Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 26, 2024

Electronic health records giant Epic recently announced plans to transition its customers to a new government-backed data exchange by the end of next year. | Carequality and Epic both revealed plans to align with TEFCA, signaling potentially a "tectonic shift" in the interoperability landscape and the rising influence of the federal government's nascent network, health IT experts say.

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AUGUST 26, 2024

Facilities reported challenges hiring and retaining qualified infection prevention personnel, according to the analysis by the HHS’ Office of Inspector General.

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Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 26, 2024

A new specialty pharmacy program by digital health company Waltz Health has been created to lower costs for payers and provide better experiences for patients and pharmacies. | Waltz Connect will use its AI engine to route specialty drug prescriptions to the most ideal location for payers and patients based on weighted attributes. The company is also partnering with Reliance Rx.

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Health Care Dive

AUGUST 26, 2024

A looming change to how Johnson & Johnson pays out discounts to 340B-eligible drugs has hospitals — and the government — crying foul.

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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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Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 26, 2024

Aetna will now cover intrauterine insemination (IUI) as a benefit in eligible plans nationwide, becoming the first major insurer to expand coverage nationally. | Aetna will now cover intrauterine insemination as a benefit in eligible plans nationwide, becoming the first major insurer to expand coverage nationally.

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Healthcare Success

AUGUST 26, 2024

The healthcare industry is under immense pressure to produce content quickly. Generative AI might seem like a quick fix, but the industry’s specific challenges often get in the way. Learn how to streamline your content creation process without sacrificing quality or compliance. Here are our best tips: Prioritize Performance Analytics Determining the effectiveness of content quickly and accurately is challenging, so it’s important to build the right team or partner with the right agency.

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Healthcare It News

AUGUST 26, 2024

Enterprise Taxonomy: Population and Public Health Operations Data Science Data management Strategic Planning Care Business Data and Information Organizational Governance Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 26, 2024

A major drugmaker’s plan to trade out upfront 340B discounts for rebates has found swift pushback from both hospitals participating in the drug subsidy program and the government administration tha | The drugmaker said it plans to require DSH covered entities obtain their drug discounts by submitting for a rebate after dispensing. That approach would add financial and liquidity strain to safety-net hospitals and goes against 340B statute, per a hospital industry group statement that was echoed b

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Home Health Care

AUGUST 26, 2024

The National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC)-National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization (NHPCO) Alliance has named its new leader. Dr. Steve Landers – a longtime home health veteran – will serve as the inaugural CEO. Landers is the former CEO of the Visiting Nurse Association (VNA) Health Group, a nonprofit home health, hospice and palliative care operator that serves patients in Ohio and New Jersey.

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Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 26, 2024

McKesson plans to grow its oncology platform by investing nearly $2.5 billion into a community oncology clinic operator’s business and administrative services arm. | The deal fleshes out McKesson's oncology platform and adds hundreds of affiliated providers to its oncology network.

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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

AUGUST 26, 2024

Leaders at companies like Help at Home, HCR Home Care and Home Helpers are making major changes at their organizations with an eye towards the future. At Home Helpers, the biggest change that has taken place over the past year has to do with data and informatics. The company is using the information gleaned from this data to make decisions at a macro and micro level.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 26, 2024

What You Should Know: – Qventus , a provider of AI-based software for healthcare operations, has introduced AI Operational Assistants designed to empower frontline staff and improve efficiency. – These AI-powered digital assistants automate administrative tasks, freeing up clinicians to focus on patient care. Addressing the Burden of Administrative Tasks Healthcare professionals are often overwhelmed by administrative tasks, which can lead to burnout and limit their impact on patient

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Home Health Care

AUGUST 26, 2024

The Memory Care Innovation program is designed to recognize passionate and innovative industry members who are shaping the future of cognitive care across behavioral health, home health and home care, hospice and palliative care, senior housing, and skilled nursing. To see this year’s inaugural Memory Care Innovation Award winners, visit [link]. Jane Yousey, the director of learning and development at FirstLight Home Care, has been named a 2024 Memory Care Innovation Award Winner.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 26, 2024

