Fri.Jun 17, 2022

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HIMSS22 EUROPE: ‘To change citizens’ health behaviour we need technology that creates delight’

Healthcare It News

Would you be more inclined to take the stairs if each step played a musical note or lie in the shade on the beach if it meant accessing free WIFI These are some of the innovative ways that technology and environmental design have been utilised worldwide to help citizens adopt healthier behaviour. The speakers were: Dr Kristina Curtis, senior behaviour change consultant and lecturer, UCL Centre for Behaviour Change, UK; Prof Agnès Buzyn, executive director, WHO Academy, France; Isabelle Ku

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1K Los Angeles Kaiser nurses to go on strike

Health Care Dive

The nurses are demanding measures they say will improve staffing conditions in new contracts, like the addition of more ancillary staff to ensure nurses are able to take adequate rest and meal breaks.

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In a Heat Wave (and Heating Up Prices), Ice Cream and Health Top of Mind – McKinsey Update

Health Populi

With temperatures over 90 degrees in Brussels today, In Chez S-Kahn, we’ve got fans running, iced coffee brewing, and ice cream on our minds. Thanks to McKinsey, there’s a new report informing my perspective on the ice cream and yogurt market with a lens on wellness and values. McKinsey advises us on How to stay cool as competition heats up in ice cream and yogurt.

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Hospitals failing to provide charity care notices, California AG alleges

Health Care Dive

California Attorney General Rob Bonta sent letters to hospitals warning them that failure to notify patients of free or reduced care is a violation of state law.

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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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‘The Stability of Home Health Care Is at Risk’: CMS Proposes 4.2% Decrease to Provider Payments in 2023

Home Health Care

The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its FY 2023 home health proposed payment rule late Friday. It comes with a decrease to payment rates by 4.2%, or $810 million less compared to 2022 rates. Overall, the proposed rule looks to be one that will be disappointing to providers, and one they will refute heavily in the public comment period.

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How Seniors Helping Seniors Chose a New Training Partner

Home Health Care

Training is built into the onboarding and compliance process for most home-based care organizations, but not all training programs are alike. Particularly for franchises that have a network of partners aligning around a standard of care, a consistent training platform can be a boon to operations. Further, as the caregiver population ages, ease-of-use and accessibility of training becomes even more important.

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Pharma under the microscope as FTC considers new ways to review acquisitions

Health Care Dive

At a two-day meeting, experts argued drug divestitures may not be enough to prevent market concentration. Economists and regulators also appeared worried by the effect of buyouts on innovation.

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Community Health Workers and Oral Health: Improving Access to Care Across the Lifespan in Minnesota

NASHP

Community Health Workers and Oral Health: Improving Access to Care Across the Lifespan in Minnesota June 17, 2022/ by Ella Roth and Allie Atkeson. Introduction. Many states are integrating community health workers (CHWs) and other community-based providers into their health care system. CHWs are trusted members of the community that facilitate care coordination with health and health-related providers, enhance access to community-based services, address social needs, and provide health education

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FDA authorizes Pfizer, Moderna COVID-19 vaccines for young children

Health Care Dive

The much-anticipated decision follows two days after a panel of independent experts unanimously recommended expanding the shots’ use. A CDC panel is meeting Friday and Saturday to develop specific recommendations.

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From Payroll Pains to Growth Gains: Streamlining Payroll & HR for Success

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

In the world of small business management, the challenge of managing payroll & HR efficiently while scaling operations can be overwhelming. Yet, with the right strategies in place, these challenges can become opportunities for growth and innovation. In this session, Joe Sharpe, Senior Director of Managed Payroll Services at IRIS, will reveal practical methods and expert insights for outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes, resulting in substantial time and resource savings.

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Teachers' Stress, Drug Dealing in San Francisco, Preventing Mass Shootings: RAND Weekly Recap

The Rand Blog

This weekly recap focuses on stress among America's educators, what state governments can do to prevent targeted violence, stopping open-air drug dealing in San Francisco, and more.

