Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The approval of Leqembi by the Food and Drug Administration marks an exciting turning point for Alzheimer’s disease. | The approval of Leqembi by the FDA marks an exciting turning point for Alzheimer’s disease. There are big questions around costs, access, risk and efficacy in certain populations. The most urgent, overarching question is: How can we find patients who will benefit from the drug before their condition progresses outside of the treatment window?

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Health Care Dive

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Artificial intelligence and virtual care technologies are increasingly being adopted by hospitals to ease resource strain, but managing new tools adds “a heavy operational burden” for IT teams.

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Abridge, a startup that developed artificial intelligence-based documentation solutions for healthcare, has seen rapid growth in the past year, propelled by a "tornado of tailwinds," according to c | Abridge, a startup that developed artificial intelligence-based documentation solutions for healthcare, has seen rapid growth in the past year, propelled by a "tornado of tailwinds," according to company CEO Shivdev Rao, M.D.

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Health Care Dive

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Numerous studies have outlined how high medical costs affect uninsured individuals, but healthcare prices are straining household budgets regardless of insurance type, according to the Commonwealth Fund.

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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 26, 2023

Insurance coverage often fails to help Americans avoid medical debt, a new survey from the Commonwealth Fund revealed. | Even with health insurance, people are feeling the effects of high medical costs, often cutting back on necessities or delaying care. A new survey shows half of Americans struggle to avoid their healthcare.

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Health Care Dive

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Despite cost containment efforts, CHS reported a net loss for the third consecutive quarter this week.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Interoperability agreements between public health systems, along with centralized consent management for sharing healthcare and other data, are must-haves for advancing health equity, says Daniel Stein, president of Stewards of Change Institute.

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Despite reporting slightly worse physical and mental health, Americans are feeling more optimistic about their vitality, according to a new analysis from the Cigna Group, which concludes that emplo | Despite reporting slightly worse physical and mental health, Americans are feeling more optimistic about their vitality, according to a new analysis from the Cigna Group, which concludes that employers can play a key role in addressing these challenges.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Socially at-risk patients need equity in their care. The HEI is to incentivize contracts for plans to perform better for these patients, says Christie Teigland, vice president of research science and advanced analytics at Inovalon.

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 26, 2023

More patients are accessing their medical records online via patient portals or apps and are doing so more often than in years past, according to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health I | From 2020 to 2022, the portion of U.S. adults who were offered and gained access to their online medical records jumped by 50%, according to the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT.

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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 26, 2023

The for-profit hospital operator grew revenue in the third quarter despite challenges in payer relations and Medicaid redeterminations.

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Bill Of Health

OCTOBER 26, 2023

By Kayum Ahmed, Julia Bleckner, and Kyle Knight In mid-May, the World Health Organization officially declared the “emergency” phase of the COVID-19 pandemic over. However, the deep wounds of the pandemic remain, compelling those concerned about this pandemic and future health emergencies to account for catastrophic failures by those in power. These reflections suggest that the public health crisis could have been addressed differently, both reducing COVID-19’s unprecedented magnitude of illne

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Health Care Dive

OCTOBER 26, 2023

But the California insurer’s forecast of $38 billion in premium revenue next year remained unchanged, thanks to new contract wins.

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Healthcare ECONOMIST

OCTOBER 26, 2023

If you guessed manufacturers, you would be incorrect. At least that is according to a new study by Mattingly et al. (2023) in JAMA Health Forum. Using a sample of the 45 generic drugs with >$100m in Part D and used by >1m beneficiaries, the authors found that: …Medicare Part D spent $11.8 billion for 690 million claims (mean, $22.50 per claim; 95% CI, $18.28-$26.72 per claim), representing 5.5% of all Part D spending ($216 billion) in 2021.

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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.

Health Populi

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The latest read from ONC, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT, tells a story about patients’ growing use of online portals, medical records, and smartphone apps to access personal health information. We now have solid evidence empowering us to disagree with Col, Nathan Jessup, the iconic character played by Jack Nicholson in A Few Good Men, who responded to Tom Cruise’s Lt.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 26, 2023

What You Should Know: – CipherHealth , a provider of patient-centered engagement launches a new strategic initiative to leverage Google Cloud’s Vertex AI platform to revolutionize hospital operations and patient care. – CipherHealth is building, training, deploying, and managing machine learning and AI models across products and across the spectrum of care.

