Health Care Dive
AUGUST 29, 2024
Testimony from the heads of Express Scripts, Optum Rx and Caremark in July defending pharmacy benefit managers’ business practices could be coming back to bite them.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 29, 2024
As artificial intelligence tools make their way into hospitals and doctor's offices, Elation Health saw a big opportunity to leverage its expertise in building clinical-first tech to roll out AI pu | As artificial intelligence tools make their way into hospitals and doctor's offices, Elation Health saw a big opportunity to leverage its expertise in building clinical-first tech to roll out AI purpose-built for primary care doctors.
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Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 27, 2024
A decade ago, federal officials drafted a plan to discourage Medicare Advantage health insurers from overcharging the government by billions of dollars—only to abruptly back off amid an “uproar” fr | Filings and testimonies in a multibillion-dollar Justice Department civil fraud case against UnitedHealth Group outline industry pressure that led the government to bury a proposed rule on Medicare Advantage chart reviews.
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 27, 2024
Once a cancer diagnosis is confirmed, a patient's life is not only altered but there is a lot to learn as they make care decisions. "For cancer survivors and those managing a recent diagnosis, having access to online medical records via patient portals or smartphone-based health apps is critical," said researchers from the U.S. Health and Human Services in a new report that examines the use of electronic health information.
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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.
Healthcare Success
AUGUST 30, 2024
As you might expect, our agency networks with lots of people in the financial world, including investment bankers and private equity firms. To capture today’s M&A trends and insights , I interviewed Andre Ulloa, a Partner and Executive Advisor at M&A Healthcare Advisors (MAHA), a boutique advisory firm and investment bank. Our podcast interview covered a lot of ground, including the basics—like the differences between finders, business brokers, advisors, and investment banks.
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 29, 2024
Chris Bowen, Founder and CISO, ClearDATA The recent $50 million initiative announced by the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) can’t hurt in the ongoing battle against ransomware in the healthcare sector. This investment is aimed at strengthening the cybersecurity defenses of hospitals nationwide, protecting sensitive patient data, and enhancing the resilience of healthcare systems against cyber threats.
Health Care Quality Digest brings together the best content for healthcare quality professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 27, 2024
TennCare, the state of Tennessee’s Medicaid program, intentionally prevented families from receiving healthcare coverage and benefits, a federal district judge determined Aug. 26. | TennCare, the Tennessee state Medicaid program, was found to have intentionally prevented families from receiving healthcare coverage and benefits, a federal court found.
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 29, 2024
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Healthcare Success
AUGUST 26, 2024
The healthcare industry is under immense pressure to produce content quickly. Generative AI might seem like a quick fix, but the industry’s specific challenges often get in the way. Learn how to streamline your content creation process without sacrificing quality or compliance. Here are our best tips: Prioritize Performance Analytics Determining the effectiveness of content quickly and accurately is challenging, so it’s important to build the right team or partner with the right agency.
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 27, 2024
What You Should Know: – A recent report by G-Med , a global online physician community, sheds light on the alarming issue of physician burnout and its impact on vacation time. The report , based on extensive analysis of peer-to-peer discussions among verified physicians, reveals that a significant number of doctors are not taking all their allotted vacation days, either due to workload pressures or discomfort in requesting time off.
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Health Care Dive
AUGUST 27, 2024
If all newly eligible patients received semaglutide, Medicare Part D spending could increase by $34 billion to $145 billion each year, according to new research.
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 28, 2024
This week more vendors announce integrations with artificial intelligence-driven tools and platforms that better connect patients and doctors during visits, find and lower specialty medication costs and access care resources at home or on the go. Pfizer pledged to simplify access to routine healthcare with partners like Instacart and Zocdoc on a user-friendly web-based platform aimed directly at consumers.
Home Health Care
AUGUST 28, 2024
Cardinal Health Inc. (NYSE: CAH) just set up shop in Greenville, South Carolina. The company recently opened its largest distribution center supporting the Cardinal Health at-Home Solutions business to date. The Greenville, South Carolina location fills a critical gap in the company’s distribution, Jamie Deist, vice president of warehouse operations for Cardinal Health at-Home, told Home Health Care News.
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 25, 2024
Mike Harris, Sr. Manager of Business Development for ELATEC Inc. In February 2024, the Change Healthcare ransomware attack shut down healthcare billing and authorization systems for providers across the nation, substantially impacting business systems, finances and patient care. United HealthGroup, the parent company of Change Healthcare, estimates that losses so far have topped $872 million , including a $22 million ransom payment and other direct and indirect costs related to the event.
