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Nearly a quarter of Americans are underinsured: report

Health Care Dive

Twenty-three percent of working-age adults with health insurance face high out-of-pocket costs that make it difficult to afford care, according to a survey by the Commonwealth Fund.

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Congressional staffers expect bipartisan movement on AI amidst changes in Washington

Fierce Healthcare

Health policy staffers gathered last week at the Capitol for a day of discussing AI policy with members of industry, hosted by the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI), a non-profit AI advocacy | This comes as the president-elect reportedly seeks to hire an “AI Czar” to spearhead progress for the technology under his administration, per Axios.

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Indiana health system withdraws merger application after regulator pushback

Health Care Dive

Union Health said it would submit a new Certificate of Public Advantage application to try to acquire Terre Haute Regional Hospital.

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Signify Heath is expanding its offerings and making more visits. Here's how

Fierce Healthcare

LAS VEGAS — CVS' home health arm Signify Health is set to make 3.3 million home visits this year, and the team isn't looking to stop there. | CVS' home health arm Signify Health is set to make 3.3 million home visits this year, and the team isn't looking to stop there.

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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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CHS deal to sell 3 Pennsylvania hospitals falls through after buyer fails to secure funds

Health Care Dive

Some lawmakers are concerned the facilities may close absent a deal.

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Forward founder says he's launching new venture after winding down primary care startup: report

Fierce Healthcare

Just three years ago, primary care was a hot category with major players making sizeable investments to build out healthcare businesses. | Forward, with its focus on technology and AI-enabled CarePods, was “ahead of its time,” founder Adrian Aoun said on the More or Less from the Morins and the Lessins podcast.

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The Evidence for Gratitude and Health, 2024 Giving Thanks

Health Populi

In our home, we’re feeling very grateful for our healthy lives and work-flows right now, being very mindful about seeing blessings around me and within me… So I’m sharing the love (or “scaling the love” as I recently coined at OSF’s Digital Health Symposium !) to honor American Thanksgiving 2024 here in Health Populi pointing out several sources highlighting the evidence on gratitude and health… underpinned with love, the ultimate driver of health and we

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Compassus CEO: To ‘Grow Up,’ Home Health Industry Needs To Become Accountable

Home Health Care

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership Compassus – one of the largest home-based care organizations in the U.S. – takes a unique path to growth. Of late, the company has formed new joint ventures with prominent health systems. Those JVs come with advantages. “I think that’s a differentiator for us,” Compassus CEO Mike Asselta recently told me.

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The Impact of Chronic Illness on Mental Health — A Guide for Clinicians

Icanotes

The Impact of Chronic Illness on Mental Health — A Guide for Clinicians The onset and formal diagnosis of a chronic illness undoubtedly brings about a myriad of complex emotional reactions including depression, anxiety, fear, and grief. While these emotional reactions are common and not always indicative of a deeper mental health concern, there is evidence to support a correlative relationship between chronic illness and mental health conditions.

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HHCN Staffing Summit: Balancing Care Demands Through Virtual Health Strategies

Home Health Care

This article is sponsored by CareXM. This article is based on a discussion with Sindy Von Bank, US Director of Virtual Health at CareXM, and Laurie Nelson, Senior Director of Clinical Services at CareXM. This discussion took place on September 25th, 2024 during the Home Health Care New Staffing Summit. Laurie Nelson: At CareXM, our goal is to support you in delivering balanced care that reaches patients at the right time with the right resources.

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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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Third-Party Cyberattacks: The Healthcare Sector’s Achilles’ Heel

HIT Consultant

Sam Peters, Chief Product Officer, ISMS.online The healthcare industry’s continual digital revolution requires it to increasingly rely on third-party vendors for everything from electronic health records to telehealth platforms. While these partnerships offer undeniable benefits like improved patient care, cost savings and efficiency, they also expose healthcare organizations to third-party, or supply chain, cyberattacks.

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HIPAA Security Audit: Everything You Need to Know

Etactics

According to the HIPAA Journal, penalties for a HIPAA violation include civil monetary penalties. They can even reach up to $2,134,831 per violation ! In some cases, you can even be looking at some hefty criminal penalties, such as jail time. But don’t panic! We are here to give you tips and tricks on how to avoid running into a mess such as this. Let’s go over some basics first.

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WellRX Acquires Bioreach Lab to Enhance Preventative Healthcare Offerings

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – WellRX , the parent company of preventative healthcare brands ReviveRX and Ways2Well , has acquired Bioreach , a cutting-edge bloodwork and genetics laboratory. – The strategic acquisition brings advanced diagnostic capabilities in-house, allowing WellRX to streamline its preventative healthcare offerings and enhance patient care.

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The NHS Isn't Broken, the System Is

The Rand Blog

The systems within which the NHS operates requires serious attention. What exactly is broken? And what would it take to fix it?

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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.

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Kyan Health Raises $16.7M to Transform Workplace Mental Health with AI

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Kyan Health, a digital health company transforming workplace mental wellbeing, has secured $16.7 million in funding to expand its AI-powered platform globally. – The investment, comprising a seed round led by Amplo VC and a Series A round led by Swisscom Ventures, will fuel Kyan’s mission to transform how companies approach employee mental health.

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Morning Headlines 11/28/24

HIStalk

Practice Better Secures US$13 Million in Growth Capital from CIBC.

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CMS proposes new guardrails on Medicare Advantage prior authorizations, marketing

Health Care Dive

The Biden administration is attempting to push through a slew of reforms to the controversial MA program in its final months in power, though it will need the Trump administration’s buy-in to get them across the finish line.

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