Healthcare It News

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Doctors are finding more time for patients each week at John Muir Health, according to its Epic electronic health record data. The EHR metrics also show a decrease in after-hours time spent entering clinical notes, Ambience, the health system's partner on artificial intelligence-driven clinical documentation and care coordination, said. Also this week we are highlighting a new partnership that aims to push the development of AI to achieve autonomous operations in command centers by starting

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Healthcare Success

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

This week's podcast dives into successful sales leadership and is relevant to most healthcare verticals, including B2B sales in SaaS, pharmaceuticals, medical device, hospitals, etc. It also applies to high-value B2C sales, e.g., elective surgeries, orthodontics, senior care, and residential treatment centers. My guest, Chris Jennings , CEO of Chris Jennings Group , reveals the essential traits of successful healthcare sales leadership.

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Health Care Dive

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Although the budget resolution does not mention Medicaid specifically, lawmakers would be hard pressed to find enough cuts to meet an $880 billion target without touching federal healthcare programs.

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Fierce Healthcare

FEBRUARY 14, 2025

Editor's Note: This is a developing story. If you are a dismissed or active federal worker with information to share, please reach out at ntong@questex.com. | The federal government is laying off thousands of health agency workers and others this week. Here's what we know so far.

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Speaker: Dr. Christine Gall, DrPH, MS, BSN, RN

The promise of virtual care is no longer theoretical and is now a critical solution to many of healthcare’s most urgent challenges. Yet many healthcare leaders remain unsure how to build a business case for investment and launching the right program at the right time can be the difference between value and failure. For organizations seeking a financially sound, clinically effective entry point, Virtual Patient Observation (VPO) offers a compelling case to lead with.

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Home Health Care

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Untimely access to health information, data breaches and just being completely unprepared can leave home-based care companies vulnerable to HIPAA compliance failures, operational efficiencies and hefty legal consequences. One of the big questions surrounding HIPAA is if it applies to providers in the home-based care space, specifically personal care agencies.

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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

What You Should Know: – Fabric , a leader in healthcare technology, is transforming care delivery with its Hybrid AI. By combining advanced conversational AI and physician-built clinical logic, Hybrid AI enables healthcare organizations to confidently adopt AI solutions that ensure seamless, safe, and effective patient experiences. –This technology powers Fabrics integrated platform, which includes an AI assistant, symptom checking, virtual care, care pathways, provider search, and s

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Healthcare Success

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

How do you market healthcare when there is limited physician accessand the focus is on managing care, not increasing patient volume? Health systems must rethink how they engage and direct patientsensuring they get the right level of care in the most efficient and cost-effective way. In this episode, Dennis Jolley, System VP of Strategy and Planning at UW Health, shares how smarter patient navigation and precision marketing can optimize care delivery, reduce unnecessary costs, and improve both pa

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Health Care Dive

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

House Republicans unveiled their budget wish list on Wednesday, which directs the Energy and Commerce Committee — which oversees Medicare and Medicaid — to find $880 billion in savings.

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Fierce Healthcare

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Congress is taking the first steps this week to pass legislation that will likely involve substantial cuts to Medicaid. | Pressure is picking up on Congressional Republicans to agree on spending cuts, and all eyes on how leadership intends to remake Medicaid.

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Home Health Care

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Home-based care industries are experiencing a generational shift in their workforce, coupled with rapidly advancing technology and growing concerns about burnout. Home-based care operators have been facing ongoing staffing shortages, prompting them to enhance their recruitment and retention strategies. During a recent Home Health Care News webinar , leaders discussed these challenges and the key trends that are shaping the future of the home health workforce in 2025.

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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.

HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

What You Should Know: – First Choice Neurology , the largest neurology center in Florida, has partnered with eClinicalWorks to implement healow Genie , an AI-powered contact center solution. – The strategic move aims to enhance patient engagement and streamline operations by providing 24/7 access to vital health information and automating routine tasks.

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Healthcare It News

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

As is the case with any industry, it is important for healthcare organizations to understand the consumer of their services. What drives their engagement and what are their pain points? During the pandemic, hospitals and health systems saw how quickly digital health and virtual care programs could be rolled out. This offered confidence and lessons to inform a more guided approach to offering a more digital patient experience that smooths areas of frustration – while not interfering with wh

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Healthcare Success

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

In this episode, Melissa Fors Shackelford , Senior Vice President of Marketing at Let's Get Checked and I explore the powerful role of inclusive marketing in healthcare. We discuss key strategies like diverse imagery, ADA compliance, and accessible communication methods (e.g., closed-captioning and Telehealth) and why they are essential for reaching a wide audience and driving revenue growth.

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Health Care Dive

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

Researchers suggested that policymakers encourage reinvestment of capital into patient care and limit share buybacks based on the findings.

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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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Fierce Healthcare

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Republican holdouts, who stated repeatedly they would not vote for the bill, ultimately opted to advance legislation which will require significant Medicaid cuts.

