Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

YouTube will now limit repeated recommendations of videos about ideal standards for teens, who the platform said are susceptible to forming negative beliefs about themselves after their repeated vi | The company’s Youth and Families Advisory Committee, a team of independent experts in child development, digital learning, children’s media and more, helped YouTube identify categories of content that may be harmless as a single video but could be problematic for some teens if viewed repeatedly.

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Health Care Dive

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The massive for-profit operator has allegedly shuttered services at Mission Health, the hospital system it acquired in 2019, violating the terms of its purchase agreement.

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Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has dropped the final rule to remedy the invalidated 340B-acquired drug payment policy for calendar years 2018 to 2022. | In a statement, American Hospital Association president and CEO Rick Pollack commended the coming repayment to 340B hospitals, but condemned HHS' choice to cut Medicare rates.

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Health Care Dive

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The partnerships aim to improve care coordination and referrals from Walmart’s 23 health centers in the state.

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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

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

When the Affordable Care Act was passed, some feared its changes could lead many employers to drop health coverage altogether. | When the Affordable Care Act was passed, some feared its changes could lead many employers to drop health coverage altogether.

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Health Care Dive

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The switch to virtual care has increased documentation burden for physicians, according to a new report published in JAMA.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

But the telehealth vendor’s new contract with the Defense Health Agency could support its path to profitability, management said.

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Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Hospitals are taking their campaign against the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS’) “rule for thee but not for me” crackdown on third-party web trackers to the courts. | The hospital lobby said the tools—which are currently in use on the government's own health websites—are needed to better spread health information and increase access.

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Health Care Dive

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

An expected economic downturn has yet to materialize, leading Cigna to say Thursday it plans to add at least 1.6 million members this year, up from previous forecasts.

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Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Alignment Healthcare is still yet to turn a profit, as the company has recorded a net loss of $35 million in the third quarter, but executives are not sweating just yet. | Alignment Healthcare alluded to future market expansion during a third-quarter earnings call while also highlighting outperformance in membership and adjusted gross profit.

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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

Health Care Dive

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Neal Sample, first appointed in an adviser capacity in October, will report to CEO Tim Wentworth as EVP and CIO.

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Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Telehealth giant Amwell (formerly American Well) inked a major contract with the Defense Health Agency to expands its reach into the government and public sectors. | Telehealth giant Amwell (formerly American Well) inked a major contract with the Defense Health Agency to expands its reach into the government and public sectors. But the virtual care company saw its revenue decline year over year and its net loss widen during the quarter.

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CDC

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Did You Know? Although 10% of the population in the U.S. reports a penicillin allergy, less than 1% of the population is truly penicillin allergic. Broad-spectrum antibiotics are often used as an alternative to penicillins. The use of broad-spectrum antibiotics in patients labeled “penicillin-allergic” is associated with higher healthcare costs, increased risk for antimicrobial resistance, and suboptimal antibiotic therapy.1,2,3 Is it a “true” penicillin allergy?

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Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The Cigna Group is raising its guidance on the back of $1.4 billion in profit and $49 billion in revenue for the third quarter. | The Cigna Group is raising its guidance on the back of $1.4 billion in profit and $49 billion in revenue for the third quarter.

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Bill Of Health

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

By Rossella De Falco Strong, well-coordinated and resilient public health care services play a vital role in preventing and responding to public health crises. Under international human rights law, States have a positive, primary obligation to ensure that such health care services are of the highest possible quality and accessible to everyone, everywhere, and without discrimination.

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Meditech

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

If you’re like me, you’re amazed by how quickly the healthcare landscape has shifted over these last few years. There is no doubt that these are challenging times as healthcare organizations grapple with workforce shortages, declining reimbursement, and countless other obstacles. But one thing I’ve always appreciated about this industry is that we, as healthcare professionals, always find a means to rise above our challenges.

