Fierce Healthcare
JANUARY 11, 2024
SAN FRANCISCO — Virtual care company Hims & Hers is collaborating with Hartford HealthCare to connect patients in Connecticut with in-person primary and specialty care services. | Virtual care company Hims & Hers is collaborating with Hartford HealthCare to connect patients in Connecticut with in-person primary and specialty care services.
Healthcare It News
JANUARY 11, 2024
Danville, Pennsylvania-based Geisinger this week announced that it has received a $948,741 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development, which it will use to build out its virtual inpatient nursing program. WHY IT MATTERS With the grant, disbursed as part of the USDA's Distance Learning and Telemedicine program, will be used to outfit Geisinger Medical Center and Geisinger Shamokin Area Community Hospital with new telehealth technologies as part of Geisinger's Virtual
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Fierce Healthcare
JANUARY 11, 2024
Generative AI models can identify social determinants of health (SDOH) in doctors’ notes, a new study finds. | The study showed that fine-tuned language models could identify the vast majority of patients with an adverse SDOH, which could augment efforts to identify patients who need social support.
Health Care Dive
JANUARY 11, 2024
An upturn in the number of providers charging for messages suggests organizations now see e-visits as a long-term source of potential revenue, researchers said.
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
Fierce Healthcare
JANUARY 11, 2024
YouTube has launched a new feature to help users quickly find actionable and easy-to-follow videos for basic first aid and emergency care from authoritative health organizations. | Viewers searching for certain acute health topics can now access short explainer videos at the top of search results from reputable sources, developed in partnership with Mass General Brigham and the Mexican Red Cross.
Health Care Dive
JANUARY 11, 2024
More than 20 million Americans have signed up for Affordable Care Act plans since open enrollment began in November. Sign-ups are expected to continue to grow.
Health Care Quality Digest brings together the best content for healthcare quality professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Health Care Dive
JANUARY 11, 2024
The layoffs will primarily impact information technology employees, according to the health system.
Fierce Healthcare
JANUARY 11, 2024
Enrollment in individual market coverage continues to grow, and insurers are expressing concern about their ability to tailor coverage to different populations given limits on nonstandard plan opti | Enrollment in individual market coverage continues to grow, and insurers are expressing concern about their ability to tailor coverage to different populations given limits on nonstandard plan options.
HIT Consultant
JANUARY 11, 2024
What You Should Know: – The healthcare industry is poised for a seismic shift, powered by a disruptive technology: blockchain, according to the market.us, the Blockchain Technology in Healthcare Market report. – This transformative ledger system is projected to propel the global Blockchain Technology in Healthcare Market to a staggering $750B by 2033, a 69.2% annual growth rate compared to its $3.9B valuation in 2023.
Fierce Healthcare
JANUARY 11, 2024
Las Vegas — Artificial intelligence was dominating CES 2024 this week. | "For healthcare, the biggest issue right now is IP [intellectual property] protection and the way access to information may change going forward," entrepreneur Mark Cuban said during a CES panel.
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
HIT Consultant
JANUARY 11, 2024
Nick Magnuson, Head of AI at Qlik With many economic hurdles this year including rising costs and inflation, the healthcare industry has had a challenging backdrop in which to operate. In a sector dedicated to improving and saving lives, healthcare has so much to gain by adopting new AI and machine learning (ML) technologies. The World Economic Forum sums up the transformative potential of AI and ML in this setting: from propelling the development of drugs and vaccines to improving medical diagn
Fierce Healthcare
JANUARY 11, 2024
The hospital sector’s operating margins and their underlying performance metrics moved in a favorable direction across November, a trend that Kaufman Hall said turns the page from financial sustain | With much of the sector now shifting out of survival mode, many hospitals should start thinking less about cuts and more about reinvesting into new opportunities, Kaufman Hall advised.
HIT Consultant
JANUARY 11, 2024
What You Should Know: – St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital and Morrison Healthcare are revolutionizing hospital food service with the first-ever implementation of Amazon’s Just Walk Out technology in a healthcare facility. – This groundbreaking move offers patients, visitors, and staff unprecedented convenience and 24/7 access to a variety of food and beverage options.
Fierce Healthcare
JANUARY 11, 2024
The Blue Cross Blue Shield Association will lead an effort to improve maternity care in about 600 acute care and pediatric hospitals across the nation, including a push to address racial and ethnic | BCBSA will more closely monitor the quality of maternal care at about 600 specialty chosen acute care and children’s hospitals across the country.
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The Rand Blog
JANUARY 11, 2024
In some fields, stackable credentials offer a promising strategy for reshaping postsecondary education and training for underserved students. Used effectively, stackable programs can provide low-income students with a path to the middle class.
HIT Consultant
JANUARY 11, 2024
What You Should Know: Shimmer , an innovative online coaching platform designed for adults with ADHD today announces it has raised $2.2 million in seed funding. The round was co-led by Worklife Ventures and SeedtoB Capital , with participation from Koa Labs , Aglaé Ventures, and Gaingels. The company plans to expand its AI-focused product development and launch a scientific study researching ADHD coaching outcomes under the auspices of leading universities in the United States and the United Kin
Home Health Care
JANUARY 11, 2024
This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership At the beginning of each year, publications and experts like to lay out predictions for the next 12 months. Home Health Care News also plays prognosticator. We published our 2024 home care trends piece earlier this week , and will publish our home health trends piece next week. Sign up for HHCN+ to read this exclusive content.
