Fierce Healthcare
JUNE 12, 2024
AI deal activity is dominating healthcare investment with one in four dollars invested in healthcare going toward companies leveraging AI, according to a new report. | So far, in 2024, $2.8 billion has already been invested in AI healthcare companies, with SVB projecting the sector to see $11.
Health Care Dive
JUNE 12, 2024
More Americans had insurance in 2023 than at any other time in the nation’s history, spurring medical utilization and accelerating healthcare spending faster than growth in the overall economy, according to government projections.
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Fierce Healthcare
JUNE 12, 2024
The American Medical Association (AMA) and a bipartisan group of Congressional leaders are looking to stop unfair prior authorization practices from health plans. | A large coalition of bipartisan lawmakers and national advocacy organizations are renewing their efforts in reforming prior authorization.
Health Care Dive
JUNE 12, 2024
The technology giants will offer free or low-cost cybersecurity tools to rural hospitals, which often have limited resources to combat the rising number of cyberattacks.
Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll
Fertility benefits have become a crucial component of employee well-being and retention strategies. In today’s competitive landscape, creating a fertility benefits program that aligns with both employee needs and organizational goals can be more complex than it seems. From cycle-based to flat-dollar and telehealth models, each solution offers unique advantages and challenges that directly affect employee satisfaction and financial well-being.
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Fierce Healthcare
JUNE 12, 2024
National health spending is estimated to have outpaced the rest of the country’s economy in 2023, growing by 7.5% with projected expenditures of $4.8 trillion, according to newly published calculat | Record-high insurance coverage rates from pandemic policies alongside other trends like high utilization pushed health spending past the nominal GDP growth rate in 2023, according to new projections from government actuaries.
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Fierce Healthcare
JUNE 12, 2024
Massachusetts’ progressive senators have debuted a federal bill that would introduce criminal and civil penalties for executives who “loot” healthcare organizations to the detriment of patient care | Citing Steward Health Care as a paradigm, the progressive lawmakers say the civil and criminal penalties in their bill will prevent private equity firms that "steal from America's healthcare system to feed their corporate greed.
Health Care Dive
JUNE 12, 2024
This is the second time a district court has shot down the antitrust agency’s request to stop the deal.
Fierce Healthcare
JUNE 12, 2024
In late February, UnitedHealth Group’s Change Healthcare unit faced a significant ransomware attack, sending shockwaves through the healthcare sector with far-reaching financial consequences. | In this week’s episode of “Podnosis”, Senior Writer Paige Minemyer sits down with Clearwater CEO Steve Cagle to explore the lessons healthcare organizations can learn from the Change Healthcare cyberattack and what it reveals about the industry’s current state of security readiness.
Home Health Care
JUNE 12, 2024
ComForCare is building on its DementiaWise training program with the rollout of a 2.0 version. “We do feel that the DementiaWise program is a differentiator,” Stephanie Wierzbicka, director of strategic health programs at ComForCare, wrote in an email to Home Health Care News. “The program is designed to equip caregivers with the tools and knowledge to provide a high level of care to the clients that are living with dementia.
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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.
Fierce Healthcare
JUNE 12, 2024
Medical supplier Better Health has raised $14 million in a strategic funding round backed by CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield’s venture capital arm, Healthworx. | Better Health has now received more than $27.5 million in funding to grow its medical supply business for chronic conditions.
Home Health Care
JUNE 12, 2024
This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership On Monday, Addus HomeCare Corp. (Nasdaq: ADUS) announced what would be the biggest transaction of 2024 thus far. Its $350 million deal for Gentiva’s personal care business could reflect a tide change in the recently slow home-based care M&A market. It’s also reflective of Addus’ impressive ability to deliver on its strategic vision.
Fierce Healthcare
JUNE 12, 2024
New AMA president says he's ready to take on big challenges facing doctors amid payment cuts and rising burnout rates ebeavins Wed, 06/12/2024 - 17:29
Bill Of Health
JUNE 12, 2024
Interviewed by William Leonard Pickard George Church, PhD , is the Robert Winthrop Professor of Genetics at Harvard Medical School, Professor of Health Sciences and Technology at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is a founding member of the Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering at Harvard. His research efforts include the first direct genome sequencing method, collaborating in initiating the Human Genome Project, and creating the Personal Genom
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.
Fierce Healthcare
JUNE 12, 2024
Abridge, a startup that develops generative AI tools for medical documentation, inked another major health system partnership. | Christus Health, based in Irving, Texas, signed an enterprise-wide technology agreement with Abridge after it piloted the technology the past few months with some primary care and specialist physicians.
HIT Consultant
JUNE 12, 2024
What You Should Know: – In line with its commitment to providing the highest quality care, Brightside Health now offers virtual intensive outpatient programs (IOP) for substance use disorder (SUD). – Brightside Health’s acquisition of Lionrock Recovery launched this new service, enabling the company to provide comprehensive telemental health treatment for a wider range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, alcohol use disorder, and SUD.
