Fierce Healthcare
JULY 1, 2024
Digital primary care startup K Health raised $50 million in an equity funding round to build out its AI-powered medical services and fuel its growth, the company announced Monday. | Digital primary care startup K Health raised $50 million in an equity funding round to build out its AI-powered medical services and fuel its growth, the company announced Monday.
Healthcare It News
JULY 1, 2024
Emory Healthcare constantly is evolving and innovating the care it provides. With regard to at-home physical therapy providers, the health system was intrigued to understand how it could expand its service offerings for outpatient care. THE PROBLEM Especially in the last few years, the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the way Emory thinks about off-site care and forced the health system to reinvent not only how it diagnoses patients, but also how it treats them nonoperatively.
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Fierce Healthcare
JULY 1, 2024
As its stack of unpaid vendor obligations climbed, now-bankrupt Steward Health Care paid private investigators millions of dollars to follow and uncover compromising information on individuals | An investigative report details a "spare no expenses mission" in which executives authorized intelligence firms to allegedly follow, data mine and disseminate damaging information about individuals viewed as opponents.
Health Care Dive
JULY 1, 2024
Discover what AI technology is and how it’s used in medical coding operations.
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
Fierce Healthcare
JULY 1, 2024
OptumRx will pay $20 million to resolve claims the company violated the Controlled Substances Act by improperly filling certain opioid prescriptions, the Department of Justice recently announced.
Healthcare Success
JULY 1, 2024
When my wife Clara met her new workout trainer, he asked, “What can I help you with?” She replied with a smile, “menopause.” She elaborated, “My doctor helps me with hormone therapy, and I work out five days a week at a boot camp. But I feel stuck with the way I look and feel. I want to lose fat, build muscle, and feel healthier.” When she shared this story with me, we laughed and remarked on how far things have come in recent years.
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Health Care Dive
JULY 1, 2024
Medical groups are increasing compensation in an attempt to lure talent, with median total compensation for registered nurses rising nearly 20% over the past five years.
Fierce Healthcare
JULY 1, 2024
Leading telenutrition platform Foodsmart banked a $200 million investment from The Rise Fund, which backs entrepreneurs working to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.
Home Health Care
JULY 1, 2024
On late Friday, Amedisys Inc. (Nasdaq: AMED) announced that it had agreed to divest certain locations to VitalCaring , in a deal that would be a massive one for the home health industry. It could clear the way for UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) to finalize its takeover of Amedisys, and also turn VitalCaring into one of the largest providers in the country overnight.
Fierce Healthcare
JULY 1, 2024
Accountable care organizations concerned they would be held responsible for bad actors exploiting the Medicare system can breathe a sigh of relief. | ACOs may soon be able to take a breath of fresh air, as CMS shared Friday that it has no intention of punishing them for a urinary catheter fraud scandal.
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
Healthcare ECONOMIST
JULY 1, 2024
A paper by Drummond et al. (2023) examines how health technology assessment bodies deal with the challenge of value assessment for cell and gene therapies (also known as Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) in Europe). To do this the authors: …undertook i) a targeted review of the literature on the clinical and economic evidence needs for these therapies, and ii) an in-depth analysis of HTA reports from 8 major jurisdictions for 9 cell and gene therapies in 10 indications, together
Fierce Healthcare
JULY 1, 2024
Amedisys, a large home health provider, plans to divest a number of care centers to an affiliate of VitalCaring Group in advance of its planned merger with UnitedHealth Group later this year. | Amedisys, a large home health provider, plans to divest a number of care centers to an affiliate of VitalCaring Group in advance of its planned merger with UnitedHealth Group later this year.
HIT Consultant
JULY 1, 2024
Ivor Campbell, CEO of Snedden Campbell Anyone who works in medical technology knows that the industry is currently focused obsessively on two prime targets – maximizing the availability of self-testing and playing its part in the common goal of achieving net zero. To those can now be added a third priority – attempting to find a way to make those twin targets mutually achievable rather than, what seems increasingly to be the case, of them canceling each other out.
NASHP
JULY 1, 2024
The National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP), with support from the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA), is delighted to announce the selection of 11 states in two NASHP Policy Academies: the Behavioral Health Workforce Policy Academy and the Children’s Behavioral Health Policy Academy. These academies are designed to advance state behavioral health policies that increase access to high-quality behavioral health services and supports across the continuum of care.
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HIT Consultant
JULY 1, 2024
What You Should Know: – A new report by Accenture , “ Reinventing R&D in the Age of AI ,” paints a clear picture: the biopharmaceutical industry stands at a critical juncture. Companies that embrace intelligent technologies like AI and machine learning are poised to become the future’s leaders, while those clinging to outdated methods risk falling behind. – Accenture’s report serves as a roadmap, offering valuable insights and practical steps for companies
The Rand Blog
JULY 1, 2024
The United States and South Korea have ample reasons to worry about the new agreement between Russia and North Korea. But what is not clear is how much of a difference this agreement will make.
HIT Consultant
JULY 1, 2024
What You Should Know: – K Health , a leader in AI-driven primary care raises $50M in funding led by Claure Group with participation from investors including Pablo Legorreta (founder and CEO of Royalty Pharma), and existing investors Mangrove Capital Partners , Valor Equity Partners , and Atreides Management, LP. – With this new funding, K Health is poised to further scale its AI platform and expand its reach.
Etactics
JULY 1, 2024
The market for healthcare revenue cycle management in 2023 totaled almost 30 billion dollars. When we talk about healthcare revenue cycle management (RCM) , we are referring to a few key aspects. For example, how this system helps with managing both the administrative and clinical functions of healthcare facilities. This process consists of three different parts.
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.
HIT Consultant
JULY 1, 2024
Rishi Shah, co-founder and former CEO of Outcome Health What You Should Know: – Three former executives of Outcome Health, a Chicago-based health tech startup, were sentenced for their roles in a massive fraud scheme that defrauded clients, lenders, and investors of an estimated $1B. – The case was investigated by the FBI and FDIC-OIG with assistance from the U.S.
HIStalk
JULY 1, 2024
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HIT Consultant
JULY 1, 2024
What You Should Know: – Prescribe FIT , a leader in remote patient monitoring (RPM) and virtual lifestyle coaching for musculoskeletal health secures $4.8M in Series A funding. The funding round includes investments from prominent figures in the healthcare and business sectors, including Jim Grote, Tamarind Hill, JobsOhio Growth Capita l, seasoned executives, and orthopedic surgeons. – The investment will fuel the company’s mission to improve patient outcomes and well-being thr
HIStalk
JULY 1, 2024
K Health, The Leading AI Primary Care Platform, Raises $50.
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.
HIT Consultant
JULY 1, 2024
What You Should Know: – Alcon (SIX/NYSE: ALC), a company in eye care, announced today the completion of its acquisition of BELKIN Vision for a total of $81M. This strategic move strengthens Alcon’s position in the glaucoma treatment landscape. – By acquiring BELKIN Vision’s DSLT technology, Alcon expands its treatment options for glaucoma patients.
Home Health Care
JULY 1, 2024
This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership Home care providers are navigating headwinds that include, but are not limited to, the 80/20 provision, the FTC ban on non-competes and increased workplace violence. Arguably, there are more legal considerations for leaders now than there were even during the COVID-19 pandemic. Home Health Care News recently caught up with home care insiders Angelo Spinola and Tim Hanold to talk through these issues.
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