Fierce Healthcare

MAY 16, 2024

Earlier this month, Transcarent teased that it was betting big on artificial intelligence as it banked a $126 million funding round. | Earlier this month, Transcarent teased that it was betting big on artificial intelligence as it banked a $126 million funding round. Now, it's unveiling WayFinding, a new platform that leans on generative AI to connect members with benefits navigation, clinical guidance and care delivery services all in one place.

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Healthcare It News

MAY 16, 2024

Start addressing the distrust communities of color have for the healthcare system by creating a pipeline of clinicians from those communities, advises Christopher Kunney, advocacy chair for HIMSS Georgia chapter and 2024 HIMSS Changemaker award recipient.

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Fierce Healthcare

MAY 16, 2024

Three managed care organizations were recently selected to serve Kansas Medicaid members, the state’s department of health and environment announced. | KanCare, the state Medicaid program, opted against awarding a bid to Aetna Better Health of Kansas.

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Health Care Dive

MAY 16, 2024

Most data breach lawsuits settle out of court rather than through litigation, an expert told Healthcare Dive.

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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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Healthcare It News

MAY 16, 2024

RPM tools and other user-friendly tech are enabling a paradigm shift in care delivery, says Dr. Maulik Majmudar, CMO at Biofourmis, who says it's also important to be educated on the pain points associated of home care.

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Fierce Healthcare

MAY 16, 2024

CommonSpirit is still running its operations well in the red but says it’s in a better place than last year due to a combination of higher volumes, shorter stays and more efficient spending. | The Catholic nonprofit's operations have lost $705 million three-quarters of the way through its fiscal year, which is still an improvement over 2023.

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Fierce Healthcare

MAY 16, 2024

Though held in check by inflation, Cleveland Clinic’s first-quarter operations trickled past last year’s tally thanks to a jump in volumes and revenues. | The Ohio-based health system touted "strong demand for both inpatient and outpatient services," but still had to contend with rising labor and supply spending during 2024's opening quarter.

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Health Care Dive

MAY 16, 2024

The nonprofit health system is in the process of selecting Rod Hochman’s successor.

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Meditech

MAY 16, 2024

Last week I attended Swaay.Health Live, a premier HIT annual marketing event, and had the opportunity to connect with customers and many industry friends over the course of the three day conference.

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HIT Consultant

MAY 16, 2024

Jitin Asnaani, Chief Product Officer, Rhapsody Healthcare is poised to become the world’s fastest-growing source of data in the next year ( RBC Capital Markets ), accumulating from sources that are as varied as they are numerous, including hospitals, doctors’ offices, retail clinics, and wearable devices. While this wealth of information holds immense potential to revolutionize healthcare, accurately managing it is cumbersome and leveraging it effectively is challenging.

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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

The Rand Blog

MAY 16, 2024

The Kremlin might be emboldened by the weak pushback from the United States and NATO against its heightened nuclear saber-rattling, increasing nuclear dangers. NATO allies might explore more effective ways to reduce these risks.

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HIT Consultant

MAY 16, 2024

What You Should Know: 1. ECP, a leading software provider for senior living and long-term care communities, launched AI tools to enhance medication safety and clinical outcomes. 2. ECP links 7,500+ communities to 500+ pharmacies, facilitating real-time medication data exchange through electronic records (eMAR). 3. New AI features include: – Preventing duplicate medications in real-time. – Alerting staff to early PRN medication administration. – Identifying controlled substances

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Home Health Care

MAY 16, 2024

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership If there were ever a time for Medicare Advantage-related troubles to cool off in the home health care space, now would be it. And, heading into the summer, some of the largest home health providers in the country are scoring demonstrable wins that could lead to future success. Virtually no one has the MA game figured out entirely, and it’s hard to imagine a day where that even becomes achievable.

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HIT Consultant

MAY 16, 2024

What You Should Know: – athenahealth , a leading provider of healthcare software, unveils athenaOne for Women’s Health and athenaOne for Urgent Care. – The new specialty solutions address the specific needs of Women’s Health and urgent care, empowering them to deliver exceptional patient care. Eliminating Tradeoffs: Comprehensive Features with Specialty Focus Historically, practices faced a choice: a comprehensive EHR with generic features or a limited, specialty-specific solut

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Home Health Care

MAY 16, 2024

Sens. Tom Carper (D-Del.) and Tim Scott (R-S.C.) have introduced a bill that would push back the expiration date of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver program by five years. “Since Hospital at Home was implemented just a few years ago, we have seen this program deliver positive patient outcomes and reduce costs nationwide,” Carper said in a press statement.

