Health Care Dive
AUGUST 21, 2023
The health IT company, which rebranded from Allscripts in January, has yet to file its annual report for 2022, or its quarterly reports for the first and second quarters of 2023.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 21, 2023
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released new draft guidance Monday on how it plans to roll out a program that allows Medicare members to spread out monthly payments for presc | New draft guidance gives a blueprint for pharmacies to begin offering monthly payments on prescription drugs starting in 2025.
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Health Care Dive
AUGUST 21, 2023
The layoffs disclosed late last week to state labor departments include 770 employees in CVS’ Rhode Island headquarters, and about 520 workers at health insurer Aetna’s Connecticut hub.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 21, 2023
The nation’s leading lobbying group for older Americans is supporting the U.S. | In a federal lawsuit, AARP is supporting Medicare’s new ability to negotiate drug prices with pharmaceutical companies, ahead of CMS naming the first 10 prescription drugs next month.
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Health Care Dive
AUGUST 21, 2023
The divide between professionals who felt fairly compensated and those who didn't was less than 5%, but almost half of healthcare workers surveyed said they had less than $1,000 in savings.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 21, 2023
The Minnesota Attorney General's office is investigating Allina Health over reports that the provider restricted care to patients with certain amounts of unpaid medical bills. | The Minnesota Attorney General's office is investigating Allina Health over reports that the provider restricted care to patients with certain amounts of unpaid medical bills.
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Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 21, 2023
CVS Health announced earlier this year that it would cut 5 | CVS Health announced earlier this year that it would cut 5,000 corporate jobs in a bid to cut costs, and new filings across several states offer a look at where those cuts are taking place.
Health Care Dive
AUGUST 21, 2023
Attorney General Keith Ellison called patients’ stories of denied care due to medical debt “upsetting.
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 21, 2023
Dr. Alan Spiro, president and CMO of Laguna Health explained how research done in conjunction with NorthShore University Health System showed that using telehealth to address "life contact factors" can improve access and reduce costs.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 21, 2023
Physician and advanced practitioner salaries are growing, reflecting a workforce in strong demand and limited supply, a new AMN Healthcare report has found. | Retail clinics, urgent care centers, telehealth companies, payers and private equity firms are all looking to recruit doctors, leading to growing salaries.
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Health Care Dive
AUGUST 21, 2023
The deal, which the health systems said would create the largest employer in the Portland area, could be a financial lifeline for Legacy.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 21, 2023
Medicare Advantage (MA) plans should obtain feedback from beneficiaries concerning how much post-acute care helped them recover after being hospitalized, according to a
Health Care Dive
AUGUST 21, 2023
Mark Kent served as interim CEO of the financially struggling primary care chain after his predecessor stepped down in June.
The Rand Blog
AUGUST 21, 2023
The jostling between India and China for influence in South Asia will likely prove crucial to the fate of U.S. Indo-Pacific strategy. The good news, at least for now, is that New Delhi has been mostly successful in pushing back against Beijing's rising influence across the region.
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HIT Consultant
AUGUST 21, 2023
Shameem Hameed, CEO of blueBriX Now more than ever, the healthcare sector is under pressure to curb rising costs, increase accessibility, alleviate issues caused by worker shortages, and improve both clinician and patient outcomes. In addition, there is a rising demand for remote patient monitoring services, such as medical IoT and wearable devices, as well as the rapid growth of digital health infrastructure across developed nations.
The Rand Blog
AUGUST 21, 2023
In addition to decimating buildings and other infrastructure, disasters also destroy human capital, the collective knowledge and skills that drive individual economic earnings, as well as regional economic growth. Failing to address these more-hidden damages is incredibly costly.
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 21, 2023
Srulik Dvorsky, CEO and Co-founder, TailorMed It’s no secret that healthcare costs have continued to rise over the years. In fact, a staggering four in 10 Americans have skipped medical care due to financial concerns. The rise of high-deductible health plans means more financial responsibility has fallen directly on patients, as out-of-pocket costs have skyrocketed by 111% since 2010 and are projected to increase by 10% each year through 2026.
Home Health Care
AUGUST 21, 2023
Geoff Abraskin promoted to hospice president at Amedisys Geoff Abraskin has been named the new president of the hospice division at Amedisys (Nasdaq: AMED). He has been with the company for nearly 15 years. “Geoffrey Abraskin has been promoted to President of the Hospice Division!” Amedisys wrote in a LinkedIn post last week. “Geoff is a doctor of physical therapy and a certified wound specialist who joined Amedisys 14 years ago as an administrator and rehabilitation specialty director.
