Fierce Healthcare

DECEMBER 14, 2023

A new price comparison study finds over 50% higher facility fees for commercially insured colonoscopies performed in hospitals rather than ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs), suggesting that “money | The analysis of commercial payers' price transparency data shows that “money has apparently been left on the table” for employers and consumers, the study's senior author says.

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Health Care Dive

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The sweeping rule requires developers of certified artificial intelligence tools to detail information including how the product is maintained and monitored, as well as known risks and inappropriate uses.

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Fierce Healthcare

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Oracle's second-quarter revenue fell short of analysts' expectations, dragged down by its Cerner business and slowing cloud growth. | Oracle is using its tech muscle to add new capabilities to the Millennium EHR, chairman Larry Ellison said. "We are going after a much larger market than Cerner was. We expect Cerner to be a growth story," he told investors during Oracle's Q2 earnings call.

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DECEMBER 14, 2023

SAN DIEGO – As the HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum kicked off on Thursday morning, Rob Havasy, senior director of informatics strategy at HIMSS, offered some introductory remarks that looked back on a busy decade-plus of health IT innovation. "I've seen a lot of technologies come and go," said Havasy. But with artificial intelligence, he said, especially in the year-plus since ChatGPT captured the attention of the general public in a big way, "this time feels a bit differen

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Fierce Healthcare

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The Biden administration is cracking down on pharmaceutical companies as part of its price-fighting measures under the Inflation Reduction Act. | The Biden Administration announced Thursday a list of 48 Part B drugs with prices that rose faster than the rate of inflation in the final quarter of 2023. Here's what they plan to do now.

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Health Care Dive

DECEMBER 14, 2023

A Nasdaq panel ruled the healthcare IT company wouldn’t be delisted from the exchange as long as it complies with financial reporting requirements by late February.

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Health Care Dive

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Healthcare spending grew 4.1% in 2022, faster than 2021’s growth but notably slower than 2020’s, according to government actuaries.

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Fierce Healthcare

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Since launching four years ago, mental health startup Headway has built out its provider network and payer partnerships and now has expanded to all 50 states and Washington D.C. | Since launching four years ago, mental health startup Headway has built out its provider network and payer partnerships and now has expanded to all 50 states and Washington D.C.

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Home Health Care

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Predicting the future of home-based care is like predicting the weather. There will be sunny days ahead, cloudy days ahead and always the chance of isolated thunderstorms. Knowing that the weather won’t always be perfect is the first step in being prepared for whatever comes next in home-based care. “For those of us who’ve been involved in health care services at home for a number of years, we have seen this evolution,” National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) President Will

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Fierce Healthcare

DECEMBER 14, 2023

On Thursday, North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein made good on his threat to sue HCA Healthcare for allegedly falling short of commitments it made to secure the purchase of Mission Health Sys | The for-profit had agreed to continue offering certain services for at least 10 years in order to secure its acquisition. Attorney General Josh Stein said that his state's Department of Justice has received over 500 complaints suggesting that HCA was falling short.

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The Rand Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As 2023 draws to a close, RAND president and CEO Jason Matheny highlights areas where RAND is tackling the most urgent and complex problems we face. Each is a small reminder that where there are thoughtful people working tirelessly to find solutions, there is hope.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 14, 2023

“Returned”, Elmer Ramirez | This image was generated using Procreate soft and acrylic brush; DALL-E 2 and Dall-E 3 What You Should Know: – Children’s Health, a pediatric health system announced it has deployed Pieces , a clinically-oriented generative AI solution , across its inpatient care. – Pieces seamlessly integrates with the hospital’s Epic EMR and has quickly become a daily tool for doctors, nurses, and case managers, facilitating clinical handoffs, man

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Home Health Care

DECEMBER 14, 2023

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership Home health providers have griped with their Medicare Advantage (MA) plan partners for years over poor rates, claim denials and increased administrative burden. Providers have stopped short of banding together to deny coverage for these plans, but some of the top companies have reallocated capacity to “preferred payers.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 14, 2023

headway.co What You Should Know: – Headway , a tech-enabled network of mental health providers, has achieved a major milestone: it is now serving patients in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. – Headway’s national expansion marks a significant step forward in making mental health care accessible and affordable for all Americans.

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HIStalk

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Top News HHS and ONC approve the final HTI-1 rule.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Craig Parker, JD, CPA and CEO, Guideway Care Hospitals, health systems and group practices nationwide are finding value and effectiveness by partnering with an outsourced care guidance resource to extend clinical staff and strengthen care management support. The addition of a structured and highly scalable care guidance program that goes beyond mere navigation efforts provides a unique solution as a service proposition to comprehensively address many of the operational and financial challenges t

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Healthcare ECONOMIST

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Hallucination as an LLM feature. Impact of HPSA. FDA global drug inspections : before and after COVID. Optum employs(?) more doctors than any other organization Cause of morning sickness discovered.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 14, 2023

What You Should Know: – Physicians are cautiously optimistic about artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, according to a new survey by the American Medical Association (AMA). While 41% are equally excited and concerned about its potential, nearly two-thirds see its advantages if specific concerns are addressed. – The survey of 1,081 physicians, conducted in August 2023, reveals a complex picture of how doctors view this transformative technology, highlighting both its potential

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HIStalk

DECEMBER 14, 2023

From Patient Satisfaction: “Re: patients navigating coverage choices during open.

