Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Kroger is piloting value-based primary care clinics as it joins a growing list of retailers looking to cash in on the booming sector of senior-focused medical care. | Kroger is piloting value-based primary care clinics as it joins a growing list of retailers looking to cash in on the booming sector of senior-focused medical care.
Health Care Dive
DECEMBER 18, 2023
The suit comes as relaxed pandemic-era licensure rules for virtual care expire. Standard regulations are onerous for patients who may not be able to access specialty care for rare conditions, the lawsuit said.
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Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 18, 2023
WeightWatchers is adding its name to the growing list of companies providing telehealth weight loss management and access to buzzy GLP-1 medications. | WeightWatchers is adding its name to the growing list of companies providing telehealth weight loss management and access to buzzy GLP-1 medications.
Health Care Dive
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Two months after the insurers shelved their plan to merge after public outcry in Louisiana, Elevance and BCBSLA are bringing a new plan to the table they think will assuage regulatory concerns.
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Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 18, 2023
There has been no shortage of conversation around pharmacy benefit managers this year, but actual action from legislators has been slow. | There has been no shortage of conversation around pharmacy benefit managers this year but actual action from legislators has been slow.
Health Care Dive
DECEMBER 18, 2023
The CMS has repeatedly stopped and restarted arbitration this year as court cases snarl regulatory efforts to resolve surprise billing disputes.
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Health Care Dive
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Connected devices are making real-time patient monitoring and advanced care possible; but as with every new technology, cybercriminals lurk waiting to take advantage of vulnerabilities.
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Legal experts indicated they will be paying close attention to lawsuits surrounding the Medicare drug price negotiation program and Braidwood v. | Preventative services covered under the Affordable Care Act and the Medicare drug price negotiations program are two legal questions that will play out next year.
Health Care Dive
DECEMBER 18, 2023
This podcast series by Zelis explores how APIs can be leveraged to improve efficiency, offer a better experience, and drive innovation in the healthcare space.
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 18, 2023
The hits keep coming for embattled insurtech Bright Health. | The hits keep coming for embattled insurtech Bright Health. Ari Gottlieb, principal at A2 Strategy Group, told Fierce Healthcare that such a move was expected.
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Health Care Dive
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Discover how the utilization of UPshow SHIFT, in collaboration with Google ChromeOS, leverages TVs to enhance employee communications and engagement.
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 18, 2023
In some healthcare settings, imperfect works for now. Clinicians in intensive care facilities, however, aren't able to accept imperfect AI.
Health Populi
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Nurses rank highest among various factors in the U.S. health system in the latest Gallup poll — earning a grade of “excellent” or “good” by American adults surveyed in November 2023. Further substantiation for nurses’ topping this poll of excellent care is that Gallup found historic low confidence in the U.S. health system among Americans earlier this year in a July study.
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Within the first four months of implementing a Spanish language AI assistant for practitioners, Nabla has seen 10% of its clinicians using the feature. | Nabla launched a Spanish language option for its AI scribe this past summer. It has seen rapid adoption among clinicians, especially mental health clinicians, the company claims.
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Bill Of Health
DECEMBER 18, 2023
By Laura C. Hoffman The aging population is growing at an extraordinary rate in the U.S. By 2040, it is anticipated that the U.S. aging population (defined as those ages 65 and older) will double, totaling 80 million. Given this growth, preventing elder abuse must be at the forefront of policymaking. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recognized elder abuse as a “serious” problem that is commonly occurring, yet significantly underreported, in the U.S.
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 18, 2023
What You Should Know: – PCA Rx and Cost Plus Drugs , are joining forces to tackle the longstanding issue of opaque and inflated drug pricing in the US healthcare system. – This landmark collaboration paves the way for greater transparency, accessibility, and affordability for employers and individuals nationwide. Prioritizing Drug Pricing Transparency By prioritizing transparency, this partnership empowers employers and members to make informed choices and fosters a more engaged heal
Home Health Care
DECEMBER 18, 2023
To find the most memorable home-based care executive quotes in 2023, Home Health Care News employed a strategy that is part art, part science. Ultimately, the quotes chosen resonated the most with HHCN’s staff and readers. They were prescient, controversial, telling and highly relevant to provider struggles and opportunities. They touched on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) home health payment rates, Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, operational realities and the future of ho
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Natalie Tkachenko, Healthcare Software Solutions Consultant at NIX To obtain test results today, there’s no need to visit the hospital. Simply open a mobile app and download the report to your smartphone. Doctors remotely manage patient data without being tied to a specific medical facility. They also handle large volumes of data effortlessly within their hospitals.
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Home Health Care
DECEMBER 18, 2023
This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership As the demand for home care grows, so do the industry’s largest providers. In particular, franchises are expanding rapidly across the country, adjusting operations slightly along the way. BrightStar Care and Griswold Home Care are two examples of that growth. Both companies earned spots on Franchise Times’ annual ranking of the largest franchise systems in the country.
