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Why Are Patients So Angry? Plus, Frontliner Tips for Health Leaders

Healthcare Success

It’s not your imagination. People really are ruder to each other these days. The pandemic, economy, political unrest, war, and continued uncertainty have taken—and continue to take—a toll on people’s mental health. These all contribute to stress, anxiety, frustration, and anger.

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Record-breaking 16.3M people signed up for ACA coverage

Health Care Dive

The enrollment numbers reflect a broader push in policy from the Biden administration aimed at increasing healthcare insurance coverage, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Wave of leading medical schools pull out of U.S. News' annual rankings

Fierce Healthcare

Wave of leading medical schools pull out of U.S. News' annual rankings dmuoio Wed, 01/25/2023 - 17:13

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Geisinger solves behavioral health access problem with telemedicine

Healthcare It News

Benjamin C. Gonzales, operations manager II, virtual care, at Geisinger, said the prominent health system has faced a problem that is the biggest problem in behavioral healthcare: access.

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The American Benefits Conundrum: Realigning Healthcare Incentives

Speaker: Chris Wolpert, Founder of Group Benefit Solutions

This webinar with Chris Wolpert will expose the hidden misaligned incentives in the employee benefits space and help you modernize your approach to benefits by leveraging technology and communication.

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COVID-19 caused surge in heart disease deaths in first year of pandemic: report

Fierce Healthcare

COVID-19 caused surge in heart disease deaths in first year of pandemic: report fdiamond Wed, 01/25/2023 - 08:44

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Elevance reports $6B profit in 2022 on higher medical membership

Health Care Dive

The results come days after the insurer said it plans to buy Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana, a deal that would expand its reach to 15 states

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Cybersecurity ‘more critical than ever’ in era of connected care

Health Care Dive

Becton Dickinson’s annual report on the state of healthcare cybersecurity calls for better transparency and coordination across the industry

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Payer startup Angle Health scores $58M to scale operations, expand to new markets

Fierce Healthcare

Payer startup Angle Health scores $58M to scale operations, expand to new markets agliadkovskaya Wed, 01/25/2023 - 09:42

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Will Elevance’s Louisiana acquisition kick off BCBS consolidation wave?

Health Care Dive

The proposed purchase reminds some industry experts of a period beginning in the 1990s, when nonprofit BCBS plans were acquired by for-profit groups

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State-by-state licensure is anachronistic in the age of teletherapy, providers say

Fierce Healthcare

State-by-state licensure is anachronistic in the age of teletherapy, providers say aburky Wed, 01/25/2023 - 14:52

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Level up Culture & EQ | Sign up for the #CultureDrop

Once a week, culture & leadership expert Galen Emanuele gives free, actionable EQ training in 5 minutes or less. Subscribe to the #CultureDrop and access free resources & content.

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Vendor Notebook: new tools and acquisitions from OptumRx, ScionHealth, others

Healthcare It News

It's a new year, and healthcare technology vendors are rolling out their latest innovations, market approvals, acquisitions and staffing shake-ups. OptumRx launched Price Edge, a tool that compares pricing for traditional generic drugs to ensure members get the lowest prescription drug prices.

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Health system hospitals, physicians deliver 'marginally' better care at higher cost than independent peers: study

Fierce Healthcare

Health system hospitals, physicians deliver 'marginally' better care at higher cost than independent peers: study dmuoio Wed, 01/25/2023 - 13:52

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Tracking Public Health Authority Changes from 2021 & 2022 Legislative Sessions

Bill Of Health

By Temple University Center for Public Health Law Research COVID-19 called for quick, decisive action by public health authorities to support communities and prevent infections.

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Medicare officials call for gradual shift in calculation of Medicare Advantage benchmarks to reflect growing popularity

Fierce Healthcare

Medicare officials call for gradual shift in calculation of Medicare Advantage benchmarks to reflect growing popularity rking Wed, 01/25/2023 - 17:10

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Burnout, Tele-Health, and Accessibility: How to Manage the Expectation of a 24-Hour Workday

Speaker: Keith Carlson — BSN, RN, NC-BC, Host of The Nurse Keith Podcast

Learn how the healthcare industry can promote compassionate care and reduce burnout in a variety of ways.

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Angle Health Raises $58M for Digital-First Health Insurance

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Angle Health, a digital first health insurance carrier raises $58M in Series A funding, making health insurance more convenient, approachable, and affordable for employers and members.

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A record 16.3M people signed up for coverage on ACA exchanges during open enrollment, CMS says

Fierce Healthcare

A record 16.3M people signed up for coverage on ACA exchanges during open enrollment, CMS says pminemyer Wed, 01/25/2023 - 16:40

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Will the first cut be the deepest? The debate on for-profit surgeries

Healthy Debate

The post Will the first cut be the deepest? The debate on for-profit surgeries appeared first on Healthy Debate. Primary Debate Categories

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Elevance Health's profits dip to $949M in Q4 as revenue grows

Fierce Healthcare

Elevance Health's profits dip to $949M in Q4 as revenue grows pminemyer Wed, 01/25/2023 - 07:58

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A Guide to Virtual Care Technology: 5 Steps to Creating Your Continuum of Care

This guide addresses the increased demand for and benefits of expanding your virtual care options to help retain patients, cut down on hospital readmissions, and expand revenue opportunities.

