Sat.Nov 09, 2024 - Fri.Nov 15, 2024

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How virtual-first can improve outcomes and make care more affordable

Healthcare It News

The virtual-first approach to healthcare that some hospitals and health systems are taking is helping to reshape how patients receive care. And virtual care providers – online companies that specialize in telemedicine, sometimes known as "payviders" – are offering a virtual-first approach to healthcare directly to consumers. (Payvider in this context not to be confused with payvider meaning large health systems that handle both care delivery and claims processing, such as U

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Kaufman Hall: Performance stable, but high labor costs challenge hospitals

Fierce Healthcare

Though hospital performance has remained relatively stable, high labor costs continue to challenge hospitals’ bottom line, according to September figures from Kaufman Hall. | Labor expenses from providers accounted for 84% of medical groups’ total expenses. The median subsidy per employed physician was $304,312, rising above $300,000 for the first time.

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Health systems band together to test and publicly rank top AI models

Health Care Dive

Mass General Brigham, Emory and other providers will assess different AI models from companies like Google, Microsoft and Amazon.

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Report: Gen Z Leaving Healthcare in Droves Due to Toxic Culture

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – A new report from Soliant Health reveals a concerning trend: healthcare professionals across all age groups are leaving the industry due to job stress, poor work-life balance, and unhealthy workplace cultures. – Surprisingly, Gen Z (ages 18-27) is leading the exodus, with over 22% planning to leave their healthcare jobs within the next 1-3 years.

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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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Deep dive: Exploring one of the most advanced telemedicine programs in the U.S.

Healthcare It News

Morgan L. Waller, RN, says she and her team were well invested in telemedicine way before COVID-19 – and have not yet paused their journey to improve access to highly sought-after medical professionals via virtual care technology. Waller is director of telemedicine and regional multispecialty clinics at Children's Mercy Kansas City, where the telehealth program is mature and advanced, staffed with clinicians who have deep and hard-won expertise.

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Primary care player Forward shutters after raising $400M, rolling out CarePods

Fierce Healthcare

Primary care player Forward is abruptly shutting down its operations, closing its locations and canceling scheduled visits, the company publicly announced Wednesday. | Primary care player Forward is abruptly shutting down its operations, closing its locations and canceling scheduled visits, the company publicly announced Wednesday.

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The Future of Healthcare: AI-Powered Patient Experiences

HIT Consultant

Juan Jose (JJ) Lopez Murphy, Head of AI and Data Science at Globant As the AI market in healthcare soars to a projected $187.95 billion by 2030, the transformative impact of technology on patient care becomes increasingly evident. AI is at the forefront of revolutionizing healthcare, blending data analytics, user-centric innovations, and advanced technology to reshape traditional health management and personalize the patient experience.

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Monash's clinical AI collab with India's Apollo Hospitals and more briefs

Healthcare It News

Monash to tap Apollo Hospitals DB for clinical AI projects Monash University's Faculty of Information Technology has tied up with one of India's biggest hospital groups, Apollo Hospitals, to test and validate clinical AI. They signed a memorandum of understanding to share data and technology to advance research in digital health. As part of this, Monash will be testing and cross-validating the clinical AI work done at Apollo Hospitals, according to Monash Faculty of IT's Digital Heal

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Amazon One Medical rolls out telehealth treatment services in competition with Ro, Hims & Hers

Fierce Healthcare

Amazon One Medical is rolling out a new service to provide Prime members access to clinical treatments for common health and lifestyle conditions like men's hair loss and anti-aging skin care. | Amazon One Medical is rolling out a new service to provide Prime members access to clinical treatments for common health and lifestyle conditions like men's hair loss and anti-aging skin care.

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Cigna confirms it is not pursuing Humana acquisition

Health Care Dive

The flat-out denial comes after Cigna CEO David Cordani tried to throw cold water on persistent speculation of a Humana merger earlier this fall.

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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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After Being Acquired By Altaris, Sharecare Has Big Plans For Its Home Care Arm

Home Health Care

Altaris — a New York-based, health care-focused investment firm — recently acquired Sharecare, the owner of the home-based care company CareLinx. Atlanta-based Sharecare is a digital health company that leverages a data-driven virtual health platform to manage patients’ health. It works with employers, health plans and government programs. CareLinx, meanwhile, coordinates personal care services and offers home-based clinical care services.

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VA seeks to end telehealth copays and fund virtual care access in rural areas

Healthcare It News

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced a proposal to eliminate telehealth copayments for veterans and establish a grant program to fund designated VA telehealth access points in non-VA facilities. WHY IT MATTERS This week the VA announced that it is proposing to amend a regulation – the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Healthcare Improvement Act of 2019 – to exempt all telehealth services from the law's copayment requirements.

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Oracle to collaborate with Meharry Medical College on innovation hub, wellness center in Nashville

Fierce Healthcare

Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, is collaborating with Oracle on a new project to advance healthcare access, innovation and education in Middle Tennessee and beyond. | The organizations plan to establish a joint research collaborative focused on precision medicine and health informatics, a health innovation hub and a community care and wellness center in Nashville.

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Pharmacy costs, high utilization drive Kaiser to $608M operating loss in Q3

Health Care Dive

Kaiser said it would institute cost-cutting measures in response to the lackluster financial results, but didn’t detail specifics.