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HIT Consultant
AUGUST 21, 2023
Talkdesk Joins Epic’s Pals Program to Co-Innovation on Integrated Patient Experience SolutionsWhat You Should Know: – Talkdesk®, Inc., a global AI-powered cloud contact center leader today announced that it has joined Epic’s new Pals program to expand the Epic EHR integration with its Talkdesk Healthcare Experience Cloud™ platform. – Talkdesk is the first CCaaS vendor to be announced as a member of the Pals program, which helps customers select vendors that use validated integrati
Home Health Care
AUGUST 21, 2023
The Future Leaders Awards program is brought to you in partnership with Homecare Homebase. The program is designed to recognize up-and-coming industry members who are shaping the next decade of home health, hospice care, senior housing, skilled nursing and behavioral health. To see this year’s Future Leaders, visit [link]. April Stewart, the vice president of access and innovation at the Los Angeles-based 24 Hour Home Care, has been named a 2023 Future Leader by Home Health Care News.
Health Populi
AUGUST 21, 2023
As patients assume more financial skin in their personal healthcare, they take on the role of demanding consumer, or “impatient patients.” HealthEdge’s latest research into health consumers’ perspectives finds peoples’ satisfaction with their health insurance plans lacking, with members seeking easier access their personal health information, high levels of service, and rewards for healthy behaviors.
Home Health Care
AUGUST 21, 2023
This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership With referral rejection rates skyrocketing to new highs in recent years, home health providers have to be more intentional about maintaining strong relationships with referral sources. In 2022, 76% of patients being referred to home health agencies were not able to receive care services, compared to 54% in 2019, according to WellSky data.
Speaker: Paul Weald, Contact Center Innovator
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Healthcare Leadership
AUGUST 21, 2023
Blog post by Joe Babaian It’s the kind of mistrust of science because science is viewed as authority. And there’s a lot of anti-authority feeling. I think that’s the kind of thing that drives the anti-vaxxers , the people who don’t believe the science of vaccination and don’t want to get their children vaccinated. It’s all part of that trend, which is very disturbing.
NASHP
AUGUST 21, 2023
The National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) is pleased to announce a new initiative to work with states to strengthen oversight and accountability of managed long-term services and supports (MLTSS) plans, with a particular focus on payment strategies. This two-year cross-learning and technical assistance project will engage state health policymakers on state goals for MLTSS programs including: Supporting the long-term services and supports (LTSS) workforce Quality and outcome improvemen
Briggs Healthcare
AUGUST 21, 2023
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare For many in the U.S., this week is going to be a hot one! Many areas have already had extreme heat warnings and advisories. OSHA’s Workplace Safety Reminder for today addresses heat illness. Heat-related illnesses can be prevented. Hydrate before, during and after work. Drink 1 cup of cool water every 20 minutes even if you aren’t thirsty.
Readiness Rounds
AUGUST 21, 2023
COVID-19 on the Rise Again In a world affected by the ongoing COVID issues, hospitals have been at the forefront of battling the virus and caring for those affected. "It is a fact. COVID cases are up again. The CDC is describing it as an uptick after a long period of declining rates. There is also a new omicron variant on the rise." - NPR: How to navigate the rise in COVID cases this summer Increase in Hospitalizations With hospitalizations rising by over 12% in the past week alone , the need fo
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.
HIStalk
AUGUST 21, 2023
One of my favorite practice administrators has worked her way.
Home Health Care
AUGUST 21, 2023
To alleviate staffing headwinds, home-based care providers are having to get creative. One provider, in particular, has seen impressive returns on some of its newer strategies. Elara Caring is investing in new technologies and programs to ensure its caregivers are spending as much time as they can delivering care. “Our growth strategy is fueled by talent,” Elara Caring Chief People Officer Laura Hamrick told Home Health Care News.
HIStalk
AUGUST 21, 2023
The Illusion of EHR InteroperabilityBy Pawan Jindal, MBBS Pawan Jindal,
Healthcare ECONOMIST
AUGUST 21, 2023
National Institute for Health Care Management (NIHCM) examines trends in opioid overdoses in their recent infographic. Unsurprisingly, opioid deaths have risen dramatically in recent years, but may have plateaued in the last 12 months. Opioid deaths are more common among prime working age individuals (age 25-54). NIHCM used data from the Wide-ranging Online Data for Epidemiologic Research (WONDER ) data system maintained by Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), supplemented by provis
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.
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