Fierce Healthcare
JULY 25, 2024
Humana inked a new multi-year agreement with Google Cloud to modernize its cloud infrastructure and build out generative AI solutions. | Humana inked a new multi-year agreement with Google Cloud to modernize its cloud infrastructure and build out generative AI solutions.
Healthcare It News
JULY 25, 2024
ABDM, tele-mental health budgets reduced Early this week, India's Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the official Union Budget for 2024-2025. For healthcare, the government set aside Rs 90,958.63 crore ($10.8 billion), rising by nearly 13% from last year's Rs 80,517.62 crore ($9.6 billion). This includes Rs 200 crore ($24 million) for the Ayushman Bharat Digital Health Mission, which is lower than the Rs 341 crore ($40.7 million) allocation last year.
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Fierce Healthcare
JULY 25, 2024
CVS Health's Caremark has agreed to pay $45 million to Illinois to settle allegations that it failed to pass through rebates in a recent contract, according to a new report. | CVS Health's Caremark has agreed to pay $45 million to Illinois to settle allegations that it failed to pass through rebates in a recent contract, according to a new report.
Health Care Dive
JULY 25, 2024
The revamp should help the department handle pressing challenges facing the healthcare sector, like cyber threats and the growth of AI, HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said.
Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.
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Fierce Healthcare
JULY 25, 2024
Universal Health Services (UHS) raised its full-year revenue and earnings guidance buoyed by strong financial performance in the past six months thanks to acute care growth. | Universal Health Services saw growth in Q2 in profit and revenue offset by lower admissions at its behavioral health facilities.
Health Care Dive
JULY 25, 2024
The health system reported a net income of $289.2 million for the second quarter, but relatively flat patient volume growth sparked analyst concerns during an earnings call Thursday.
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Health Care Dive
JULY 25, 2024
Deployments of the new electronic health record have largely been on hold, except for the recent launch at a medical center in Illinois. Agency and Oracle officials said the rollout went well.
Fierce Healthcare
JULY 25, 2024
This is a breaking story and will be updated. | The Office of the National Coordinator will now take on more responsibilities for technology oversight and data and AI policy development previously under other agencies.
Health Care Dive
JULY 25, 2024
Tenet has an emerging “beat and raise” track record on Wall Street, analysts said, after the health system raised its full-year guidance for the second time this year.
Fierce Healthcare
JULY 25, 2024
As artificial intelligence makes inroads in healthcare, one health tech company is focused on automating health system operations to increase hospitals' bed capacity and reduce length of stay. | AI solution provider Qventus announced the third generation of its solution on Thursday. In beta deployment with Ohio Health, the tech saved the system $1.7 million in a few months.
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 25, 2024
The California-based insurer also outlined how it remains acquisitive, despite the ConnectiCare deal announced earlier this week.
Fierce Healthcare
JULY 25, 2024
Community Health Systems fell short of Wall Street analysts' expectations in the second quarter, posting a $13 million loss. | Community Health Systems fell short of Wall Street analysts' expectations in the second quarter, posting a $13 million loss.
HIT Consultant
JULY 25, 2024
Lizz Fuller, Director of Implementation at MDaudit In the aftermath of the cyber-attack on Change Healthcare by the BlackCat ransomware group, a renewed interest has emerged in protecting operations and ensuring contingencies are in place. For impacted providers, the financial fallout from the attack is estimated at $500 million to $1 billion per day and climbing, driving home the fact that business continuity is everything in the aftermath of a cyber-attack.
Health Care Dive
JULY 25, 2024
John Sackett will step into the role on Aug. 4.
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HIT Consultant
JULY 25, 2024
What You Should Know: – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a significant reorganization aimed at enhancing its capabilities in technology, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence (AI). – This strategic move is designed to address the growing complexities and opportunities within the healthcare and human services landscape.
The Rand Blog
JULY 25, 2024
In 2020, fewer Black Americans believed the false claims of widespread election and voter fraud than their white counterparts did. What lessons can be learned from Black Americans' resilience to disinformation?
HIT Consultant
JULY 25, 2024
Probiotic as tool for balance of intestinal microbiota advertising background realistic vector illustration Probiotics are a popular topic in health and wellness, but what exactly are they? Probiotics are beneficial microorganisms that provide health advantages to the host when consumed in sufficient quantities. These helpful bacteria are essential for promoting gut health and overall wellness.
