Healthcare It News

MAY 25, 2023

In the past at Atrium Health's Sanger Heart and Vascular Institute, as in many other hospitals, postoperative cardiac patients were discharged with a vague understanding of what recovery entails. Uncertainty can lead to preventable poor outcomes and readmissions for issues that could have been managed in the outpatient setting. THE PROBLEM Anxiety is common in patients preparing for cardiac surgery.

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Health Care Dive

MAY 25, 2023

Matt Eyles will depart after serving nearly five years as CEO of AHIP. The organization is launching a nationwide search for his replacement.

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Fierce Healthcare

MAY 25, 2023

How the Part D out-of-pocket cap could benefit people switching from commercial insurance fdiamond Thu, 05/25/2023 - 16:44

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Health Care Dive

MAY 25, 2023

The health system noted that growing expenses are still a concern, with labor costs like overtime increasing.

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Fierce Healthcare

MAY 25, 2023

As pandemic flexibilities unwind, here's how enrollment in different types of coverage could change pminemyer Thu, 05/25/2023 - 14:42

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Health Care Dive

MAY 25, 2023

The Kaiser Family Foundation survey found many enrollees weren’t sure whether states are now allowed to remove people from the program, and 27% wouldn’t know where to look for coverage if they ineligible for Medicaid.

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Health Care Dive

MAY 25, 2023

Epic continues to be the EHR market leader, covering 36% of acute care hospitals in the U.S. and 48% of beds, according to a new report.

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Fierce Healthcare

MAY 25, 2023

Providers weigh AI solutions as nursing shortage dings finances: Kaufman Hall fdiamond Thu, 05/25/2023 - 13:24

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Health Populi

MAY 25, 2023

Our pets can be personal and family drivers of health and health care cost savings, according to a new study from according to a new report from researchers at George Mason University published in their paper, Health Care Cost Savings of Pet Ownership. Reviewing this new paper inspired me to explore the current state of the pet/health market and implications for their human families, my weaving of various stories explored in this Health Populi blog post.

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Fierce Healthcare

MAY 25, 2023

House E&C Committee moves PBM, price transparency bill forward pminemyer Thu, 05/25/2023 - 11:54

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The Rand Blog

MAY 25, 2023

F-16s going to Ukraine could help it defend against Russian aerial assaults. But their greatest value may be to augment future Ukrainian counteroffensives aimed at retaking occupied land. This will require training and exercising, but Ukrainian forces are fully capable of mastering it.

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Fierce Healthcare

MAY 25, 2023

Providers decry House bill that would roll out new 340B reporting requirements pminemyer Thu, 05/25/2023 - 16:03

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Home Health Care

MAY 25, 2023

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) recently published two proposed rules that have major implications for home-based care providers. The provision that has created the greatest waves among providers and industry stakeholders is the potential requirement that at least 80% of Medicaid payments for personal care, homemaker and home health aide services be earmarked for caregiver wages.

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Fierce Healthcare

MAY 25, 2023

Chutes & Ladders—AHIP head steps down; Albertsons snatches CVS Health exec aburky Thu, 05/25/2023 - 16:47

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HIT Consultant

MAY 25, 2023

What You Should Know: UNC Health will participate as early adopters of Generative AI ( Artificial Intelligence) tools through a program with Epic. It will be one of the initial few healthcare systems nationwide to do so. Epic and Microsoft announced a partnership in April to develop and integrate Large Language Models into Epic’s software. Building Strong Foundational IT Systems “We are incredibly excited that UNC Health’s work to build strong foundational IT systems and our existing use of A

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Home Health Care

MAY 25, 2023

The pandemic was a spotlight on home health care. What it highlighted was not just the people receiving care, but also those providing it. “I think the pandemic really shined a light on the importance of the clinician experience and satisfaction, and also the critical role that the clinician plays in the delivery system within the home,” says Brandy Sparkman-Beierle, chief clinical officer for home-based care technology platform Homecare Homebase.

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Healthcare ECONOMIST

MAY 25, 2023

On the one hand, home infusions can reduce cost; on the other hand, there may be some safety issues. A Modern Healthcare article provides an overview: Around 900 providers and 1,500 pharmacies offer home and specialty infusion therapy to 3.2 million patients annually, according to estimates from the National Home Infusion Association. Clinicians travel to patients’ homes to place intravenous lines and administer treatments, often for chemotherapy, antibiotics or nutrition purposes.

