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Discovery Behavioral Health boosts care and revenue with patient engagement efforts

Healthcare It News

Discovery Behavioral Health, which operates 130 residential and outpatient treatment programs nationwide , was focused on delivering exceptional in-facility care while seeking innovative ways to enhance its post-discharge patient engagement. THE CHALLENGE With hundreds of patients completing treatment monthly, staff recognized an opportunity to strengthen follow-up capabilities.

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Fierce Healthcare

Pager Health, a virtual care navigation platform, sees opportunities to use generative AI to help guide health plan members and provide a more personalized experience, like a companion to provide one-on-one support.

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EMC Grha Kedoya Hospital secures new Stage 6 EMRAM for West Jakarta

Healthcare It News

EMC Grha Kedoya Hospital in West Jakarta, Indonesia, has been validated for Stage 6 of the HIMSS Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model , which assesses an organisation’s maturity in EMR capabilities. Established in 2011, the private 200-bed hospital is part of EMC Healthcare, a group of eight private hospitals in Indonesia. It sees over 120,000 patients yearly with a workforce consisting of approximately 169 doctors, 392 nursing and other health professionals, and 800 clinical and 238 n

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A new shareholder lawsuit claims that UnitedHealth Group made misleading statements about its financial outlook following the murder of a prominent company executive.

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How to Turn “Check-the-Box” Compliance Trainings Into Real Learning

Speaker: Brian Richardson, Brian Richardson, Founder and CEO of Richardson Consulting Group

Let’s face it—most ethics and compliance training programs aren’t winning awards for engagement. But that doesn’t mean they can’t be effective, captivating, and maybe even enjoyable! Join learning design expert Brian Richardson for a dynamic session on how to breathe new life into your ethics and compliance training. We'll explore innovative strategies to bring traditionally dry topics to life, making them resonate with learners and drive tangible change.

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How generative AI can drive Latin American healthcare digitization

Healthcare It News

Dr. Alfredo Almerares, clinical executive manager at InterSystems, believes the value generative AI provides in improving patient and clinician experiences will lead to greater digital health technology deployment across Latin America.

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Fierce Healthcare

Startup Kouper spent the past three years working on this problem, taking a tech-based approach that uses generative AI to ensure that patients don't fall through the cracks after discharge.

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MedTech Breakthrough Announces 2025 MedTech Breakthrough Award Winners

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – MedTech Breakthrough , an independent market intelligence organization dedicated to recognizing top-tier companies, technologies, and products in the global health and medical technology sector, today proudly announced the winners of its 9th annual awards program. – The 2025 awards highlight the groundbreaking technologies and companies that are spearheading innovation and exemplifying the best in digital health and medical technology solutions worldwide.

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Fierce Healthcare

Activist investor Glenview Capital is reducing its stake in healthcare giant CVS Health following its first quarter earnings results.

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Despite Some Home Health Challenges, Enhabit Looks Forward To Growth In 2025

Home Health Care

Enhabit Inc. (NYSE: EHAB) is beginning to see the fruits of its growth strategies, while reporting decreased home health care services revenue. After reporting a loss of $46 million in 2024, the companys leadership drew up a game plan to establish a foundation for success in 2025. This strategic plan included securing new payer contracts and implementing cost-saving measures.

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Fierce Healthcare

Starting June 1, Ayble will be available as a standard benefit for Priority members who have a MyPriority HMO or employer health plan. More than 500,000 adult members will have access.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

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Japan to Get First Generative AI Healthcare Agent via Hippocratic AI & EUCALIA Team-Up

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Hippocratic AI , the global leader in safety-focused generative AI agents for healthcare, today announced a partnership with EUCALIA Inc., a Tokyo-based healthcare transformation company focused on optimizing clinical operations and advancing care delivery, to launch the first Japanese-language generative AI healthcare agent for non-diagnostic, patient-facing clinical tasks. –This marks Hippocratic AIs entry into the Japanese market, further advancing its glob

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Only 31% Of Home Health Patients Report Their Dementia Diagnosis To Their Providers

Home Health Care

Medicare-certified home health patients with an unreported dementia diagnosis are more likely to experience poor health outcomes. Thats one of the key takeaways of a recent study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society. Researchers also found that only 31% of patients diagnosed with dementia informed their home health provider about their diagnosis.

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Beyond Patient Portals: Defining the Clinician Digital Front Door

HIT Consultant

Zach Philips, Chief Growth Officer of Axuall First impressions are everything. Almost everyone working in healthcare understands that. And its not just clinicians. The architect who designed the front lobby of a hospital or the website developer who ensures the ease of use of a health systems digital presence understands how important that first impression is.

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4 stories that showcase the power of nurses

Meditech

As the backbone of patient care, nurses need their voices heard when it comes to decision-making. This year, the theme of ANAs annual Nurses Week is The Power of Nurses. Nurses are one of the largest parts of the care team as far as staffing numbers, they spend the most time with patients, and they are the ones who often facilitate communication with families, caregivers, and the broader care team.

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Can Your Organization Spot a Conflict Before It’s a Crisis?

Speaker: Amie Phillips Pablo, VP, Corporate Compliance & Privacy Officer at Novo Nordisk

In today’s complex healthcare environment, navigating third-party relationships has become even more challenging—whether it’s vendor relationships, employee activities, or patient-facing interactions. Left unmanaged, these conflicts can compromise trust, regulatory compliance, and even organizational reputation. So, how can healthcare teams stay ahead?

