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SCAN taps Instacart for new grocery allowance benefit

Fierce Healthcare

Food insecurity is a critical challenge facing seniors, and SCAN Health Plan is teaming up with Instacart to roll out a new grocery benefit as part of its 2025 Medicare Advantage plan lineup. | Food insecurity is a critical challenge facing seniors, and SCAN Health Plan is teaming up with Instacart to roll out a new grocery benefit as part of its 2025 Medicare Advantage plan lineup.

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Steward CEO sues senators day before he steps down

Health Care Dive

The news comes days after the Senate voted to hold Ralph de la Torre in criminal contempt for failing to comply with a congressional subpoena.

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With Medicare's annual enrollment period 2 weeks away, here's what major payers will have on offer

Fierce Healthcare

As the calendar turns to October, the health insurance industry is gearing up for Medicare's annual enrollment period. | As the calendar turns to October, the health insurance industry is gearing up for Medicare's annual enrollment period.

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MA premiums to decrease on average in 2025

Health Care Dive

The CMS said premiums, benefits and plan choices will hold steady in 2025, even as insurers have warned they could cut MA offerings in a bid to preserve profits.

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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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Key investor pressing CVS' leadership for strategic changes: report

Fierce Healthcare

A key hedge fund investor for CVS Health will meet with the company's top brass today in a move that signals a potential activist approach going forward,

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Baxter closes dialysis solutions facility due to Hurricane Helene damage

Health Care Dive

More than 2,500 people work at the facility, which is Baxter’s largest manufacturing site. The company is still working to fully assess the damage.

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How to stop the surge in self-pay write-offs by finding hidden coverage you can bill today

Health Care Dive

Providers who put AI-enhanced, real-time technology to work can improve their clean claims rate and pull payer dollars in more quickly.

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‘This Feels Different’: Lawmakers Push Federal Legislation To Tackle Health Care Workforce Crisis

Home Health Care

Lawmakers have introduced federal legislation that aims to address the shortage of health care professionals, including home-based care professionals. On Wednesday, Rep. James Comer (R-Ky), and co-sponsor Morgan McGarvey (D-Ky), introduced H.R.9812 into the House of Representatives. The bill is looking to tackle the dearth of nurses, nurse aides and more, by incentivising states to develop health care workforce partnerships.

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FOMO Drives AI Investment in Healthcare, Despite Trust Concerns

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – A new study by intelligent automation company ABBYY reveals that fear of missing out (FOMO) is a major factor driving AI investment in healthcare. – The study reveals that 57% of global healthcare providers expressed concern that their organizations will fall behind if they don’t embrace AI. Efficiency and Patient Service as Key Drivers While FOMO plays a role, over half (52%) of healthcare leaders also cite increased efficiency and improved patient serv

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Medicare Advantage Penetration Expected To Continue In 2025

Home Health Care

Despite multiple large insurers pulling back on Medicare Advantage (MA), about 51% of Medicare beneficiaries are expected to be enrolled in an MA plan come 2025. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has created a less rosy payment environment for MA plans over recent years, and that has forced some plans to exit certain markets. But early projections suggest that, while MA penetration may slow in coming years, it has not yet tapered off in a significant way.

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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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California Governor Vetoes Assembly Bill 3129: What's Next?

HKLaw

California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed Assembly Bill 3129 on Sept. 28, 2024, citing the state's Office of Health Care Affordability's (OHCA) role in studying healthcare consolidation and transactions.

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The Importance of Patient/Provider Matching in Combating the Youth Mental Health Crisis

HIT Consultant

Douglas Newton, MD, MPH, Chief Medical Officer of Rula Health With rising rates of loneliness, isolation and an alarming increase in suicide, the mental health crisis faced by youth in the United States requires urgent attention and innovative solutions. This has become a priority across many parts of healthcare, as recent research from the U.S. Surgeon General focuses on both the short- and long-term effects of these challenges and further highlights the need for effective mental health care fo

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Readers Write: EHR Due Diligence: Five Questions That Could Save Millions

HIStalk

EHR Due Diligence: Five Questions That Could Save MillionsBy Kem.

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How AI Is Transforming Rehabilitation Healthcare Administration

HIT Consultant

Rijraj Bhuptani, Co-founder and CEO SPRY Therapeutics, Inc. Administrative tasks are essential for ensuring high-quality patient care in health care, and the rehabilitation sector is no different. The sheer volume of patients can lead to an overwhelming burden of manual recordkeeping. Any inefficiency not only undermines the quality of care by causing delays for patients but also leads to therapist burnout.

