Elevance ups bet on post-acute focus
Health Care Dive
JULY 26, 2022
The payer, formerly known as Anthem, is leveraging its recent acquisition of myNexus to scale a new post-acute product to all of its Medicare markets, executives said last week.
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A Texas-based health system leveraged Innovaccer’s PRM solution to deliver personalized and unified patient journey
Healthcare It News
JULY 26, 2022
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U.S. News names Mayo top hospital again, adds cancer surgery ratings
Health Care Dive
JULY 26, 2022
U.S. News added three service areas of evaluation this year and also introduced "home time" as an outcome measure in certain ratings, reflecting patients' preference for recovering at home.
The Retail Health Battle Royale in the U.S. – A Week-Long Brainstorm, Day 2 of 5 – Amazon and One Medical
Health Populi
JULY 26, 2022
Today we review the various viewpoints on Amazon’s announced acquisition of One Medical (ONEM, aka 1life Healthcare) which has been a huge story in both health care trade publications, business news, and mainstream media outlets. Welcome to Day 2 of The Retail Health Battle Royale in the U.S., my week-long update of the American retail health/care ecosystem weaving the latest updates from the market and implications and import for health care consumers.
How to Battle Layoffs: The Career Star Accelerator Bootcamp
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UHS net income cut in half as system predicts COVID impact will persist through 2022
Health Care Dive
JULY 26, 2022
The health system — which warned investors it was experiencing a significant shortfall in operational results in June — still performed better than analysts expected.
Seniors Want to Age in Place, But They Still May Not Know What That Means
Home Health Care
JULY 26, 2022
While home-based care is a space booming with opportunities and potential tailwinds, much of it remains theoretical for the time being. Yes, more seniors are coming to be. And the vast majority want to remain at home as they age, according to a new study from Cross Country Workforce Solutions Group, which is a division of Cross Country Healthcare (Nasdaq: CCRN).
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China's Military Aid Is Probably Less Than You Think
The Rand Blog
JULY 26, 2022
The first comprehensive assessment of Chinese military aid shows that China's $560 million total during 2013-2018 pales in comparison to the U.S. total of over $35 billion in the same period. This should offer advantages in the intensifying U.S.-China strategic competition.
UHS explores joint ventures, aggressive managed care negotiations as costs increase
Health Care Dive
JULY 26, 2022
The system has been in conversation with acute care hospitals that have existing behavioral health services but feel they could be more efficient, CFO Steve Filton told investors Tuesday.
China's Pacific Push Is Backfiring
The Rand Blog
JULY 26, 2022
Beijing has had only limited success in spreading its influence in the Pacific, with the notable exceptions of the Solomon Islands and Kiribati. To be sure, other victories should be expected to follow. The overall picture, however, is far more challenging for China.
Centene posts $172M loss in Q2
Health Care Dive
JULY 26, 2022
Despite the loss, the payer beat analyst expectations in a number of key metrics and raised its financial outlook for the remainder of the year.
5 Essentials for Healthcare CIOs: A Provider Data Management Checklist
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LHC Group’s Keith Myers: To Fix the Medicare Advantage Problem, Cut Out the Middle Man
Home Health Care
JULY 26, 2022
The difficulties in relationships between Medicare Advantage (MA) plans and the home health care industry have only taken a temporary backseat due to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) proposed rule for the sector. But nonetheless, it’s still something most providers are willing to – and wanting to – talk about. And LHC Group Inc.
HHS names new acting Civil Rights director
Health Care Dive
JULY 26, 2022
Melanie Fontes Rainer is now acting director of the HHS’ Office of Civil Rights. She will replace Lisa Pino, who has left the agency.
Dear Digital Healthcare: Let’s Do Better
HIT Consultant
JULY 26, 2022
Digital transformation has increased healthcare access, but quality and consistency are lagging behind. A human touch – and some innovative thinking – can get us where we need to be. We weren’t prepared. But can you blame us? The healthcare industry has gone digital faster than anyone could’ve expected. Digital health options like telemedicine and online pharmacies existed before the pandemic.
