Fierce Healthcare
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
LOS ANGELES — Healthcare data and tech company Veradigm is picking up ScienceIO in a $140 million deal to build out large language models for healthcare. | Veradigm plans to use the company's platform to create its own proprietary large language models on its own massive dataset, which includes 400,000 providers and over 200 million patients.
Healthcare It News
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
The health system has efforts to use artificial intelligence to, among other things, streamline patient scheduling and provide personalized preventive care recommendations. Dr. Melek Somai, the CTO, explains how.
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Fierce Healthcare
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Nearly all physicians in the U.S. | Nearly all physicians in the U.S. said they feel regularly burned out and over half of them have considered either leaving the profession or adopting non-patient-facing roles, according to a new Athenahealth survey.
Health Care Dive
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Medicare Advantage payment per month, per beneficiary could drop by 1% next year if regulators finalize rates as proposed, according to the analysis backed by the Better Medicare Alliance.
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Fierce Healthcare
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Insurtech Alignment Healthcare has recorded $1.82 billion in revenue for full-year 2023 and beat market expectations for quarterly revenue by more than $20 million, the company announced Feb. | Alignment Healthcare stressed it should reach profitability this year and announced it would pulling back from the ACO REACH program, the company said during a fourth-quarter earnings call.
Health Care Dive
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
E.J. Kuiper, who has served in leadership roles at multiple faith-based healthcare organizations, will replace Richard Vath as CEO of Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System effective May 1.
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Health Care Dive
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
The healthcare IT firm also announced plans to acquire AI company ScienceIO as it prepares to be suspended from trading.
Fierce Healthcare
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
LOS ANGELES — Optum Health CEO Amar Desai took the stage at ViVE on Monday morning to discuss the company's value-based care ambitions and strategy, but there was a clear elephant in the room: | LOS ANGELES — Optum Health CEO Amar Desai took the stage at ViVE on Monday morning to discuss the company's value-based care ambitions and strategy, but there was a clear elephant in the room: the cyberattack on Change Healthcare that's still causing disruption nationwide.
Health Populi
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Let’s put “health” back into the U.S. health care system. That’s the mantra coming out of this week’s annual Capitol Conference convened by the National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP). (FYI you might know of NABIP by its former acronym, NAHU, the National Association of Health Underwriters).
Fierce Healthcare
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Sixteen health systems have put their weight behind Vale Health, a new online marketplace of vetted wellness offerings for consumers. | Vale Health is tapping the expertise of its provider backers to offer vetted wellness products to consumers. It launched this week with a marketplace designed with and for patients of Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin health network.
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HIT Consultant
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Akshay Sharma, Chief AI Officer, Lyric The integration of AI into healthcare workflows presents a tremendous opportunity for transformation –– and for new levels of productivity in a time when administrative functions surrounding claims adjudication, provider reimbursement, and related functions are complicating operations and affecting efficiency. AI Co-Pilots offer an innovative approach to addressing these issues by driving efficiency, accuracy, and value in payment integrity.
Fierce Healthcare
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Universal Health Services (UHS) beat estimates for the fourth quarter and is forecasting higher, though still "conservative," full-year earnings for 2024. | The acute and behavioral care hospital operator logged earnings of $3.16 per diluted share for the final quarter and a 7.4% year-over-year jump in net revenues.
Healthcare ECONOMIST
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Today I was on Mark Hansan and Scott Howell’s podcast Prescription for Better Access Podcast on the topic “ Biosimilars Role in Improving Patient Access “ The full episode with description is below or you can download the audio-only podcast here. Biosimilars are entering the market at their fastest pace ever. In this episode, we interview a renowned health economist and an expert consultant in biosimilar distribution and patient support to explore the complex landscape of biosi
Fierce Healthcare
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
By Amanda Heidemann, MD, FAAFP; Chief Medical Information Officer, CMIO Services, LLC | A clinical leader shares how a health education solution helped with resource limitations, workforce crises, and consumerization of healthcare.
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HIT Consultant
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Doron Aspitz, CEO, Verix Next Best Action has been one of the most important approaches for sales in recent years, including for pharmaceuticals. But because selling pharma is significantly different than selling other products, pharma-oriented NBA approaches need to be significantly more sophisticated than NBA for other industries. Pharma sales teams looking to implement NBA need to embrace an updated, data-driven version of this approach, known as NBA 2.0, along with the appropriate tools, inc
Advanced Data Systems
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Choosing the right healthcare revenue cycle management (RCM) software is a critical decision that can significantly impact the financial health and operational efficiency of your organization. To ensure you make an informed choice, we've compiled a comprehensive checklist to guide you through the process of finding the best RCM software, with a special focus on the advanced solutions offered by Advanced Data Systems Corp (ADSC).
