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Fierce Healthcare

Medicaid plans want Congress to let managed care organizations text members, a practice currently banned, in an upcoming reconciliation bill.

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Artificial intelligence set to transform how we relate to technology

Healthcare It News

Punit Soni, CEO and founder of Suki, predicts tech will become more invisible and more "human" and will make the healthcare experience more frictionless for patients and providers.

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Amazon Pharmacy’s PillPack expands to Medicare patients

Health Care Dive

Amazon also announced a new feature allowing customers to invite caregivers to manage medications on their behalf as the e-commerce giant builds out its Amazon Pharmacy offerings.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

This week on "Podnosis," were examining the future of tech-enabled home care and the policy decisions that could determine whether these models become permanent fixtures in the U.S. healthcare system.

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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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Appeals court to rehear No Surprises case in bright spot for providers

Health Care Dive

The 5th Circuit could potentially cancel out a rare win it handed the federal government late last year in litigation over the No Surprises Act.

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Build Your Healthcare Brand to Stay Connected With Customers As Your Business Grows

Healthcare Success

After a speaking with dozens of healthcare executives during my recent conference tour, Im more convinced than ever Brand strategy isnt optional. Its a business imperative, especially as your business grows. Whether you are a healthcare provider, manufacturer, or other healthcare business, expansion, acquisitions, and new service lines can quickly distance you from the patients, HCPs and customers who built your success.

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Consumers’ Spending on Wellness and Retail Health is “Inelastic” — Think Food (and Food-As-Medicine)

Health Populi

Self-care is a growing thing as people face increasing health care costs, declining access for services and certain products (think: drug shortages and wait times for specialist physician consults), and increasing consumer competence in sourcing information on health care — whether through AI-assisted on-ramps or greater digital literacy in seeking and finding help online.

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Fierce Healthcare

Provider plaintiffs have described the data company's business as collusive and particularly harmful to smaller practices. MultiPlan, now Claritev, said it is confident in its legal position and ready to vigorously defend" itself as the case proceeds.

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How Agentic AI Simplifies Healthcare Workflows and Reduces Administrative Overhead

HIT Consultant

Ganesh Padmanabhan, CEO and Co-founder, Autonomize AI The U.S. healthcare system is drowning in paperwork. McKinsey estimates spending on healthcare administration to be over $950 billion annually. More importantly, the time required for administration takes away from patient care, as the average physician spends 15.5 hours per week on administrative tasks.

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Simplifying revenue cycle: Strategies for improved cash flow

Meditech

Many healthcare providers face operational and financial challenges, often acting as "subprime lenders" by absorbing the credit risk of unpaid patient balances. This dynamic leads to increased prices, aging accounts receivable (A/R), and cash flow constraints. Streamlining revenue cycle management is essential for improving efficiency, reducing costs, and enhancing cash flow.

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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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Welldoc to Power New Lilly Health™ App with AI-Driven Cardiometabolic Digital Health Platform

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Welldoc today announced it will provide the technological foundation for the newly launched Lilly Health Personalized Health & Medicine Platform (Lilly Health app). – The Lilly Health app, developed by Eli Lilly and Company, is designed to offer a tailored patient experience for individuals interested in or currently using Lillys incretin-based therapies for conditions such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and moderate-to-severe obstructive sleep apnea associa

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Because the doctor said so: How bureaucracy hijacked the exam room

Nordic

Physicians are burdened by bureaucratic tasks, transforming them into gatekeepers rather than caregivers. Streamlining documentation can refocus healthcare on patient relationships and reduce clinician burnout.

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Amperos Health Launches AI Biller for Healthcare Provider Claims Denials and Collections

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: –Today Amperos Health (Amperos) announces the launch of the worlds first multi-modal AI biller for healthcare providers, designed to combat denials and collect unpaid claims for revenue cycle management (RCM) teams. –With teams drowning in manual tasks to just gather the information needed to work denials, Amperos stands alone with its multi-modal platform, putting its AI coworker Amanda to work across both calling and insurance portals.

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The Rise of Surcharging in Healthcare: Trends and Implications 

Clearwave Inc

Reading Time: 5 minutes By Chloe From Clearwave | June 4, 2025 Disclaimer: This resource is designed to inform and support healthcare practices in understanding the emerging conversation around surcharging. It is not intended as legal, financial or operational advice. Practices should perform their own due diligence and consult with legal counsel before implementing any surcharging or cost recovery policy.

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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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Perimeter Medical Launches OCT-Tissue Surveillance Registry to Advance AI in Surgical Imaging

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Perimeter Medical Imaging AI, Inc., a medical technology company, is set to advance the capabilities of its surgical imaging solutions with the establishment of the OCT-Tissue Surveillance Registry. – The database will compile thousands of images and crucial data points from surgeries where Perimeter’s technology is employed.

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‘We Can’t Sustain the Losses’: Nonprofit Home Health Providers Strategize To Survive Rise Of Medicare Advantage

Home Health Care

As Medicare Advantage (MA) continues its rapid rise, nonprofit home health care companies are grappling with unsustainable reimbursement rates, with some forced to walk away from specific care plans. Nonprofit home-based care providers are increasingly struggling to absorb the financial losses associated with Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, which now cover the majority of Medicare beneficiaries nationwide.