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Complete and accurate provider data is essential for health organizations to operate effectively. A better understanding of your provider network helps to understand patients and consumers, identify gaps in care, and make the best possible decisions for your businesses. A modern provider data management solution should power a complete and accurate view of each of your providers, make this data easily accessible across functional groups, and be flexible and agile enough to scale. with your needs
Health Care Dive
AUGUST 26, 2024
Facilities reported challenges hiring and retaining qualified infection prevention personnel, according to the analysis by the HHS’ Office of Inspector General.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 26, 2024
Electronic health records giant Epic recently announced plans to transition its customers to a new government-backed data exchange by the end of next year. | Carequality and Epic both revealed plans to align with TEFCA, signaling potentially a "tectonic shift" in the interoperability landscape and the rising influence of the federal government's nascent network, health IT experts say.
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 29, 2024
New chair at HL7 Australia HL7 Australia has appointed David Rowlands as its new chair, replacing Dr Isobel Frean after three years. It has also named Dr Andy Bond to its board. Rowlands served the board of the Australasian Institute of Digital Health, to which he is also a fellow and honorary life member. He is also certified in health informatics by the Certified Health Informatician Australasia program.
Home Health Care
AUGUST 27, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has taken action against Care.com, alleging that the company’s platform systematically deceived caregivers seeking jobs and failed to provide a simple way for families to cancel their paid memberships. Care.com is an online platform that connects people seeking to hire workers for various jobs – such as child and older adult care, care for individuals with special needs and pet sitting – with those looking for work.
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This guide highlights key areas that your sepsis detection platform should address to minimize the impact of this leading, entirely preventable cause of in-hospital deaths, as well as how to increase compliance by 20% in 30 days. Download to learn more!
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 29, 2024
What You Should Know: – PathAI , a pioneer in AI-powered digital pathology, has achieved a significant milestone with the CE mark certification of its AISight Dx Image Management System (IMS) for primary diagnosis. – The certification paves the way for PathAI’s expansion into the European diagnostic pathology market, offering pathologists a powerful tool to enhance their interpretations and improve laboratory efficiency.
Health Care Dive
AUGUST 30, 2024
The company’s top directors — including CEO Tim Wentworth and CFO Manmohan Mahajan — allegedly breached their fiduciary duty by inflating Walgreens’ performance projections.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 29, 2024
A key legislator is accusing the leaders of the three largest pharmacy benefit managers of making fraudulent statements during a hearing last month on the industry. | A key legislator is accusing the leaders of the three largest pharmacy benefit managers of making fraudulent statements during a hearing last month on the industry.
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 27, 2024
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Speaker: Paul Weald, Contact Center Innovator
Learn how to streamline productivity and efficiency across your organization with machine learning and artificial intelligence! No matter what industry you're in - healthcare, customer service, sales, and more - it’s easier than you think to reduce wait times, monitor sentiment, and provide enhanced self-service options for all of your users. This means that you can achieve a more consistent and engaging customer experience while reducing sources of friction.
Home Health Care
AUGUST 26, 2024
The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC)-National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) Alliance has named its new leader. Dr. Steve Landers – a longtime home health veteran – will serve as the inaugural CEO. Landers is the former CEO of the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) Health Group, a nonprofit home health, hospice and palliative care operator that serves patients in Ohio and New Jersey.
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 25, 2024
What You Should Know: – A new survey conducted by Alignment Health reveals the significant social and environmental factors that are impacting the health and well-being of seniors in the United States. These factors, known as social determinants of health , are preventing seniors from living healthier lives. – The 2024 Social Threats to Aging Well In America was conducted via an online poll of 2,051 Americans aged 65 and older between April 30 and May 21, 2024.
Health Care Dive
AUGUST 29, 2024
Increased demand for services helped offset high expenses for hospitals during July, according to analytic solutions firm Strata.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 26, 2024
Aetna will now cover intrauterine insemination (IUI) as a benefit in eligible plans nationwide, becoming the first major insurer to expand coverage nationally. | Aetna will now cover intrauterine insemination as a benefit in eligible plans nationwide, becoming the first major insurer to expand coverage nationally.
Speaker: Dr. Ugo Uwaoma, MD, MBA
Due to the impact of COVID-19, integrating telehealth software into practices and organizations has become the new normal. In turn, this has increased the effectiveness of collaborative healthcare by strengthening communication amongst healthcare workers and helping combat the woes of burnout. Communication between patients and healthcare providers has also improved, allowing patients to reach their providers easily and decreasing turnaround time.
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 26, 2024
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Home Health Care
AUGUST 26, 2024
Leaders at companies like Help at Home, HCR Home Care and Home Helpers are making major changes at their organizations with an eye towards the future. At Home Helpers, the biggest change that has taken place over the past year has to do with data and informatics. The company is using the information gleaned from this data to make decisions at a macro and micro level.
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 29, 2024
What You Should Know: – A new survey conducted by Talkdesk has revealed the growing optimism among consumers about the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the healthcare experience. – While AI is still in its early stages of adoption in healthcare, patients are hopeful that it can streamline processes, reduce administrative burdens, and improve access to care.
Health Care Dive
AUGUST 29, 2024
AI was the most compelling new technology for the fourth year in a row, with leaders also saying the technology had shown the most improvement, according to the Center for Connected Medicine.
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