprehensive professional medical content into the healthcare agent service within Microsoft Copilot Studio. – The initiative leverages the power of Generative AI (GenAI) to provide clinicians with reliable, in-depth, and evidence-based medical information precisely when and where they need it most at the point of care.

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Etactics

APRIL 18, 2025

Did you know that 80% of U.S. medical bills contain errors? You probably read that and ask yourself, "What does that really mean?. If claims contain errors the overall claim will be denied by the insurance provider. This is due to the insurance company not having the correct information to determine if the bill will be covered or not. If a claim gets denied this throws a wrench in the entire revenue cycle process.

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Home Health Care

APRIL 16, 2025

Earlier this month, Aveanna Healthcare Holdings (Nasdaq: AVAH) announced plans to acquire Thrive Skilled Pediatric Care for $75 million. This acquisition enhances Aveannas presence in several states where it operates and extends its footprint into two additional states. The Wakefield, Massachusetts-based Thrive operates 23 locations across Arizona, Georgia, Kansas, New Mexico, North Carolina, Virginia and Texas.

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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.