Healthcare Success

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

You know about competitive compensation, life-enhancing benefits, a supportive company culture, and a healthy work-life balance. But, how do you ensure that your marketing efforts truly differentiate your organization, giving you a competitive edge? We’ve gathered our top recruitment marketing strategies to help position your organization as an employer of choice and attract high-caliber professionals. 5 Healthcare Recruitment Marketing Strategies to Combat Workforce Shortages 1.

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Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Oklahoma Heart Hospital was founded in 2002 with the idea of being something truly different – an all-digital hospital with a heavy focus on the patient experience and the latest automation that would change the way healthcare is delivered. It has succeeded. Patients are happy. Patients' families are happy. Doctors and nurses are happy. And accolades and awards keep coming in.

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Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Close to a quarter of people who have health coverage are underinsured, meaning they're enrolled in plans that make it harder to afford care due to high out-of-pocket costs, according to a new stud | Close to a quarter of people who have health coverage are underinsured, meaning they're enrolled in plans that make it harder to afford care due to high out-of-pocket costs, according to a new study.

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Health Care Dive

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The three companies are claiming the FTC’s suit is unconstitutional because it was lodged in the agency’s administrative court, instead of a federal one.

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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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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

Kamal Sharma, Project Manager at OmniMD The integration of Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems within healthcare organizations has revolutionized patient engagement. With the rise of healthcare IT solutions, EHR-driven communication tools such as patient portals, telehealth apps, and patient engagement software have become pivotal in enhancing communication, reducing barriers, and improving patient involvement in their care.

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Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency and Health and Human Services announced the Third Temporary Extension of COVID-19 Telemedicine Flexibilities for Prescription of Controlled Medications, preventing some patients from losing access to their telehealth-prescribed medications. The agencies also said they would continue to develop the final rule governing the virtual prescribing of controlled substances in the post-pandemic era to be consistent with public health and safety and to mitigate drug diver

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Health Care Dive

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The department hasn’t implemented some policies recommended by the watchdog, which could pose a risk to cybersecurity in the sector as attacks increase, according to the Government Accountability Office.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Stas Neyman, Director of Product Marketing at Akamai In recent years, several major health information exchange platforms in the United States have fallen victim to ransomware attacks. These platforms play a crucial role in U.S. healthcare infrastructure, facilitating the flow of patient records and managing payments for extensive networks of providers, including hundreds of thousands of doctors, tens of thousands of pharmacies, thousands of hospitals, and hundreds of laboratories.

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Home Health Care

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Mass General Brigham’s Home Hospital, in collaboration with the New England Center and Home for Veterans (NECHV), has launched a groundbreaking home hospital program for veterans experiencing homelessness. This initiative is the first in the country, allowing veterans to receive acute medical treatment in the comfort of a housing partner’s residence instead of a traditional health care facility.

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Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Oura is partnering with medical device maker Dexcom to integrate data from glucose biosensors with the Oura Ring, which tracks sleep, heart rate and activity. | Oura is partnering with medical device maker Dexcom to integrate data from glucose biosensors with the Oura Ring.

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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.

Health Care Dive

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

In the third quarter, the seven major publicly traded insurers’ medical loss ratios increased an average of 3.3 percentage points year over year — a major jump in medical costs.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

What You Should Know: – Willow , a FemTech company known for its innovative breast pumps, has launched a groundbreaking new feature in its app : Ema , a conversational AI tool designed to provide personalized support and guidance to mothers throughout their postpartum journey. – With the launch of Ema, Willow becomes the first breast pump company to integrate conversational AI into its app experience.

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Home Health Care

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

In recent years, Choice Health at Home has shaped up to be a company to watch in the home health space, and Trive Capital is one of its backers. Based in Dallas, Trive Capital is a private equity firm that has increasingly invested in the health care space. Brad Wiginton, managing director and head of business development at Trive Capital, recently connected with Home Health Care News at the FUTURE conference to dive deep on his company’s strategy.

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Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The FDA will hold its first Digital Health Advisory Committee (DHAC) meeting to discuss how the agency should review medical devices that rely on generative AI, like chatbots. | The FDA seeks advice on regulatory challenges it has identified for generative AI used in medical devices, which include uncertainty about the foundation model, hallucinations and the ability to define intended use.