New HCBS Measures Will Promote Equity, Standardize the Industry
Home Health Care
JULY 26, 2022
Home-based care industry insiders are encouraged by the steps the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is taking in releasing its first ever home- and community-based services (HCBS) quality measures. While it’s still early in the process, experts believe now is the time for providers to begin talks with state agencies in order to be better prepared for when the quality measures take effect. .
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Report: How Apple Is Advancing Digital Healthcare Transformation
HIT Consultant
JULY 26, 2022
What You Should Know: – Apple has shared a new report that offers a snapshot of the ways Apple products are empowering people to be at the centre of their health, and acting as an intelligent guardian for their health and safety. – The report covers Apple’s two-pronged approach to advance health: Apple’s focus on personal health and fitness features on Apple Watch and iPhone, and Apple’s work with the medical community to support research and care.
Compassus, Home Care Pulse Bring On Chief Marketing Officers; Synergy Adds to Leadership Team
Home Health Care
JULY 26, 2022
Compassus names Kathy Winn as senior vice president, chief marketing officer. Compassus, a Brentwood, Tennessee-based home health care provider, announced Kathy Winn will serve as the company’s new senior vice president and chief marketing officer. Winn comes to Compassus from LifePoint Health, where she previously served as the vice president of strategic marketing.
Exo Acquires Medo to Make Ultrasounds Simple and Accessible
HIT Consultant
JULY 26, 2022
What You Should Know: – Exo , a health information and devices company, today has announced it has acquired Medo, an FDA-cleared AI platform that makes ultrasound workflow faster, more reliable, and accessible to all. . – By integrating Medo’s AI, Exo enables more caregivers in more settings to capture and interpret medical images – allowing faster and more accurate diagnoses and treatment.
Amid Proposed Payment Cuts, Home Health Advocates Are Considering Greater Picture
Home Health Care
JULY 26, 2022
Although it may seem like the federal government is picking on the home health industry in recent weeks, at least they are paying attention to an industry that continues to grow and is in high demand. That was one of the many messages from William A. Dombi, the president of the National Association for Home Care & Hospice, at NAHC’s Financial Management Conference in Las Vegas this week.
A Guide to Improved Sepsis Detection & Compliance: 6 Areas You Should Address
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VC General Catalyst Closes $675M Health Assurance Fund II
HIT Consultant
JULY 26, 2022
What You Should Know: – Early-stage venture capital firm General Catalyst closes $670 million Health Assurance Fund II. . – The new fund comes on the heels of the Health Assurance Fund I closed in April of 2021 at $600M. To date, General Catalyst has invested $1.7B in companies aligned with the health assurance thesis. Health Assurance Fund II Investment Thesis.
How MEDITECH supports collaboration and innovation among clinicians
Meditech
JULY 26, 2022
One of the most valuable and rewarding aspects of our work at MEDITECH with medical professionals is the opportunity to bring providers together to communicate and collaborate.
RxLive Raises $5M for Population Health Telepharmacy Solutions
HIT Consultant
JULY 26, 2022
What You Should Know: – RxLive , a provider of population health pharmacy solutions, today announced a $5 million Series A funding round led by SpringTide with participation by Cardinal Health. RxLive has raised a total of $8 million to date. – As value-based pharmacy care models expand beyond the retail pharmacy setting RxLive will use the funding to expand its engineering, analytics, and sales and marketing teams, with particular investment in the continuous improvement of its AI a
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HIStalk
JULY 26, 2022
Top News Governance, risk, and compliance vendor RLDatix acquires Galen.
The New Tech Experience: Innovation, Optimization, and Collaboration
Speaker: Paul Weald, Contact Center Innovator
Learn how to streamline productivity and efficiency across your organization with machine learning and artificial intelligence! No matter what industry you're in - healthcare, customer service, sales, and more - it’s easier than you think to reduce wait times, monitor sentiment, and provide enhanced self-service options for all of your users. This means that you can achieve a more consistent and engaging customer experience while reducing sources of friction.
