Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Hundreds of Allina Health physicians have voted in favor of unionizing, creating what their representation believes to be the largest collection of unionized private-sector physicians in the countr | Primary and urgent care clinicians' 325-200 vote was announced late last week and follows another in-favor unionization push by Allina Health inpatient physicians earlier this year.

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Health Care Dive

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The law, backed by healthcare unions, is expected to affect approximately 469,000 healthcare workers and will be phased in over the next several years.

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 16, 2023

A research brief out of think tank Urban Institute evaluates the prospect of reducing Medicare spending by reining in excessive post-acute care rates. | New research shows that MedPAC's previous proposal for a unified payment structure for post-acute care could save Medicare billions.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Dr. R. Hal Baker, chief information and digital officer at York, Pennsylvania-base WellSpan Health, asks a simple question: "What if?" He does so because, he says, old ways of thinking and doing have become obsolete, and the organization's teams have been driven to reimagine the way they operate to improve processes. THE PROBLEM "We pride ourselves on the idea of 'Working As One' to provide an integrated approach to our patients across our systems of care," Baker

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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

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The National Community Pharmacists Association (NCPA) has launched the latest salvo in its battle with pharmacy benefit managers over controversial fees. | The National Community Pharmacists Association has launched the latest salvo in its battle with pharmacy benefit managers over controversial fees.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Aniket Singh Rajput, CEO and founder of Neuroglee, talks the scope of the mild cognitive impairment issue and how cognitive care-at-home technology can help.

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Health Care Dive

OCTOBER 16, 2023

From vaccines protecting against the varicella-zoster virus or Hepatitis B to those used to safeguard our pets against rabies, many widely-used immunizations are sensitive to overheating, freezing or both.

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 16, 2023

There's another shake-up at the top for CVS Health, the retail health giant announced Monday. | There's another shake-up at the top for CVS Health, the retail health giant announced Monday.

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Health Care Dive

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The changes come about a month after the pharmacy giant appointed CFO Shawn Guertin as president of its health services segment.

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Retail pharmacy chain Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy protection Sunday in an effort to address lawsuits over its alleged role in the opioid epidemic and a debt load rising to nearly $4 billion. | Retail pharmacy chain Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy protection Sunday in an effort to address lawsuits over its alleged role in the opioid epidemic and a debt load rising to nearly $4 billion.

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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

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The pharmacy retailer plans to use bankruptcy to shrink its store footprint and manage a nearly $4 billion debt load.

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Pharmacy benefit management startup Capital Rx closed a strategic investment round totaling more than $50 million to invest in research and development to support its enterprise pharmacy platform.< | Pharmacy benefit management startup Capital Rx has raked in $50 million in fresh funding to invest in research and development of its enterprise pharmacy platform.

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Home Health Care

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The Pennant Group Inc. (Nasdaq: PNTG) has set out on an ambitious endeavor, aiming to build a pipeline of “100 CEOs.” The company has always leaned into a strategy of purchasing community-driven home-based care agencies with strong ties to their specific markets, and then empowering local leaders. The idea of health care as a local business, however, isn’t just a strategy.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Eric Demers, CEO of Madaket Health The No Surprises Act (NSA) is a bipartisan effort to protect patients from unexpected healthcare expenses. This law is good news for patients, with a KFF poll showing that 1 in 3 insured adults between 18 and 64 received an unexpected medical bill in the prior two years. The NSA aims to make the cost of care more transparent and minimize surprise billing, which can cause significant financial burdens through higher out-of-pocket expenses and denied claims.

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Home Health Care

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Home health providers are now just weeks away from finding out what their fee-for-service reimbursement fate will be for CY2024. Ahead of that, home health leaders are still speaking out about the importance of advocacy – and what that advocacy has done for them and their peers over the years. “There are so many different forms of advocacy, and considering there are tens of thousands of us providing care at home, that’s a powerful, unified voice,” Robert Love, executive director of Butte Home He

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Healthy Debate

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Does being a patient make you an expert on your condition? It may be time that doctors give patients more say in their treatment.

