Health Care Dive

MARCH 11, 2025

The continuing resolution left in place a physician pay cut from Jan. 1, despite lobbyists’ hopes lawmakers would reverse it.

Medicare 332

Medicare 332

Healthcare Success

MARCH 10, 2025

How can multilocation specialty practices overcome the barriers to earning critical doctor referrals? With tighter alignments between doctors and health systems, increased consolidation, and pressure to stand out, physician liaisons must take a more strategic and data-driven approach than ever before. In this week's episode, Stewart Gandolf sits down with Susan Boydell , Principal at Barlow McCarthy , to discuss how multilocation specialty practices can empower their physician liaison teams to n

Doctors 164

Doctors Primary Care Hospitals Healthcare 164

Home Health Care

MARCH 10, 2025

Addressing social determinants of health (SDoH) is becoming increasingly important due to new regulations from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the shift toward value-based care payment models. With ongoing staffing shortages and a growing demand for home-based care services, social workers are taking on greater responsibilities to support the health care system.

Home Care 123

Home Care Integration Medicare Rehabilitation 123

Fierce Healthcare

MARCH 11, 2025

The House of Representatives voted to advance a six month government funding that includes hospital pay extensions but excludes a doc pay fix. The bill now moves to the Senate.

Hospitals 345

Hospitals 345

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!

Healthcare

Health Care Dive

MARCH 12, 2025

If states end their expansion programs in response to funding cuts, spending on healthcare services would fall by nearly $80 billion and uncompensated care costs would rise by nearly $19 billion in 2026.

Medicaid 317

Medicaid Healthcare 317

HIT Consultant

MARCH 11, 2025

Image by freepik What You Should Know: – A new analysis by the Urban Institute, supported by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation , reveals that healthcare providers in 41 states that expanded Medicaid eligibility would face significant financial losses if federal funding for Medicaid expansion programs is cut. – The potential drop in federal support could lead to nearly 11 million people losing health insurance coverage, triggering an $80B reduction in revenue for healthcare providers

Healthcare Providers 91

Healthcare Providers Medicaid Healthcare Hospitals 91

Fierce Healthcare

MARCH 12, 2025

A long-term project from contractors to modernize a provider enrollment system for Medicare is the latest casualty of DOGE and will now be completed in-house, the agency recently announced. Whether that decision is a good or bad one is up for debate.

Medicare 344

Medicare 344

Health Care Dive

MARCH 13, 2025

The CMS estimates terminating the models will save nearly $750 million. The agency will also no longer implement two demonstrations that aimed to improve prescription drug affordability and access.

313

313

HIT Consultant

MARCH 11, 2025

What You Should Know: – PointClickCare , a healthcare technology platform launches its Transitions of Care (TRC) solution at the RISE National Conference. – The solution aims to help Medicare Advantage plans improve their TRC Star measure performance by automating the access and delivery of critical admission and discharge information. Automating Data Exchange for Timely Interventions PointClickCare’s TRC solution is designed to streamline post-discharge coordination by automat

Medicare 99

Medicare Care Transition Medicaid Prevention 99

Home Health Care

MARCH 13, 2025

Congressman Tom Suozzi (D-New York) has introduced the Well-Being Insurance for Seniors to be at Home (WISH) Act, bipartisan legislation co-sponsored by Congressman John Moolenaar (R-Michigan), to address America’s growing long-term care crisis. The WISH Act aims to create a federal long-term insurance program that provides financial support for disabled seniors while encouraging a more robust private-sector insurance market.

Medicaid 102

Medicaid Nursing 102

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.

Regulations

Fierce Healthcare

MARCH 10, 2025

American Medical Association President Bruce Scott, M.D., says increased reimbursement for doctors and prior authorization reform are needed to head off burnout and clinician shortages.

Doctors 337

Doctors 337

Health Care Dive

MARCH 14, 2025

A new proposed rule aims to significantly amend the HIPAA security rule — these are the key updates to know.

300

300

Health Recovery

MARCH 10, 2025

The battle against cancer is a deeply personal and often arduous journey, demanding constant vigilance and support. Traditionally, this meant frequent, sometimes exhausting, trips to the clinic or hospital. But imagine a paradigm shift a way to extend the reach of expert care into the sanctuary of home. This is the promise of Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM), a transformative technology reshaping oncology by empowering patients and care teams with real-time insights and personalized support.

Hospitals 102

Hospitals Health Data 102

HIT Consultant

MARCH 14, 2025

Kenneth Faltischek, CEO at Mobile Health What You Should Know: – Mobile Health, a national leader in occupational health, wellness, and compliance services, has announced the appointment of Kenneth Faltischek as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Faltischek, a seasoned healthcare executive and long-time advisor to Mobile Health, will steer the company through its next phase of innovation and expansion. – Todd Wolf, the current CEO, will transition to the role of strategic board a

Integration 89

Integration Healthcare 89

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

Patient Experience

Fierce Healthcare

MARCH 10, 2025

House Speaker Mike Johnson and House appropriators released bill text for a continuing resolution that would fund the government for six months. The C.R., like the one Congress passed in December, extends certain healthcare programs, like Medicare telehealth but excludes reforms for Medicare physician pay and pharmacy benefit managers.

