Fierce Healthcare
JULY 23, 2024
Lawmakers bashed the business practices of pharmacy benefit managers during a House Committee on Oversight and Accountability hearing Tuesday. | A contentious hearing between PBM CEOs and the House Commitee on Oversight and Accountability reinforced recent federal angst toward pharmacy benefit managers, but little new ground was made.
Health Care Dive
JULY 23, 2024
The Nashville, Tennessee-based provider attributed the stronger than expected results to increased patient volumes.
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Fierce Healthcare
JULY 23, 2024
Walgreens has received $25 million in grant funding to conduct a decentralized clinical trial assessing how well a person vaccinated against COVID-19 is protected from future infections. | The award comes from a consortium funded by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), embedded in the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.
Healthcare It News
JULY 23, 2024
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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.
Fierce Healthcare
JULY 23, 2024
HCA Healthcare's stock jumped Tuesday morning as the hospital chain reported better-than-expected performance in the second quarter and boosted its 2024 guidance. | HCA Healthcare's stock jumped Tuesday morning as the hospital chain reported better-than-expected performance in the second quarter and boosted its 2024 guidance.
Health Care Dive
JULY 23, 2024
CEOs don’t necessarily have to become experts in the technical aspects of cybersecurity to be prepared in case of an attack or — hopefully — stop one before it starts.
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Health Care Dive
JULY 23, 2024
The National Community Pharmacists Association and dozens of providers argue UnitedHealth-owned Change didn’t have adequate cybersecurity protections and caused them financial losses.
Fierce Healthcare
JULY 23, 2024
An analysis by Fierce Healthcare identified the top 30 healthcare organizations that burned through the most cash lobbying Congress for healthcare policy changes in the second quarter. | In the second quarter, 14 healthcare organizations spent more than a million dollars lobbying the federal government for healthcare policy change. The leaders of the pack were the American Hospital Association, AARP and the American Medical Association, followed by a slew of payers.
Health Care Dive
JULY 23, 2024
The drugstore retailer faces debt maturities, and the upending of some strategies introduces new uncertainties, analysts said.
Fierce Healthcare
JULY 23, 2024
A key pharmacy organization along with dozens of providers have filed a class action lawsuit over the cyberattack on Change Healthcare that caused significant disruption across healthcare. | The National Community Pharmacists Association leads the lawsuit, which was filed late Friday against UnitedHealth Group, Optum and Change.
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HIT Consultant
JULY 23, 2024
What You Should Know: – Smart Communications , a technology company focused on helping businesses engage in more meaningful customer conversations, released the findings of its 2024 Global Benchmark Report on the State of Healthcare Customer Experience. – Healthcare organizations (HCOs) face several challenges in 2024. Rising costs and shrinking margins paired with ongoing economic uncertainty make it more important than ever for health insurers and providers to meet or exceed member
Fierce Healthcare
JULY 23, 2024
By Laura Kohlhagen, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer for Sunrise™, Altera Digital Health | Many EHRs lack flexibility. So, what makes an EHR truly flexible, and how can greater flexibility get healthcare organizations where they want to go?
HIT Consultant
JULY 23, 2024
What You Should Know: – Sutter Health , an integrated healthcare system in Northern California, announced today its decision to deploy FloPatch, the world’s first wireless, wearable Doppler ultrasound device developed by Flosonics Medical. – The wearable Doppler ultrasound patch empowers ICU clinicians with a faster, hands-free method for assessing blood flow at the bedside, ultimately improving patient care and outcomes.
Healthcare ECONOMIST
JULY 23, 2024
The Rippel Foundation has an interesting framework to describe the dimensions for improving health and overall individual quality of life. This is part of their mission to guide “transformational change that supports better health and well-being for all—a future where everyone thrives, without exception.” The organization identified relevant desirable outcomes of health and wellness as “vital conditions” These are listed and defined below: [link] The contention of the Rip
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HIT Consultant
JULY 23, 2024
What You Should Know: – Navvis , a leading population health company, today announced the launch of its high-performing Patient Throughput and Capacity solution, designed to help health systems and physician enterprises optimize patient flow, unlock hidden capacity, and enhance overall hospital performance. – This innovative solution addresses the increasingly complex challenges faced by health systems, including crowded emergency departments, avoidable readmissions, and extended h
Home Health Care
JULY 23, 2024
Walgreens Boots Alliance Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA) announced the appointment of former Humana, Inc. (NYSE: HUM) Chief Medical Officer (CMO) Dr. William H. Shrank to its board of directors as the company continues its strategic turn toward health care services. Currently, Dr. Shrank is a venture partner with the Bio + Health team of Andreesen Horowitz, a private venture capital firm based in Menlo Park, California.