HKLaw
JULY 25, 2024
As Congress works to finalize reauthorization of the Farm Bill, the legislation that will change how hemp-derived cannabinoids such as THCA are regulated.
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.
Home Health Care
JULY 25, 2024
On July 22 the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Association (CDPAANYS) filed a lawsuit against the Department of Health (DOH). The suit alleges that the DOH made unlawful changes to how Medicaid reimburses companies that administer the Consumer Directed Personal Assistant Program (CDPAP), which allows patients to hire and train their own in-home care providers.
HIT Consultant
JULY 25, 2024
Aditya Bansod, Chief Technology Officer, Luma Health Patient engagement is a critical priority for modern healthcare organizations. Yet, the path is often obstructed by the unintended consequences of vendor sprawl. A profusion of disparate technology solutions creates a fragmented patient experience, hinders operational efficiency, and can even put patient data at risk.
The Rand Blog
JULY 25, 2024
NATO countries' security depends on continuing to equip Ukraine to win in a costly war of attrition against a determined Russian adversary. But militaries must also rebuild their own stocks and urgently modernize their forces if they are to prepare for any potential future war involving NATO.
HIT Consultant
JULY 25, 2024
What You Should Know: – MISTR , a telemedicine provider for sexual health, is partnering with select Walmart locations in Georgia to offer free at-home STI test kits. This initiative aims to increase access to convenient and confidential testing, particularly in areas with high HIV transmission rates. – MISTR goes beyond STI testing, offering telemedicine consultations for PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) and long-term HIV care.
Speaker: Andrea Wuchiski
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HIStalk
JULY 25, 2024
Although technology continues to advance, we are still leaving patients.
HIT Consultant
JULY 25, 2024
What You Should Know: – Ochsner Ventures, the investment arm of Ochsner Health has announced the creation of the Ochsner Louisiana Innovation Fund. – This $10M fund will invest in early-stage health and health-adjacent companies based in or with strong ties to Louisiana. The initiative is a collaborative effort between Ochsner Health and the Louisiana Economic Development (LED) agency, leveraging the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI).
Home Health Care
JULY 25, 2024
This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership To be the beneficiaries of an overwhelming amount of home health demand, providers have to take on a larger share of Medicare Advantage (MA) patients. In the short-term, that doesn’t come off as a financially shrewd strategy, but it makes sense from a long-term perspective. Last week, I wrote about a potential “leveling off” of MA penetration across the U.S., which could offer a respite to providers.
HIT Consultant
JULY 25, 2024
What You Should Know: – John Snow Labs, the AI for healthcare company, today announced the release of Automated Responsible AI Testing Capabilities in the Generative AI Lab. – This is a first-of-its-kind no-code tool to test and evaluate the safety and efficacy of custom language models. It enables non-technical domain experts to define, run, and share test suites for AI model bias, fairness, robustness, and accuracy.
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HIStalk
JULY 25, 2024
Top News HHS reorganizes to give ONC broader responsibility over.
HIT Consultant
JULY 25, 2024
What You Should Know: – Xealth , a digital health platform is teaming up with the National Center on Shaken Baby Syndrome (NCSBS) to leverage Xealth’s digital health tools in distributing critical information to new families. – The strategic integration collaboration aims to reduce the incidence of shaken baby syndrome (SBS) and abusive head trauma (AHT) through the widespread adoption of the Period of PURPLE Crying program.
Home Health Care
JULY 25, 2024
Following over a year’s worth of public exchanges about the strategic direction of Enhabit Inc. (NYSE: EHAB), the company’s stockholders have voted to elect an activist investor-approved board of directors nominee. During Enhabit’s annual meeting of stockholders on Thursday, the company’s stockholders voted to elect eight of Enhabit’s director nominees, as well as Mark W.
HIT Consultant
JULY 25, 2024
What You Should Know: – Avenda Health , a pioneer in AI-powered prostate cancer care, announced today that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has assigned a national payment rate for its prostate cancer mapping technology, Unfold AI. – This significant development, alongside the establishment of a new Category III code by the American Medical Association (AMA), paves the way for broader adoption of Unfold AI and improved prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Speaker: Sean Raible
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