The Rand Blog
JANUARY 11, 2024
What can Washington do now to avoid repeating its past mistakes in Yemen and deal with the threat posed by the Houthis?
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
JANUARY 11, 2024
Fortis Health has purchased Physiocare Home Health and Hospice, a Medicare-certified home health and hospice provider that operates in Indiana. Grant Avenue Capital — a middle-market private equity firm — provided the equity financing for the transaction. “We are extremely excited about the opportunity to partner with Physiocare and expand our existing services in Indiana,” Fortis Health CEO Rob Radics said in a press statement.
HIStalk
JANUARY 11, 2024
Masks are back on at my local hospitals. Our area.
Home Health Care
JANUARY 11, 2024
The hospital-at-home model continues to show more signs of low rates of mortality, decreased usage of skilled nursing facilities and less need for escalation in patient care compared to traditional care settings. That’s according to a new study from Mass General Brigham , which shows the value and efficacy of hospital-level care in a home setting. “The care that’s been delivered nationally is to very complex patients who are acutely ill,” Dr.
NASHP
JANUARY 11, 2024
Community health workers (CHWs) played a key role in reaching and supporting communities — particularly those that experience health disparities — during the COVID-19 pandemic. The value of this frontline public health workforce , which includes tribal community health representatives and promotores , was magnified during the pandemic. State, federal, and local partners are increasingly recognizing the value of ongoing partnership with CHWs to meaningfully bridge state and community divides and
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
JANUARY 11, 2024
What You Should Know: – Rune Labs , a precision neurology company, announced a strategic $12M funding round, bringing its total to over $42 million. The round was led by Nexus NeuroTech Ventures , a new brain disorder fund, with participation from existing investors. – This strategic partnership marks a significant step forward in Rune Labs’ mission to revolutionize Parkinson’s disease care through personalized data and cutting-edge technology.
NASHP
JANUARY 11, 2024
Community health workers (CHWs) played a key role in reaching and supporting communities — particularly those that experience health disparities — during the COVID-19 pandemic. The value of this frontline public health workforce , which includes tribal community health representatives and promotores , was magnified during the pandemic. State, federal, and local partners are increasingly recognizing the value of ongoing partnership with CHWs to meaningfully bridge state and community divides and
Briggs Healthcare
JANUARY 11, 2024
Updated Guidance for Healthcare Providers on Increased Supply of Nirsevimab to Protect Young Children from Severe Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) during the 2023–2024 Respiratory Virus Season — On October 23, 2023, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory 499 to provide guidance for prioritization of nirsevimab given limited supply.
NASHP
JANUARY 11, 2024
Over the past year, NASHP, with support from The Commonwealth Fund, convened four cross-agency state teams for a one-year learning collaborative with the goal of improving cross-sector alignment, coordination, and collaboration between public health and the health system. Four state teams, representing Arkansas, Indiana, Michigan, and Rhode Island, each developed action plans to engage key cross-agency and external partners in advancing policy goals.
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Running a healthcare facility requires precision and care, not just for patients but also for your staff. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps healthcare providers choose the best provider. Efficient payroll management ensures timely, accurate payments, critical for maintaining staff morale and trust. Compliance support helps navigate complex healthcare regulations and avoid costly fines.
HIT Consultant
JANUARY 11, 2024
What You Should Know: – Artisight, Inc., a pioneer in AI-Driven smart hospital technology, announced today that it has raised $42M in an oversubscribed Series B funding round. – The Series B funding will allow Artisight to double its headcount, fuel the development of new AI capabilities, and solidify its position as the leading smart hospital platform.
Healthcare Associates
JANUARY 11, 2024
All Healthcare Associates of Clinic locations are closed Monday, January 15, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. In addition, as Texas prepares for severe winter weather, there is a chance of clinic closures or delayed openings on Tuesday January. 16. We will keep you updated on the status of any closures or delays, but if you have an appointment on January 16, please confirm that your clinic is open prior to your appointment time.
HIT Consultant
JANUARY 11, 2024
What You Should Know: – TruLite Health , a pioneer in health equity solutions, and Mayo Clinic , a global leader in medical care, today announced a groundbreaking collaboration to address disparities in medical outcomes and costs for diverse patient populations. – This partnership marks a significant step forward in the fight against clinical bias, a pervasive issue that disproportionately impacts the health of Black, Latinx, and other minority communities.
Sheppard Health Law
JANUARY 11, 2024
Looking out at the San Francisco skyline from the top floor of the Westin St. Francis on Day 3 of the 42 nd Annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference, the iconic Transamerica pyramid is not too far away. But my mind, being chock-full of value-based care presentations, quickly imagines the building as the shining pyramid of patient segmentation and risk stratification, envisioning the proper way to sort patients for effective intervention and total cost of care reduction.
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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