Fri.Jul 26, 2024

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The Power of a Homepage Refresh

Healthcare Success

The Raleigh House, a valued client and marketing partner, had a clear vision: elevate their website's user experience and project an image of luxury and exclusivity. This, they believed, would resonate with their target audience and boost engagement. While a complete website redesign was on the table, we knew we could achieve some "quick wins" first.

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Growth in ACA plans keeps Medicaid giant Centene from worst of redeterminations impact

Health Care Dive

Centene continued to deal with a mismatch between Medicaid rates and patient acuity in the second quarter, but still exceeded Wall Street’s expectations thanks to Affordable Care Act growth.

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Centene posts $1.1B in Q2 profit as it faces down Medicaid headwinds

Fierce Healthcare

Centene beat the Street even as Medicaid redeterminations pose a significant headwind heading into the back half of 2024, according to its

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Senate committee subpoenas Steward CEO over bankruptcy

Health Care Dive

A Senate committee launched an investigation into the health system’s alleged financial mismanagement after issuing its first subpoena since 1981.

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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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Chutes & Ladders — Manatt recruits healthcare leaders, Podimetrics taps AI expert

Fierce Healthcare

Welcome to this week's Chutes & Ladders, our roundup of hirings, firings and retirings throughout the industry. | Welcome to this week's Chutes & Ladders, our roundup of hirings, firings and retirings throughout the industry. Please submit the good news—or the bad—from your shop, and we will feature it here at the end of each week.

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Ascension offloads Illinois hospitals, continuing selling spree

Health Care Dive

The Catholic health system will sell nine Illinois hospitals and four care sites to Prime Healthcare.

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How did scope of practice law changes impact use of dental hygienists?

Healthcare ECONOMIST

There has been much debate about whether we should increase the use of nurse practitioners and physician assistants in medical care. Proponents argue that doing so may reduce cost and increase access, while critics would say that quality may decrease. An analogous issue in the dental space is use of dental hygienists as compared to dentists. One historical limitation placed on dental hygienists is that they were not permitted to administer local anesthesia or nitrous oxide; this limits the scope

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Lawmakers Introduce Bill That Would Reduce Red Tape For PACE Providers, Patients

Home Health Care

Lawmakers have introduced a new bill that aims to improve access to the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). Home-based care providers operate – and partner with – PACE programs on a regular basis. On Thursday, U.S. Senators Bob Casey (D-Penn.) and Mike Braun (R-Ind.) — chairman and ranking member of the U.S. senate special committee on aging — introduced the bipartisan PACE Anytime Act.

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Astrana Health Acquires Collaborative Health Systems to Expand Care Delivery Network

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Astrana Health , a leading technology-powered healthcare company acquires Collaborative Health Systems (CHS) , a management services organization serving over 129,000 beneficiaries across 17 states. – The strategic move will significantly expand Astrana’s care delivery capabilities and solidify its position as a key player in the value-based care market.

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How A Home Health Provider Eradicated Turnover Woes With A Simple AI Solution 

Home Health Care

Opening its doors in 2017, Oklahoma City-based Accentra Healthcare has experienced relatively quick growth. Offering services such as registered nurse-led home health and hospice care, the company went from zero to nearly 750 patients across its service lines throughout the state of Oklahoma in just seven years, according to CEO Trent Smith. But growth brings about its own set of challenges.

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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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CoachCare Secures $48M to Expand Remote Patient Monitoring Platform

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – CoachCare , a provider of remote patient monitoring (RPM) and virtual care management solutions raises $48M in strategic growth investment led by Integrity Growth Partners (IGP). The funding will fuel the company’s expansion and enhance its platform to meet the growing demand for remote care solutions. Addressing the Rise of Chronic Disease The increasing prevalence of chronic conditions such as obesity, hypertension, and diabetes has placed a significant burden on

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6 Undeniable Benefits of Revenue Cycle Management

Etactics

A 2023 survey reports that the median loss per physician (for system-affiliated groups) is more than $249,000. This is due to the increase of operating expenses outpacing revenue gains. This is just one of the many challenges healthcare providers face daily. Providing quality and cost-effective care is the ultimate goal of all healthcare organizations.

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UMPC, TGH Invests in Medicom’s Enterprise Imaging Interoperability Platform

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Medicom , a health tech company specializing in enterprise imaging interoperability, announced the successful completion of an oversubscribed strategic financing round. The funding round saw significant participation from healthcare industry leaders, including UPMC Enterprises and Tampa General Hospital Ventures along with expanded participation from existing investors Cone Health Ventures , Oval Park Capital and Grayhawk Capital , as well as local Triangle venture

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Combining Technology and Human Connection to Improve Member Health

NCQA

In a recent episode of the Quality Matters podcast, NCQA’s Andy Reynolds spoke with Tam Ward, Senior Vice President of Insurance Business Operations at Oscar Health, a health care technology company. The interview was the first in a two-part series: “In Data We Trust.” Oscar Health provides health insurance to 1.4 million members in 20 states. Its mission is to make a healthier life accessible and affordable for everyone.

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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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Humana to Leverage Google Cloud’s GenAI Capabilities to Improve Member Experiences

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) announced a strategic multi-year agreement with Google Cloud to accelerate healthcare innovation through advanced cloud infrastructure and AI capabilities. This expanded partnership builds upon an existing collaboration between Humana and Google Health, focused on population health and AI solutions. – While the financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed, the partnership underscores both companies’ commitment to transformi

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Markey, Jayapal introduce bill to regulate private equity-owned facilities

Fierce Healthcare

On Thursday, Massachusetts Democratic Senator Ed Markey introduced strengthened legislation to reign in the actions of private equity firms that invest in healthcare facilities. | Following a bipartisan vote to launch an investigation into Steward Health Care, Senator Ed Markey and Representative Pramila Jayapal introduced legislation that would give HHS more authority over private equity investors in healthcare.

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Was the Supreme Court’s decision in the Idaho abortion case really about abortion?

Bill Of Health

by Leslie P. Francis Right at the end of its term, the Supreme Court evaded resolving a conflict between Idaho and the federal government about abortions in emergencies. The immediate conflict in Moyle v. United States is whether federal restrictions on Medicare funds may require hospitals to perform abortions needed to prevent significant deterioration of a woman’s health.