Health Care Dive
AUGUST 22, 2024
Nearly one-third of nurses experiencing burnout said their electronic health record contributed to symptoms, according to Klas Research. Many of those nurses reported they’d likely leave their workplaces soon.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 22, 2024
Employers are actively seeking out alternatives to curb rising health benefit costs by sidestepping traditional carriers, a new report from Brighton Health Plan Solutions shows. | A new report highlights a business opportunity for providers and health systems to engage in direct contracting.
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Health Care Dive
AUGUST 22, 2024
The most common complaints against providers were for surprise billing, while the top complaints for health plans included incorrectly calculating qualifying payment amounts.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 22, 2024
A Thursday afternoon sale hearing scheduled for several Steward Health Care hospitals was shelved in favor of an amended bankruptcy court itinerary hashing out multiple disputes related to the comp | A busy day in bankruptcy court brought new updates on Steward Health Care's bids and closure plans for hospitals in Florida, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.
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
AUGUST 22, 2024
Nearly 50,000 residents will see their debt forgiven. The initiative comes as other states and federal regulators have moved to lessen the burden of medical debt.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 22, 2024
UnitedHealthcare and Trinity Health of New England have agreed to a new, multiyear contract, retroactive July 1, putting to bed a public dispute between the two organizations. | UnitedHealthcare and Trinity Health of New England have finally resolved their breakdown in provider network contract negotiations.
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Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 22, 2024
California’s Santa Clara County has cut a $175 million deal with HCA Healthcare to purchase a 258-bed hospital, a move the county says will restore critical care services for its residents. | HCA Healthcare had recently downgraded trauma and other services at Regional Medical Center, triggering a spike in volumes at the county's other Level 1 trauma center.
The Rand Blog
AUGUST 22, 2024
This school year will be the fifth since COVID emptied classrooms and upended education as we knew it. Student test scores have not recovered. Districts nationwide report lingering staff shortages. And teachers still work long hours, earn low salaries, and are stressed out.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 22, 2024
Providence is still in the running for its first positive operating year since the pandemic, reporting Wednesday a six-month operating income of $53 million (0.3% operating margin) for the period e | Thanks to higher volumes and rates, the West Coast nonprofit system is in the running for its first positive operating year since before the pandemic.
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 22, 2024
What You Should Know: – The American Cancer Society (ACS) and Color Health have joined forces to launch a new pilot program aimed at increasing access to colorectal cancer screening in underserved communities. – The program, recognized by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, seeks to address disparities in cancer outcomes and improve early detection rates.
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
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 22, 2024
Qventus launched a new AI operational assistant on Monday designed to increase efficiency for patients and clinicians in the operating room while reducing administrative burden for health | Qventus, a health technology company that uses artificial intelligence to improve healthcare operations, launched a new AI operational assistant at Northwestern Medicine.
Home Health Care
AUGUST 22, 2024
This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership More people than ever want to age in place, but payment and staffing concerns linger in the larger home-based care space. This emphasizes the need for scalable, efficient, high-quality solutions to meet the growing service demand. As a result, artificial intelligence is emerging as a crucial tool. AI is a multifaceted field focused on creating systems that mimic and augment human intelligence.
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 22, 2024
What You Should Know: – OneStep, an innovator in digital healthcare, today announced its official integration with Epic’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. – Now available on Epic’s App Marketplace, this integration is compatible with Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources 1 (FHIR®) and streamlines how healthcare providers leverage OneStep’s advanced gait and motion analysis data and remote therapeutic monitoring services within the Epic ecosystem.
Home Health Care
AUGUST 22, 2024
This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership Home-based care leaders are gaining some gusto. They are at the helm of the organizations that should, theoretically, be the beneficiaries of an overload of demand over the next decade. In the past, providers have pleaded for a “seat at the table” in the health care continuum. But, to a certain extent, they now hold the cards.
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HIT Consultant
AUGUST 22, 2024
Image by freepik What You Should Know: – Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital have leveraged artificial intelligence (AI) to gain a deeper understanding of the risk of specific cardiac arrhythmias in patients undergoing radiation therapy for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). – Their findings, published in JACC: CardioOncology , offer valuable insights for healthcare providers and patients.
HIStalk
AUGUST 22, 2024
Top News Home testing kit vendor LetsGetChecked will acquire pharmacy.
