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FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Doctors are finding more time for patients each week at John Muir Health, according to its Epic electronic health record data. The EHR metrics also show a decrease in after-hours time spent entering clinical notes, Ambience, the health system's partner on artificial intelligence-driven clinical documentation and care coordination, said. Also this week we are highlighting a new partnership that aims to push the development of AI to achieve autonomous operations in command centers by starting

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Health Care Dive

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Researchers suggested that policymakers encourage reinvestment of capital into patient care and limit share buybacks based on the findings.

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Fierce Healthcare

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

With budget reconciliation right around the corner, different slices of the healthcare industry have made their views clear on issues like physician pay, ACA subsidies, telehealth flexibilities, prior authorization, PBM reform and more.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

What You Should Know: – Fabric , a leader in healthcare technology, is transforming care delivery with its Hybrid AI. By combining advanced conversational AI and physician-built clinical logic, Hybrid AI enables healthcare organizations to confidently adopt AI solutions that ensure seamless, safe, and effective patient experiences. –This technology powers Fabrics integrated platform, which includes an AI assistant, symptom checking, virtual care, care pathways, provider search, and s

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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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Health Care Dive

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

However, the healthcare giant beat Wall Street expectations in earnings and revenue in the fourth quarter, sending CVS stock soaring Wednesday.

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Fierce Healthcare

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

UnitedHealth Group and Amedisys outlined plans to divest a significant number of home health and hospice locations as they seek to close their $3.3 billion merger.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2025

The partnership will allow Forge patients to get on PrEP if they are interested and eligible. Patients must be commercially insured or on Medicare to qualify for TBD services.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Matt Seefeld, Chief Commercial Officer, MedEvolve Mounting financial pressures for healthcare organizations mean sustainability hinges on reducing the cost to collect. Ongoing challenges associated with declining reimbursements, higher clinical and administrative costs and staffing shortages in the billing department leave providers without a lot of recourse for improving operational margin.

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Fierce Healthcare

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Apple is broadening its health research ambitions to use its devices, including iPhones, Apple Watch and AirPods, for a longitudinal, virtual study to monitor changes in participants health.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2025

What You Should Know: – Candid Health , a provider of autonomous revenue cycle automation solutions for healthcare providers raises $52.5M in a Series C funding round led by Oak HC/FT. – The latest investment brings the company’s total funding to $99.5M and plans to expand its customer relationships with multi-site provider groups across the United States.

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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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Fierce Healthcare

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Most employers reported being concerned about the rising cost of fertility care. Nearly two-thirds are planning to add preconception coverage in the next year. More than half also plan to enhance or add fertility support in the next year.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Image by freepik What You Should Know: – The healthcare industry continues to be the most heavily targeted sector, accounting for 41.2% of third-party breaches in 2024, according to new report from Black Kite. – Black Kites sixth annual Third Party Breach Report reveals a concerning trend in cybersecurity: the rise of “silent breaches.” These hidden vulnerabilities within interconnected ecosystems wreaked havoc across industries in 2024, with threat actors exploiting trus

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Fierce Healthcare

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

CVS Health reported $1.6 billion in profit for the fourth quarter, down from a $2 billion haul a year ago, according to its earnings report released Wednesday.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2025

That is the subtitle of a paper by Vreman et al. (2020). The authors look at all treatments approved by FDA and EMA that were subsequently reviewed by HTA bodies in both jurisdictions between 1995 and 2018. The authors used ICER as the US HTA body; European HTA bodies included IQWiG (Germany), NICE (UK), ZIN (Netherlands), and EUnetHTA. From these reports the authors classified any uncertainties mentioned into six categories: Safety : small sample size, causality of adverse events uninterpretabl

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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

Fierce Healthcare

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

A recent report, released at this years J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, lays out the high-growth potential of the womens health market and its promised return on investment.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Image by freepik What You Should Know: – Carta Healthcare, a provider of clinical data solutions, recently conducted a survey of clinical data abstractors to understand their perspectives on the use of AI in their profession. – The results reveal a mix of optimism and concerns, highlighting the need for a balanced approach that combines AI’s efficiency with human oversight to ensure data quality and accuracy.