HIT Consultant
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
What You Should Know: – Know Labs (NYSE American: KNW), a leading innovator in non-invasive medical diagnostic technology, today announced the unveiling of its KnowU™, a wearable, non-invasive continuous glucose monitor (CGM). – With over 270 patents issued, pending, and in process, Know Labs has established a solid foundation for its technology, creating a competitive advantage in the non-invasive CGM landscape.
Home Health Care
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
The Department of Justice is targeting UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) in an antitrust investigation, The Wall Street Journal reported Tuesday. Specifically, the Justice Department is interviewing subjects around interactions between UnitedHealth Group and its health care provider services arm, Optum. UnitedHealthcare is one of the largest insurers in the country.
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HIT Consultant
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
What You Should Know: – Imprivata , a provider of digital identity solutions for critical industries, today announced the launch of Imprivata Biometric Patient Identity. This innovative solution utilizes facial recognition technology to address the growing issue of patient misidentification in healthcare. – Integrated with Epic, Imprivata Biometric Patient Identity empowers healthcare providers to confidently deliver improved patient care while mitigating the risks associated with mi
Health IT Analytics
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Researchers have developed a framework to fine-tune the natural language processing models used in medical text summarization tools.
HIT Consultant
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
What You Should Know: – Color Health , a leader in comprehensive cancer solutions, announced today a Strategic Alliance partnership with the Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) National Labor Office (NLO). – Through this alliance, Color Health and BCBS NLO aim to empower union leaders with the tools and resources needed to equip their members for the fight against cancer, promoting early detection, comprehensive care, and essential support services.
NASHP
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
A growing number of states are covering housing-related services under Medicaid , including pre-tenancy and tenancy-sustaining services. Many states leverage their contracts with managed care organizations (MCOs) to support housing-related interventions. Regardless of whether a state has pursued an 1115 waiver or other Medicaid authority , Medicaid MCOs can be an important player in developing partnerships and coordinating resources to deliver housing supports and services.
Speaker: Paul Weald, Contact Center Innovator
Learn how to streamline productivity and efficiency across your organization with machine learning and artificial intelligence! No matter what industry you're in - healthcare, customer service, sales, and more - it’s easier than you think to reduce wait times, monitor sentiment, and provide enhanced self-service options for all of your users. This means that you can achieve a more consistent and engaging customer experience while reducing sources of friction.
HIT Consultant
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
What You Should Know: – FamilyWell Health , a company dedicated to improving maternal mental health, announced today they have secured $4.3 million in seed funding led by.406 Ventures , with participation from GreyMatter Capital and Mother Ventures. – The funding will fuel FamilyWell’s national expansion, tackling the crucial issue of maternal mental health.
NASHP
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
This report is one section of State Strategies to Leverage Medicaid Managed Care Contracting for Investments in Health and Housing Alignment. See the full resource guide. For more information on financing housing-related services, please visit our Medicaid and Housing toolkit. Data sharing and reporting are critical components of planning, implementing, and evaluating interventions to address housing needs.
HIT Consultant
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
What You Should Know: – Veradigm Inc. (NASDAQ: MDRX), a provider of healthcare data and technology solutions, announced an agreement to acquire ScienceIO , a leader in healthcare AI platform and foundation models. – The acquisition is valued at $140 million in cash, with $44 million deferred and payable in installments over three years. Veradigm will fund the transaction entirely from existing cash reserves.
NASHP
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
This is one section of State Strategies to Leverage Medicaid Managed Care Contracting for Investments in Health and Housing Alignment. See the full resource guide. For more information on financing housing-related services, please visit our Medicaid and Housing toolkit. Executive Summary Health and housing supports and services are critical for many individuals and families to obtain and maintain stable housing in community settings.
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.
HIT Consultant
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
What You Should Know: – Arcadia , a healthcare technology company, announced today the launch of its next-generation data platform powered by an open lakehouse architecture. – By providing a robust, secure, and scalable data platform, Arcadia empowers healthcare organizations to leverage the power of big data, accelerate their digital transformation journey, and ultimately improve patient care.
Home Health Care
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
Signify Health — a part of CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) — has added heart arrhythmia tests to its diagnostic and preventive services offerings. These screenings are part of the company’s in-home services aimed at achieving earlier detection and diagnoses. One of the reasons Signify Health is focused on heart arrhythmias is because of how common it is among the population the company serves.
Bill Of Health
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
By Tegan M. Carr As a researcher studying the psychedelic experiences of people of color in hopes of driving equitable psychedelic health care, I’m concerned about the ways in which Black, Brown, and Indigenous contributions have been excluded in the development of the psychedelic field and investigation of novel psychedelic therapies. By excluding diverse contributions to the psychedelic field, we risk establishing psychedelic practices that exacerbate racial health inequities (disparities) in
Briggs Healthcare
FEBRUARY 27, 2024
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is offering a webinar to provide updated instructions to help providers understand how to achieve a full Annual Payment Update (APU) in the Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) Quality Reporting Program (QRP). For more information and to register for the webinar, please visit the SNF Quality Reporting Program (QRP) Training page.
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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