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Health Recovery

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The 2023 Remote Patient Monitoring Summit & Technology Showcase hosted by Business Research & Intelligence Network examined key and emerging trends in remote patient monitoring (RPM) to improve patient outcomes through transformed home care management, healthcare delivery and accessibility, policy and reimbursement updates, patient engagement , and reduced spending costs.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

What You Should Know: – 100 percent of hospital and health system respondents stated that staffing shortages have significantly affected revenue cycle management (RCM) and patient engagement efforts, according to a new survey by Experian Health. – A significant 69 percent of the surveyed healthcare executives responsible for RCM staffing foresee ongoing challenges in the long term.

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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.

Home Health Care

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership After the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its CY 2024 final payment rule Wednesday , home health providers found themselves in a position they know all too well. Is a 0.8% aggregate payment increase better than the 2.2% decrease that was proposed? Of course. Was the rule, in its totality, effective in easing the payment concerns of providers moving forward?

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Trip Hofer, CEO at Redox What You Should Know: – Redox CEO and Co-Founder, Luke Bonney announced that he is stepping down as CEO and appointing Trip Hofer as the new CEO of Redox to lead the new phase of growth. Prior to joining Redox, Hofer most recently served as CEO of OptumHealth Behavioral Health Solutions and is the former CEO at AbleTo Inc. – Bonney stated that the next phase of Redox would be better served by a new CEO with experience in the next stage of the company scaling.

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Home Health Care

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

As the number of individuals living with dementia continues to rise, it’s a given that those working in the home care space will end up serving seniors who are living with the condition. Pansy Homecare, however, has made delivering non-medical support for seniors living with memory damage the main focus of its business in recent years. “Assistance with activities of daily living is what any home care agency does,” Jonah Francis, co-owner of Pansy Homecare, told Home Health Care News.

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HIStalk

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Top News The American Hospital Association, Texas Hospital Association, Texas.

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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

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

What You Should Know: – Hospitals’ financial performance declined slightly in September compared to the previous month, according to the latest National Hospital Flash Report from Kaufman Hall. Across the board, there was a decrease in patient volume during this period compared to 2022. – The latest Physician Flash Report reveals the need for organizations to be more strategic about how they utilize and retain providers and support staff.

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Healthcare ECONOMIST

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

What would happen if we allowed drug importation? An analogy from the European PC market. Infant deaths in the US on the rise. 14 year-old invests cancer-fighting soap. UK firms to consider private health insurance ? Is the AMA for or against single payer ?

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

What You Should Know: – A significant 87% of digital health investors stated that generative AI solutions have influenced their investment strategies, with nearly 1 out of 5 respondents indicating that it is significantly affecting their strategy, according to the results of an online survey from GSR Ventures. – GSR Ventures, an early-stage digital health investment firm with over $3.5B in assets under management, conducted an online poll in September 2023 with over 40 participants f

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HIStalk

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The state of public health in the US continues to.

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NASHP

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Setting upper payment limits (UPLs), which establish a maximum amount that a payer can reimburse for the purchase of certain prescription drugs in a state, is a powerful tool for addressing high prescription drug costs. NASHP has released several legislative models that enable states to set UPLs, including through prescription drug affordability boards, international reference rates, and Medicare reference rates.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

What You Should Know: – Vivante Health , the provider of GIThrive digital digestive health solution, has entered into a national distribution contract with United Healthcare (UHC) , the largest health insurance company in the United States. – The national distribution partnership allows Vivante Health to offer its digestive health solution to UHC customers, including large self-funded employers aiming to enhance their benefits programs. – The agreement marks GIThrive as the fir

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NASHP

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

As policymakers look beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, strengthening partnerships with both communities and health system partners is critical to a modernized public health system that is robust, interconnected, and capable of promoting the health of all communities. Working in partnership with state health and human service agencies, public health leaders can play a critical role in bringing together health care delivery system, human and social service partners, and community leaders to drive info

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Even the most honest organizations with good-intentioned owners can inadvertently run afoul of the False Claims Act, often due to employee actions or a misinterpretation of government contract obligations. Regardless of the innocence of the mistake, such allegations can tarnish your company’s image. They can also expose you and your enterprise to suspension and debarment, escalating expenses, and pose the risk of civil and criminal penalties.

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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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