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 22, 2024
Aaron Marcum, founder of Breakaway Home Care Accelerator With the advancements in medical care and the resilience of the human spirit, most people now live longer. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention supports this, publishing data about the rise in life expectancy in the U.S., with the average American man now reaching 74 and women pushing 80.
The Rand Blog
AUGUST 22, 2024
Emergency departments are on the front line of the nation's response to mass casualty incidents, disasters, and public health emergencies. They need adequate resources and they need to be systematically incorporated into local, state, and regional disaster networks.
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
AUGUST 22, 2024
What You Should Know: – A new survey by the Center for Connected Medicine (CCM) at UPMC reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be a top priority for senior leaders in the healthcare industry. – For the second year in a row, executives cited AI as both the most exciting technology and the most improved, highlighting its potential to transform healthcare.
Home Health Care
AUGUST 22, 2024
Proper caregiver training is essential for delivering safe, quality care to clients. It is also a tool for retaining employees, combating burnout and empowering caregivers in their roles. That said, only 43.8% of home-based care staff and 55% of home health and hospice staff feel prepared to care for new clients, according to the 2024 Activated Insights Benchmarking Report.
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 22, 2024
What You Should Know: – Navenio , a global leader in Real-Time Location Services (RTLS) for healthcare, today announced the launch of its new AI Smart Tasking capability. – AI Smart Tasking capability aims to optimize hospital workflow and enhance patient care by intelligently allocating tasks to the most suitable staff members and seamlessly chaining tasks for continuous activity.
Health Business Group
AUGUST 22, 2024
Blue Cross Blue Shield CEO Sarah Iselin is a great asset for Massachusetts. I admired her work when she ran the Department of Healthcare Finance and Policy and then the BCBS Foundation, and was grateful for her rescue of Massachusetts' implementation of the Affordable Care Act. After a decade-long sojourn to Florida and California she's come back to Massachusetts just in time to address some big challenges.
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
AUGUST 22, 2024
What You Should Know: – Falfurrias Management Partners (Falfurrias), a Charlotte-based private equity firm focused on growth-oriented, middle-market businesses, today announced its investment in Jumo Health, an innovative and award-winning clinical trial solutions company driving better outcomes for clinical trials globally. – Jumo Health develops creative, patient-centric educational solutions that improve health literacy to accelerate clinical trial enrollment and increase parti
HIStalk
AUGUST 22, 2024
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HIT Consultant
AUGUST 22, 2024
What You Should Know: – Amp , the leading provider of AI-powered workplace injury prevention solutions, today unveiled a comprehensive brand refresh. – The company is now known as Amp Health , reflecting its commitment to enhancing the health and well-being of industrial laborers. A Unified Platform for Workplace Health Amp Health offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to address critical aspects of occupational health, including ergonomics, functional movement screens, and t
HIStalk
AUGUST 22, 2024
Buzzy mental health startup Slingshot AI just grabbed $30 million.
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HIT Consultant
AUGUST 22, 2024
What You Should Know: – AISAP , a medical technology company specializing in AI-powered point-of-care assisted diagnosis (POCAD) solutions, announced today that it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its groundbreaking CARDIO software platform. – AISAP CARDIO is a cloud-based software package that combines four computer-assisted diagnosis (CADx) modules for valvular pathologies and eight key measurements into a single, user-friendly platform.
The Rand Blog
AUGUST 22, 2024
In light of the ongoing Israel-Palestine conflict, the strengthened Tehran-Hezbollah-Caracas axis now presents a major security threat for the Latin American and Caribbean region. The U.S. government should designate Venezuela as a state sponsor of terrorism and crack down on its brazen violation of international law.
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 22, 2024
What You Should Know: – Openwater , a pioneering healthcare technology company, today announced the acceleration of its plans to commercialize its groundbreaking platform that leverages semiconductor physics, light, and sound to diagnose and treat diseases at the cellular level. – Founded by Mary Lou Jepsen , a former executive at Google X, Meta, and “One Laptop Per Child,” Openwater has secured $100M in funding to advance its mission of making advanced medical care acces
The Rand Blog
AUGUST 22, 2024
The responses from across the Indo-Pacific to a second Trump administration are likely to be mixed, with the determining factor being whether the country in question maintains a close relationship with the United States.
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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