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Contributed: Shortcomings and opportunities for health equity in pediatrics

Healthcare It News

Ian Miller, program lead at the Digital Medicine Society (DiMe), highlights how digital health offerings can improve access to physical and mental healthcare for children.

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HIMSSCast: Managing critical patient feedback in real time

Healthcare It News

Whether they are on Standford's inbound and outbound calls, automated voice systems or mobile channels, patients can be heard through the health system's engagement tools and processes. Dr. Adrienne Boissy, chief medical officer of Qualtrics and a practicing neurologist at the Cleveland Clinic, explained why emotional harm that can be caused by healthcare interactions needs to be heard.

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Ethics for AI in Health – A View From The World Health Organization

Health Populi

For health care, AI can benefit diagnosis and clinical care, address paperwork and bureaucratic duplication and waste, accelerate scientific research, and personalize health care direct-to-patients and -caregivers. On the downside, risks of AI in health care can involve incomplete or false diagnoses, inaccuracies and errors in cleaning up paperwork, exacerbate differential access to scientific knowledge, and exacerbate health disparities, explained in the World Health Organization’s (WHO)

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A CDC Update on the Draft 2024 Guideline to Prevent Transmission of Pathogens in Healthcare Settings

CDC

The COVID-19 pandemic has forever changed the approach we take in healthcare settings to protect healthcare personnel, patients, and others from transmission of respiratory infections. Experimental and observational data show that an important pathway for transmission of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‑CoV‑2) is via inhalation of small particles in the air generated by infected individuals.

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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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Senators reintroduce bill to boost telemental healthcare

Health Care Dive

The legislation would remove the requirement that Medicare beneficiaries be seen in-person within six months of receiving mental healthcare via telehealth.

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Humana's stock tumbles pre-market as it posts $541M loss in Q4

Fierce Healthcare

Humana primed the pump last week for a disappointing fourth quarter call, and its stock again dropped Thursday morning as the company posted a $541 million loss. | Humana primed the pump last week for a disappointing fourth quarter call, and its stock again dropped Thursday morning as the company posted a $541 million loss.

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A primer on brand-name prescription drug reimbursement in the US

Healthcare ECONOMIST

That is the title of a recent paper by Hernandez and Hung (2024). The article provides an excellent review of how drugs get reimbursed in the US and who the key players are. I provide an abbreviated summary below, but do read the full article. The players Manufacturers research, develop, and bring new drug products to market. Wholesalers act as distributors of drug products.

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Nurse sues UPMC over alleged labor abuses

Health Care Dive

The lawsuit seeks to represent thousands of other UPMC employees who may have been affected by the nonprofit’s alleged wage suppression and other anticompetitive practices.

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HHS releases voluntary cybersecurity performance goals to beef up healthcare's digital defenses

Fierce Healthcare

The Department for Health and Human Services (HHS) has published voluntary cybersecurity performance goals tailored for healthcare organizations, the first move in the administration’s

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How Artificial Intelligence is Combatting Physician Burnout, Keeping Communities Healthy

HIT Consultant

David Sides, CEO at NextGen Healthcare Doctors do so much to keep our communities thriving. Unfortunately, according to the American Medical Association, about 63 percent of physicians report experiencing emotional exhaustion at least once weekly. Exacerbated by the volume of clinical notes required at the end of the day, physician burnout can adversely affect patient care, leading to errors and reduced care quality.

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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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Impact of mental health on food security

Healthcare ECONOMIST

How do mental health issues impact the likelihood of food security? This question is difficult to answer empirically for (at a minimum) two primary reasons: Endogeneity/Unobserved factors. For instance, personal, family, and neighborhood characteristics (e.g., family stability, access to health care, exposure to violence) may impact both mental health and the likelihood of food insecurity.

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Healthcare bankruptcies reached five-year peak in 2023, report finds

Health Care Dive

The analysis logged 79 Chapter 11 bankruptcies for companies with liabilities of at least $10 million last year — more than three times the number of filings in 2021.

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AI can crack open the 'black box' of effective mental health therapy at scale, study finds

Fierce Healthcare

As artificial intelligence advances in different areas of healthcare, there are concerns that technology and AI-based chatbots will replace the human connections between patients and practitioners. | A new study finds promising potential for AI and large language models to enhance mental health therapy at scale by being able to analyze millions of text-based counseling messages to shine a light on what works.

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Progressing complex pediatric care with Bethany Children’s Health Center and MEDITECH

Meditech

According to a study by the NSCH , 1 in 5 children in the United States has a special healthcare need, amounting to around 14 million children. This tells us a substantial percentage of our population requires services formulated to their stage of life, which pediatric clinics and hospitals across the nation manage. However, for children with medical complexity who require specialized treatment plans that often result in a long-term stay, the provider options begin to dwindle.

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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.

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In-Home Care Providers Await Updates On CMS Medicaid Proposal, Begin Preparing For 80/20 Rule

Home Health Care

Drawing parallels between the intentions of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the narrative of a Charles Dickens novel is an uncommon venture. However, the metaphor is there for the taking when it comes to potential Medicaid policy. “When the 80/20 rule came out, many of us saw this as a ‘Tale of Two Cities’ situation,” Dave Totaro, chief government affairs officer at Bayada Home Health Care, recently said during a Home Health Care News webinar.

