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Amazon One Medical rolls out telehealth treatment services in competition with Ro, Hims & Hers

Fierce Healthcare

Amazon One Medical is rolling out a new service to provide Prime members access to clinical treatments for common health and lifestyle conditions like men's hair loss and anti-aging skin care. | Amazon One Medical is rolling out a new service to provide Prime members access to clinical treatments for common health and lifestyle conditions like men's hair loss and anti-aging skin care.

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VA seeks to end telehealth copays and fund virtual care access in rural areas

Healthcare It News

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs announced a proposal to eliminate telehealth copayments for veterans and establish a grant program to fund designated VA telehealth access points in non-VA facilities. WHY IT MATTERS This week the VA announced that it is proposing to amend a regulation – the Commander John Scott Hannon Veterans Mental Healthcare Improvement Act of 2019 – to exempt all telehealth services from the law's copayment requirements.

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CMS to lower importance of ‘call center’ metric in Medicare Advantage star ratings

Health Care Dive

Regulators’ assessment of customer support centers has spurred recent lawsuits from UnitedHealthcare, Centene and Humana. But the metric “is going to have a smaller weighting on star ratings moving forward,” the director of Medicare said.

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Centene says President Ken Fasola will retire next summer

Fierce Healthcare

Centene President Ken Fasola will retire next summer, the insurer revealed | Ken Fasola joined the team at Centene in 2022 when the insurer completed its $2.2 billion acquisition of Magellan Health.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

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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Health systems band together to test and publicly rank top AI models

Health Care Dive

Mass General Brigham, Emory and other providers will assess different AI models from companies like Google, Microsoft and Amazon.

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Cardinal Health inks 2 acquisitions worth $3.9B

Health Care Dive

The drug distributor will buy a majority stake in gastroenterology practice management group GI Alliance and purchase Advanced Diabetes Supply Group in deals that should close in early 2025.

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Unlocking Real-World Data to Advance Precision Medicine in 2025

HIT Consultant

Noah Nasser, CEO, datma The healthcare industry is a wellspring of data, from electronic health records to data from wearables, health insurance claims, and a multitude of real-world data (RWD) points. While RWD has been utilized to improve drug discovery and clinical services, recent technological advances in data management, artificial intelligence, and bioinformatics are beginning to reveal its transformative potential in healthcare, especially within precision medicine.

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No link between telehealth and low-value services in primary care: study

Health Care Dive

The findings could reassure policymakers concerned that virtual care could increase unnecessary or wasteful services.

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The Future of Healthcare: AI-Powered Patient Experiences

HIT Consultant

Juan Jose (JJ) Lopez Murphy, Head of AI and Data Science at Globant As the AI market in healthcare soars to a projected $187.95 billion by 2030, the transformative impact of technology on patient care becomes increasingly evident. AI is at the forefront of revolutionizing healthcare, blending data analytics, user-centric innovations, and advanced technology to reshape traditional health management and personalize the patient experience.

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How to Make The Best Benefits Decisions for 2025's Workforce: An HR and Total Rewards Guide

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

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Announces CDPAP Home Care Partners    

Home Health Care

Last month when Public Partnerships LLC (PPL) was awarded the fiscal intermediary contract in New York, it was also announced that the financial management services company would work with a network of home care agencies as part of the agreement. Those agencies have now been announced. “We are honored to be serving the CDPAP community and with a growing network of service partners to ensure New Yorkers continue to receive the care they need where and how it matters most,” PPL CEO Vince Coppola s

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AMA Issues CPT Code for Eko Health’s AI-Powered Cardiac Screening Tool

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Eko Health , a pioneer in applying artificial intelligence for early detection of heart and lung diseases, today announced the issuance of a Category III Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code by the American Medical Association (AMA) for its SENSORA™ platform. -The newly issued Category III CPT code will be effective on July 1, 2025, and is the first step to coverage and reimbursement for SENSORA™, bringing advanced heart disease detection to clinicians across

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Clearwave Wins Silver in 2024 eHealthcare Leadership Awards 

Clearwave Inc

Reading Time: < 1 minute Patient-Led Self-Service Platform Recognized for Innovative Digital Front Door ATLANTA – November 12, 2024 – Clearwave today announced that its Patient-Led Self-Service Platform has won Silver in the “Best Digital Front Door” category of the 2024 eHealthcare Leadership Awards. This recognition underscores Clearwave’s dedication to equipping specialty practices with innovative solutions that streamline patient access, improve efficiency, increase collections and—mos

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Lunit Partners with VIDI Group to Deliver AI-Powered Mammography to France’s Largest Radiology Network

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Lunit , a leading provider of AI-powered cancer diagnostics solutions, has announced a strategic alliance with VIDI Group , the largest private radiology and radiotherapy network in France. – The partnership will expand the deployment of Lunit INSIGHT MMG, an AI solution for breast cancer screening, across VIDI’s extensive network of over 400 sites and 1,200 doctors.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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News 11/15/24

HIStalk

Top News Forward, a primary care delivery company that brought.