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Sesame Raises $27M to Expand Its National Healthcare Marketplace

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: Sesame , the only company proven to lower the price of medical care for American consumers raises $27M in Series B financing to expand its national marketplace of high-quality, ultra-affordable medical care for all Americans, whether they are insured or not. – The round was led by GV (formerly Google Ventures) with participation from TeleSoft Partners and FMZ Ventures, alongside existing investors General Catalyst , Industry Ventures, Coefficient Capital, Giant Ventur

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Webinar: State Opioid Settlements: Spotlight on Maine

NASHP

Webinar: State Opioid Settlements: Spotlight on Maine. Thursday, July 14, 2022, 2–3 p.m. ET. Register Now. In response to legal settlements resulting from legal action against pharmaceutical companies and opioid manufacturers, many states have created executive workgroups to oversee and administer the distribution of opioid settlement funds. As opioid settlement dollars begin to flow to states, the state leaders charged with oversight of these dollars must begin to implement plans and distribute

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Health Net, MedArrive Partner to Bring In-Home COVID-19 Vaccine to At-Risk Medicaid Members

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – One of California’s longest-serving and most-experienced Medi-Cal partners, Health Net (a Centene plan), and virtual care and in-home health services provider MedArrive is collaborating to bring the most vulnerable, at-risk Medicaid members in-home access to COVID-19 vaccinations. – Eligible Health Net members in the Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Fresno regions who opt into the innovative program can schedule their home visit at their convenience.

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How To Empower Your Workforce With Modern Fertility Benefits

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.

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The Importance of Getting the Affordable Part of the Affordable Care Act Right

The Rand Blog

The ACA's expansion of Medicaid and the marketplaces that sell subsidized policies have helped decrease the uninsured rate. Research on being underinsured shows that affordability at the point of care is central to keeping people healthy. For example, a new study found a significant relationship between having health insurance and better asthma control.

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Community Health Workers and Oral Health: Creating an Integrated Curriculum in Kansas

NASHP

Community Health Workers and Oral Health: Creating an Integrated Curriculum in Kansas June 17, 2022/ by Ella Roth and Allie Atkeson. Introduction. Many states are integrating community health workers and other community-based workforce into their health care system. Community Health Workers (CHWs) are trusted members of the community that facilitate care coordination with health and health-related providers, enhance access to community-based services, address social needs and provide health educ

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Clinical Research With Todd Nicklas ?| Episode 49

Vie Healthcare

In Episode 49 of The Healthcare Leadership Experience Jim Cagliostro is joined by Todd Nicklas, Senior Clinical Trial Manager and Head of Clinical Operations at Trevena to discuss the benefits and challenges of clinical research trials. Episode Introduction. Clinical trials can transform healthcare and the patient experience, yet they are not without their challenges.

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California Bridge: Considerations for State Financing of OUD Treatment in Emergency Departments

NASHP

California Bridge: Considerations for State Financing of OUD Treatment in Emergency Departments June 17, 2022 / by Mia Antezzo and Jodi Manz. Since 2018, the CA Bridge program has been building treatment capacity for opioid use disorder (OUD) in hospitals throughout California. Through technical assistance, clinical training, and a navigator program that guides treatment navigators based in emergency departments (ED), CA Bridge has created a path to reduce barriers to treatment.

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Enhance Healthcare Efficiency With Top Payroll & HCM Services

Running a healthcare facility requires precision and care, not just for patients but also for your staff. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps healthcare providers choose the best provider. Efficient payroll management ensures timely, accurate payments, critical for maintaining staff morale and trust. Compliance support helps navigate complex healthcare regulations and avoid costly fines.

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Healthcare Non-Competes in 2022: Status Following Recent Developments

Triage Health Law

For healthcare entities that use non-compete agreements, the landscape has changed as much recently as it has at any point in recent memory. Several developments at the federal level have created a potential pitfall that did not materially exist until recently, i.e. , a non-compete agreement violating antitrust law. Further, several recent state laws have heightened the bar for an employer seeking to enforce a non-compete.