Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Lyra Health, a provider of mental health benefits for employees, laid off 2% of its total workforce last Monday, Fierce Healthcare has learned. | The layoffs affected 77 people, according to a former employee who was part of the cuts and spoke on the condition of anonymity. At least some of the employees received severance for 12 weeks with health benefits.
Health Care Dive
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Kaiser said it would institute cost-cutting measures in response to the lackluster financial results, but didn’t detail specifics.
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Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The Department of Justice filed suit on Tuesday to block UnitedHealth's $3.3 billion acquisition of home health company Amedisys, arguing that the deal would stifle competition in this space. | The Department of Justice filed suit on Tuesday to block UnitedHealth's $3.3 billion acquisition of home health company Amedisys, arguing that the deal would stifle competition in this space.
Healthcare It News
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The virtual-first approach to healthcare that some hospitals and health systems are taking is helping to reshape how patients receive care. And virtual care providers – online companies that specialize in telemedicine, sometimes known as "payviders" – are offering a virtual-first approach to healthcare directly to consumers. (Payvider in this context not to be confused with payvider meaning large health systems that handle both care delivery and claims processing, such as U
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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Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Cardinal Health plans to buy two companies that will expand its diabetes and gastroenterology businesses as part of an overall strategy to grow its footprint in specialty medicine. | Cardinal Health plans to buy two companies that will expand its diabetes and gastroenterology businesses as part of an overall strategy to grow its footprint in specialty medicine.
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Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
In this week’s episode of “Podnosis,” we’re diving deep into the current landscape of cli | In this week’s episode of “Podnosis,” we’re diving deep into the current landscape of clinical trials in the U.S.
Home Health Care
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Altaris — a New York-based, health care-focused investment firm — recently acquired Sharecare, the owner of the home-based care company CareLinx. Atlanta-based Sharecare is a digital health company that leverages a data-driven virtual health platform to manage patients’ health. It works with employers, health plans and government programs. CareLinx, meanwhile, coordinates personal care services and offers home-based clinical care services.
Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Hims & Hers sees explosive growth with plans to launch generic GLP-1 drugBusiness is booming for online health and wellness company Hims & Hers, which raised its 2024 outlook buoye | Business is booming for online health and wellness company Hims & Hers, which raised its 2024 outlook buoyed by a strong third quarter.
GoMoHealth
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Mothers are caregivers not only for their children, but for themselves too, trying to maintain good overall health from conception through pregnancy and postpartum. This journey often leads to overwhelming stress, burnout, and anxiety, especially as mothers manage both a newborn’s needs and their own health, which may involve physical and emotional changes.
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
Home Health Care
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Ochsner Health, a nonprofit health system based in New Orleans, recently announced the results of a strategic partnership to deliver acute and transitional care services at home. This initiative is designed to prevent low-acuity admissions from emergency departments and help reduce readmissions after patient discharge. In March 2024, Ochsner Health partnered with myLaurel to launch the Acute Care at Home program at Ochsner Medical Center-New Orleans.
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Krishna Subramanian, Co-Founder & COO at Komprise In recent years, the healthcare industry has increasingly emphasized the importance of controlling costs, minimizing waste, and enhancing care outcomes. This focus is particularly urgent in California, where new legislation mandates state healthcare providers to limit spending growth to 3.5% in 2025 and 3% by 2029.
HIStalk
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Top News McKesson, Oracle, and NextGen Healthcare’s private equity owner.
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Meghan Harrison, VP of Clinical Trial Financial Management at Medidata Achieving diversity in clinical trials is crucial for developing effective and safe treatments for all populations. Yet, financial barriers often exclude underrepresented groups from participating, hindering progress towards health equity. This disparity raises critical questions about the accessibility and inclusivity of medical research.
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Baird Group
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The word “bossy” obviously emerged from the word “boss”—to describe a person who issues order and directives: “do this,” “do that,” “faster,” “more,” “harder.” People don’t generally like to work for bosses—they prefer to work with leaders and coaches. When consulting, I often find the focus is on tactics rather than strategies. Lists of tasks are great for bosses because they can check the boxes.
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
What You Should Know: – SoundHealth , a medical technology company focused on AI-driven healthcare solutions, has announced the launch of SONUCheck, a groundbreaking feature in its SONU app. – SONUCheck utilizes vocal analysis as a non-invasive biomarker to measure nasal patency, providing users with real-time insights into their nasal breathing.