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Home Health Care

MAY 25, 2023

Ask the right questions, get the right answers — deliver the right care. That’s the essence of how home-based care providers are finding success under OASIS-E, which took effect January 1, 2023. Patient documentation requirements have changed in lockstep with the industry’s continued shift toward value-based care, with greater focus on each patient’s mental state as well as their social determinants of health (SDOH).

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Health Recovery

MAY 25, 2023

Americans are spending an increasing amount of money on healthcare every year. New government policies, insurance premiums, population growth, aging, and more all contribute to rising healthcare costs. As prices continue to increase year after year, and both payors and providers struggle to manage these costs, there is a clear need for a solution to this problem.

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Home Health Care

MAY 25, 2023

With staffing pressures mounting, home-based care providers must rethink their approach to long-term engagement of their clinical staff. While many organizations have taken short-term measures to alleviate staffing shortages and turnover, those that are able to make lasting, cultural changes will be best served well into the future. For some successful providers, the key is creating a culture of productivity.

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The Rand Blog

MAY 25, 2023

Concerned about Putin's imperialist actions in Ukraine, five nations in Central Asia are looking to the West to offset the political, economic, and security-related pressures they feel from Russia and, increasingly, China. It would be a mistake for the United States not to seize this moment.

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Home Health Care

MAY 25, 2023

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership The Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) model continues to save hundreds of millions of dollars each year, mostly because of its ability to reduce inpatient stays for Medicare beneficiaries. The model, which the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expanded from nine demonstration states to home health agencies across the country on Jan. 1, 2022, in a pre-implementation phase, is displaying other promising results as well.

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Healthcare ECONOMIST

MAY 25, 2023

Consumer perceptions of oncology trial endpoints. Rural upbringing increasing likelihood MDs move to rural areas. Pain in the US. Cost sharing, prior authorization, and specialty drug utilization. Drug affordability panel ?

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Health Business Group

MAY 25, 2023

Video Block Double-click here to add a video by URL or embed code. Learn more Shara Cohen , the CEO of Carallel , lays out the needs of family caregivers and what health plans, employers and Carallel are doing to help. We discuss how Carallel provides a human-led, tech-enabled service that makes caregiving easier and helps healthcare organizations and employers deliver a caregiver strategy to attract and retain members.

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CHQ Healthcare

MAY 25, 2023

What makes CHG Healthcare a great place to work ? Our people and the core values they uphold every day: Putting People First Continuous Improvement Integrity and Ethics Quality and Professionalism Growth These core values are the foundation of our people-centric culture , providing us the opportunity to elevate our thinking and empowering our people to be their best.

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Sheppard Health Law

MAY 25, 2023

The Florida Legislature recently amended the Florida Electronic Health Records Exchange Act (the “Act”) to prohibit certain health care providers utilizing certified electronic health record technologies from storing qualified electronic health records [1] outside of the United States, its territories, or Canada. [2] Significantly, the prohibition also extends to qualified electronic health records that are stored through a third-party or subcontracted computing facility or cloud service provide

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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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CHQ Healthcare

MAY 25, 2023

At home or at work — no matter the location, you want to feel like you belong, that you are important and valued. At CHG, these are what employee inclusion groups (EIGs) are all about. They advocate on your behalf, connect you with others who are like you, and celebrate the unique talents and qualities you bring to the table. That’s the purpose of CHG’s Pride Collective: to make sure members of the LGBTQIA+ community feel valued and included.

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The Rand Blog

MAY 25, 2023

The European Union understands the rising geopolitical challenges that will affect security in the Black and Mediterranean Seas, both from non-state actors and as a result of state-based competition and conflict. Cooperation with non-EU countries will be critical in promoting maritime security in the region.

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CHQ Healthcare

MAY 25, 2023

Locum tenens is key to addressing the provider shortage and can help generate revenue CHG Healthcare’s 2023 State of Locum Tenens Report reveals that the healthcare industry is turning to locum tenens providers at historic rates to address their staffing challenges. The in-depth report provides insights into recruitment, retention, and how healthcare organizations are using locum tenens providers to improve efficiency, productivity, and clinician and patient satisfaction.

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HIT Consultant

MAY 25, 2023

What You Should Know: Advantus Health Partners and HHS announced an eight-year, $1.2 billion agreement designed to provide optimized productivity and expanded analytics capabilities that contribute to a high-quality and consistent patient experience. HHS serves 750+ customers worldwide and offers multiple services, including housekeeping, food, facilities, patient transport, healthcare technology management, and linen and laundry management.

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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.