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DECEMBER 14, 2023

ine What You Should Know: – WeightWatchers launches two new offerings to further support individuals on their journeys to better health: the WeightWatchers GLP-1 Program and WeightWatchers Clinic integration within the WeightWatchers App. – By focusing on personalization, scientific evidence, and comprehensive support, WW empowers individuals to take control of their weight health and achieve lasting results.

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The Rand Blog

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Unequal allocation of neighborhood resources has been linked to cardiovascular outcomes. Consequently, neighborhood influences on cardiovascular health are multilevel and nuanced which makes it difficult for researchers and practitioners to find ways to modify neighborhoods to support health.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 14, 2023

What You Should Know: – ARTIS Ventures , a pioneer in this “TechBio” revolution, announces the closing of its second fund, TechBio II, with $200M focused on healthcare and biology innovation. – The fund aims to support early-stage companies to transform human health and well-being by leveraging growing data sets, advanced analytics, and insights.

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Lexis Nexis

DECEMBER 14, 2023

The healthcare industry has been adapting to rapid changes especially since the COVID-19 pandemic started. The pandemic rapidly shifted the way providers deliver care, consumer expectations for care delivery and digital enablement. It also placed demands on antiquated technology. As the world has generally returned to the new normal, healthcare industry players are looking to a more proactive approach and to take advantage of the momentum the pandemic provided as they think forward about the fut

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 14, 2023

What You Should Know: – Nascentia Health, a provider of in-home care and insurance services in Central New York, is taking care-at-home to the next level with a strategic partnership with Biofourmis , a global leader in technology-enabled care delivery. – The strategic collaboration aims to empower older adults to age safely and comfortably in their own homes while reducing unnecessary hospital readmissions and improving overall healthcare outcomes.

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Etactics

DECEMBER 14, 2023

65% of senior finance leaders agree that the volume and complexity of corporate risks have increased over the last five years. Risk, or the possibility of something undesirable happening, is inevitable. This blog is strictly about business…or should I say risky business (ba dum tss).but risk is present in every area of life. In regard to business, risk plays in the game as both an internal and external factor.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Lisa Morella, VP of Data and Analytics at CodaMetrix What You Should Know: – CodaMetrix , the AI-powered medical coding platform, has appointed Lisa Morella as its new Vice President of Data and Analytics. Morella joins the company as they celebrate a 50% increase in automated coding transactions compared to 2022, marking a significant milestone in their mission to revolutionize healthcare coding. – Morella brings a wealth of experience from her 15-year tenure at Mass General Brigham

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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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Lexis Nexis

DECEMBER 14, 2023

As technology continues to transform the healthcare landscape, cybersecurity remains a topic at the forefront. Safeguarding patient data, ensuring the integrity of medical devices, and protecting healthcare systems from cyber threats are paramount concerns for the industry. That’s why I recently attended the HIMSS Cybersecurity Conference, an event that brought together experts, innovators, and thought leaders to delve deep into the world of healthcare security.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 14, 2023

What You Should Know: Pair Team, a virtual and community-based primary care solution connecting Medicaid’s highest-risk patients to high-quality care, today announced its expansion into seven new California markets: Fresno, Merced, Monterey, Los Angeles, Santa Cruz, San Joaquin, and Stanislaus counties. This move enables the company to further improve access to California Advancing and Innovating Medi-Cal (CalAIM) care benefits by reaching a larger number of patients, providers and community hea

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Health Business Group

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Ryan Hanna , founder of Sworkit Health , discusses his personal and professional journey, highlighting how his upbringing, combined with his experience in the Army, influenced the core values and mission of Sworkit. The conversation explores the company's focus on promoting health and wellness, and how Ryan's leadership has shaped the business. We examine the runaway success of the Sworkit app, including its approach to addressing common gym-related apprehensions.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 14, 2023

What You Should Know: – South Korean AI leader Lunit has announced its intention to acquire Volpara, a global pioneer in AI-powered cancer detection software, in a landmark deal worth AUD 292M (USD 193M). – Beyond market presence, it’s Volpara’s deep knowledge and extensive data that truly sets it apart. With over 100 million high-quality mammogram images in its repository, Volpara offers a treasure trove of insights that will supercharge Lunit’s AI capabilities and

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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.