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Private equity firm New Mountain Capital plans to acquire Machinify and combine its with its previous merger of The Rawlings Group, Apixios Payment Integrity business and Varis to create a powerhouse in the payment integrity market. The combined entity will have revenue of more than $500 million.

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Walgreens makes progress on turnaround in Q1, though losses grow

Health Care Dive

Despite a $265 million net loss, investors saw reason for optimism in the quarter, including renegotiated pharmacy contracts and the closure of 70 underperforming stores.

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CMS is recommending a 2.23% payment increase from the federal government to MA plans. Payers will likely be much happier at this year's advance notice than the prior year's rate cut.

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After Steward crisis, new Massachusetts law aims to strengthen oversight of hospitals

Health Care Dive

The law aims to close loopholes that officials say Steward Health Care exploited to keep regulators in the dark about its finances leading up to its bankruptcy.

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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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A group of UnitedHealth Group shareholders are pressuring the company to examine practices they say deny or limit patient access to care. | A group of UnitedHealth Group shareholders are pressuring the company to examine practices they say deny or limit patient access to care.

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As Fires Continue to Burn Around Los Angeles, Here Are Some Recovery Tips and Resources

The Rand Blog

As Los Angeles battles ongoing wildfires, tens of thousands face displacement. Recovery begins now, but long-term healing will take years, requiring community support and resources for rebuilding and emotional care. Here are some key steps and resources to help.

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Refreshing Resolutions: Mocktail Recipes for Dry January and Year-Round

American College of Healthcare Sciences

As the new year blossoms, many of us look for ways to refresh our routines and embrace healthier habits. Dry January, a month-long commitment to forgo alcohol is an increasingly popular resolution for resetting and revitalizing after the holiday season. Additionally, many Americans are reducing their consumption of alcohol overall, with a survey from NC […] The post Refreshing Resolutions: Mocktail Recipes for Dry January and Year-Round appeared first on American College of Healthcare Scie

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The report includes four policy briefs on the top issues affecting kids in the area, including resiliency, vaccinations, the child welfare system and transition to adulthood. Cross-sector workgroups in each area met during a roundtable in November 2023.

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MultiCare VC Arm Invests in AI-Powered Chart Review Platform Layer Health

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – MultiCare Capital Partners , the venture arm of large health system MultiCare , today is announcing a strategic investment in Layer Health , a healthcare AI company specializing in automating chart review. – The investment will accelerate Layer Health’s growth and expand the reach of its innovative platform across the healthcare industry.

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You may have missed this month. Massachusetts ordered UnitedHealth companies to pay $165 million for tricking customers to buy supplemental insurance, Scripps Health is no longer in market for Anthem Blue Cross members and Molina Healthcare is addressing depressive disorders with a new home health partnership.

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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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Denial Code CO 150: An Ultimate Guide

Etactics

Did you know that 1 in every 7 claims submitted get denied , which adds up to close to 200 million claims that get denied each year. Thats a MASSIVE number of claims that get redirected to billing departmentswhich leads to a backed revenue cycle and delays in healthcare organizations getting paid. Now you may be wondering how you can stop receiving denial codes?

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Health tech company Innovaccer secured a $275 million series F funding round to invest in artificial intelligence with the goal to become a one stop shop for healthcare AI solutions.

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Synergy HomeCare Expands In Florida While Right At Home Launches In Texas

Home Health Care

Synergy HomeCare has opened its newest franchise location in south-central Florida. Headquartered in Sebring, the company provides a variety of non-medical, in-home care services to Highland County communities, including Avon Park and Lake Placid. These services range from companionship to personal and respite care. “If more people had someone at home to provide companionship, medication reminders, or assistance with activities of daily living, we could dramatically reduce hospital readmis

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While there was less money in early-stage financing and a surge in publicly-disclosed down rounds, investment in venture capital-backed healthcare companies ticked up in 2024, according t | Total investment in health tech companies grew by 17% in 2024. AI companies and women's health companies attracted investor interest.

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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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Qualified Health Launches with $30M to Develop the Infrastructure for GenAI in Healthcare

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Qualified Health today announced its launch with $30 million in seed funding to develop the infrastructure for generative AI in healthcare. –The major investors are SignalFire, Healthier Capital, Town Hall Ventures, and Frist Cressey Ventures, along with participation from Intermountain Ventures, Flare Capital Partners, and prominent healthcare and technology sector angels.

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Why Comfort Keepers Is Shifting Its Focus To Its Franchise Owners

Home Health Care

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership Last year, Comfort Keepers set its sights on becoming a 100% franchise company. This meant re-franchising all of Comfort Keepers 69 company-owned locations. Ramzi Abdine, chief operating officer of Comfort Keepers, once described the process of re-franchising Comfort Keepers company-owned locations as a herculean effort.

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Syrian Rebels' Remarkable Call for International Help on Chemical Weapons

The Rand Blog

Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the rebel group now in charge in Syria, has sought international help to dismantle Bashar al-Assad's chemical weapons program. Remarkably, it is HTSa nonstate actor with a history of violencethat is highlighting the importance of global norms against such weapons.

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Hippocratic AI Secures $141M to Expand Healthcare LLMs

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Hippocratic AI , the company that pioneered the first healthcare LLM for patient-facing non-diagnostic clinical tasks, today announced that the company completed its series B financing round only nine months after its series A. –The series B raised $141MM, valuing the company at $1.64B. Revolutionizing Healthcare Through Safety-Focused Large Language Models Hippocratic AI, co-founded by CEO Munjal Shah alongside a multidisciplinary team of physicians, hospital

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

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.

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[ANSWERED] What is a GRC Tool?

Etactics

In 2023, security breaches cost businesses around $220,000 more when noncompliance with regulations was a factor. Governance, risk, and compliance can no longer be an afterthought. The costs associated with failing to meet regulatory standards are far too great. Youre looking at not only financial loss but reputational damage as well. Even hefty legal repercussions can rear their ugly head in a situation like that.

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HHS Unveils AI Strategic Plan for Healthcare, Human Services and Public Health

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today has released its Artificial Intelligence (AI) Strategic Plan , outlining a comprehensive vision for how AI can transform healthcare, human services, and public health. – The HHS AI Strategic Plan serves as a call to action for the healthcare industry, encouraging stakeholders to embrace AI’s potential while prioritizing ethical considerations and equitable access.