Cleerly Raises $192M for AI-Driven Precision Heart Health Platform
HIT Consultant
JULY 26, 2022
What You Should Know: – Cleerly , the company creating a new standard of care for heart disease, announced that it has closed a Series C financing round of $192M. – This new funding, led by led by funds and accounts advised by T. Rowe Price Associates, Inc. and T. Rowe Price Investment Management , Inc., and Fidelity Management and Research Company , brings the total raised by the fast-growing health care company to $248M, which includes its Series B round in 2021.
One Medical Acquisition: The Path Forward
Bill Of Health
JULY 26, 2022
This piece has been adapted slightly from its original form, which was published at On the Flying Bridge on July 24, 2022. By Michael Greeley. Last week’s $3.9 billion acquisition of One Medical (NASDAQ: ONEM) by Amazon triggered significant hyperventilating about the transformative and immediate impact of this transaction on the health care industry.
Hospital Deploys Immersive Virtual Reality Treatment Room for Kids with Cancer
HIT Consultant
JULY 26, 2022
Photo By Brian Tietz. What You Should Know: – Lee Health’s Golisano Children’s Health Center in Naples, FL has deployed a new immersive virtual reality treatment room to improve the chemo experience for kids with cancer. Today, children battling cancer can now receive their chemotherapy while traveling to outer space, going on a deep-sea diving adventure or being immersed inside a video game. – The opening of the immersive treatment room took place earlier this year and is part of a
The origins of the Grossman ‘Demand for Health’ model
Healthcare ECONOMIST
JULY 26, 2022
Michael Grossman’s “ Demand for Health ” model turns 50 this year. To celebrate, Dr. Grossman himself provided some reflections in an article in Health Economics this month. He notes that the ‘Grossman model’ relies on two fundamental concepts: (i) health–not health care–enters into the utility function; health care services are chosen by individuals but these are only inputs where a production function translates health care goods and services into the
Strategies to Deal with Collaborative Healthcare Communication
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.
RLDatix Acquires Galen Healthcare Solutions
HIT Consultant
JULY 26, 2022
What You Should Know: – RLDatix , the international leader in governance, risk and compliance (GRC) solutions for healthcare, announced today the acquisition of Galen Healthcare Solutions (Galen), the market leader in implementation, optimization, data migration and archival solutions for HIT systems. – The Galen acquisition will enable RLDatix to help organizations meet regulatory requirements for data retention while also ensuring continuity of care for patients throughout their he
The Importance of Home Exercise Programs in Outpatient Rehab
Medbridge Education
JULY 26, 2022
Home exercise programs (HEPs) are a key component of high-quality outpatient therapy, providing important care continuity for patients while eliminating the cost and time commitment of supervised therapy sessions for providers. When HEP therapy programs are crafted with care—and patients adhere to them—they can help patients regain function and prevent injury, as they complement and […].
Bicycle Health Partners with Included Health on Opioid Use Disorder Treatment
HIT Consultant
JULY 26, 2022
What You Should Know: – Bicycle Health , a provider of virtual opioid addiction treatment, today announced a collaboration with Included Health – the only integrated clinical care and healthcare navigation platform – to help patients discover and navigate Bicycle Health’s treatment options and seek treatment for their opioid use disorder (OUD).
How accurate are provider directories?
Healthcare ECONOMIST
JULY 26, 2022
The answer is, ‘not very’ That is according to a paper from Burman et al. (2022). Let’s say you want to schedule an appointment with a physician in your areas that is covered by your insurance. When you look up the physician, maybe you have found that the phone number no longer works, or that they are at a new address, or that they are no longer taking patients.
Top 12 Telehealth KPIs Every Health Tech Leader Should Know
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.
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