Health Care Dive
JANUARY 4, 2024
New York City yesterday joined Chicago, Los Angeles, Massachusetts and other communities in reinstating mask mandates to reduce the spread of viruses.
Fierce Healthcare
JANUARY 4, 2024
The cost of treating a COVID-19 hospital patient in the hospital rose by 26% over the first two years of the pandemic, more than five times the rate of medical inflation during that time, according | On average and after adjustments, direct treatment costs for a COVID-19 hospital admission rose 26%, from $10,394 in March 2020 to $13,072 in March 2022, researchers found in a new analysis of 1.3 million inpatient stays.
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Health Care Dive
JANUARY 4, 2024
The news comes less than a month after Cigna and Humana reportedly abandoned their merger.
Fierce Healthcare
JANUARY 4, 2024
Though dealmaking volume slowed to prepandemic levels in 2023 and its fourth quarter, M&A is expected to hold steady in 2024 as dealmakers will be on the lookout for opportunities in the physic | While investments and merger volume shrunk to prepandemic levels in 2023, dealmakers will be on the lookout for opportunities among providers, payers and health tech alike.
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
Health Care Dive
JANUARY 4, 2024
The pharmacy chain announced last quarter that it would exit clinics in underperforming markets as it focuses on driving profitability in its healthcare segment.
Fierce Healthcare
JANUARY 4, 2024
Elevance Health is acquiring Paragon Healthcare, a Plano, Texas-based company specializing in infusible and injectable drug therapies. | Elevance Health said it will look to increase Paragon Healthcare's footprint once the acquisition of the Texas-based provider closes.
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HIT Consultant
JANUARY 4, 2024
Chaim Linhart, Chaim, Co-founder and CTO at Ibex Medical Analytics Artificial intelligence (AI) technology is set to transform the field of diagnostics, similar to how X-rays and genetic tests revolutionized healthcare in the past. Reshaping routine diagnostic procedures and treatment decisions and propelling pharmaceutical and research domains into new realms, AI offers significant benefits to clinicians, healthcare systems, researchers, and, most importantly, patients.
Health Care Dive
JANUARY 4, 2024
The program is a test of a new kind of drug delivery model aimed at connecting patients to physicians and helping them obtain prescribed treatment.
HIT Consultant
JANUARY 4, 2024
Sean Crandell. SVP of Healthcare Economics at MultiPlan Data has become the lifeblood of healthcare, making it possible to gain granular insights that enable more effective and precise patient-centric care. Yet, we have just scratched the surface of data analytics’ potential impact on optimizing segments of healthcare that need it most, such as the surging arena of consumer health.
Health Care Dive
JANUARY 4, 2024
The promotions come months after the healthcare technology company was acquired by private equity firm Thoma Bravo.
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 Highways
JANUARY 4, 2024
Cervical cancer is a silent threat that affects women around the world, but the good news is that we have a powerful weapon in our arsenal – a Pap smear. This quick and simple screening test plays a pivotal role in early detection and prevention, making it a vital component of women's healthcare.
Home Health Care
JANUARY 4, 2024
This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership The Home Health Value-Based Purchasing (HHVBP) Model is one of the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation’s (CMMI) only cost-saving successes, which is why it was expanded nationwide on Jan. 1, 2023. Just six of 49 CMMI payment demonstrations have produced savings, with HHVBP standing out in a major way.
Meditech
JANUARY 4, 2024
I would venture to guess that most of you reading this are not yet retired. Many of you are probably early or midway into your careers. But when your own retirement date approaches like mine has, you can’t help but look back and ask if you spent your time wisely. Did I do enough? Did I achieve enough? Did I have a meaningful and lasting impact?
Healthcare Highways
JANUARY 4, 2024
In an era where health information is abundant yet sometimes overwhelming, the role of pharmacists as expert guides is becoming increasingly vital. Beyond dispensing medications, pharmacists are emerging as indispensable healthcare partners, offering expert guidance and personalized advice to individuals.
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Healthcare ECONOMIST
JANUARY 4, 2024
That is the title of my new paper published today in Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis with co-authors Denise Clayton, Glorian Yen, Soyon Lee, Lincy Geevarghese, Yulin Shi, Luyang He, Ying Shen, and Anem Waheed. The abstract is below: Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria (PNH) is a rare, acquired hematologic disorder commonly treated with complement inhibitors such as eculizumab, ravulizumab, and pegcetacoplan.
