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UnitedHealth posts ‘unacceptable’ first quarter, slashes 2025 guidance

Health Care Dive

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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50+ Funny ICD-10 Codes That Will Make You Laugh

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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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KLAS Report: Global Healthcare IT Investments and Trends for 2025

HIT Consultant

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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Fierce Healthcare

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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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

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!

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Surescripts receives QHIN status under TEFCA

Health Care Dive

The addition of the e-prescribing giant’s information exchange brings the total number of Qualified Health Information Networks to nine.

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Fierce Healthcare

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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The initiative will offer peer-peer learning opportunities, tools and frameworks to implement value-based care initiatives, leveraging the operational expertise of Wilmington Health.

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3 Trends Showing Home-Based Care Providers Are Meeting The Moment

Home Health Care

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership Staffing shortages, reimbursement cuts, staying competitive in a crowded market, the rising cost of care if you ask home-based care providers about the challenges theyre currently facing, these are some of the responses you will receive. Despite these headwinds, some home-based care leaders have a much sunnier 2025 outlook than one would expector at least, their outlook is rosier than I expected, heading into last weeks Capital + Strategy conferen

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Eli Lilly’s Oral GLP-1 Shows Positive Trial Results for Type 2 Diabetes

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What You Should Know: – Eli Lilly and Company announced positive topline Phase 3 results from ACHIEVE-1, a study evaluating the safety and efficacy of orforglipron compared to placebo in adults with type 2 diabetes whose blood sugar was inadequately controlled through diet and exercise alone. – Orforglipron stands out as the first oral small molecule glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, taken without food and water restrictions, to successfully complete a Phase 3 trial.

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The Ohio High Value Network is the third clinically integrated network partnership stood up by advisory group Cibolo Health, following the 17-member Headwaters High-Value Network in Minnesota and the 23-member Rough Rider High-Value Network in North Dakota.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

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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Protecting Margins in Home-Based Care with Smarter Revenue Cycle Management

HIT Consultant

Meghan May, Senior Manager of Client Success, TES, at Homecare Homebase Healthcare providers are heading into another year where financial uncertainty remains a top concern. While many for-profit and nonprofit organizations reported improved margins in 2024, industry analysts warn that rising expenses and process inefficiencies could put those gains at risk.

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News 4/18/25

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Top News UnitedHealth Group reports Q1 results: revenue up 9.

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Brellium Raises $16.7M to Power AI-Driven Compliance for Healthcare

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Brellium , the AI-powered clinical and payor compliance platform helping healthcare organizations streamline chart audits and reduce clinical risk, has secured $16.7M in Series A funding led by First Round Capital , Left Lane Capital , and Menlo Ventures , with participation from Digital Health Venture Partners and Necessary Ventures. – The funding will fuel team growth, product development, and broader adoption across healthcare segments like mental health, w

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Patient care continuity: Safeguarding Epic EHR access during disruptions

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Ensure patient care continuity by implementing cloud-based isolated recovery environments (IREs) to protect EHR systems from ransomware attacks, ensuring data security and business resilience.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

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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Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation to Deploy MEDITECH Expanse EHR

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What You Should Know: – The Commonwealth Healthcare Corporation (CHCC) in Saipan, CNMI, has chosen MEDITECH Expanse as its new Electronic Health Record (EHR) system platform. – CHCC’s adoption of Expanse aligns with its strategic goal of establishing a patient-centered healthcare model that emphasizes individual patient needs and strengthens care coordination throughout its network Advance Patient-Centered Care with MEDITECH Expanse EHR MEDITECH Expanse will provide CHCC with a

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EPtalk by Dr. Jayne 4/17/25

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Ive been a follower of prescription digital therapeutics for years.

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Strive Health Promotes New COO & Appoints New President

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Jen Browne, Chief Operating Officer at Strive Health Paul Marchetti, President at Strive Health What You Should Know: – Strive Health , a national leader in value-based kidney care, has announced strategic expansions to its executive leadership team. – The executive appointments further strengthen the company’s operations, enhance customer success, and drive continued growth in the delivery of specialized kidney care.

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Morning Headlines 4/18/25

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UnitedHealth Group Reports First Quarter 2025 Results and Revises Full.

