Healthcare It News

JUNE 17, 2022

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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Health Care Dive

JUNE 17, 2022

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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Health Populi

JUNE 17, 2022

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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Health Care Dive

JUNE 17, 2022

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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Home Health Care

JUNE 17, 2022

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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Home Health Care

JUNE 17, 2022

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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Health Care Dive

JUNE 17, 2022

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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NASHP

JUNE 17, 2022

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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Health Care Dive

JUNE 17, 2022

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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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.

The Rand Blog

JUNE 17, 2022

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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HIT Consultant

JUNE 17, 2022

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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NASHP

JUNE 17, 2022

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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HIT Consultant

JUNE 17, 2022

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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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.

The Rand Blog

JUNE 17, 2022

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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NASHP

JUNE 17, 2022

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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Vie Healthcare

JUNE 17, 2022

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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NASHP

JUNE 17, 2022

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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Triage Health Law

JUNE 17, 2022

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.

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