Bill Of Health
JANUARY 4, 2024
By Hannah Rahim Luck egalitarianism is a theory of political philosophy that provides that inequalities resulting from an individual’s informed choices are just and need not be reduced, whereas inequalities resulting from circumstances over which an individual has no control are unjust and should be reduced. The application of luck egalitarianism to health inequalities has some value when allocating health care resources, but it often conceptualizes health too narrowly and risks exacerbating exi
HIT Consultant
JANUARY 4, 2024
What You Should Know: – Aegis Ventures , a pioneering healthtech and healthcare AI venture studio, announced the appointment of Dr. David Feinberg, Chairman of Oracle Health, as Senior Advisor. – Dr. Feinberg’s role at Aegis will be complementary and synergistic to his ongoing leadership at Oracle Health. This dual focus allows him to leverage his extensive experience and vision across both organizations, fostering a collaborative environment that accelerates healthcare innovat
Health Recovery
JANUARY 4, 2024
Inpatient virtual care , a new approach to acute patient care, is designed to enhance patient outcomes and satisfaction , streamline clinical workflows , and improve the overall quality of inpatient care by leveraging the tools and technologies of remote care. In this blog post, we'll delve into the key elements of the HRS Inpatient Virtual Care Playbook and how it can transform the way we approach healthcare.
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
JANUARY 4, 2024
Travis Dalton, CEO at MultiPlan Corporation (Joan Mateu Parra / Shooting) What You Should Know: – MultiPlan Corporation (NYSE: MPLN), a provider of data analytics and technology-enabled healthcare cost management solutions, announced today that Travis Dalton will become its new President and CEO on March 1, 2024. – He succeeds Dale White, who will transition to the role of Executive Chair, while current Chair Mark Tabak will remain on the Board of Directors.
Health Business Group
JANUARY 4, 2024
Join me for a great discussion with Diana L. Nole , as she shares her progression from first-generation college graduate to Corporate Vice President of Microsoft Health & Life Sciences and General Manager of the Nuance Healthcare Division. The discussion outlines the pivotal moments and guiding principles of Diana's career, highlighting her evolution within the dynamic field of healthcare technology.
HIT Consultant
JANUARY 4, 2024
Patrick F. Cua, CEO at Glytec What You Should Know: – Glytec, a provider of cloud-based insulin management software solutions, announced today the appointment of Patrick F. Cua as Chief Executive Officer. – Cua’s extensive experience and deep understanding of the healthcare industry will be crucial as Glytec gears up for rapid growth in the face of rising demand for its Glucommander® software.
Home Health Care
JANUARY 4, 2024
Over the years, Walgreens Boots Alliance (Nasdaq: WBA) has increasingly shifted its focus to the company’s U.S. Healthcare services segment. On Thursday, the retail giant made it clear that beefing up this arm of its business, and further solidifying its place in the health care sector, is still a priority. “We are on a path, but we are nowhere near the halfway point of the kind of things that we believe we can do long term to build a really powerful health services company, on the back of and l
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
JANUARY 4, 2024
What You Should Know: – Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) announced today the launch of LillyDirect™, a comprehensive digital healthcare platform designed to empower patients living with obesity, migraine, and diabetes in the U.S. This innovative initiative aims to simplify chronic disease management by offering convenient resources, personalized support, and direct home delivery of select Lilly medications.
HIStalk
JANUARY 4, 2024
Top News Oracle Health General Manager Travis Dalton will leave.
HIT Consultant
JANUARY 4, 2024
Arbital Health What You Should Know: – Arbital Health , a rising star in the value-based care space, announced a significant double play today, acquiring leading actuarial firm Santa Barbara Actuaries and securing $10 million in Series A funding led by Transformation Capital. – This strategic move positions Arbital Health as a major player in accelerating the healthcare industry’s transition to a more outcome-driven model.
Home Health Care
JANUARY 4, 2024
The at-home cancer care enabler Reimagine Care will have more wiggle room financially to kick off 2024. The company announced a strategic investment from Oncology Ventures — a cancer-focused venture capital fund — that will move forward the development and expansion of Reimagine Care’s product development and commercial acceleration, the company announced.
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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.
HIT Consultant
JANUARY 4, 2024
Trevor Vieweg, CEO at MedBright AI – MedBright AI Investments Inc. (CSE: MBAI, OTCQB: MBAIF, FSE: 1V7), a leading investor in healthcare technology companies, today announced the appointment of Trevor Vieweg as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. – This strategic move signals MedBright AI’s commitment to scaling its investments in disruptive healthcare AI technologies and driving further market leadership.
HIT Consultant
JANUARY 4, 2024
Brian Kim, CEO at Mission Bio What You Should Know: – Mission Bio, a pioneer in single-cell multiomic solutions for precision medicine, announced today the appointment of Brian Kim as its new Chief Executive Officer. – Kim brings over two decades of life sciences expertise and a proven track record of driving growth and innovation to the company, poised to propel Mission Bio’s technology into clinical applications.
HIStalk
JANUARY 4, 2024
MultiPlan Announces CEO Succession Plan Oracle Health General Manager Travis.
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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