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How to Make The Best Benefits Decisions for 2025's Workforce: An HR and Total Rewards Guide

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

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Florida Pediatric Group to Deploy eClinicalWorks and Sunoh.ai Across Enterprise

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – eClinicalWorks , an ambulatory cloud EHR provider, today announced that Florida-based Pediatrica Health Group has chosen its intelligent Cloud and AI-driven Electronic Health Record (EHR) system to further improve care coordination and expand access to comprehensive pediatric care across its growing network. – With a strategic vision for continued exponential growth, Pediatricas decision to adopt a robust EHR solution underscores its commitment to thoughtful a

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The Supreme Court is set to hear a case about the Affordable Care Act preventive services April 21. If the coverage requirement is overturned, advocacy groups believe the ruling will lead to more preventable deaths.

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Caregentic Appoints Russ Johannesson as CEO to Lead Expansion

HIT Consultant

Russ Johannesson, CEO at Caregentic What You Should Know: – Caregentic , an AI-native patient automation platform focused on streamlining clinician workflows, has announced the appointment of Russ Johannesson as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). – Johannesson is a seasoned healthcare executive with over three decades of experience in scaling high-growth health tech companies.

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Budget draft outlines Trump’s plan to slash federal health programs

Health Care Dive

An OMB document proposes to cut the HHS budget by roughly one-third as well as eliminate several divisions and programs.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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AMGA and Wilmington Health Launch AMGA Value Care Network

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – The American Medical Group Association (AMGA) and Wilmington Health have announced an exciting new partnership poised to significantly impact the landscape of value-based care in the United States. – The two organizations are collaborating to establish the AMGA Value Care Network, a strategic initiative with the ambitious goal of empowering healthcare practices nationwide to successfully implement and thrive within Accountable Care Organization (ACO) models.

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Grief During Pregnancy: Supporting Maternal Mental Health After Perinatal Loss

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Blog > Treatment Strategies > Grief During Pregnancy Grief During Pregnancy: Supporting Maternal Mental Health After Perinatal Loss Pregnancy after loss brings a unique and often unspoken form of grief that can significantly impact maternal mental health. This article explores the emotional and psychological effects of perinatal loss, offering mental health professionals evidence-based strategies and therapeutic interventions to support clients navigating this complex journey.

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McKesson Launches Precision Care Companion for Biomarker-Driven Cancer Care

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – McKesson has unveiled the Precision Care Companion (PCC), a transformative initiative designed to tackle the multifaceted challenges that healthcare practices face in the rapidly evolving landscape of genomic testing and targeted therapies. – The Precision Care Companion is structured as a consortium of leading industry experts, spearheaded by McKesson.

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Head Start zeroed out in Trump’s preliminary budget plan

Health Care Dive

The program is among those targeted for closure in a budget draft for the HHS.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

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.

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RISA Labs Raises $3.5M for AI-Powered Oncology Prior Authorizations Platform

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: –Cancer patients dont just fight the disease – they fight the system. Today, life-saving treatments are routinely delayed by days or even weeks due to manual, error-prone workflows –To solve this, RISA Labs has raised a $3.5M funding round to help healthcare organizations eliminate one of the most persistent barriers to timely cancer care: prior authorization delays.

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UnitedHealth Group Battling MA-Related Setbacks; Optum Continues Growth

Home Health Care

Headwinds primarily associated with Medicare Advantage (MA) and care activity in its insurance business led UnitedHealth Group (UHG) (NYSE: UNH) to lower its anticipated earnings per share for 2025. In the first quarter of 2025, UHG’s revenues increased by $9.8 billion year-over-year, reaching $109.6 billion. This growth was primarily driven by a more comprehensive approach to serving its customers across the enterprise.

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Hidden Healthcare Crisis: Healthcare Dollars Buy Patient Harm

HIT Consultant

Effie Carlson, CEO of Watershed Health Everyone in America has felt the effects of uncoordinated healthcare, from the hassle of medical records lost between providers to devastating stories of medical errors that caused patient harm or a loss of life, uncoordinated care in medicine leaves no one behind. Uncoordinated care in the US directly contributes to out-of-control healthcare costs by adding roughly $340 billion annually in wasted resources surpassing heart disease or cancer.

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Fierce Healthcare

The leaked preliminary budget document gives the public the clearest look yet at how HHS could be funded and reorganized during President Donald Trump's second term. HHS has not yet authenticated the document.

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How To Empower Your Workforce With Modern Fertility Benefits

Speaker: Andrea Wuchiski

In an era where a workforce spans multiple generations, HR managers and Total Rewards leaders face the unique challenge of designing benefits packages that cater to diverse employee needs. This session will delve into how comprehensive fertility benefits can bridge generational gaps, support employees’ health, and enhance workplace satisfaction. Join us for an insightful session that highlights the strategic importance of fertility benefits in today’s competitive job market.