Healthcare It News

JUNE 21, 2022

In 2018, Scottsdale Physician Group in Scottsdale, Arizona, saw a need that simply was not being met. THE PROBLEM. Some patients were not getting the medical care they needed, when they needed, because of a variety of issues. These patients could be bed-bound, homebound, have little to no support structure, have an inability to access transportation to medical appointments, have infirmities, have high fall risks or more.

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Health Care Dive

JUNE 21, 2022

From memorizing facts about illnesses to learning how to perform procedures, every medical and health science university offers curricula and opportunities to ensure that its students hone their hard skills.

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Healthcare It News

JUNE 21, 2022

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Health Care Dive

JUNE 21, 2022

The ability to assess health disparities and improve care delivery in communities of color hinges on the quality of race and ethnicity data that is currently falling short, the report said.

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Healthcare It News

JUNE 21, 2022

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Meditech

JUNE 21, 2022

Cost is a major determining factor for patients when they are deciding whether or not to pick up their prescriptions from the pharmacy. When medications are too expensive, patients may abandon them, regardless of how important they are to their health.

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Health Care Dive

JUNE 21, 2022

The AMA announced over 20 policies including those that declared climate change a public health crisis, urged the FDA to make over-the-counter oral contraceptives accessible and more.

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Home Health Care

JUNE 21, 2022

In November, MedArrive had a significant jumping-off point established for them. It was worth $25 million, raised through a Series A and led by the venture capital fund Section 32. Its goal was to make “tens of thousands” of at-home visits in the next year , CEO Dan Trigub told Home Health Care News at the time. It has found multiple ways to do just that.

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Health Care Dive

JUNE 21, 2022

The Health Corner concept, mirroring efforts by retail pharmacy rivals CVS Health and Walmart, is central to Walgreens’ push to capture a greater slice of the care continuum and the corresponding revenue.

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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.

HIT Consultant

JUNE 21, 2022

What You Should Know: – SteadyMD , a B2B telehealth infrastructure provider that powers high-quality telehealth patient experiences for leaders and innovators in healthcare acquires BlocHealth , a clinician licensing, credentialing, and payer enrollment platform. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. – With the acquisition of BlocHealth, SteadyMD further improves clinical capacity for the entire online healthcare industry by enhancing its licensing and credentialin

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Health Care Dive

JUNE 21, 2022

The Federal Trade Commission has voted unanimously to adopt a policy statement to more closely examine fees and rebates paid to PBMs in exchange for preferred coverage for their drugs from payers.

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Home Health Care

JUNE 21, 2022

At the Halifax, Nova Scotia-based Nova Leap, the expression Thank God It’s Friday (TGIF) has taken on a whole new meaning. Over the years, the company – which is a rapidly growing home care services company that operates in the U.S. and Canada – has become a regular on the M&A scene. Typically, the company averages four acquisitions annually.

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Healthcare ECONOMIST

JUNE 21, 2022

How does ICER plan to determine whether health plans offer fair access to pharmaceuticals? I summarized their approach last year as outlined in their white paper titled “ Cornerstones of ‘Fair’ Drug Coverage: Appropriate Cost-Sharing and Utilization Management Policies for Pharmaceuticals.” Last month, final protocol for their “Barriers to Fair Access Assessment “ While the approach follows their previous protocol and white paper, not all all the criteria in this white paper are bein

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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.

Home Health Care

JUNE 21, 2022

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, several studies highlighted how older adults in the U.S. wanted to age in place, but often lacked the planning and financial resources to do so. As the crisis exposed serious flaws in America’s long-term care system, especially among nursing homes, many believed older adults and their loved ones would take a more proactive approach to their care plan.

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HIStalk

JUNE 21, 2022

Top News An NBC News article notes the reduced availability.

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Briggs Healthcare

JUNE 21, 2022

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare . CMS updated the COVID-19 Emergency Declaration Blanket Waivers for Health Care Providers listing on Thursday, June 16, 2022. This 45-page document shows updates related to QSO-22-15-NH, NLTC and LSC – specifically the expirations effective June 6, 2022. You can find those at: the bottom of page 16/top of page 17 (Physical Environment) the bottom of page 17 (Training and Certification of Nurse Aides) the top of page 21

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Home Health Care

JUNE 21, 2022

The 57th episode of our podcast, Disrupt, is now available! For this episode of Disrupt, Home Health Care News caught up with J.J. Sorrenti, the CEO of Best Life Brands, the parent company of ComForCare, At Your Side, Boost Home Healthcare and other senior-focused franchise brands. During the conversation, Sorrenti touched on technology’s role in home care, demand for new franchise locations and what the future holds for his business.

