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HIMSS24: 'Fasten your seatbelts'—Hackensack Meridian CEO predicts acceleration of gen AI to help healthcare workforce

Fierce Healthcare

ORLANDO — It's almost impossible to have a conversation at HIMSS24 without the topic of artificial intelligence or generative AI coming up. | How will the conversations about AI in healthcare change by next year's HIMSS conference? Hackensack Meridian CEO Robert Garrett predicts that pilot projects underway now will roll out into practice.

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Contact centers – the perfect proving ground for AI in healthcare?

Healthcare It News

Contact center vendor Talkdesk is placing a big bet on generative AI, transforming its technologies and processes with the AI that exploded in popularity with the release of ChatGPT. Patty Hayward, vice president and general manager for healthcare and life sciences at Talkdesk (in Booth 1991 at HIMSS24), said genAI has a clear and non-clinical use case in contact centers – which is perfect for healthcare since experts agree it's best to prove genAI in non-clinical settings first.

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Frazier Healthcare Partners acquires RevSpring, plans to fuel growth with new investments

Fierce Healthcare

Nashville, Tennessee-based patient engagement and payment technology company RevSpring has found itself with new investor ownership that promises to ramp up the business. | The patient engagement and payment technology company's new investor owner promised to bring "additional resources to accelerate and enhance RevSpring’s offerings.

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Microsoft forms health AI governance network

Health Care Dive

The tech giant is standing up the group with 16 health systems, two healthcare technology companies and zero AI development rivals.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

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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Behavioral and veterans' health among key priorities in Biden's budget

Fierce Healthcare

President Joe Biden's 2025 budget did not just touch upon cybersecurity, the drug price negotiation program and Medicare solvency, as the plan also suggested policy for mental health, health equity | Many significant policy items in Biden's proposed 2025 fiscal year budget don't grab the initial headlines, but he's looking to make strides in mental health, substance use disorder and maternal health.

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Technology moving the needle on behavioral health

Healthcare It News

ORLANDO – Behavioral health issues are unfortunately common in today's healthcare environment; suicides, psychiatric bed capacity and lack of access to psychiatrists all occur with some regularity, and as is the case with many aspects of healthcare, technology can help to address some of these issues. Dr.

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Takeaways from the Virtual Care Forum at HIMSS24

Healthcare It News

Experts discussed new emergency department models using telemedicine to build trust in virtual healthcare environments and public-private sector collaboration.

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HIMSS24: CodaMetrix pockets $40M series B to build out AI-based revenue cycle tools

Fierce Healthcare

ORLANDO — CodaMetrix, a company that provides automated coding technology for healthcare billing and revenue cycle management, picked up $40 million in fresh funding to build out its AI-based | odaMetrix, a company that provides automated coding technology for healthcare billing and revenue cycle management, picked up $40 million in fresh funding to build out its AI-based soultions.

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Primary care goes up against the healthcare disruptors

Healthcare It News

ORLANDO – The future of primary care and how retailers are disrupting the traditional experience was the focus of a fireside chat between Dr. Amy Compton-Phillips, chief physician executive at Press Ganey and Sashi Moodley, chief medical officer at Walgreens. Phillips, former president of Clinical Care for Providence St.

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HIMSS24 Roundup: Philips, AWS collaborate on cloud-based digital pathology solutions

Fierce Healthcare

Philips taps AWS to scale digital pathology in the cloud Health tech company Royal Philips is tapping into Amazon Web Services's cloud technology to advance digital pathology solutions.

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How to Make The Best Benefits Decisions for 2025's Workforce: An HR and Total Rewards Guide

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

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AI tools empower clinicians to focus on patient care

Healthcare It News

Amid healthcare staffing struggles, Dr. Yaa Kumah-Crystal, assistant professor of biomedical informatics and pediatric endocrinology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, says AI-generated documentation can give clinicians more time with patients.

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Google launches AI-backed search-and-answer tool for doctors

Health Care Dive

Vertex AI Search for Healthcare comes as the industry awaits a regulatory structure from the federal government around the use of AI in healthcare.