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Home Health Care

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Choice Health at Home (CHH) has acquired Devotion Hospice, based in Conroe, Texas, enhancing the company’s commitment to delivering comprehensive post-acute care services throughout the Southwestern U.S. We are excited to welcome Devotion Hospice into the Choice family, Founder and CEO of Choice, David Jackson, said in a statement. Their dedication to compassionate end-of-life care aligns perfectly with our mission to provide exceptional health care services at home.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

What You Should Know: – Keragon , an AI-powered , HIPAA-compliant automation platform for healthcare, has raised $7.5 million in an oversubscribed seed funding round led by Upfront Ventures , with early investors Afore Capital , Focal , and 25m Health doubling down. –This brings Keragons total funding to $10.5 million. Six months since product launch, the company has already surpassed 100 paying customers, is growing at a 30% month-over-month rate, and has successfully executed more

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Fierce Healthcare

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Though an end-of-year revenue shortfall left traders sour, executives celebrated an "outstanding" full-year earnings performance and highlighted strategic advantages for investors during a Wednesday morning earnings call.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2025

What You Should Know: – Keragon , an AI-powered, HIPAA-compliant automation platform for healthcare, has raised $7.5 million in an oversubscribed seed funding round led by Upfront Ventures, with early investors Afore Capital, Focal, and 25m Health doubling down. –This brings Keragons total funding to $10.5 million. Six months since product launch, the company has already surpassed 100 paying customers, is growing at a 30% month-over-month rate, and has successfully executed more than

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Clearwave Inc

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Reading Time: 3 minutes By Blakely Roth | February 12, 2025 Complete Womens Care of Alabama, a high-volume OBGYN practice, strives to deliver personalized care for women while managing a demanding patient load of over 350 patients per day. By integrating Clearwaves patient-led solutions , the practice significantly improved patient check-in times, operational efficiency and collections.

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HIStalk

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

News Nine hospitals in the UK are using AI to.

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Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Image by freepik So, your holistic health practice is thrivingcongrats! Maybe youve expanded your massage therapy services, added acupuncture treatments, or started offering specialized sports recovery programs. But have you stopped to think about your insurance? It might not be the most exciting part of running a business, but keeping your coverage up-to-date is crucial.

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HIStalk

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Candid Health Raises $52.5 Million Series C to Enhance GenAI.

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FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Apu Pavithran, CEO and Founder of Hexnode Apple or Android? Ask any healthcare worker which device they prefer on the frontline and most will say Apple. Its familiar, regarded as secure, and carries a certain prestige. However, in a medical context, Android is particularly suited to patient data and healthcare ecosystems. Also, and this often surprises people, its the device ecosystem that corporations prefer, with some of the worlds biggest companies choosing Android over Apple by about 60/40.

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Healthcare ECONOMIST

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Professional fees in PEowned gastroenterology practices. The Anthropic Economic Index ( full paper ). Physician tenure and clinical productivity.

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Speaker: Andrea Wuchiski

In an era where a workforce spans multiple generations, HR managers and Total Rewards leaders face the unique challenge of designing benefits packages that cater to diverse employee needs. This session will delve into how comprehensive fertility benefits can bridge generational gaps, support employees’ health, and enhance workplace satisfaction. Join us for an insightful session that highlights the strategic importance of fertility benefits in today’s competitive job market.

HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

What You Should Know: – Premise Health , the largest direct healthcare company serving large employers and unions, and Centivo , the pioneering healthcare company dedicated to making high-quality healthcare more affordable for employers and their employees, today announced that they are launching a new, primary care-focused health plan that combines Premises onsite health centers with Centivos clinically integrated network. –This new collaboration and health plan is not just an alter

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Fierce Healthcare

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Congress is taking the first steps this week to pass legislation that will likely involve substantial cuts to Medicaid. | Pressure is picking up on Congressional Republicans to agree on spending cuts, and all eyes on how leadership intends to remake Medicaid.

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American College of Healthcare Sciences

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Reviewed by Dr. Janet Ludwig, ACHS Dean of Integrative Health and Nutrition With countless vitamins and supplements lining store shelves and being promoted on social media, it can feel overwhelming to decide which ones are worth adding to your daily routine. While a balanced diet should provide most of the nutrients you need, supplements can […] The post Choosing the Best Vitamins and Supplements for a Healthy, Nutritious Diet appeared first on American College of Healthcare Sciences.

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Fierce Healthcare

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

HHS Inspector General Christi Grimm was fired by Trump after his return to the Oval Office. Now, she and seven other government watchdogs want their jobs back.

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