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Medicaid cuts could threaten healthcare access for young adults: report

Health Care Dive

Young adults could struggle to navigate government bureaucracy and face other challenges managing work requirements or increased eligibility checks in the safety-net insurance program, the Urban Institute found.

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New AI-powered smart robots deployed at Mackay Memorial Hospital

Healthcare It News

New smart robots supporting logistics, safety, and patient experience have been unveiled at MacKay Memorial Hospital in Taiwan. The 1,200-bed private Christian hospital in Taipei has collaborated with cloud and AI technology provider Ubitus to develop three robots powered by NVIDIA technology: An NVIDIA ACE virtual assistant-powered robot that provides hospital registration assistance, companionship, and navigation to patients.

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Fierce Healthcare

As Abridge has scaled to more health systems, the company is now focused on "going millions of miles deep on every single one of those specialties in every single one of those different settings," CEO Shiv Rao, M.D., said.

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How Specialized Chiropractic Billing Services Can Transform Your Practice?

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When you are running a chiropractic practice, your focus should be on healing, not on chasing after payments. But in reality, many chiropractors find themselves buried in insurance claims, coding rules, and denied payments. That is where chiropractic billing services come into play, changing the game for practices like yours. What Are Chiropractic Billing Services?

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How to Turn “Check-the-Box” Compliance Trainings Into Real Learning

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.

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PeaceHealth to cut 1% of workforce, freeze nonclinical hiring through 2025

Health Care Dive

A spokesperson said the cuts came “after months of discernment, financial analysis and a thorough review of the dynamic healthcare market.” Open clinical roles will not be impacted.

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Health data without borders

Healthcare It News

The European Health Data Space (EHDS) is now the law of the land, entering into force on 26 March this year, which marks the beginning of its transition phase toward application. Every EU Member State (MS) will be legally bound to implement the sweeping regulation, which promises to transform how health data is accessed, shared and used across the EU.

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CMS To Intensify Medicare Advantage Audits, Could Trigger ‘Untenable’ Home Health Rate Cuts

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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced that it is ramping up audits of all Medicare Advantage (MA) plans which could possibly lead to decreased rates for home health providers. CMSs plan to audit all eligible MA contracts each payment year and expedite audits for payment years 2018 to 2024, announced last week, is not directed at providers but could lead to further reimbursement rate reductions for home health providers, according to Nicole Fallon, vice president of in

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GLP-1 prescriptions for weight loss are shooting up, despite obstacles

Health Care Dive

The percentage of overweight or obese adults prescribed GLP-1s jumped by almost 587% between 2019 and 2024, according to a new Fair Health report.

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Brooklyn Health Secures $6.5M to Expand AI-Powered Precision for Clinical Trial Endpoints

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Brooklyn Health , a neuroscience technology company focused on objective measurement of mental health announced it has secured $6.5M in seed funding led by HealthX , with participation from Metrodora Ventures , Story Ventures , RiverPark Ventures , Laconia Capital, Everywhere Ventures , Hypothesis Studio , Blue Falcon Capital, and others. – The funding coincides with the company’s debut of its new electronic clinical outcome assessment (eCOA) solution, W

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A majority of the American Hospital Association's recent responses to public inquiries on deregulation centered on the policies it says incentivizes insurers' consolidation and vertical integration.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

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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76% Of Older Adult Households Cannot Afford Daily In-Home Care

Home Health Care

Less than one quarter of single and partner households aged 75 and older can afford a daily visit from a home health aide. Certain populations, including renters, households of color and people with functional difficulties, are even less likely to be able to afford care, according to a new paper published by the Joint Center for Housing Studies of Harvard University.

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Elevance sues Georgia providers for allegedly gaming No Surprises arbitration

Health Care Dive

Hospitalist Medicine Physicians, Sound Physicians Emergency Medicine and their billing provider HaloMd allegedly filed thousands of ineligible disputes into the arbitration process, costing the insurer millions of dollars.

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Whose Child Is She? The Genetics–Gestation Divide

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Reproductive Technology Whose Child Is She? The GeneticsGestation Divide On May 11, the Israeli Supreme Court handed down its long-awaited ruling in the case known as the Assuta Embryo Mix-Up. The case has drawn widespread attention in Israel and abroad not just because of its heartbreaking facts, but because it forces courts to answer a question that reproductive technology has now raised in… Published May 28, 2025 Authors Shelly Simana Vardit Ravitsky I.