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NASHP

OCTOBER 16, 2023

States are facing an urgent need to improve crisis response services for children, youth, and families due to increased youth behavioral health needs combined with strained behavioral health systems. Explore the resources on this page to find out how states are taking steps to improve access to crisis receiving and stabilization facilities to meet the growing needs of today’s youth.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 16, 2023

What You Should Know: – Rite Aid filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Sunday to address its $4B debt load and legal battles for allegedly filing unlawful opioid prescriptions. – Last Thursday, Rite Aid filed a notice to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) stating an inability to file its latest quarterly financial report due to exploring “strategic alternatives.

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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.

Health Populi

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Patients’ comfort in artificial intelligence is linked to familiarity with the technology, a consumer survey from GlobalData learned. Among patients unfamiliar with AI, 42% are uncomfortable, and another 50% feel neither comfortable nor uncomfortable with the technology. However, among patients familiar with AI, 60% feel comfortable with visiting a medical practice that uses AI.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 16, 2023

George Kramb, CEO and co-founder of PatientPartner You’ve probably heard about Ozempic , especially if you’re one of the millions who regularly scroll through TikTok or browse other social media platforms. It’s the drug that influencers are lauding as a revolutionary aid for weight loss, making it a hot topic of conversation. While Ozempic was initially developed to manage Type 2 diabetes, its emerging potential for weight loss is captivating medical professionals and the publi

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Healthcare ECONOMIST

OCTOBER 16, 2023

A recent paper by Ben et al. (2023) provides an R tutorial for implementing economic evaluations–often cost effectiveness analyses–using data from clinical trials and analyzed using R. The article starts by providing a summaries of key issues researchers face when conducting these economic evaluations: Missing values. Missing data are common in clinical trials either due to disenrollment, limited follow-up, or non-response.

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The Rand Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In 2028, Los Angeles will host the Olympic Games for the third time. A critical factor for successfully hosting will be for planners to ask hard questions early, so the community can collaborate with the organizing committee, informing its response to critical themes such as homes, health, transport, jobs, society, and culture.

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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.

NASHP

OCTOBER 16, 2023

“Palliative care is the best friend of the seriously ill. I say that as a person diagnosed more than 10 years ago with stage IV inflammatory breast cancer, a rare and particularly deadly form. In addition to the care I receive from my oncologist, I get an extra layer of support from my palliative care team. They help me manage my pain and symptoms, not just manage the cancer.

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The Rand Blog

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The United States remains the leader in space in both national security and commercial capabilities. Greater transparency about existing on-orbit systems that are already detected by many is an important next step that could bolster U.S. credibility while also aiding deterrence.

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NASHP

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Youth are experiencing unprecedented behavioral health needs, which have steadily increased over the past decade. At the same time, behavioral health systems continue to experience strain due to provider shortages, limited residential treatment options, and few early intervention options. Consequently, youth in crisis are increasingly seeking treatment in emergency departments or other high-acuity settings.

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HKLaw

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In the U.S. House of Representatives, the Committee on Energy and Commerce's Subcommittee on Health will review 23 pieces of legislation on Oct. 19, 2023, aiming to improve Medicare payment and strengthen the program, with witnesses from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) and Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC).

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NASHP

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Across America, the alarming increase in youth behavioral health needs is considered a public health crisis.[1] The behavioral health system is challenged to meet the needs of youth, which has resulted in youth seeking treatment and services in emergency departments or institutional settings that inadequately address their needs. Some states are responding to these challenges by establishing youth crisis receiving and stabilization facilities as alternatives to these settings.

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Sheppard Health Law

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Late last week, the Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (“OIG”) posted Advisory Opinion No. 23-07 affirming the broad protection available for compensation to employed physicians under the bona fide employee exception and safe harbor to the federal Anti-Kickback Statute (the “AKS”). The opinion highlights flexibility for healthcare providers seeking to compensate employees in ways that align incentives with their employers, and particularly for physician pract

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NASHP

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The behavioral health needs of youth across the country have increased substantially over the past decade, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to limited treatment options and provider shortages, those experiencing behavioral health crises are increasingly being placed in hospital emergency departments (EDs) or other high-acuity settings when de-escalation and stabilization in the home and community may be more appropriate.

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Healthcare Highways

OCTOBER 16, 2023

In recent years smoking has regained popularity due to e-cigarettes and vaping. According to the American Lung Association, smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease and death in the United States and accounts for about half a million deaths each year.

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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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