What You Should Know: – Harvard Apparatus Regenerative Technology, Inc. (OTCQB: HRGN) , a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing organ regeneration technology for severe diseases, has secured approximately $5 million from a new investor through a private placement of shares. – The funds will be allocated to expedite the clinical development of HRGN’s lead product candidate, the HRGN Esophageal Implant (BEI). – The FDA has approved a phase one and phase

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Life Qi

AUGUST 26, 2024

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has the potential to significantly impact the field of Quality Improvement (QI), but it's unlikely to kill it.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 26, 2024

What You Should Know: – Waltz Health , a digital health company developing smarter, technology-enabled ways to price, distribute and prescribe medications, today unveiled Waltz Connect, a new end-to-end solution that manages all aspects of a payer’s specialty medication coverage. – It includes proprietary technology, patient engagement support, and a first-of-its-kind dynamic marketplace with a network of high-quality specialty pharmacies that compete on price, service levels, and

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Home Health Care

AUGUST 26, 2024

The latest episode of the Disrupt podcast is now available! For this episode of Disrupt, we caught up with Evan Ostrovsky, the CEO of Special Touch Home Care. During the conversation, Ostrovsky talks about how he plans to take his agency from Point A to Point B in the near-term future. Listen to this episode of Disrupt to learn: – What’s next for CDPAP intermediaries in New York – The opportunities and challenges of operating a home care agency in New York – Keys to contemporary home care growth

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 26, 2024

What You Should Know: – CitiusTech , a renowned healthcare technology provider, has unveiled a groundbreaking advancement in its HEDIS solution. – By incorporating generative AI capabilities, CitiusTech has created the industry’s first Generative HEDIS solution, seamlessly integrated into its PERFORM+ Clinical Convergence Platform.

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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.

PDC Healthcare

AUGUST 26, 2024

Spruce up your lab with these stylish and informative designs. Our free, printable posters promote accurate identification and labeling, saving time and money while enhancing patient care. Download now and make a statement in lab safety! The post Patient Safety Takes Center Stage: Spruce Up Your Lab with Style and Accuracy appeared first on connectID - PDC Healthcare Blog.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 26, 2024

What You Should Know: – GE Healthcare launches two innovative new products: the Vscan Air SL with Caption AI and ECG-less Cardiac CT scanning on the Revolution Apex platform at the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Congress, – Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide, claiming millions of lives each year. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for improving patient outcomes and reducing mortality rates. – GE Healthcare’s latest technologies a

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HIStalk

AUGUST 26, 2024

Navigating the Talent Shortage: Strategies for Healthcare IT RecruitmentBy Eric.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 26, 2024

What You Should Know: – Millions of Americans with Type 2 diabetes and prediabetes now have a new option for managing their glucose levels. – DexCom , a leader in continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) technology announced the launch of Stelo , the first over-the-counter (OTC) glucose biosensor available in the US. What is Stelo? Stelo is a small, wearable sensor that provides real-time glucose readings directly to a smartphone app.

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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.

GoMoHealth

AUGUST 26, 2024

The post Remote monitoring has saved new moms at this rural hospital. Now they’re hoping to expand appeared first on GoMo Health.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 26, 2024

What You Should Know: – Fujitsu today announced a series of initiatives aimed at attracting global clinical trials to Japan and addressing the issue of drug loss. – By partnering with pharmaceutical companies and medical institutions, Fujitsu is leveraging its expertise in technology and healthcare to create a more efficient and effective clinical trial environment.

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HIStalk

AUGUST 26, 2024

The vast majority of HIStalk readers work with some of.

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AUGUST 26, 2024

The RE-AIM framework developed by Glasgow et al. (1999) has five evaluation components. Reach : share of people from a given population who participate in a program and their characteristics. For instance, organizational reach with stakeholders could be indirect, intended or direct. Reach is the number of participants in the program divided by the size of the target population.

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HIStalk

AUGUST 26, 2024

McKesson Signs Agreement to Acquire Controlling Interest in Florida Cancer.

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Health Populi

AUGUST 26, 2024

“Voter registration in hospitals is the new frontier in health care.” That’s the headline in a WBUR story last week detailing the efforts of health care professionals in “amplifying” their patients’ voices inside and outside of the hospital walls by advocating for their health citizenship — through voter registration and public health policy advocacy.

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