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Home Health Care

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Dealmaking remained relatively quiet in home health, home care and hospice in the third quarter. A variety of trends – both micro and macro – contributed to that. Overall, there were 25 total deals reported, according to data from the M&A firm The Braff Group. That quarterly number is in line with the first and second quarters. It’s down significantly from 2021 highs, which is expected, but also below pre-pandemic levels.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 26, 2023

What You Should Know: – Found , a medically-assisted weight loss program launches Found Assistant, a generative AI guide within the Found app that offers members the ability to ask questions and discover instant and relevant information on nutrition, movement, health habits, and more. – Found Assistant is available 24/7 to provide personalized guidance throughout members’ journeys and further support them in reaching their weight and health goals.

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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

OCTOBER 26, 2023

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership Staffing is a universal pain point for home health providers. Specifically, that pain point is about recruiting and retaining talent, and most provider leaders argue that retention is the area their organizations need to focus on. Break retention down even further, though, and you find a main culprit for turnover: scheduling.

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The Rand Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As Chinese political and military leaders envision conquering Taiwan, their predecessors' earlier seizure of the island is likely to inform their thoughts. Deriving lessons from the prior conquest of Taiwan can contribute to anticipation of possible threats and effective responses to them.

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HIStalk

OCTOBER 26, 2023

From Jimmy the Greek: “Re: clickbait healthcare headlines, try this.

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The Rand Blog

OCTOBER 26, 2023

As Chinese political and military leaders envision conquering Taiwan, their predecessors' earlier seizure of the island is likely to inform their thoughts. Deriving lessons from the prior conquest of Taiwan can contribute to anticipation of possible threats and effective responses to them.

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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.

Nordic

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In recent weeks there have been a number of announcements in the UK from NHS trusts and Integrated Care Systems ( ICSs) about their digital transformation plans. Most notably, Norfolk and Waveney ICS, is rolling out the MEDITECH EPR solution across its three acute trusts, with plans for a March 2025 go-live. Having been dubbed a ‘digital desert’ in the media, the implementation of the enterprise system is set to make the ICS the first in the country to have a single, shared EPR.

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Home Health Care

OCTOBER 26, 2023

For home-based care provider leaders, the biggest long-term issues are sometimes pushed off to deal with short-term issues. Recruitment and retention efforts, for instance, consistently fall down the priority totem pole. “For years, we’ve heard organizations saying workforce is our biggest challenge,” Eric Scharber, managing principal at SimiTree, said during a webinar Thursday.

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Michele Late

OCTOBER 26, 2023

With hurricanes becoming more common, preparing for them is more important than ever! No matter where you are, have a plan that’s ready to use. Our Get Ready Team has a new hurricane infographic that can be used to prepare you and your loved ones. The infographic builds on our fact sheet. Be sure to check them both out to know about being ready before, during and after a hurricane!

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 26, 2023

What You Should Know: – Autonomous coding enjoys a high level of trust among healthcare finance professionals who use or plan to use the technology, according to new survey from the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA) on behalf of AGS Health. – The survey reveals 45 percent of healthcare financial professionals indicate autonomous coding often works well and 16 percent place their complete trust in it.

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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.

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Vie Healthcare

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Episode Introduction Josh explains why telehealth is still stuck in 2020, how technology can strip the humanity from healthcare, and why the missing element in telehealth today is social determinants of health. He also explains how Emerest is going above and beyond virtual communities to make real patient connections, and why true leadership is always allowing others to shine.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 26, 2023

What You Should Know: – Abridge , a company leading the way in generative AI for healthcare raises $30M in Series B funding led by Spark Capital, along with several leading healthcare innovators, including Mayo Clinic, Kaiser Permanente Ventures , CVS Health Ventures , UC Investments , Lifepoint Health , SCAN Health Plan , and the American College of Cardiology. – Abridge’s generative AI scribe automatically converts a patient-clinician conversation into a structured clinical note dr

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NCQA

OCTOBER 26, 2023

In September, NCQA was awarded an $18 million contract from the CMS Office of Minority Health for a project to reduce disparities in health care and increase health equity for disadvantaged populations. The project will run up to 5 years. A Shared Vision for Health Equity High-quality care is equitable care. To put it another way, there can be no quality without equity.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 26, 2023

What You Should Know: – Georgiamune , a privately held, clinical stage biotechnology company, and Verily , an Alphabet precision health technology company forms a strategic partnership to advance novel therapeutics for patients with cancer. – Through this partnership, Verily and Georgimune will focus on identifying the patient population that could potentially benefit the most from Georgiamune’s GIM-122, a first-in-class dual-functioning antibody that has the potential to help patien

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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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