Mon.Feb 21, 2022

article thumbnail

Tech can help address the behavioral health crisis, says AMA

Healthcare It News

The American Medical Association, in conjunction with Manatt Health, published a report this week exploring the ways that virtual care and other digital tools can accelerate the adoption of the integrated delivery of behavioral and physical healthcare. In the report , the organizations note that behavioral health integration is essential for solving the country's dire need for access to services.

article thumbnail

The False Choice Between China and Russia

The Rand Blog

As the drums of war beat louder in Ukraine, members of Congress have expressed an openness to making concessions to Russia. Some argue that any U.S. response to Russia would detract from our ability to deter China. But it's a mistake to think of China and Russia as independent problems.

145
145
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Testing in LTC Facilities Updated

Briggs Healthcare

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare. CDC updated the SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Testing in Long Term Care Facilities landing page as well as the algorithm on February 17, 2022.

article thumbnail

Why Political Roadblocks Threaten Home Health Care’s Biggest Policy Objectives in 2022

Home Health Care

Policy concerns in home-based care are considered timely and critical for those in the industry. The issue is, unfortunately, they aren’t always viewed in that light by outsiders and lawmakers in Washington, D.C. Among those concerns are the extension of the Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver, adequate reimbursement for telehealth and the Choose Home Care Act.

article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Public Health Emergency (PHE) COVID-19 Regulations

Briggs Healthcare

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare. The Iowa Department of Human Services issued IL 2315-MC-FFS-CVD on Sunday, February 20, 2022. The Informational Letter is directed to Iowa Medicaid Providers, but it contains a message that I thought was worth sharing. The message in the paragraph beneath the bolded Please note is what I’m pointing out: CMS is telling states that they “will provide a 60-day notice in advance of the official end of the federal PHE.

More Trending

article thumbnail

2022 Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule

Briggs Healthcare

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare. The CDC posted the 2022 Recommended Adult Immunization Schedule on February 17, 2022. Vaccine-specific changes in the 2022 immunization schedule for adults aged ?19 years include new or updated ACIP recommendations for hepatitis B vaccine (HepB) (2), influenza vaccine (3), pneumococcal vaccines (4), recombinant zoster vaccine (RZV) (5), and COVID-19 vaccine (available at www.cdc.gov/vaccines/hcp/acip-recs/vacc-specific/̷

article thumbnail

Maxim Healthcare Group Splits; HouseWorks Agrees to Buy Greater Boston Home Care

Home Health Care

This article is an exclusive feature available as a part of your subscription to HHCN +. Maxim Healthcare Group divides into two companies. Maxim Healthcare Group has divided the company’s two business units into independently operated companies: Maxim Healthcare Services and Maxim Healthcare Staffing. The company will retire the umbrella Maxim Healthcare Group brand.

article thumbnail

Upcoming CDC/COCA Webinar: Updated Guidance for Clinicians on COVID-19 Vaccines

Briggs Healthcare

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare. Date: Thursday, February 24, 2022. Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM ET. A few minutes before the webinar starts, please click on the Zoom link below to join: [link]. Webinar ID: 160 368 0276 Passcode: 242440. Or Telephone: US: +1 669 254 5252 or. +1 646 828 7666 or. +1 551 285 1373 or. +1 669 216 1590.

article thumbnail

Impact of biosimilar entry on prices of biologic drugs

Healthcare ECONOMIST

I previously covered research from Dickson and Kent (2021) that examined how the entry of generic drugs impacts the price Medicare pays. In that study, the authors found that “the presence of 1 generic competitor was associated with a 14.9% mean price reduction in the bundled ASP, 2 generic competitors were associated with a 32.7% mean price reduction, and 3 generic competitors were associated with a 52.0% mean price reduction.” Many of these large price reductions, however, come fro

article thumbnail

From Payroll Pains to Growth Gains: Streamlining Payroll & HR for Success

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

In the world of small business management, the challenge of managing payroll & HR efficiently while scaling operations can be overwhelming. Yet, with the right strategies in place, these challenges can become opportunities for growth and innovation. In this session, Joe Sharpe, Senior Director of Managed Payroll Services at IRIS, will reveal practical methods and expert insights for outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes, resulting in substantial time and resource savings.

article thumbnail

Morning Headlines 2/22/22

HIStalk

VillageMD Acquires Healthy Interactions, a Patient Education Platform Proven to.

75
article thumbnail

Why China Is Intensifying Its Military Flights Against Taiwan

The Rand Blog

On January 23, China repeated its familiar pattern of sending warplanes into Taiwan's airspace. This activity, which has continued in February, rarely has a clear single driver. Instead, there are several factors that should always be considered.

104
104
article thumbnail

HIStalk Interviews Amihai Neiderman, CEO, Nym

HIStalk

Amihai Neiderman is co-founder and CEO of Nym of New.

49
article thumbnail

Curbside Consult with Dr. Jayne 2/21/22

HIStalk

I’ve had a fair amount of work-related travel in the.

45
article thumbnail

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.