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Evolution: Why It’s Time to Look at Digital Health ROI Differently

HIT Consultant

Jennifer Goldsack, CEO, Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) Dr. Shubs Upadhyay, Director of Medical Quality, Ada Health Lucy Orr-Ewing, Chief of Staff and Head of Policy, Coalition for Health AI (CHAI) As the digital health market continues to expand—projected to grow from nearly $250 billion in 2023 to over $815 billion by 2030 —it’s essential to reassess how we measure its success.

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What Is the PROMIS Screening Tool?

Medbridge Education

Patient reported outcomes (PROs) are vital for providing an objective assessment of a patient’s progress. These outcome scores can help guide treatment progression, helping healthcare providers understand patients’ physical health, pain and difficulty, and overall experience, and how it changes over their course of care. Collecting them at baseline and periodically at follow-ups helps provide […] The post What Is the PROMIS Screening Tool?

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GE HealthCare Receives FDA Clearance for SIGNA™ MAGNUS Head-Only MRI Scanner

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its innovative SIGNA™ MAGNUS, a 3.0T high-performance, head-only magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner. – This system offers new capabilities for both clinical imaging and neuroscience with the potential to aid in the detection of neurological, oncological, and psychiatric conditions.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

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.

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Essentia Health Will Continue Working With UnitedHealthcare, But Not Humana

Home Health Care

Essentia Health has reached an agreement with UnitedHealthcare (UHC) to remain an in-network provider for UHC’s Medicare Advantage insurance plan in 2025. Earlier this year, Essentia announced plans to discontinue its status as an in-network provider for UHC and Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) Medicare Advantage insurance plans due to reported issues with denials of payment for services.

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Improving Mental Health Outcomes: Yung Sidekick’s AI-Driven Progress Tracking

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Yung Sidekick, a US-based startup developing an AI-powered platform for mental health professionals, announced the release of its new Progress Tracking feature. – Designed as a measurement-based care (MBC) tool, this feature helps therapists monitor patient progress between formal assessments, tracking changes in depression, anxiety and life satisfaction on a session-by-session basis.

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Statement Mailing Service: 5 KEY Benefits

Etactics

In 2023, the United States Postal Service processed an average of 318 million pieces of mail a day. In today’s world of technological advancements, we often forget just how vital and still in-demand physical mailing systems are. Especially in the world of business communications. Having secure and efficient mailing procedures is critical for all organizations that handle statements such as (but not limited to): Financial.

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Bariatric Surgeries Decline as GLP-1s Use Rises, Impacting Hospital Margins

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – A new report from Strata Decision Technology reveals a significant decline in the number of bariatric surgeries performed in U.S. hospitals in recent years. – The trend coincides with the rising popularity of weight-loss medications like semaglutide (GLP-1s), which have gained widespread adoption since their approval for chronic weight management.

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How To Empower Your Workforce With Modern Fertility Benefits

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.

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My List of Weapons Europe Can Give Ukraine Now—Before It's Too Late

The Rand Blog

Europe must act swiftly to support Ukraine's defense amid potential U.S. aid cuts. By investing 0.5-1 percent of GDP, Europe can bolster Ukraine with air defense, artillery, drones, and essential military gear. Urgent action is needed to uphold European security and values.

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Impilo Secures $11.5M to Expand Access to At-Home Healthcare

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Impilo , a digital health platform revolutionizing healthcare access raises $11.5M in a Series A funding round led by Construct Capital, with participation from GC 1 Capital , One Way Ventures , 2048 Ventures , and strategic angel investors. – Impilo’s vision is a world where access to world-class healthcare is no longer limited by location or circumstance.

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EPtalk by Dr. Jayne 11/14/24

HIStalk

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The Big Bite: Resilience in the Face of Uncertainty and Mastering Change

The Rand Blog

Leadership transitions are key opportunities for organizations to reassess strategies, enhance resilience, and embrace change. By redefining roles and testing new dynamics, organizations can strengthen continuity and better handle future uncertainties.

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Enhance Healthcare Efficiency With Top Payroll & HCM Services

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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Will AI help patients appeal insurance denials?

Healthcare ECONOMIST

It looks like the answer is ‘yes’ KFF reports that Holden Karau, a software engineer from the San Francisco Bay Area, created an AI tool to help appeal insurance denials. She calls it: Fight Health Insurance , How does it work? You’ve gotta make a scan of the denial letter from your insurance company, and run it through “optical character recognition” — turn it from an image of text into actual text.

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Morning Headlines 11/15/24

HIStalk

Impilo Secures Series A Funding! Looking to Transform Healthcare Access.

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Trump picks Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead Department of Health and Human Services

Fierce Healthcare

President-elect Donald Trump picked Robert F. Kennedy Jr. | Trump announced his pick for HHS, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., on Thursday on social media platform Truth Social.

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