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Dr. Kevin Klauer, CEO at AHIMA What You Should Know: – The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) has appointed Dr. Kevin Klauer as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), effective January 8, 2024. – Dr. Klauer will succeed Amy Mosser, MBA, who served as interim CEO since June. Mosser, a critical member of AHIMA’s executive team since 2019, will transition to the role of President of HCPro, LLC, a for-profit, wholly-owned subsidiary of AHIMA.
Home Health Care
DECEMBER 18, 2023
People who are 55 years old, and living in a community setting in the U.S., are seeing major disparities when it comes to long-term services and supports (LTSS) needs, a new report from research and advisory firm ATI Advisory found. ATI Advisory found that these disparities exist by examining race, gender and geography. The report was sponsored by Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, and analyzes data from the University of Michigan’s health and retirement study.
The Rand Blog
DECEMBER 18, 2023
As AI and other software-based technologies continue to rise in importance for the government and Department of Defense, its leaders should learn how top technical talent differs from other kinds of workers and how to ensure the military understands how to interact with the best and brightest technical workers America has to offer.
Speaker: Paul Weald, Contact Center Innovator
Learn how to streamline productivity and efficiency across your organization with machine learning and artificial intelligence! No matter what industry you're in - healthcare, customer service, sales, and more - it’s easier than you think to reduce wait times, monitor sentiment, and provide enhanced self-service options for all of your users. This means that you can achieve a more consistent and engaging customer experience while reducing sources of friction.
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 18, 2023
What You Should Know: – XiFin, Inc., announced the launch of its new Payor Rate Transparency Monitor, the first-of-its-kind interactive visualization tool that compares contracted rates published by UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, and Cigna. The new AI monitor tool dives deep beyond mere averages, drilling down into specific billing codes and modifiers established by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Health IT Analytics
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Probabilistic recommendations from AI chatbots may improve human diagnostic performance through collective intelligence, potentially curbing overtreatment.
Healthy Debate
DECEMBER 18, 2023
The post Financial side-effects of treatment can be devastating in our ‘free’ health-care system appeared first on Healthy Debate.
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 18, 2023
What You Should Know: – Biorithm , a global women’s health medtech company, has secured $3.5M in Series A funding to fuel its mission of improving maternal health outcomes and reducing preventable pregnancy complications. – This investment, co-led by Adaptive Capital Partners and SEEDS Capital, will support Biorithm’s expansion in key markets like Southeast Asia and the United States, as well as the advancement of its flagship Femom technology.
Speaker: Dr. Ugo Uwaoma, MD, MBA
Due to the impact of COVID-19, integrating telehealth software into practices and organizations has become the new normal. In turn, this has increased the effectiveness of collaborative healthcare by strengthening communication amongst healthcare workers and helping combat the woes of burnout. Communication between patients and healthcare providers has also improved, allowing patients to reach their providers easily and decreasing turnaround time.
NASHP
DECEMBER 18, 2023
The National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP), with support from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), will convene states for a third Health and Housing Institute. States participating in NASHP’s Health and Housing Institute (HHI) will receive two years of targeted technical assistance to support the development, implementation, and/or alignment of health and housing programs.
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 18, 2023
What You Should Know: – Michigan is taking a major step forward in improving maternal and infant health by expanding access to the Philips Avent Pregnancy+ mobile app for Medicaid-eligible families. – The public-private partnership between the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and Royal Philips addresses the U.S. maternal mortality crisis and creates a more equitable healthcare system.
NASHP
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Applications to NASHP’s Health and Housing Institute are due January 30, 2024. To apply, complete the application form and submit it to Ella Roth ( eroth@nashp.org ). The National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) , with support from the H ealth Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) , will convene states for a third Health and Housing Institute.
Healthcare Associates
DECEMBER 18, 2023
Effective Jan. 19, 2024, Muhammad Jawaid, MD, will no longer be practicing medicine at Healthcare Associates of Texas – Bedford. Patients may obtain copies of their medical records at: Healthcare Associates of Texas – Bedford 1305 Airport Freeway, Suite 220 Bedford, TX 76021 Phone: 1-817-358-5800 Fax: 1-817-283-7686 The post Effective Jan. 19, 2024, Muhammad Jawaid, MD, will no longer be practicing medicine at Healthcare Associates of Texas – Bedford. appeared first on Healthcare Associate
Speaker: Matt McBride, CEO and Co-Founder of Mend
Patient engagement happens before, during, and after interactions. Consumer research has found that in 2021, 64% of US households reported using Telehealth services. In addition 34% of patients would prefer Telehealth visits to in-office visits. Accessible patient engagement technology can help you improve your relationships with your patients while also improving your KPIs.
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