Fierce Healthcare

JANUARY 4, 2024

The cost of treating a COVID-19 hospital patient in the hospital rose by 26% over the first two years of the pandemic, more than five times the rate of medical inflation during that time, according | On average and after adjustments, direct treatment costs for a COVID-19 hospital admission rose 26%, from $10,394 in March 2020 to $13,072 in March 2022, researchers found in a new analysis of 1.3 million inpatient stays.

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Health Care Dive

JANUARY 4, 2024

New York City yesterday joined Chicago, Los Angeles, Massachusetts and other communities in reinstating mask mandates to reduce the spread of viruses.

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Fierce Healthcare

JANUARY 4, 2024

Insurers in Maine will no longer be permitted to require patients meet a deductible or pay other cost-sharing measures before receiving access to an abortion, according to a new law that took effec | Legislators in Maine are removing financial barriers for patients to obtain access to an abortion. Insurers will be prohibited from requiring patients to meet a deductible or other cost-sharing measures.

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Health Care Dive

JANUARY 4, 2024

The news comes less than a month after Cigna and Humana reportedly abandoned their merger.

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Fierce Healthcare

JANUARY 4, 2024

Though dealmaking volume slowed to prepandemic levels in 2023 and its fourth quarter, M&A is expected to hold steady in 2024 as dealmakers will be on the lookout for opportunities in the physic | While investments and merger volume shrunk to prepandemic levels in 2023, dealmakers will be on the lookout for opportunities among providers, payers and health tech alike.

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Health Care Dive

JANUARY 4, 2024

The pharmacy chain announced last quarter that it would exit clinics in underperforming markets as it focuses on driving profitability in its healthcare segment.

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Health Care Dive

JANUARY 4, 2024

The deal comes weeks after the healthcare IT company announced it wouldn’t yet be delisted from Nasdaq for failing to file financial reports.

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 4, 2024

Chaim Linhart, Chaim, Co-founder and CTO at Ibex Medical Analytics Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is set to transform the field of diagnostics, similar to how X-rays and genetic tests revolutionized healthcare in the past. Reshaping routine diagnostic procedures and treatment decisions and propelling pharmaceutical and research domains into new realms, AI offers significant benefits to clinicians, healthcare systems, researchers, and, most importantly, patients.

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Health Care Dive

JANUARY 4, 2024

The program is a test of a new kind of drug delivery model aimed at connecting patients to physicians and helping them obtain prescribed treatment.

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 4, 2024

Sean Crandell. SVP of Healthcare Economics at MultiPlan Data has become the lifeblood of healthcare, making it possible to gain granular insights that enable more effective and precise patient-centric care. Yet, we have just scratched the surface of data analytics’ potential impact on optimizing segments of healthcare that need it most, such as the surging arena of consumer health.

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Health Care Dive

JANUARY 4, 2024

The promotions come months after the healthcare technology company was acquired by private equity firm Thoma Bravo.

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Healthcare Highways

JANUARY 4, 2024

Cervical cancer is a silent threat that affects women around the world, but the good news is that we have a powerful weapon in our arsenal – a Pap smear. This quick and simple screening test plays a pivotal role in early detection and prevention, making it a vital component of women's healthcare.

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Home Health Care

JANUARY 4, 2024

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership The Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) Model is one of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation’s (CMMI) only cost-saving successes, which is why it was expanded nationwide on Jan. 1, 2023. Just six of 49 CMMI payment demonstrations have produced savings, with HHVBP standing out in a major way.

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Healthcare Highways

JANUARY 4, 2024

In an era where health information is abundant yet sometimes overwhelming, the role of pharmacists as expert guides is becoming increasingly vital. Beyond dispensing medications, pharmacists are emerging as indispensable healthcare partners, offering expert guidance and personalized advice to individuals.

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Meditech

JANUARY 4, 2024

I would venture to guess that most of you reading this are not yet retired. Many of you are probably early or midway into your careers. But when your own retirement date approaches like mine has, you can’t help but look back and ask if you spent your time wisely. Did I do enough? Did I achieve enough? Did I have a meaningful and lasting impact?

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Healthcare ECONOMIST

JANUARY 4, 2024

That is the title of my new paper published today in Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis with co-authors Denise Clayton, Glorian Yen, Soyon Lee, Lincy Geevarghese, Yulin Shi, Luyang He, Ying Shen, and Anem Waheed. The abstract is below: Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is a rare, acquired hematologic disorder commonly treated with complement inhibitors such as eculizumab, ravulizumab, and pegcetacoplan.