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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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Curbside Consult with Dr. Jayne 9/30/24

HIStalk

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On-Demand Cancer Care: Reimagine Care & Moffitt’s Patient-Centric Collaboration

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Reimagine Care , the nation’s leading provider of on-demand cancer care, and Moffitt Cancer Center , the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida and host of the CancerX initiative, announce today a strategic partnership to transform cancer care delivery. – The collaboration addresses the increasing need for flexibility in care, allowing patients to receive their treatments without the limitations of traditiona

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Readers Write: Healthcare Knows Everything About Patients, But Can’t Keep Them Engaged

HIStalk

Healthcare Knows Everything About Patients, But Can’t Keep Them EngagedBy.

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Wellinks Acquires Spire Health, Launching Predictive Patient Care for COPD & CHF

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Wellinks , the leader in virtual-led cardiopulmonary care, has acquired Spire Health in a non-cash transaction. – This strategic move merges Spire’s cutting-edge patient monitoring technology with Wellinks’ specialized virtual care model, establishing a first-of-its-kind, fully integrated Predictive Patient Care company.

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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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NASHP Caregiving State Policy Learning Collaborative: Announcement

NASHP

NASHP, supported by The John A. Hartford Foundation and the Ralph C. Wilson Jr. Foundation , invites state applications for participation in its 18-month Caregiving State Policy Learning Collaborative beginning January 2025 and ending June 2026. NASHP will select up to 16 states to participate in the learning collaborative. Participating states will share best practices and opportunities to strengthen policies and strategies to improve family caregiver policy, building upon action steps in the N

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From WebMD to AI: How Patients Access Health Information is Changing

HIT Consultant

Vicky Britton, Associate Principal of Social Media Intelligence The vast amount of data available to patients and consumers—from web sources, social media, wearables, and AI chatbots—has democratized health information on an unprecedented scale. This shift presents unique opportunities and challenges for the healthcare industry. This evolution affects not only patients but also healthcare providers, as the traditional relationship between patients and healthcare professionals is being disrupted.

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Celebrate international podcast day with the latest MEDITECH podcasts

Meditech

Dive into the future of healthcare with five must-hear podcasts from 2024, showcasing cutting-edge innovations and transformative discussions in health IT.

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Avo Launches EHR-Integrated AI Consult Tool

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Avo , a provider of healthcare AI solutions, announces the launch of Ask Avo, a first-of-its-kind, customizable AI consult tool that seamlessly integrates into Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems. – Ask Avo harnesses patient data, institutional protocols, and updated medical guidelines to deliver trustworthy and relevant responses to complex clinical questions.

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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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State Strategies to Support an Aligned Behavioral Health Continuum of Care for Youth

NASHP

States are working to strengthen comprehensive, coordinated systems of care to address the increasingly widespread behavioral health needs of youth. Despite nearly 20 percent of children and adolescents having a mental or behavioral health condition, many are unable to access treatment. Those with more intensive needs are often boarding in hospital emergency departments or other restrictive settings before they are able to receive specialized care.

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EPR training: Getting it right from the outset and throughout

Nordic

Imparting knowledge about a new electronic patient record (EPR) via a training and education programme is one of the most critical, if not the most important, elements of a digital system implementation.

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Handling Layoffs Effectively to Minimize Impact on Remaining Employees

Baird Group

In our last blog post we took a look at skills gaps that are impacting industries including healthcare, making it difficult to fill key roles. Here we take a look at a seemingly contradictory trend in healthcare: layoffs. Becker’s recently reported on a number of hospitals and health systems that are reducing staff due to both financial and operational challenges including most recently Southwestern Health Resources in Farmer Branch, Texas, and Steward Health Care in Dallas.

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FemTech: Hyivy Health Secures $2M for Next-Gen Pelvic Rehabilitation Platform

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: Hyivy Health most recent $2M seed funding round was led by Zcube – Zambon Research Venture along with contributions from Beresford Ventures , Equation Angels, FACIT, mHub, Women’s Equity Lab , and the founding partner of Chai Ventures. The funds are crucial for the advancement of Hyivy Health clinical trials and to prepare for market entry.

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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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Helping Ukraine Strike Deep in Russia

The Rand Blog

Ukraine's innovative drones are damaging Russian forces, but Kyiv's request for more long-range strike support from the United States resulted in only modest assistance. Despite NATO's growing support, Washington remains hesitant due to potential risks.

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Readers Write: AI is Here to Stay, So Don’t Miss Out on the Opportunity

HIStalk

AI is Here to Stay, So Don’t Miss Out on.

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13 Pitfalls That Spell Doom for Google Ad Conversions & How to Fix Them

Healthcare Success

Managing successful Google Ads campaigns is more than just winning clicks—it’s about converting those clicks into results (e.g., new patients or B2B inquiries). At Healthcare Success, we manage millions of dollars in Google Ads spend for our healthcare clients. We often see the following 13 mistakes tank conversion rates. But don’t worry—13 isn’t unlucky here.

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Morning Headlines 10/1/24

HIStalk

Major CVS shareholder plans activist push, will meet with management,

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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.