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Osteoboost Launches First FDA-Cleared Prescription Wearable Nationwide to Combat Low Bone Density

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Osteoboost Health announced the nationwide availability of Osteoboost , a groundbreaking prescription medical device. Osteoboost aims to provide hope for millions diagnosed with low bone density, helping to reduce the risk of fractures that can severely impact mobility and independence. – As the first and only FDA-cleared device of its kind for low bone density, Osteoboost introduces a novel, protective, and preventative approach to bone health, offering a new

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News 5/9/25

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Top News Persivia, a provider of data aggregation and AI-driven.

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Mayo Clinic Study: Genetic Test Can Predict GLP-1 Nausea Side Effects

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – A new study from Mayo Clinic , released this past weekend, signals a significant advancement in understanding and potentially mitigating the challenging side effects associated with popular GLP-1 agonist medications like Wegovy and Zepbound. – Led by Mayo Clinic physician and obesity expert Andres Acosta, MD, PhD, the research reveals that it is now possible to predict which patients are most likely to experience gastrointestinal (GI) side effects, particularl

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Morning Headlines 5/9/25

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Hinge Health says revenue increased 50% in first quarter .

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts Launches “CloseKnit” Virtual-First Primary Care Option

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts (Blue Cross) today announced the launch of CloseKnit , a new virtual-first primary care option designed to provide members with accessible and convenient health support. – As part of their agreement, CloseKnit is actively participating in Blue Cross’s value-based payment program, aligning with the insurer’s commitment to quality and affordability while ensuring members receive timely primary care services.

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Voices: Ian Fogg, Healthcare Sales Director at Stratix Corporation

Home Health Care

This article is sponsored by Stratix. In this Voices interview, Home Health Care News connects with Ian Fogg, Healthcare Sales Director at Stratix Corporation, to discuss the evolving priorities of home healthcare CIOs and how Stratix is helping providers respond. From rising cost pressures to ongoing staffing challenges and outdated tech, Fogg shares how Stratix delivers end-to-end mobile solutions that reduce expenses, protect frontline workers, and improve operational efficiency.

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Kouper Emerges from Stealth with $10M to Transform Patient Care Transitions

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Kouper , a health technology platform engineered to revolutionize transitions of care, formally announced its launch from stealth mode, backed by $10M in funding. – The investment round was led by General Catalyst , 25Madison , and CVS Health Ventures , aimed at supporting Kouper’s mission to assist the millions of patients navigating different healthcare settings annually in the United States.

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EPtalk by Dr. Jayne 5/8/25

HIStalk

Farewell, Skype, parting is such sweet sorrow. Not really, since.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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SHINE Technologies to Acquire Lantheus’ SPECT Imaging Business

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – SHINE Technologies , a nuclear fusion company with an expanding platform of medical isotope products, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the SPECT (Single-Photon Emission Computed Tomography) business from Lantheus, a leading radiopharmaceutical-focused company. – The strategic acquisition includes the portion of Lantheus’ North Billerica, Massachusetts campus dedicated to the manufacturing of its SPECT products.

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Shareholders sue UnitedHealth for obfuscating business impacts from Thompson death

Health Care Dive

The lawsuit, which seeks class action status, alleges that UnitedHealth and its executives didn’t properly warn investors about how the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson would affect its business.

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IKS Health and GI Alliance Partner to Optimize Gastroenterology RCM and Clinical Efficiency

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – IKS Health , a global leader in care enablement solutions designed to support clinicians, staff, and patients throughout the care journey announced a significant partnership with GI Alliance, the largest independent gastroenterology (GI) services organization in the United States. – The collaboration aims to deploy advanced AI-enabled technology and human intelligence to create a best-in-class revenue cycle management (RCM) process specifically tailored for ga

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Banning Strip Searches While Keeping the Status Quo in Brazilian Prisons

Bill Of Health

Prison Banning Strip Searches While Keeping the Status Quo in Brazilian Prisons On April 2, 2025 the Brazilian Supreme Court decided that strip searches of prison visitors were unconstitutional except in exceptional circumstances. The decision is one step in the direction of reducing the mental and physical health impacts of prison on incarcerated people and their families.

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How to Make The Best Benefits Decisions for 2025's Workforce: An HR and Total Rewards Guide

Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll

Retaining top talent in 2025 means rethinking benefits. In a competitive job market, fertility benefits are more than just offerings - they are a commitment to your team’s well-being. Gain critical insights into the latest fertility benefits strategies that can help position your organization as an industry leader. Our expert will explore the unique advantages and challenges of each model, share success stories from top organizations, and offer practical strategies to make benefits decisions tha

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Centivo Appoints Sarah Fraser as First Chief Financial Officer

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Centivo , a pioneering healthcare company dedicated to making quality healthcare radically affordable, today announced the strategic appointment of Sarah Fraser as its new Chief Financial Officer. – In her new capacity, Fraser will spearhead Centivos capital markets strategy, managing critical banking, debt, and equity relationships.

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Fierce Healthcare

Casey Means, M.D., was named in a Wednesday social media post. The prior nomination, Janette Nesheiwat, M.D., had come under fire from multiple camps over her professional credentials and prior support for COVID-19 vaccination.

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OMNY Health Enriches Real-World Data Ecosystem with Over 300 New Clinical Assessment Measures

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – OMNY Health , a healthcare ecosystem provider for compliant real-world data insights at scale announced a significant expansion of its data network with the addition of more than 300 new clinical assessment measures. – These disease-specific measures, derived from clinical severity indicators, surveys, and questionnaires, are poised to offer a more granular and nuanced real-world view of patient health, thereby enhancing the ability to monitor disease progress

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Ill be at ISPOR. Health Care Subscriptions : Who Benefits and Who Gets Left Behind? NIH bans new funding from US scientists to scientists abroad Most favored nation. CDC: RSV vaccine works.

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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.