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Hidden Challenges of AI in Healthtech: Why It’s More Complex Than It Seems

HIT Consultant

Oleh Komenchuk, Machine Learning Engineer at Uptech Artificial intelligence is transforming numerous industries, and healthcare is no exception. Automated diagnostic systems, personalized treatment plans, and advanced medical image analysisall made possible by AIare already reshaping the sector. It may seem like the future of healthcare has arrived, especially considering that approximately 94% of healthcare companies report using AI or machine learning in some capacity.

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Healthcare AI News 6/4/25

HIStalk

News RCM AI company Amperos Health announces $4.2 million in.

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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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Virta Health Launches Cost Guarantee for GLP-1s & Weight Loss

HIT Consultant

Source Credit Virta Health What You Should Know: – Virta Health , a provider of sustainable weight loss and diabetes reversal through a nutrition-first approach, today announced industry-first cost guarantees for its weight loss program. – These guarantees aim to eliminate financial risk for employers and health plans by ensuring Virtas program pays for itself while also reining in the escalating costs associated with GLP-1 medications, which are reportedly rising 70200% annually acr

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UnitedHealth Reaffirms Amedisys Deal Optimism In Leaked Document

Home Health Care

UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) signaled confidence in its merger with Amedisys (Nasdaq: AMED) in a document prepared for shareholders. An earlier draft of the document, marked as privileged and confidential, was mistakenly sent to a STAT reporter, according to the publication. After STAT informed UnitedHealth of its intentions to report on the document, UnitedHealth posted a slightly altered version of the document on its website, according to STAT.

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Amperos Health Launches Multi-Modal Reason AI Biller for Healthcare Provider Claims Denials and Collections

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: –Today Amperos Health (Amperos) announces the launch of the worlds first multi-modal AI biller for healthcare providers, designed to combat denials and collect unpaid claims for revenue cycle management (RCM) teams. –With teams drowning in manual tasks to just gather the information needed to work denials, Amperos stands alone with its multi-modal platform, putting its AI coworker Amanda to work across both calling and insurance portals.

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Morning Headlines 6/5/25

HIStalk

Ransomware gang claims responsibility for Kettering Health hack The Interlock.

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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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MacroHealth Acquires Foundational Pharmacy Strategies to Tackle Rising Pharmacy Costs

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – MacroHealth , a healthcare technology company known for its intelligent healthcare marketplace connecting health payers and vendor partners, today announced its acquisition of Foundational Pharmacy Strategies (FPS). Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. – FPS is an organization dedicated to managing pharmacy drug spend and developing cost-effective pharmacy solutions for benefit advisors and employer groups.

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DispatchHealth And Medically Home, Aveanna Close Their Latest M&A Moves

Home Health Care

Two major home-based care deals have crossed the finish line. DispatchHealth and Medically Home complete merger In March, DispatchHealth and Medically Home announced their plans to merge. Today, the companies revealed that the merger has officially closed. DispatchHealth and Medically Home are two of the most visible companies in the hospital-at-home space.

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Net Health Acquires Limber Health to Expand “Hospital to Home” Care Solutions

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Net Health , a trusted source for specialized software solutions that empower restorative care providers announced its acquisition of Limber Health , a digital health company focused on hybrid musculoskeletal (MSK) solutions. – The strategic acquisition leverages the complementary strengths of both companies to support clinicians and patients from hospital to home, aiming to create more effective hybrid care models and advance value-based outcomes.

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Factors That Increase Utilization Management Risk

Healthcare ECONOMIST

That is the title of a new paper published in the American Journal of Managed Care (AJMC) with co-authors Jacob Fajnor, Shurui Zhang, and Donald Nichols. The abstract is below. Objectives: To (1) develop a metric that quantitatively measures the risk that utilization management (UM) policies pose to patients and (2) measure the relationship between this metric and payers real-world UM use.

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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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Homeward and Meijer to Enhance Healthcare Access for Rural Michigan Seniors

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Homeward , a technology-enabled rural health platform dedicated to expanding access to quality healthcare, and Meijer , a privately owned, family-operated Midwest retailer, today announced a strategic partnership aimed at improving healthcare access and care coordination for Medicare-eligible residents across Michigan. – The strategic collaboration will leverage Meijer’s extensive pharmacy network and Homeward’s innovative health management platfor

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Solidarity on Trial: The Criminalization of Abortion Activism in Poland

Bill Of Health

Abortion Solidarity on Trial: The Criminalization of Abortion Activism in Poland The prosecution of Justyna Wydrzyska, a Polish abortion rights activist who sent abortion pills through the mail, marks a pivotal moment in the global struggle for reproductive justice. Published June 4, 2025 Authors Luca Berro Pizzarossa Kinga Jelinska Natalia Broniarczyk Share Share on LinkedIn Share on X Share on Facebook Share on Reddit The prosecution of Justyna Wydrzyska , a Polish abortion rights activist who

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Quantum Health to Acquire Embold Health, Strengthening AI-Powered Healthcare Navigation

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Quantum Health (Quantum), the creator of healthcare navigation, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Embold Health (Embold) , a leading physician-led healthcare technology company. – The strategic acquisition aims to deepen Quantums investment in AI-powered personalization, significantly enhancing its Real-Time Intercept (RTI) and provider engagement capabilities. – The combination aims to guide members to cost-effective, high-

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HHS staffers sue over ‘hopelessly error-ridden’ layoffs

Health Care Dive

Most of the 10,000 HHS employees let go this spring could qualify for the class, according to lawyers. It’s the latest in a string of litigation against the Trump administration for drastically downsizing the federal workforce.

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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.