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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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Ransomware Attacks on Healthcare Services Surge in 2024

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Ransomware attacks are a growing threat across all industries, but the healthcare sector is facing a particularly alarming surge in these incidents, according to new data from SafetyDevices. – New data reveals a concerning trend of increased attacks on healthcare providers, raising concerns about patient safety, data security, and the financial stability of healthcare organizations.

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Discover the potential ROI of bedside telehealth

Healthcare It News

As telehealth becomes a more popular and accepted option for patients and clinicians, health systems can deploy it to realize cost savings across care settings. In particular, bedside telehealth can reinforce the efforts of on-site care teams, increase patient engagement and drive efficiencies for hospitals. Mike Brandofino, Caregility’s President and COO, talks about the benefits of bedside telehealth technology and how health systems can scale telehealth at the point of care.

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J&J sues HRSA for blocking controversial 340B rebate plan

Fierce Healthcare

Johnson & Johnson is escalating its fight with the federal government over its controversial plan to change how it doles out drug discounts to hospitals. | Johnson & Johnson is escalating its fight with the federal government over its controversial plan to change how it doles out drug discounts to hospitals. J&J is suing the Health Resources and Services Administration for blocking the implementation of its new 340B rebate model.

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Many hospitals still aren’t complying with price transparency rule: OIG

Health Care Dive

In a sample of 100 hospitals, 34 didn’t meet requirements for publishing machine-readable files of their charges while 14 didn’t follow rules to post shoppable services.

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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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Specific Training Is Crucial To Prepare The Next Generation For Home-Based Care

Home Health Care

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership Home care medicine has expanded significantly since the COVID-19 pandemic, with increasing demand from patients and improved payment models – in some cases. This shift has increased the need for a larger home-based care workforce, one filled with individuals that understand the ins and outs of treating people in their homes.

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Headspace partners with Hyatt to help travelers sleep

Healthcare It News

The companies developed a five-episode video series to give guests and members tips on enhancing sleep quality when they're on the go.

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Major payers saw mixed results in Q3. Here's a look at how each fared

Fierce Healthcare

The third quarter of 2023 was another mixed bag for major insurers as they continue to grapple with significant headwinds. | The third quarter of 2023 was another mixed bag for major insurers as they continue to grapple with significant headwinds.

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Baxter to restart second IV fluid production line at hurricane-damaged site

Health Care Dive

However, CEO Joe Almeida stressed that the earliest that new products could start to ship from the plant is late November.

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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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SoundHealth Launches AI-Powered Nasal Breathing Assessment

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – SoundHealth , a medical technology company focused on AI-driven healthcare solutions, has announced the launch of SONUCheck, a groundbreaking feature in its SONU app. – SONUCheck utilizes vocal analysis as a non-invasive biomarker to measure nasal patency, providing users with real-time insights into their nasal breathing.

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HCAOA Throws Weight Behind Legislation That Would ‘Redefine’ Private Duty Nursing Services

Home Health Care

The Home Care Association of America (HCAOA) is backing home care-focused legislation introduced by Vice President-elect J.D. Vance (R-OH) and Senator Maggie Hassan (D-NH). The Continuous Skilled Nursing Quality Improvement Act (S.4122) was introduced back in April, and would redefine “private duty nursing services” as “continuous skilled nursing services.

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Rula Health, Amazon Health team up to expand access to virtual mental healthcare

Fierce Healthcare

Rula Health has teamed up with Amazon Health Services to expand access to mental healthcare. | Amazon customers can search for mental health support using keywords like “stress relief” or “anxiety relief” to find providers who take their insurance and meet their needs. Rula is available via search, product detail pages or navigating the discovery bar.

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General Catalyst’s HATCo to acquire Summa Health for $485 million

Health Care Dive

The deal, along with the Ohio-based health system’s current cash, would eliminate nearly all of Summa’s debt.

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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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Ontada, Datavant Partner to Accelerate Oncology Innovation with Real-World Data

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Ontada , a McKesson business specializing in real-world data and clinical technology for community oncology, has announced a strategic collaboration with Datavant , a health data platform. – The partnership aims to accelerate oncology innovation by providing life science companies with faster access to Ontada’s comprehensive real-world data.

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New Day Healthcare Acquires Assets From Intrepid USA, Continues Transaction Pace

Home Health Care

Coming off the acquisition of Intrepid USA’s hospice operations in Missouri and Texas, M&A will continue to be a major growth driver for New Day Healthcare. For New Day, the most recent acquisition will allow the company to have the full care continuum in both markets. This is imperative to the company’s ability to be a one-stop-shop for care delivery.

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Cardinal Health inks two deals worth $3.9B to expand diabetes, gastroenterology businesses

Fierce Healthcare

Cardinal Health plans to buy two companies that will expand its diabetes and gastroenterology businesses as part of an overall strategy to grow its footprint in specialty medicine. | Cardinal Health plans to buy two companies that will expand its diabetes and gastroenterology businesses as part of an overall strategy to grow its footprint in specialty medicine.

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Aetna launched a copay-only health plan. What could it mean for benefits teams?

Health Care Dive

The plan requires only copays for medical services and prescription drugs up to the plan member’s out-of-pocket maximum, with no deductibles or coinsurance costs.

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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.