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Home Health Care

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

Optimism is on the rise for 2025 as providers shift their focus toward strategic growth, and to leveraging technology investments to address persistent staffing challenges and enhance patient outcomes. Thats according to the Home Health Care News Home-Based Care Outlook Survey for 2025. Findings from the survey, which was sponsored by Homecare Homebase, were recently released.

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Cloud Blogs

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, digital transformation is no longer a luxury but a necessity. One of the most critical components of this transformation is the electronic health record (EHR) system, which plays a pivotal role in healthcare operations and care delivery. Organizations are actively exploring alternatives for their traditional on-premises infrastructures to overcome significant challenges, including high capital expenditure, frequent expensive hardware refres

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Healthcare It News

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

BNH Hospital, the first international private hospital in Thailand, has fully gone paperless following its implementation of an integrated HIS and EMR system. Founded by King Rama V 127 years ago as a modern hospital for foreign expatriates, BNH now provides tertiary-level care known for its Spine Center and Mother and Child care. 25-year journey It was only over two decades ago the hospital began using electronic records, BNH assistant director Dr Apichai Chaiyaroj told Healthcare IT News.

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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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Healthcare Success

FEBRUARY 17, 2025

Can social media influencers really drive results for medical device companies? In this episode, Wendy Suljak, VP of Consumer and Practice Marketing at NeuroStar , reveals how even smaller influencers can have a big impact on your brand. She shares key takeaways from her recent conference presentation, diving into how to find the right influencers, navigate compliance, and maximize ROI with influencer marketingusing real-world case studies.

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Health Care Dive

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Democrats and Republicans both want to see federal lawmakers address critical public health concerns. However, they were split on which concerns were most important.

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Fierce Healthcare

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Immediately following Senate confirmation, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has been named chair of the Make America Healthy Again Commission, which will be focused on chronic disease and transparency in medical research.

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Home Health Care

FEBRUARY 3, 2025

In-home care advocacy group Moving Health Home recently penned a letter urging Congress to include a five-year extension for the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver in the March government funding package. The letter directly addresses Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.

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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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HIT Consultant

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Sujay Jadhav, Verana Health CEO In recent years, regulatory bodies, such as the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the European Medicines Agency (EMA) have increasingly emphasized the use of real-world data (RWD) in clinical research and regulatory decisions, recognizing its potential to enhance drug development and improve patient outcomes. This shift includes a focus on sourcing RWD that adheres to strict regulatory standards for effective use in drug approvals and postmarket surveillance.

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Healthcare It News

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Valerie Reich, vice president of healthcare strategy at Hero Digital, a customer engagement and process optimization firm, believes three primary changes will occur in the healthcare industry this year. First, AI, thus far known in healthcare for creating efficiencies, will begin to play a big role in accelerating medical advancements and enhancing personalized care – without adding any burden to those providing the healthcare.

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Beterra

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Advancing Quality and Safety in Rural Healthcare: A Leader’s Journey In the evolving healthcare landscape, leaders like Dr. Jessica Gilmore are not just keeping pace with changethey are driving it. As a force for patient-centered care at Hannibal Regional Health System (HRHS). Jessicas unwavering commitment to excellence has set new standards for quality and safety in rural healthcare.

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Health Care Dive

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

The 41 states that expanded Medicaid could be asked to spend 25% more to cover care costs if planned cuts are approved by Congress. Some states may cut the expansion program instead.

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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

Fierce Healthcare

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Government unions and cybersecurity experts are disturbed by Elon Musk's newfound access to personal information and the country's payment infrastructure, which coordinates funds for government health programs like Medicare and Medicaid.

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Home Health Care

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

With ongoing caregiver staffing and retention challenges, at-home care organizations are looking to leverage the employees already on the payroll, maximizing their potential in order to benefit from the full range of their skills. The Pennant Group (Nasdaq: PNTG), for instance, expanded its 100 CEO initiative. At the end of the pandemic, we were experiencing high levels of burnout, John Gochnour, president and COO of Pennant, said during a panel at Lincoln Healthcare Leaderships HomeCare 100 con

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Meditech

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Patients have always been at the heart of our mission here at MEDITECH. While our patient portal has always been focused on the patient, weve taken it to the next level with enhanced accessibility , intuitive features such as a current stay dashboard, and continued convenient access through our MHealth app. Now, more than ever, patients can stay fully engaged in their care journey, never missing a beat as active members of their care team.

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Healthcare It News

FEBRUARY 28, 2025

The word "Bynahm" () in Arabic translates to "Between Them," explains Nouf Al Deligan, associate executive director for corporate digital health at Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs, based in King Abdulaziz Medical City in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. So when MNGHA started developing a new virtual reality-enabled application – designed in alignment with Saudi Arabia's Digital Government Strategy (2023-2030) – that sought to help connect hospitalized inpatient

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