Healthcare It News

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Kasih Ibu Hospital Group's flagship hospital in Denpasar, capital of Bali, Indonesia, has been validated for Stage 6 of the HIMSS Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model. The eight-stage model measures an organisation's maturity in their EMR capabilities. WHY IT MATTERS Kasih Ibu Hospital Group started as a maternity hospital in Denpasar before becoming a general hospital four years after its founding in 1987.

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Fierce Healthcare

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Bristol Myers Squibb became the latest large drugmaker to sue the federal government over a plan to change how it doles out drug discounts to hospitals. | Bristol Myers Squibb became the latest large drugmaker to sue the federal government over a plan to change how it doles out drug discounts to hospitals.

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Health Care Dive

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Healthcare organizations must carefully vet AI tools, address patient concerns and keep an eye on standards and regulation, according to industry experts who spoke at a Healthcare Dive virtual event.

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Fierce Healthcare

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Risant Health completed its acquisition of Cone Health, bringing the nonprofit health system under its umbrella following the acquisition of Geisinger back in March. | Risant Health completed its acquisition of Cone Health, bringing the nonprofit health system under its umbrella following the acquisition of Geisinger back in March.

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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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Health Care Dive

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The provider is rebounding from a sweeping cyberattack this spring that took its electronic health record offline for weeks and led to significant losses.

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Fierce Healthcare

DECEMBER 3, 2024

CVS Health has announced further leadership appointments as the healthcare giant navigates choppy financial waters. | CVS Health has announced further leadership appointments as the healthcare giant navigates choppy financial waters.

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Fierce Healthcare

DECEMBER 3, 2024

The National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) has long prioritized quality in healthcare, but the COVID-19 pandemic underscored the critical role of equity as a cornerstone of quality. | This week on "Podnosis," Rachel Harrington, Ph.D., AVP of health equity sciences at NCQA, discusses advancing health equity, data challenges and 2025 updates to HEDIS measures.

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

An Overview of the Patient Call Report Services Patient call reporting primarily refers to documenting patient details like the reason for the call, major symptoms, subsequent actions taken by healthcare providers, and the follow-up instructions given on the phone call. These details serve as a record to ensure continuity of care and quality improvement.

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Fierce Healthcare

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Humana's chief financial officer Susan Diamond will step down in January, the insurer announced Tuesday. | Susan Diamond will exit the CFO role after three years and a total of eighteen across different positions at Humana, according to the company.

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Health Care Dive

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Celeste Mellet, currently the finance chief at an infrastructure investment fund, will take on the insurer’s CFO role in early January.

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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

Home Health Care

DECEMBER 3, 2024

A federal judge in Delaware has ordered home health and hospice provider VitalCaring and its private equity backers to share future profits with Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC). The court ordered that 43% of VitalCaring’s future profits be placed in trust to benefit Encompass. The remaining 57% would go to VitalCaring’s private equity backers, the Vistria Group and Nautic Partners. “Encompass is entitled to one recovery,” a court opinion indicated. “That recovery takes the form of

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Health Care Dive

DECEMBER 3, 2024

A change in ownership and what it means for our readers.

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Home Health Care

DECEMBER 3, 2024

This article is sponsored by AnewHealth. In this Voices interview, Home Health Care News sits down with Brian Adams, President, AnewHealth, to talk about how pharmacy has the power to transform health care and enhance quality of life. He explains how this impacts patients with complex, chronic care needs who want to remain in their homes as they age.

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Health Populi

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Among 127 health determinants, two rank highest: digital divides in the era of tech-enabled health and care: digital divides that shape a person’s political, economic, and social environment, and the person’s health/disability status. The digital transformation of health and care compel us to re-consider and re-frame social determinants of health in the “digital age,” which is what the World Health Organization in collaboration with the London School of Economics have do

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Home Health Care

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Celeste Mellet will succeed Susan Diamond as CFO of Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) effective Jan. 11, 2025. Diamond is stepping down after an 18-year career at the Louisville, Kentucky-based company and will continue to serve in an advisory role until the end of 2025. “It’s been an honor to work with such talented colleagues during my time at Humana,” Diamond stated in a press release.

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Meditech

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Social determinants of health (SDOH) play a pivotal role in shaping disparities in care and wellness across populations. Addressing these challenges is essential for advancing health equity, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to achieve optimal health regardless of their background, income, or zip code.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Ryan Smith, Chief Digital and Information Officer at Intermountain Health What You Should Know: – Intermountain Health has selected Ryan Smith as its new chief digital and information officer (CDIO), following a comprehensive national search. – Smith, a seasoned healthcare technology leader with a strong track record at Intermountain and other prominent healthcare organizations, will assume his new role in early 2025.