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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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Health Care Dive

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The third temporary extension, which prolongs the pandemic-era flexibilities through the end of 2025, is a relief for telehealth groups who had raised concerns about access to medications.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Bob Zdon, Chief Operating Officer for ABOUT Optimizing patient throughput across the acute patient journey is essential if hospitals and health systems are to improve healthcare efficiency and clinical outcomes.The fundamental purpose of optimized throughput is to ensure the patient is in the best care setting possible for them at every point in their patient journey.

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Home Health Care

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Seen Health doesn’t want to be another senior care company touting its chances at disruption. But the new Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) company does want to modernize the model, and it recently raised $22 million to do just that. Seen Health is a culturally-focused, tech-enabled PACE organization that operates in Los Angeles County’s San Gabriel Valley.

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Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

More than half of health system and health plan executives say AI is an immediate priority, and 73% are increasing their investments in the technology, a new C-suite survey finds. | More than half of health system and health plan executives say AI is an immediate priority, and 73% are increasing their investments in the technology, a new C-suite survey finds.

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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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Health Care Dive

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Just 21.1% of hospitals are in full compliance with federal price transparency rules, according to Patient Rights Advocate. Compliance has been backsliding since July 2023.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

What You Should Know: – A new report from the Commonwealth Fund reveals that despite significant progress in expanding health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), millions of Americans still lack adequate and affordable healthcare. – The report highlights the prevalence of coverage gaps, high out-of-pocket costs, and the burden of medical debt, underscoring the need for further policy action to achieve truly universal coverage.

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Home Health Care

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

A recent national salary and benefits report highlighted an increase in turnover rates for home care aides in 2024 and a trend among home health agencies to offer sign-on bonuses to attract new employees. Turnover rates for home care aides (HCAs) rose to 35% in 2024, up from 31% in 2023, according to the 2024 – 2025 Home Care Salary & Benefits report released by the Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service in Oakland, New Jersey.

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Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Mike Pykosz, the former CEO of Oak Street Health, will leave CVS Health as part of the company's latest leadership shake-up. | Mike Pykosz, the former CEO of Oak Street Health, will leave CVS Health as part of the company's latest leadership shake-up.

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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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Health Care Dive

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

The enhanced premium tax credits will expire at the end of next year without action from lawmakers. Republicans have previously criticized the subsidies’ cost.

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NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Ryan Malone, Global CEO, SmartBug Media Artificial intelligence (AI) is seemingly proliferating everywhere, and so are discussions about its advantages and pitfalls. The senior living industry finds itself at this technology crossroads as it tries to figure out if—and how—to incorporate AI into its operations. Occupancy goals are one area that holds great potential for AI to give senior living communities a nice boost.

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Home Health Care

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

With the 2025 home health final payment rule came the admission-to-service policy — an update to the Medicare Conditions of Participation. In many ways, experts consider it a formalization of measures home health providers are already taking. Broadly, the policy has two parts. The first part requires home health providers to develop, implement and maintain a consistent policy for how their organization accepts patients to service.

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Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Not-for-profit hospital and health systems are slowly recovering from their worst year financially in 2022. | If federal lawmakers don't act to extend the Acute Hospital Care at Home program, which expires at the end of this year, it could dampen not-for-profit hospitals' nascent financial recovery, according to a new report from Fitch Ratings.

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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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Health Care Dive

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

AI could ease labor shortages, but health systems will need to increase cybersecurity spending to manage increased risks, according to the credit ratings agency.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

What You Should Know: – Citizen Health , an innovative AI-powered consumer health platform designed to support over 400 million individuals managing rare and complex conditions, has announced the successful closing of a $14.5 million seed round. – The funding round was led by Transformation Capital, with participation from Wavemaker 360 and prominent angel investors.

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Home Health Care

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership With the passage of the most recent home health final rule, providers are reminded that clawbacks are still hanging over their heads. Broadly, temporary cuts, or clawbacks, are an attempt from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to recover perceived overpayments from home health providers in relation to the shift to PDGM.

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Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Cyberattacks against healthcare organizations are becoming increasingly sophisticated, with new threats constantly emerging. | This week on "Podnosis," we explore the rise of voice phishing, or vishing, where cybercriminals use AI to mimic voices and breach sensitive healthcare data.

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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