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HIT Consultant

MAY 16, 2024

What You Should Know: – MatrixCare , a provider of technology solutions for post-acute care facilities, has announced a strategic partnership with Health Gorilla. – The strategic integration empowers MatrixCare to seamlessly integrate comprehensive patient data into its Electronic Health Record (EHR) platform, leveraging Health Gorilla’s robust national network.

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Healthcare ECONOMIST

MAY 16, 2024

Rise in reported US maternal mortality rates largely due to change in measurement ChatGPT 4o and Khan Academy. FDA clinical trial snapshots : 2023. Do some Medicaid beneficiaries even know they are insured ? Do PBMs reduce prices ?

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HIStalk

MAY 16, 2024

I was back in the patient role this week, visiting.

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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

MAY 16, 2024

What You Should Know: – Manifold , a leading AI-powered clinical research platform, strengthens its leadership team with industry veterans following a successful $15M Series A funding round. – The strategic expansion aims to accelerate Manifold’s mission to automate manual workflows in clinical research, alongside esteemed partners like Indiana University Melvin and Bren Simon Comprehensive Cancer Center and Winship Cancer Institute of Emory University.

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HIStalk

MAY 16, 2024

Top News The House and Senate Veterans’ Affairs committees introduce.

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NASHP

MAY 16, 2024

Introduction Family caregivers are a key component to the sustainability of the long-term care system in the U.S., with their efforts reaching every state and cross-sector in society. Recognizing their importance, federal and state governments have made investments in supporting family caregivers — including the provision of respite care. Respite care — one of the most desired caregiver services — is a service typically delivered in the home or a facility-based setting that provides short-term r

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Etactics

MAY 16, 2024

From 2021 to 2023 there was a 72% increase in the amount of data breaches. With an increase in breaches of that magnitude, you would think that organizations would implement ways to prevent them from happening sooner rather than later. Although not a method of front-end breach prevention, incident response plans are a key component that organizations need in case they fall victim.

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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

MAY 16, 2024

What You Should Know: – Daffodil Health , a healthcare technology company, has secured $4.6M in seed funding to tackle the multi-billion dollar problem of wasted healthcare administrative costs led by Maverick Ventures with participation from Epic Ventures. – Daffodil Health is the brainchild of a team with over 100 years of combined experience in healthcare and technology, from companies like MultiPlan, Google, and McKinsey.

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Health Business Group

MAY 16, 2024

Explore the professional journey of BK Nayak , the innovative leader behind Spikewell , whose advancements are revolutionizing hospital IT solutions. In this conversation, we examine BK's progression from his early days in India to becoming an influential entrepreneur who is reshaping healthcare technology. He discusses the significant impact of his upbringing, his educational achievements at IIT, the University of Virginia, and MIT's Sloan School, and the key moments that shifted his focus from

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HIT Consultant

MAY 16, 2024

What You Should Know: – Phenomix Sciences (Phenomix) , a precision medicine biotechnology company that brings data intelligence to the treatment of obesity, has secured $5.5 million in Series A funding from new investors, DexCom, Inc. and Labcorp , and existing investors, including Health2047. – The company has also been awarded a $2.3 million Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Grant through the National Institutes of Health (NIH).

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HIStalk

MAY 16, 2024

Lawmakers propose more scrutiny of VA’s new EHR, reauthorize VET-TEC.

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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.

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HIT Consultant

MAY 16, 2024

What You Should Know: – Saint Luke’s Mid America Heart Institute today launched the newest solution on its care platform, a comprehensive program to support patients living with or at risk of developing Atrial Fibrillation (AFib). – Built in collaboration with Story Health , a digital health company transforming specialty care delivery, the new program offers health care organizations a wraparound approach that engages patients in between clinic visits.

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The Rand Blog

MAY 16, 2024

The future of the U.S. Army watercraft program hinges on making sound, informed decisions based on a comprehensive understanding of its strategic relevance and potential. As the Army navigates these uncharted waters, it should ensure it's steering the program in the right direction.

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HIT Consultant

MAY 16, 2024

Exo Works Connect empowers hospitals, clinics, medical schools, and master's level programs to overcome POCUS implementation challenges.

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HIT Consultant

MAY 16, 2024

What You Should Know: – Accenture Ventures , the venture capital arm of Accenture , has announced a strategic investment in Turbine , a company pioneering the use of predictive cell simulations for drug development. – The investment aims to empower Turbine in extending its innovative technology to global biopharmaceutical companies seeking to unlock hidden biological insights and accelerate crucial drug development processes.

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Speaker: Sean Raible

Picture a workplace where physiological safety is not just an aim but a reality, driven by thoughtful employee benefits that prioritize mental health, wellbeing, and DEI. 🤔 ✨ Achieving this vision requires more than just occasional training sessions and employee assistance programs. Moving beyond the basics, this vision calls for a holistic approach that integrates these elements into your company culture as well as your HR and benefits strategy.

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