Health Care Dive
AUGUST 19, 2024
Inflation, expensive specialty drugs and demand for pricey glucagon-like peptide 1 medications, or GLP-1s, are pushing costs higher, according to the professional services company.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 19, 2024
Humana has agreed to pay $90 million to settle a False Claims Act case related to its Medicare Part D contracts, according to the attorneys representing the whistleblower in the case. | Humana has agreed to pay $90 million to settle a False Claims Act case related to its Medicare Part D contracts, according to the attorneys representing the whistleblower in the case.
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Health Care Dive
AUGUST 19, 2024
The decline doesn’t mean the sector’s financial challenges have gone away, and case volumes could increase later this year, according to healthcare restructuring advisory firm Gibbins Advisors.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 19, 2024
Virtual chronic care management company Omada is partnering with the state of Alaska to prevent and manage diabetes and hypertension. | Alaska is the biggest U.S. state, and much of it is rural. Many rural Alaskan towns lack in-person diabetes management support programs. The state department of health is subsidizing the cost of Omada's virtual diabetes and hypertension programs to fill the gap.
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Health Care Dive
AUGUST 19, 2024
The case centered on whether patients who receive funds from a pool of state funding for uncompensated care could be included in calculating hospitals’ disproportionate share funding.
Healthcare Success
AUGUST 19, 2024
As healthcare leaders, you are under immense pressure to deliver exceptional care amid rising costs and operational complexities. That’s why so many businesses leverage the power of SMS marketing. Text messaging is a fast and easy way to reduce missed appointments and medication non-compliance. Plus, 20% of patients prefer receiving health information via text message, according to the HIPAA Journal.
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Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 19, 2024
MultiPlan is celebrating a state court victory over a bankrupt health system that alleged the claims data analytics firm’s business model illegally contributed to its demise. | The claims data analytics firm, which has been beset by price-fixing allegations and critical media reports, has beat one such case filed in 2021 by the bankrupt Verity Health System of California.
Health Care Dive
AUGUST 19, 2024
Gov. Maura Healey’s office has brokered agreements for Steward to sell five hospitals to other operators, ensuring they’ll remain open as the health system’s bankruptcy proceedings drag on.
p3care
AUGUST 19, 2024
In the dynamic world of healthcare, Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) professionals face unique challenges beyond patient care. One of the most complex and critical aspects is managing their medical billing efficiently. The intricacies of OB/GYN medical billing services require a deep understanding of specialized codes, updated billing rules, and the need for attention to detail while processing claims.
Health Care Dive
AUGUST 19, 2024
The ability to recover from catastrophic IT and security incidents has taken on added significance in the wake of the February ransomware attack against Change Healthcare.
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Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 19, 2024
Mass General Brigham’s operating income slipped to $47 million for the quarter ended June 30 despite a 7% year-over-year increase in total operating revenue, the major nonprofit system reported las | Mass General Brigham is working toward becoming "well-positioned to deliver on our mission for years to come,” Niyum Gandhi, chief financial officer and treasurer at MGB, said in a statement.
Home Health Care
AUGUST 19, 2024
When examining a Medicare Advantage (MA) plan population, researchers found that there’s a substantial prevalence of homebound individuals. As part of the study, Dr. Bruce Leff and his study co-authors examined the prevalence, characteristics, predictors, health service use, and mortality outcomes of 2,435,519 homebound Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) MA beneficiaries in 2022.
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 19, 2024
Amy Brown, Founder & CEO of Authenticx The digital era presents healthcare leaders with a formidable challenge: a tidal wave of online health misinformation shaping patient behaviors and decisions. A single viral social media post can ignite widespread confusion , driving patients to pursue treatments, medications, or services that may—or may not—relate to their condition or patient journey.
Home Health Care
AUGUST 19, 2024
This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership Home health providers have lately been hamstrung by payment rate cuts , staffing woes and Medicare Advantage (MA) penetration. However, despite these obstacles, the industry still holds significant potential and numerous untapped opportunities. Looking ahead to 2025, it is anticipated that M&A, updated payment models, and innovations in staffing and retention will be key themes.
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The Rand Blog
AUGUST 19, 2024
Last summer was the hottest on record and 2024 looks to be hotter still. Cranking up the AC can provide temporary relief but it could lead to greater vulnerability to extreme climate events over time. Fortunately, there are strategies that could reduce air conditioning's greenhouse gas emissions.