HIT Consultant
JULY 23, 2024
Jonathan Govette, Founder and CEO of Oatmeal Health The Persistent Challenge of Healthcare Access and Cancer Screening Disparities In the United States, the healthcare landscape remains plagued by significant disparities, particularly for underserved populations. People of color, low-income families, rural residents, and immigrant communities often face a daunting array of barriers that prevent them from accessing quality preventive and diagnostic services.
Home Health Care
JULY 23, 2024
There were at least 20 deals closed in home health, home care and hospice during the second quarter, in addition to a few major deals that were announced, but not finalized. Overall, recent months have shown a thaw in M&A may actually be in progress. The home health sector saw at least 10 deals, while the hospice sector saw at least nine, according to the M&A firm Mertz Taggart.
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HIStalk
JULY 23, 2024
Top News Congressman Matt Rosendale (R-MT), chairman of the House.
Home Health Care
JULY 23, 2024
In order for the home-based care space to benefit from the demographic tailwinds coming its way, it needs to embrace emerging leaders who are bringing in fresh ideas. VNS Health, Andwell Health Partners and UVA Continuum Home Health are just a few of the companies that are throwing their support behind the next generation of leaders. As one of these next generation leaders, RJ Gagnon is making a name for himself at Andwell, but it doesn’t end with him.
Meditech
JULY 23, 2024
When selecting a new EHR, platform cost savings were a significant consideration for our organization, but we never expected the savings that we now see monthly. Located in Hondo Texas, Medina Healthcare System comprises a 25-bed critical access hospital, three rural health clinics, and four specialty provider clinics. In late 2022, we opted to go with a new EHR platform.
HIT Consultant
JULY 23, 2024
What You Should Know: – b.well Connected Health, the company powering platform-enabled healthcare ecosystems, announced today it has launched configurable artificial intelligence (AI) architecture integrated directly into its FHIR-based platform. – Backed by the richest longitudinal dataset in healthcare, this new offering enables healthcare organizations to significantly accelerate the adoption of AI for a wide variety of use cases, while maintaining trust, security, compliance, a
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Etactics
JULY 23, 2024
On December 9, 2022, Serenity Home Healthcare Services agreed to pay the Office of Inspector General (OIG) $146,952. This settlement agreement addresses accusations that the healthcare system employed an individual on the List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). I know, I know - I just threw a bunch of terms at you, which you may or may not know.
HIT Consultant
JULY 23, 2024
Luke Rutledge, Chief Commercial Officer at Homecare Homebase The home-based care sector is undergoing a significant surge in demand. As more patients choose the comfort of their own homes for treatment, the demand for innovative solutions grows exponentially. However, creating effective software for this industry requires a unique approach. Technology developers can’t simply build solutions in a silo and expect them to succeed.
HKLaw
JULY 23, 2024
CMS has released the CY 2025 Revisions to Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Revisions to Medicare Part B (CMS-1807-P) Proposed Rule.
HIT Consultant
JULY 23, 2024
What You Should Know: – A new report by Surescripts®, a health information network, sheds light on the evolving role of pharmacists in the healthcare landscape. The report, titled “ Clinician Perspectives & Prescribing Patterns Reveal Opportunities for Care Team Evolution , ” highlights key findings on clinician burnout, medication costs, and pharmacist prescribing trends. – The report is based on a survey conducted by Surescripts in partnership with APCO Insight™.
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The Rand Blog
JULY 23, 2024
As the new Labour government takes its first steps in power, it is a good time to explore what might be learned from youth employment initiatives both within the United Kingdom and the European Union.
HIT Consultant
JULY 23, 2024
What You Should Know: – Jaan Health , a provider of chronic care management and proactive care, announced a partnership with NeuroNet , a national organization representing over 1,000 providers from 80 leading neurology practices. – The strategic partnership aims to revolutionize neurology care by providing practices with advanced technology to deliver proactive care, improve patient engagement, and increase profitability.
HIStalk
JULY 23, 2024
Tech Mod Chairman Rosendale Delivers Opening Remarks at Latest Oversight.
HIT Consultant
JULY 23, 2024
Telehealth has emerged as a transformative force in healthcare, offering unprecedented access and convenience to patients worldwide. For women, who often face unique health challenges and barriers to care, telehealth provides a vital lifeline. This article explores the advancements in telehealth technology, the specific benefits it brings to women’s health, real-world applications including the work of companies like Winona, and future trends poised to revolutionize healthcare further.
Speaker: Dr. Ugo Uwaoma, MD, MBA
Due to the impact of COVID-19, integrating telehealth software into practices and organizations has become the new normal. In turn, this has increased the effectiveness of collaborative healthcare by strengthening communication amongst healthcare workers and helping combat the woes of burnout. Communication between patients and healthcare providers has also improved, allowing patients to reach their providers easily and decreasing turnaround time.
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