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HIStalk

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Top News The Drug Enforcement Administration says that criminals who.

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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.

HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 3, 2024

What You Should Know: – Movano Health , a health technology innovator, has achieved a significant milestone with the FDA 510(k) clearance of the pulse oximeter integrated into its Evie Ring. – The FDA clearance paves the way for Movano to pursue new opportunities in health monitoring solutions, including clinical trials, post-clinical management, and remote patient monitoring.

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Healthcare ECONOMIST

DECEMBER 3, 2024

That is the title of an interview with me in The Evidence Base out today with the subtitle Introducing generalized cost effectiveness analysis for a comprehensive value assessment. Below is an excerpt: What is this paper about? What is new in this paper? Our recent publication presents a comprehensive framework for evaluating the societal value of health technologies, known as the generalized cost-effectiveness analysis (GCEA) model.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 3, 2024

What You Should Know: – Soda Health , a health tech company transforming the way healthcare benefits are utilized, has announced a $50 million Series B funding round led by General Catalyst, with participation from former Humana CEO Bruce Broussard and from existing investors Lightspeed Venture Partners , Define Ventures , Qiming Venture Partners USA, and SVB Capital. – The Series B round of funding will fuel Soda Health’s mission to improve health outcomes and reduce inequitie

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HIStalk

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Soda Health closes oversubscribed $50M Series B led by General.

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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.

HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 3, 2024

What You Should Know: – Morgan Health , a JPMorgan Chase business unit, has made a strategic investment in Merative , a leading provider of healthcare data, analytics, and technology solutions. – The partnership aims to empower employers with the data and insights needed to improve healthcare decision-making, enhance benefit offerings, and drive better outcomes for their employees. – The strategic investment from Morgan Health further strengthens Merative’s position as a

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Fierce Healthcare

DECEMBER 3, 2024

With the incoming Trump administration and a Republican-controlled Congress, significant policy shifts are expected for the healthcare industry, from changes to the Affordable Care Act, the tone at | Analysts with S&P Global Ratings don't expect a major ratings impact for healthcare companies over the near to intermediate term, but anticipate changes will be a net negative for the industry from a credit perspective.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 3, 2024

What You Should Know: – Know Rare , a global support platform for individuals impacted by rare diseases and rare cancers, has launched HealthStoryAI , a new health journaling app designed to empower patients and caregivers. – The new app offers a personalized and secure platform for documenting the unique experiences and challenges of living with rare conditions.

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Bill Of Health

DECEMBER 3, 2024

by Rupa Palanki On September 20, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) filed a landmark lawsuit against the three largest prescription drug benefit managers (PBMs) — Caremark Rx, Express Scripts, and OptumRx — and their affiliated group purchasing organizations. The FTC alleges that these entities engaged in “anticompetitive and unfair rebating practices,” artificially increasing insulin drug prices and shifting costs to vulnerable patients.

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DECEMBER 3, 2024

What You Should Know: – Xsolis , a provider of AI-driven solutions for healthcare administration, has announced the launch of a new generative AI platform designed to streamline the appeals process for healthcare providers. – MultiCare Health System in Washington State will be the first to pilot this innovative solution, which aims to reduce administrative burden and improve revenue cycle efficiency.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 3, 2024

What You Should Know: – Meet Fello : The innovative peer support platform for the loneliness epidemic which connects anyone seeking connection and guidance to people who can help them because they have gone through the same exact struggle. – Led by former Uber Eats executive Alyssa Pollack, who co-founded and co-led Uber Eats on its path from zero to $15B in revenue, Fello announced it has raised $10.4M to-date, including a seed investment from Glen Tullman’s 62Ventures, The Fellowsh

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Loren Larsen, Co-Founder, CEO at Videra Health The convergence of technology and behavioral health has seen rapid acceleration in recent years. Between the growing appeal of digital therapeutic apps, the evolution of clinical note-taking tools, and the growing ability of AI tools to meet patients’ and providers’ needs, many of these trends are already in motion.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 3, 2024

What You Should Know: – Today, StrataPT , the only billing-aware practice management platform for outpatient therapy clinics, is helping practitioners grow and scale next year by sharing its top five trends for 2025. – The company has helped practices collect more than $285MM owed and boasts a 100% reimbursement rate. On average, experts say it takes a minimum of $400,000 to open a medium-scale physical therapy clinic.

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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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