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Healthcare ECONOMIST

JUNE 21, 2022

COVID-19 vaccine now approved for kids 6 months and up. How big is the marriage tax ? USPSTF: Should you be taking your vitamins ? Gas taxes and weight loss. How did CJR impact PROs ?

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Health Dialog

JUNE 21, 2022

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 82% of U.S. adults take at least one medication and 29% take five or more, yet studies show that as much as 50% of medications are not taken as prescribed and up to 30% are never filled. [1] , [2], [3] Poor medication adherence can cause additional health complications and is estimated to cost the healthcare system nearly $300 billion annually. [4] Medication adherence is a complex behavioral issue that can be heavily influenced

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HIT Consultant

JUNE 21, 2022

What You Should Know: – Appalachian Regional Healthcare (ARH), based in Lexington, Ky., will use Biofourmis ’ virtual care and AI-based predictive analytics technology to support a new Rural Home Hospital program delivering acute hospital-level care inside patients’ homes–including a clinical trial studying this care model in rural areas. – ARH joins Blessing Health System —which is also using Biofourmis’ solution—as one of only two U.S. participants selected for the Rural Home

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Briggs Healthcare

JUNE 21, 2022

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare. The June update of Appendix B to the RAI 3.0 User’s Manual contains changes to the list of State RAI Coordinators, MDS Automation Coordinators, RAI Panel members, and CMS locations and contacts. The file is located in the Downloads section below. The direct link to the updated Appendix B is found here ; the change document is found here.

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Speaker: Sean Raible

Picture a workplace where physiological safety is not just an aim but a reality, driven by thoughtful employee benefits that prioritize mental health, wellbeing, and DEI. 🤔 ✨ Achieving this vision requires more than just occasional training sessions and employee assistance programs. Moving beyond the basics, this vision calls for a holistic approach that integrates these elements into your company culture as well as your HR and benefits strategy.

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HIT Consultant

JUNE 21, 2022

What You Should Know: – Banner Health is teamed up with the leader in value-based advanced primary care, Hue Health , to launch a new direct primary care health plan called 39North. – The plan is available to employers and employees based in Northern Colorado, and its name is based on the latitude line of the community it serves. Flume Health , a health-plan-as-a-service platform, handles all of the complex designing and managing of the 39North plan, so Banner and Hue can focus on wh

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Etactics

JUNE 21, 2022

88% of dentists worry about their patients’ ability to pay. According to the same source, patient payment is the number one concern that dentists have related to their organization. It outranked acquiring patients by 8%. In fact, 3 out of the top 5 concerns that dentists had related to their organization’s cash flow. via Bankers Health Group. But why is patient payment the biggest concern for dentists?

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HIT Consultant

JUNE 21, 2022

Charlie Meyer, Senior Vice President of Sales, QLess. As much as we all wish it were otherwise, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to claim lives and upset stability around the world. If this worldwide disaster has a narrow silver lining, it is the many lessons it has to teach us moving forward. These lessons cover every aspect of life from business to relationships, but none more than healthcare.

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Healthcare Performance

JUNE 21, 2022

Lately, my inbox is flooded with warnings, reminders, and webinars about cybersecurity. Rightly so: cyberattacks are on the rise, and healthcare remains the #1 target. At MPA, we recently updated our HIPAA Security Risk Analysis, and we carefully documented every source of electronic PHI. But: Paper still counts. With so much of our efforts focused on cybersecurity and electronic PHI, we can’t lose sight of the risks posed by paper PHI.

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NASHP

JUNE 21, 2022

Join hundreds of state leaders from all 50 states and DC, as #NASHPCONF22 brings attention to the most timely, cutting-edge issues facing state health policymakers, and highlights innovative solutions shared by the nation’s leading experts on topics including: lowering Rx costs, hospital costs, Medicaid, health insurance marketplaces, telehealth, social determinants of health, behavioral health, and more!

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Briggs Healthcare

JUNE 21, 2022

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare. (Late on Friday) June 17, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the calendar year (CY) 2023 Home Health Prospective Payment System (HH PPS) Rate Update proposed rule , which would update Medicare payment policies and rates for home health agencies (HHAs).

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NASHP

JUNE 21, 2022

Community Health Workers and Oral Health. Many states are integrating community health workers into health care systems —including for oral health services — to help facilitate care and advance health equity. Why it matters : Oral health is fundamental to overall health across the lifespan. CHWs can help improve oral health education and improve access to oral health services for youth and older adult populations.

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