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Bill Of Health

JANUARY 4, 2024

By Hannah Rahim Luck egalitarianism is a theory of political philosophy that provides that inequalities resulting from an individual’s informed choices are just and need not be reduced, whereas inequalities resulting from circumstances over which an individual has no control are unjust and should be reduced. The application of luck egalitarianism to health inequalities has some value when allocating health care resources, but it often conceptualizes health too narrowly and risks exacerbating exi

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JANUARY 4, 2024

What You Should Know: – Aegis Ventures , a pioneering healthtech and healthcare AI venture studio, announced the appointment of Dr. David Feinberg, Chairman of Oracle Health, as Senior Advisor. – Dr. Feinberg’s role at Aegis will be complementary and synergistic to his ongoing leadership at Oracle Health. This dual focus allows him to leverage his extensive experience and vision across both organizations, fostering a collaborative environment that accelerates healthcare innovat

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Health Recovery

JANUARY 4, 2024

Inpatient virtual care , a new approach to acute patient care, is designed to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction , streamline clinical workflows , and improve the overall quality of inpatient care by leveraging the tools and technologies of remote care. In this blog post, we'll delve into the key elements of the HRS Inpatient Virtual Care Playbook and how it can transform the way we approach healthcare.

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 4, 2024

Travis Dalton, CEO at MultiPlan Corporation (Joan Mateu Parra / Shooting) What You Should Know: – MultiPlan Corporation (NYSE: MPLN), a provider of data analytics and technology-enabled healthcare cost management solutions, announced today that Travis Dalton will become its new President and CEO on March 1, 2024. – He succeeds Dale White, who will transition to the role of Executive Chair, while current Chair Mark Tabak will remain on the Board of Directors.

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Health Business Group

JANUARY 4, 2024

Join me for a great discussion with Diana L. Nole , as she shares her progression from first-generation college graduate to Corporate Vice President of Microsoft Health & Life Sciences and General Manager of the Nuance Healthcare Division. The discussion outlines the pivotal moments and guiding principles of Diana's career, highlighting her evolution within the dynamic field of healthcare technology.

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 4, 2024

Patrick F. Cua, CEO at Glytec What You Should Know: – Glytec, a provider of cloud-based insulin management software solutions, announced today the appointment of Patrick F. Cua as Chief Executive Officer. – Cua’s extensive experience and deep understanding of the healthcare industry will be crucial as Glytec gears up for rapid growth in the face of rising demand for its Glucommander® software.

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Speaker: Paul Weald, Contact Center Innovator

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Home Health Care

JANUARY 4, 2024

Over the years, Walgreens Boots Alliance (Nasdaq: WBA) has increasingly shifted its focus to the company’s U.S. Healthcare services segment. On Thursday, the retail giant made it clear that beefing up this arm of its business, and further solidifying its place in the health care sector, is still a priority. “We are on a path, but we are nowhere near the halfway point of the kind of things that we believe we can do long term to build a really powerful health services company, on the back of and l

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HIT Consultant

JANUARY 4, 2024

What You Should Know: – Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) announced today the launch of LillyDirect™, a comprehensive digital healthcare platform designed to empower patients living with obesity, migraine, and diabetes in the U.S. This innovative initiative aims to simplify chronic disease management by offering convenient resources, personalized support, and direct home delivery of select Lilly medications.

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HIStalk

JANUARY 4, 2024

Top News Oracle Health General Manager Travis Dalton will leave.

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JANUARY 4, 2024

Arbital Health What You Should Know: – Arbital Health , a rising star in the value-based care space, announced a significant double play today, acquiring leading actuarial firm Santa Barbara Actuaries and securing $10 million in Series A funding led by Transformation Capital. – This strategic move positions Arbital Health as a major player in accelerating the healthcare industry’s transition to a more outcome-driven model.

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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.

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Home Health Care

JANUARY 4, 2024

The at-home cancer care enabler Reimagine Care will have more wiggle room financially to kick off 2024. The company announced a strategic investment from Oncology Ventures — a cancer-focused venture capital fund — that will move forward the development and expansion of Reimagine Care’s product development and commercial acceleration, the company announced.

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JANUARY 4, 2024

Trevor Vieweg, CEO at MedBright AI – MedBright AI Investments Inc. (CSE: MBAI, OTCQB: MBAIF, FSE: 1V7), a leading investor in healthcare technology companies, today announced the appointment of Trevor Vieweg as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. – This strategic move signals MedBright AI’s commitment to scaling its investments in disruptive healthcare AI technologies and driving further market leadership.

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HIStalk

JANUARY 4, 2024

I didn’t ring in the new year in Auckland,

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JANUARY 4, 2024

Brian Kim, CEO at Mission Bio What You Should Know: – Mission Bio, a pioneer in single-cell multiomic solutions for precision medicine, announced today the appointment of Brian Kim as its new Chief Executive Officer. – Kim brings over two decades of life sciences expertise and a proven track record of driving growth and innovation to the company, poised to propel Mission Bio’s technology into clinical applications.

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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.