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Humana names inaugural ‘Growth President’ after posting grim financial outlook

Health Care Dive

David Dintenfass will have his hands full trying to right the ship, as Humana stares down expectations for notably slower growth in 2024 and beyond.

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Isaac Health nabs $5.7M seed round to scale up virtual brain health and dementia care

Fierce Healthcare

The U.S. faces a growing shortage of neurologists, creating care "deserts" around the country, forcing patients to wait longer and drive further to receive care. | Digital health company Isaac Health launched in 2022 to provide a virtual brain health and memory clinic platform with the goal of improving access to constrained brain health services.

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Defending Healthcare Data in 2024: 6 Basic Security Principles to Follow

HIT Consultant

Brian Montgomery, Senior Security Engineer, Altera Digital Health Research reveals that the total number of data breaches in healthcare has doubled over the last three years. If that doesn’t prompt you to reexamine your organization’s security posture, the financial toll of these incidents might be: The average cost of a healthcare data breach is now $11M.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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Changing Payment Dynamics Are Forcing Home-Based Care Providers To Level Up In Value-Based Care

Home Health Care

Generally, staffing has taken the cake as the No. 1 issue home-based care providers are facing heading into any year. But, in 2024, changing payment dynamics have become a formidable rival to recruiting and retention concerns. When home-based care professionals were tasked with providing the “greatest challenge” facing them in the new year, 58% responded staffing.

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Appeals court rejects doctors’ challenge to No Surprises Act

Health Care Dive

A three-judge panel of the Second Circuit Appeals Court have dismissed claims from a New York medical group that the law amounts to an unconstitutional seizure of their property.

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Experts weigh in on how to tackle growing teen mental health crisis

Fierce Healthcare

To turn the tide around on the growing teen mental health crisis, the U.S. | Social media is cited as one of the drivers of the worsening crisis along with COVID-19, gun violence and the threat of climate change.

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Netanyahu May Be Standing in the Way of a Two-State Solution. But He's Far From Alone

The Rand Blog

Opposition to a Palestinian state stretches well beyond the office of Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu. Can American pressure change this?

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How to Battle Layoffs: The Career Star Accelerator Bootcamp

Facing layoffs in your organization? Support your team members' career transition with Career Star Accelerator Bootcamp: Custom Resume & LinkedIn Revamp + 6 Weeks of Career Coaching. Our certified resume writers will create job search-winning resumes and LinkedIn profiles while they work with a career coach to learn unique strategies to stand out, attract the right employers, automate their job search, and land their dream job.

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EPtalk by Dr. Jayne 1/25/24

HIStalk

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Humana posts big loss, dour outlook on Medicare Advantage cost spike

Health Care Dive

The health insurer’s stock plunged Thursday morning following its 2023 results, which fell startlingly short of Wall Street’s expectations.

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Cognoa's FDA-approved autism diagnostic tool now in-network for Highmark members

Fierce Healthcare

Cognoa, maker of the first FDA-approved autism diagnostic tool, announced Highmark has signed on as its first commercial payer partner. | The tool, Canvas Dx, leverages AI to empower doctors to quickly and accurately diagnose developmental risk without bias, the company claims. It is the first FDA-approved autism diagnostic tool.

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‘It’s Not Just The Payer’s Fault’: Aveanna CEO Jeff Shaner On Listening To Health Plans

Home Health Care

In terms of home-based care providers’ relationship with payers, Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: AVAH) CEO Jeff Shaner believes that the next few years will be “transformative.” Providers will have to be intentional in their agreements to reach the future success they desire, Shaner believes. He said so on Tuesday during a panel discussion at Home Care 100 in Scottsdale, Arizona.

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How To Empower Your Workforce With Modern Fertility Benefits

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.

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Physician Burnout and Depression Rates Decline, Medscape Report Reveals

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – For the first time in years, a glimmer of hope has emerged in the fight against physician burnout and depression. – The latest Medscape Physician Burnout & Depression Report reveals a significant decline in the rates among U.S. doctors, suggesting a potential shift in the overall mental well-being of this critical workforce.

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Elevance controls medical costs to $6B profit in 2023

Health Care Dive

The payer curbed the worst of medical cost growth last year, and expects to do the same in 2024 — an assumption one analyst called “aggressive” given persistent higher utilization among seniors.

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CMS seeks input on improving transparency in Medicare Advantage

Fierce Healthcare

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is seeking feedback on how to increase transparency around Medicare Advantage and improve data capabilities. | CMS initiated a request for information period Thursday to receive data on all aspects of the Medicare Advantage program including prior authorizations, value-based care and vertical integration.

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Healthcare AI News 1/24/24

HIStalk

News WHO publishes recommendations for governments on using AI for.

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Enhance Healthcare Efficiency With Top Payroll & HCM Services

Running a healthcare facility requires precision and care, not just for patients but also for your staff. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps healthcare providers choose the best provider. Efficient payroll management ensures timely, accurate payments, critical for maintaining staff morale and trust. Compliance support helps navigate complex healthcare regulations and avoid costly fines.