HKLaw
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Oct. 25, 2024, issued nonsubstantive amendments to subparts B, C and D of 45 CFR Part 46, which provide additional protections for specified vulnerable populations participating in research studies.
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
What You Should Know: – Hospital and health system finances have shown signs of stability over the past year, but rising labor costs continue to put pressure on the bottom line, according to the latest National Hospital Flash Report and Physician Flash Report f rom Kaufman Hall. The data for these reports comes from Kaufman Hall’s National Hospital Flash Report, which analyzes data from over 1,300 hospitals, and the Physician Flash Report, which draws on data from more than 200,000 p
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.
Clearwave Inc
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Reading Time: 3 minutes By Blakely Roth | November 12, 2024 No-show appointments are costing your practice and providers every day, not to mention the missed care opportunities when an appointment slot goes unused. Yet, some practices are successfully cutting through the noise of their busy patient’s lives and dropping no-show rates down to just 5%.
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
What You Should Know: – Ontada , a McKesson business specializing in real-world data and clinical technology for community oncology, has announced a strategic collaboration with Datavant , a health data platform. – The partnership aims to accelerate oncology innovation by providing life science companies with faster access to Ontada’s comprehensive real-world data.
HKLaw
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) and Medicare Part B Final Rule for Calendar Year 2025 Has Been Released by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
What You Should Know: – Medable Inc., a leader in clinical development technology, has announced Medable AI, a suite of generative AI capabilities designed to revolutionize the clinical trial startup process. Medable AI empowers sponsors and clinical research organizations (CROs) to build digital and decentralized trials faster, with greater efficiency and control. – The launch of Medable AI is part of a broader AI strategy for Medable, with plans to expand AI capabilities across its
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.
Healthcare ECONOMIST
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
I will be presenting two panels at ISPOR Europe 2024 in Barcelona next week! This year’s conference theme centers on the importance of scientific evidence in understanding and improving the health and well-being of people across the globe. Panel 1: Broader Value Elements: Methods to Quantify Each and Their Relevance for European Markets Monday, Nov 18 17:00-18:00 CEST Panel 2: Lessons from Climate Change Models: What Can Health Economists Learn from Environmental Economists’ Modeling Methodologi
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
What You Should Know: – Fort Health , a leader in integrated behavioral health, today announced that it has raised $5.5 million to expand mental health care into more pediatricians’ offices. The funding round was led by Twelve Below and Vanterra bringing the total amount raised to $16M. – Since launching, Fort Health has expanded into NJ, NY and PA, and secured large commercial contracts with payers and provider groups to provide access to evidence-based youth mental health care serv
HIStalk
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
$3 billion startup Sword Health cuts some physical therapists as.
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
What You Should Know: – Cured by Innovaccer, a healthcare experience platform, has announced the launch of Healthcare Experience AI , a suite of advanced AI capabilities designed to revolutionize patient engagement and operational efficiency. – The new offering combines generative and predictive AI to empower healthcare organizations to deliver more personalized and proactive care.
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Health Populi
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Healthy eating and weight loss, personal care and beauty, exercise and physical activity, and wellness tourism are the four biggest components of the world’s wellness economy, quantified in The Future of Wellness, 2024 Trends , the perennial report from the Global Wellness Institute (GWI). Here’s the bubble chart, which I’ve updated with the 2025 data so we get a sense of what the coming year will bring for the eleven total segments that make up the global wellness market.
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
Zack Schuler, Executive Chairman and Founder of NINJIO Organizations in the healthcare sector face particularly acute cyber threats. They confront unique risks due to a range of factors — from the huge amount of sensitive data they store to the perception that they are lucrative targets for ransomware gangs. Cybercriminals recognize that there are many vulnerabilities in the healthcare sector, which has led to a surge in cyberattacks.
Home Health Care
NOVEMBER 12, 2024
The Department of Justice is reportedly prepping a lawsuit to block UnitedHealth Group’s (NYSE: UNH) takeover of Amedisys (Nasdaq: AMED). Bloomberg first reported the news. Its report, citing anonymous sources, says that the Amedisys and UnitedHealth Group leaders did meet with DOJ officials last week. That meeting did not change the DOJ’s mind, however.
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