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Home-Based Care Providers Are Learning When To Walk Away From Medicare Advantage Contracts

Home Health Care

“You’ve got to know when to hold ’em, know when to fold ’em, know when to walk away.”

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Labels & Wristbands Healthcare System Compatibility

PDC Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions Patient ID Wristbands PDC’s laser and thermal wristbands can all be used with any EMR system and work with all leading laser and thermal printers, including PDC Certis™ thermal printers.

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Health insurance: Incentivizing overspending or fueling innovation?

Healthcare ECONOMIST

Based on a study by Frankovic and Kuhn (2022) , the answer is both. However, the value of increased innovation–as measured through longevity gains–more than offset inefficiencies from overspending.

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Elevance Health Looking Forward To More Upside, Downside Risk Sharing

Home Health Care

Like many other insurers, Elevance Health Inc. NYSE: ELV) is beginning to capitalize on its health care service capabilities. Starting this year, the company will separate its business reports for its provider services wing, Carelon, as a way to adapt to the company’s evolving infrastructure.

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Innovative Ways to Improve Your Patients’ Digital Experience

Speaker: Prof. Dina Ziadlou, Ph.D., Professor at School of Health Science at Colorado Technical University, USA, Executive Board Member & Chair of Digital Transformation Leadership at International Society for Telemedicine and e-Health, Switzerland

As our healthcare ecosystem is a patient-centric system toward achieving quality care domains, it is essential to reshape our client empowerment and engagement strategies based on digital transformation to maximize the effectiveness of healthcare outcomes.

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Wristband & Label System Compatibility FAQs

PDC Healthcare

Frequently Asked Questions Patient ID Wristbands PDC’s laser and thermal wristbands can all be used with any EMR system and work with all leading laser and thermal printers, including PDC Certis™ thermal printers.

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Investment Firm Firmament Backs Family Tree Private Care

Home Health Care

Firmament — a New York-based investment management firm — has invested in Family Tree Private Care. “It It was a debt investment, so the business is still owned 50/50 by [CEO] Alex Bonetti and myself,” Daniel Gottschalk, president of Family Tree, told Home Health Care News. “We

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Sharp Pain in Ear | 7 Causes of Sharp Pain in Ear, Prevention, Treatments & More

Healthcare Associates

Sharp Pain in Ear Sharp pain in the ear is a common symptom, or sensation, that can be experienced by both adults and children. Many factors, including infections and earwax buildup can cause it.

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Responding to the Firearm Violence Crisis: Are Some Newly Enacted Laws Making Things Worse?

The Rand Blog

Persuasive scientific evidence is accumulating for several commonly implemented laws. Where the science is strong, lawmakers would be wise to consider it when making decisions about how to protect public safety while preserving civil liberties, including the right to bear arms

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19 Massive Telehealth Learnings After 4,000,000 Visits in 2021

Speaker: Matt McBride, CEO and Co-Founder of Mend

Join Matt McBride, CEO of Mend, for an engaging discussion of the current state of Telehealth and patient engagement, including how your organization can streamline workflows to improve patient care.

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Healthcare Cost Management Best Practices | E. 61

Vie Healthcare

Episode Introduction Adopting new habits can reap significant cost savings rewards.

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Incorporation of Recent Provider Enrollment Regulatory Changes into Chapter 10 of CMS Publication (Pub.) 100-08

Briggs Healthcare

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare The purpose of this Transmittal 11808 Change Request (CR) is to incorporate into Chapter 10 of Pub. 100-08 certain provider enrollment policies included in the Calendar Year (CY) 2023 Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) Final Rule.

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Exec Hires: Zocalo Health Appoints First-Ever Latina Chief Medical Officer

HIT Consultant

Sarah Lopez, Chief Medical Officer at Zocalo Health What You Should Know: – Zócalo Health , a Latino-founded healthcare service designed for Latino patients, has announced today the appointment of Dr. Sarah Lopez as its Chief Medical Officer making her the first-ever Latina CMO.

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Stepping onto the health IT platform

Nordic

Health systems are beset by a host of factors that are eroding the enterprises’ foundation, a phenomenon we call The Big Squeeze. There is general recognition that playing whack-a-mole with systemic problems is not an option.

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How to Battle Layoffs: The Career Star Accelerator Bootcamp

Facing layoffs in your organization? Support your team members' career transition with Career Star Accelerator Bootcamp: Custom Resume & LinkedIn Revamp + 6 Weeks of Career Coaching. Discover how to help your team members stand out, automate their job search, and land their dream job.