Medicare 333

Medicare Healthcare 333

Health Care Dive

MARCH 13, 2025

Aashima Gupta leads health tech projects for the massive cloud computing company. Here, she shares why she’s excited about advances in artificial intelligence and what’s coming down the pike for Google’s AI products.

Healthcare 288

Healthcare 288

Health Populi

MARCH 10, 2025

Each year, ECRI (the ECRI Institute) publishes an annual report on the Top 10 Patient Safety Concerns for the year. The 2025 list was published today. My read of it is that most of these risks have to do with what I’ve been referring to as the Human OS, the Human Operating System, in my talks and teachings. In this post, I’ll focus on 2 of the 10 most top-of-mind in my current workflow with clients and speaking: #1 and #3.

Patient Safety 77

Patient Safety Doctors Healthcare Hospitals 77

Home Health Care

MARCH 10, 2025

The U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has revoked guidance related health-related social needs (HRSN) through Section 1115 waivers. Industry advocates say the move is indicative of the broader administration priorities to reduce Medicaid expenditures. Broadly, states use these programs to pay for health related social services, including meals and temporary housing.

Medicaid 76

Medicaid Medicare Regulations Home Care 76

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

MARCH 8, 2025

A bipartisan, end-of-the-year healthcare package including telehealth extensions, PBM reform and a physician fee schedule fix was thwarted. Democratic lawmakers are trying again to pass these provisions and more.

Healthcare 332

Healthcare 332

Health Care Dive

MARCH 14, 2025

Republicans are considering tying eligibility in the safety-net program to work, volunteer or education hours to meet spending targets.

Medicaid 280

Medicaid 280

HIT Consultant

MARCH 10, 2025

What You Should Know: – The recent announcement of private equity firm Sycamore Partners’ acquisition of national pharmacy giant Walgreens has sparked significant concern, particularly from the nonprofit watchdog Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP). – PESP has released a statement expressing deep wariness about the potential impact of this takeover on patient care, worker safety, and the company’s financial stability.

Quality of Care 72

Quality of Care Accountability Healthcare 72

Home Health Care

MARCH 12, 2025

On Tuesday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution that would extend the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Hospital-at-Home (HaH) waiver program and telehealth flexibilities through Sept. 30, pending Senate approval. This program, scheduled to end on March 31, enables hospitals to deliver hospital-level care to patients in their homes.

Hospitals 74

Hospitals Telemedicine Home Care Medicare 74

Advertisement

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.

Fierce Healthcare

MARCH 14, 2025

Amid a growing measles outbreak in west Texas and New Mexico, many doctors and nurses are fielding questions from patients about an infectious diseases they have never seen, until now.

Doctors 322

Doctors Nursing 322

Health Care Dive

MARCH 10, 2025

Excluding large health insurance programs, spending under the House Energy and Commerce Committee's purview falls far short of the budget blueprint’s $880 billion goal for cuts.

Medicaid 279

Medicaid 279

Health Populi

MARCH 13, 2025

Most people in the U.S. use at least one medical device at home — likely a blood pressure monitor. used by nearly one-half of people based on a survey of 2,000 consumers conducted for Propel Software. The Propel study’s insights build on what we know is a growing ethos among health consumers seeking to take more control over their health care and the rising costs of medical bills and out-of-pocket expenses.

Doctors 71

Doctors Physical Therapy Hospitals Health Technology 71

Home Health Care

MARCH 14, 2025

The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) for the second year in a row called on Congress to reduce Medicare fee-for-service home health payments by 7%. In addition, the commission reported that the number of home health care agencies (HHAs) participating in Medicare increased in 2023, even though the number of beneficiaries decreased. In regards to its recommended rate cuts, MedPAC cited high margins for HHAs, which it claims have experienced overpayments for more than 20 years.

Medicare 69

Medicare Hospitals 69

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.

Fierce Healthcare

MARCH 14, 2025

Senate minority leader Chuck Schumer, New York, came out in favor of passing the House GOP's continuing resolution, which funds the government through the end of September. Schumer and other Democrats previously said they would not pass the bill and preferred a one-month extension of current funding levels.

320

320

Health Care Dive

MARCH 12, 2025

Landmark, which operates six hospitals across three states, will kick off a marketing process for its facilities in the coming weeks as it seeks new capital or owners.

Hospitals 261

Hospitals 261

HIT Consultant

MARCH 12, 2025

Ratima Kataria, Chief Strategy and Growth Leader for Health Analytics, Research and Technology Solutions, ICF As federal health agencies modernize to improve security and enhance efficiencies and insights, IT leaders cannot overlook the security of health data itself. Data security ensures the privacy, integrity, and availability of this valuable information, forming the bedrock of effective data modernization.

Health Data 59

Health Data Health Analytics Regulations Integration 59

Home Health Care

MARCH 13, 2025

Aveanna Healthcare Holdings Inc. (Nasdaq: AVAH) is still working on executing its transformation strategy which focuses on preferred payers and obtaining adequate rates from its government partners while also navigating a tricky labor environment. For 2024, the companys goal was to increase the number of private-duty services preferred payer agreements from 14 to 22.

Healthcare 57

Healthcare Rehabilitation Nursing Home Care 57

Advertiser: HealthCar

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.