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.

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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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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.

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Healthcare It News

JULY 23, 2024

Enterprise Taxonomy: Patient Access Operations Population and Public Health Analytics Clinical and business intelligence Care Business Data and Information Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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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

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.

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Healthcare Success

JULY 23, 2024

Entrepreneurial Insights from a Market Disruptor Market disrupters are drastically changing the healthcare industry, creating more accessible solutions and lucrative business models by addressing unmet needs with innovative solutions and scalable business models. Psych360 was one of the early disruptors to transform access to mental health care in long-term care facilities.

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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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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?

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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.

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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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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

Health Care Dive

JULY 23, 2024

The drugstore retailer faces debt maturities, and the upending of some strategies introduces new uncertainties, analysts said.

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Fierce Healthcare

JULY 23, 2024

Authored By: David Fields, CEO, Navitus | PBM transparency saves millions: Navitus report reveals 29% of clients cut prescription drug costs in 2023, defying industry trends. What's their secret?

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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: – Proscia® , a global leader in AI-enabled pathology solutions for precision medicine, has introduced the next version of Concentriq® AP. – The release includes new functionality that advances the impact of AI in shaping pathologists’ understanding of four of the top five most common cancers worldwide. Concentriq AP is a cloud-based workflow solution that helps even the largest global laboratory networks achieve the confidence and efficiency gains enabled by di

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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.

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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.

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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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HIT Consultant

JULY 23, 2024

What You Should Know: – Innovaccer Inc. , a leading healthcare AI platform company, today announced that San Mateo County Health (SMCH) has selected Innovaccer’s Healthcare AI Platform and population health management solutions to modernize their technology infrastructure and improve patient care services across the county. – SMCH is dedicated to promoting healthy living for all residents of San Mateo County.

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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.

HIStalk

JULY 23, 2024

Top News Congressman Matt Rosendale (R-MT), chairman of the House.

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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

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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.

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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

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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.

The Rand Blog

JULY 23, 2024

RAND is seeking to enhance its researchers' ability to understand and develop policy-relevant solutions for complex challenges through early warning of risks and opportunities. Assessing the potential that Israel may declare war on Hezbollah offers an opportunity to show how crowdsourced forecasting can augment traditional RAND expertise and analysis.

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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.

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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.

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HIT Consultant

JULY 23, 2024

What You Should Know: – In a groundbreaking collaboration, Mayo Clinic, Epic , and Abridge are joining forces to develop a generative AI ambient documentation workflow specifically designed for nurses. – The innovative solution leverages Abridge’s cutting-edge generative AI technology and seamless integration with Epic’s existing workflows to empower nurses and streamline their daily tasks.

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Sequence Health

JULY 23, 2024

You want to offer your patients and clients the best service, and it all starts with using the right tone when answering incoming calls. Knowing how to improve your tone of voice in a call center makes your patients feel welcomed and comfortable seeking your services. So, how do you do that? Show a Positive Attitude People can easily read attitudes during conversations.

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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.

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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.

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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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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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