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Retail giant Walmart is rolling out a new platform for insurers and benefit managers that's designed to make it easier to encourage healthy eating.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

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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The Strategies At-Home Care Providers Use To Attract, Retain The Next Generation Of Workers 

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As demand for caregivers grows with the aging population, home-based care providers are increasingly relying on millennial and Generation Z employees. Expanding workforces is critical for an industry beset by workforce shortages but if providers fail to update their approaches to recruitment and retention, they risk losing valuable employees. To attract and retain millennial and Generation Z at-home workers, providers are offering specialized benefits and implementing new recruitment strategies

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CVS, Cigna sue Arkansas to overturn new PBM law

Health Care Dive

The massive pharmacy middlemen contend that Arkansas’ law, which requires PBMs to divest pharmacies they own in the state, flies in the face of the Constitution and would worsen healthcare access.

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SoundHound AI and Allina Health Launch AI Agent to Redefine Patient Engagement

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – SoundHound AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: SOUN), a global leader in voice artificial intelligence, today announced its partnership with Allina Health and deployment of Alli , an AI agent for patient engagement, powered by its Amelia conversational AI platform. -Alli answers calls within Allina Healths Customer Experience Center and integrates directly with Allina Healths electronic medical record system, allowing it to instantly identify and authenticate callers.

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Fierce Healthcare

Electronic health record giant Epic rolled out a new initiative to propel the adoption of generative AI tools among healthcare organizations.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

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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Readers Write: The End of “Good Enough”: A Personal Journey to Better Healthcare IT Application Support

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The End of Good Enough: A Personal Journey to Better.

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Best Buy restructures health unit

Health Care Dive

The retailer logged a $109 million charge related to the restructuring in its first quarter. Its home health services have taken longer to develop than expected, CEO Corie Barry said Thursday.

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Rural Healthcare Challenges: How AI & Telemedicine Can Improve Access

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Randy Boldyga, CEO and Founder of RXNT With tight-knit communities, strong traditions, and a deep sense of resilience, rural America is a key piece of our nations fabric. Yet, for many people living in these areasone in five Americansgetting basic healthcare can be an uphill battle. Limited hospital options, provider shortages, and economic struggles can make what should be routine checkups feel like monumental tasks.

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Anthem Blue Cross is making significant strides in expanding its California behavioral health network, adding more than 10,000 providers over the past two years.

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Can Your Organization Spot a Conflict Before It’s a Crisis?

Speaker: Amie Phillips Pablo, VP, Corporate Compliance & Privacy Officer at Novo Nordisk

In today’s complex healthcare environment, navigating third-party relationships has become even more challenging—whether it’s vendor relationships, employee activities, or patient-facing interactions. Left unmanaged, these conflicts can compromise trust, regulatory compliance, and even organizational reputation. So, how can healthcare teams stay ahead?

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ACHS at HEALCon 2025: Leading in Holistic Nutrition

American College of Healthcare Sciences

ACHS joined HEALCon 2025 in San Diego to share student research, connect with the holistic nutrition community, & support integrative health. The post ACHS at HEALCon 2025: Leading in Holistic Nutrition appeared first on American College of Healthcare Sciences.

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Data security concerns hamper patient portal uptake: survey

Health Care Dive

Seventeen percent of respondents who don’t use online portals said they haven’t adopted them due to security concerns, according to a survey from LexisNexis Risk Solutions.

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Scalability in Revenue Cycle: Building a Flexible Model for Sustainable Growth

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Arvind Ramakrishnan, CEO at Knack RCM The demands on revenue cycle management (RCM) today are unrelenting. Healthcare providers are navigating ongoing regulatory shifts while financial constraints and growing patient volumes place immense pressure. The average internal cost of running an RCM operation has increased from 4% to 5%, even with the advances in technology and automation.

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Medbridge expanded its AI-powered motion-capture technologies to improve patient experiences and outcomes while helping clinicians deliver high-quality MSK care.

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How to Make The Best Benefits Decisions for 2025's Workforce: An HR and Total Rewards Guide

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

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How Home-Based Care Providers Navigate Complex ALS Patient Care Landscape 

Home Health Care

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership In-home care can be the most preferred option for patients with progressive diseases such as amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) but significant costs associated with treatment and funding issues can be barriers to caring for these patients. Home health providers can provide critical in-home services for this patient population while protecting their bottom line, however, by adopting a holistic approach to care, diversifying service lines and appl

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Athenahealth names CVS alum as CFO

Health Care Dive

Tom Cowhey served as finance chief at CVS before the healthcare giant named a new CFO in April.

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Humana Partners with Sunrise to Expand Digital Sleep Apnea Diagnostics

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Dreem Health , a leading digital sleep clinic managed by The Sunrise Group, has announced a strategic partnership with Humana, one of the United States foremost health and well-being companies. –Effective immediately, Humana members will receive coverage for Dreem Healths full suite of digital sleep servicesincluding at-home testing, clinical diagnosis of sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and personalized treatment plans.

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CMS and HHS' health IT arm are seeking public input on how to ease data exchange among the healthcare ecosystem.

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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.