Fierce Healthcare
JUNE 12, 2024
Wisp, a sexual and reproductive telehealth provider, has added a fertility vertical with several partners meant to help birthing people navigate getting pregnant. | The offerings come amid growing consumer demand, the company says. A recent Wisp survey of its customers revealed 70% are interested in more education on and access to products for fertility.
HIT Consultant
JUNE 12, 2024
What You Should Know: – Wheel , a leading provider of telehealth and virtual care solutions, announces the launch of its AI-driven Horizon™ platform. – Horizon sets a new standard in care delivery by using AI to provide health plans, digital health solution providers, and life sciences companies with an ‘easy button’ to instantly scale their new and existing virtual care programs across the U.S.
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.
Fierce Healthcare
JUNE 12, 2024
The Promising Convergence of Payer Strategy and Compliance with the CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule jpiatt Wed, 06/12/2024 - 13:37
Health Populi
JUNE 12, 2024
From bandages to home hygiene, OTC pain meds and DIY home projects, Morning Consult’s look into the most-trusted brands of 2024 give us insights into health consumers. I’ve been tracking this study since before the public health crisis of the coronavirus, and it always offers us a practical snapshot of the U.S. consumer’s current ethos on trusted companies helping people risk-manage daily living — and of course, find joy and satisfaction as well.
Fierce Healthcare
JUNE 12, 2024
Optum is rolling out a new offering that seeks to make it easier and faster for patients to secure durable medical equipment. | Optum is rolling out a new offering that seeks to make it easier and faster for patients to secure durable medical equipment.
HIT Consultant
JUNE 12, 2024
What You Should Know: – Komodo Health, a provider of real-world healthcare data and analytics, today announced the launch of Komodo Patient Insurance™ (KPI). – The new offering delivers the most comprehensive view of patient insurance status available, encompassing over 200 million de-identified U.S. patient lives. KPI: Unprecedented Depth and Accuracy KPI surpasses traditional solutions by providing in-depth insights into a patient’s pharmacy and medical insurance enrollment s
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Running a healthcare facility requires precision and care, not just for patients but also for your staff. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps healthcare providers choose the best provider. Efficient payroll management ensures timely, accurate payments, critical for maintaining staff morale and trust. Compliance support helps navigate complex healthcare regulations and avoid costly fines.
HIStalk
JUNE 12, 2024
News Apple announces its long-awaited Apple Intelligence capability, which will.
HIT Consultant
JUNE 12, 2024
What You Should Know: – NeuroFlow , a provider of behavioral health technology infrastructure, announced the acquisition of Owl , a measurement-based care (MBC) technology company. – The strategic acquisition positions NeuroFlow as a leader in behavioral health measurement and engagement, offering a comprehensive suite of solutions for a wider range of healthcare settings. – While expanding its reach and service offerings, NeuroFlow remains dedicated to customer collaboration a
Nordic
JUNE 12, 2024
The once-distant threat of climate change is now a tangible reality impacting the health and well-being of populations and health systems. Extreme weather events, like flooding, heatwaves, and wildfires, damage critical infrastructure, disrupt operations, and limit the provision of health services. Worsening air quality fuels respiratory illnesses, placing a heavier burden on already strained hospitals.
HIT Consultant
JUNE 12, 2024
What You Should Know: – University Hospitals (UH) is revolutionizing patient care with the implementation of Aidoc’s comprehensive AI platform (aiOS™) across its entire healthcare network. – By integrating Aidoc’s AI platform, UH minimizes technical hurdles and fosters a collaborative environment for ongoing AI optimization.
Speaker: Sean Raible
Picture a workplace where physiological safety is not just an aim but a reality, driven by thoughtful employee benefits that prioritize mental health, wellbeing, and DEI. 🤔 ✨ Achieving this vision requires more than just occasional training sessions and employee assistance programs. Moving beyond the basics, this vision calls for a holistic approach that integrates these elements into your company culture as well as your HR and benefits strategy.
Icanotes
JUNE 12, 2024
Understanding Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Grief Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and Grief are individually complex experiences that can be manifest jointly when the right circumstances are present. Each experience is highly individualized, developing as a result of a myriad of factors which we will discuss in this article. While these two experiences may share some signs and symptoms, there are clear differentiators clinicians must keep in mind in order to avoid misdiagnosis and ineffectiv
HIT Consultant
JUNE 12, 2024
What You Should Know: – Ushur , the leader in AI-powered Customer Experience Automation (CXA), announced the launch of pre-built, self-service solutions designed to revolutionize care navigation for health plans and third-party administrators (TPAs). – The AI-powered tools address the growing need for efficient and effective member support, particularly in navigating complex health journeys like pregnancy and chronic conditions.
HIStalk
JUNE 12, 2024
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