Home Health Care
AUGUST 19, 2024
This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership Pennant completes acquisition of Signature assets The Pennant Group (Nasdaq: PNTG) has completed its acquisition of Signature Healthcare at Home’s Washington and Idaho assets. With an $80 million purchase price, the transaction was the largest in Pennant history. The deal was first announced in early July , and is just one of many deals Pennant has recently executed on.
Nordic
AUGUST 19, 2024
Hospitals and health systems of all sizes and at all stages of digital maturity are facing the challenge of choosing the right health IT solutions to optimize front-end and back-end enterprise operations while also meeting clinical and financial objectives. Developing a n d continuously promoting the right mindset a round the purpose and value of health IT is critical for any health IT modernization effort.
Healthcare ECONOMIST
AUGUST 19, 2024
Should payers cover a new oncology treatment targeting specific biomarkers across multiple tumor types? One the one hand, one could require a separate trial for each tumor type. While this would be convincing evidence, it also is very expensive to conduct clinical trials for every tumor type, particularly if treatment efficacy is homogenous across tumor types with the presence of the biomarker.
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Sequence Health
AUGUST 19, 2024
Do you run a multi-location healthcare facility and want to find ways to promote your business? Then, it is important that you know about medical SEO and SEM. They go a long way to customize your marketing by making your website more visible on search engines. Here is what to know about them and how they compare. What Is Medical SEO? Medical SEO (Search Engine Optimization) is a strategy that healthcare centers use to boost their web pages, making sure they are more visible to patients and clien
Healthcare Associates
AUGUST 19, 2024
Effective Aug. 9, 2024, Vicki Seidmeyer, DO, will no longer be practicing medicine at WellMed at McKinney North Healthcare Associates of Texas – McKinney North. Patients may obtain copies of their medical records at: WellMed at McKinney North Healthcare Associates of Texas – McKinney North 1620 N. Hardin Blvd., Suite 2000 McKinney, TX 75071 Phone: 1- 945-234-6211 Fax: 1- 945-234-6212 The post Effective Aug. 9, 2024, Vicki Seidmeyer, DO, will no longer be practicing medicine at WellMe
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 19, 2024
What You Should Know: – Accenture today announced a strategic investment in Earli Inc. , a biotechnology company pioneering a novel approach to early cancer detection. – Earli’s groundbreaking technology aims to transform cancer diagnosis and treatment by enabling the rapid and accurate identification of cancerous cells. Synthetic Targeting Platform for Early Cancer Detection Earli has developed a synthetic targeting platform that selectively reprograms cancer cells, making them visi
Clearwave Inc
AUGUST 19, 2024
Reading Time: 4 minutes Orthopedic practices face unique challenges in managing collections due to rising costs, complex insurance processes and increasing patient financial responsibility. By leveraging innovative technologies and streamlined processes, orthopedic clinics can boost collections while reducing these burdens. Let’s explore three powerful strategies that can help practices increase their income and improve operational efficiency. 1.
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HIT Consultant
AUGUST 19, 2024
What You Should Know: – Talkdesk , a provider of AI-powered customer experience (CX) solutions, recently announced the integration of its Talkdesk Copilot with Epic’s Cheers CRM suite. – By integrating Talkdesk Copilot with Epic Cheers CRM, Talkdesk is poised to revolutionize the healthcare contact center landscape. This innovative solution empowers healthcare organizations to deliver modern patient experiences, improve operational efficiency, and ultimately drive better health
Health Recovery
AUGUST 19, 2024
My journey in healthcare innovation is a testament to the transformative power of Remote Patient Monitoring in advancing patient-centered, value-based care.
HIStalk
AUGUST 19, 2024
Buffalo startup raises $6.8 million Sleep apnea-focused digital healthcare company.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 19, 2024
Both political parties are more open to Medicare Advantage (MA) reform than in previous election cycles, a shift former federal officials warned should be a warning call for the health insurance in | Republicans and Democrats alike seem open to reforming Medicare Advantage, though cuts to the program earlier this year may have electoral consequences to Harris.
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HIStalk
AUGUST 19, 2024
Nearly every health system has some kind of telehealth initiative.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 19, 2024
ATLANTA—At the shuttered Atlanta Medical Center, a “Stronger Together” mural sends a hopeful message near a summer spray of hydrangeas. | A legislative update to Georgia's Certificate of Need requirement, championed by a Democrat and signed in April by a Republican governor, could help fill the care gaps left by recent hospital closures.
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