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HIMSS24 keynote: Prioritizing sustainability, protecting against climate change and harnessing AI

Healthcare It News

ORLANDO - HIMSS President and CEO Hal Wolf officially opened HIMSS24 on Tuesday morning with a call to action for the 30,000 attendees from all corners of the globe and all facets of the healthcare ecosystem. "If you don't like change, you're not going to like healthcare," he said. "This is not the place to sit if you don't enjoy an environment of improvement and an opportunity to recognize that digital health continues to progress and that each and every one of you ha

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Nest Health picks up $4M in seed extension funding to build out at-home primary care for families

Fierce Healthcare

Nest Health, a startup providing in-home and virtual care to families, picked up over $4 million in an extended seed round to expand to new markets and fuel partnerships with health plans. | Nest Health, a startup providing in-home and virtual care to families, picked up over $4 million in an extended seed round to expand to new markets and fuel partnerships with health plans.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

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.

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Cerner’s shift to cloud cuts costs, improves cybersecurity, Oracle says

Health Care Dive

Oracle will also begin delivering a new ambulatory clinic suite in its fourth quarter, which includes an AI-backed documentation assistant.

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'Podnosis': A deep dive into health plan and health system earnings

Fierce Healthcare

In this week’s episode of "Podnosis," you'll hear from two journalists from the Fierce Healthcare team: Paige Minemyer, senior editor of Fierce Health Payer, and Dave Muoio, a staff writer for Fier | In this week’s episode of "Podnosis," you'll hear from two journalists from the Fierce Healthcare team: Paige Minemyer, senior editor of Fierce Health Payer, and Dave Muoio, a staff writer for Fierce Healthcare.

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Oracle to launch generative AI-backed clinical assistant within next quarter, exec says

Health Care Dive

The tool, which automatically transcribes patient visits and suggests next steps for providers, is entering a cluttered market.

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4 Considerations in Choosing a 0057 Partner

Fierce Healthcare

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

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.

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For-profit hospital operators bet on outpatient services, expense reductions in 2023

Health Care Dive

While HCA Healthcare, Tenet Healthcare and Universal Health Services posted net gains by the end of the year, Community Health Systems reported losses.

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Becoming a master of change in a dynamic industry

Meditech

As a leader of transformational change at Ozarks Healthcare , it is no surprise that Priscilla Frase, MD, CMIO, and hospitalist was recently recognized as a 2024 HIMSS Changemaker in Health Award winner.

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Unlocking the Potential of Brain Health: Insights from GoMo Health and the Center for BrainHealth

GoMoHealth

By Cassandra Cousineau Manager, Strategic Content and Engagement, GoMo Health Let’s face it: we live in a world where we are constantly bombarded with a stream of information that our minds need time to process and sort through. Our daily lives are filled with a variety of tasks, including personal and family duties, work responsibilities, and managing health issues.

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CenterWell President Sanjay Shetty: ‘It’s Time To Give Home Health Its Due’

Home Health Care

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership CenterWell President Dr. Sanjay Shetty knows home health care is an extremely valuable service. Unlike many other leaders, he’s in the position to prove it. For close to a year now, Shetty has led Humana’s (NYSE: HUM) health care services division, which includes CenterWell Home Health, CenterWell Primary Care and CenterWell Pharmacy.

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How To Empower Your Workforce With Modern Fertility Benefits

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.

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HIMSS24: Augmedix Go Enhances Efficiency and Accuracy in Medical Documentation with New Data and Product Updates

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Augmedix , a provider of AI-powered medical documentation solutions, announced today positive data and feature upgrades for its flagship product, Augmedix Go. – The updated platform leverages ambient AI technology to streamline medical note creation, boosting clinician efficiency and improving patient care. Real-Time Note Generation Across Specialties Augmedix Go seamlessly integrates with leading EHRs, including Epic, Oracle Cerner, Meditech, and athenahealth

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Home Care Costs Continue To Increase, Outpacing Other Long-Term Care Settings

Home Health Care

The pricing increases in home care have again outpaced other long-term care sectors, according to Genworth’s (NYSE: GNW) annual cost of care report. The cost-of-care hikes have been consistent over the last few years, forcing providers to raise rates and consider diversifying into other payer sources outside of private pay. In 2023, the cost of a home care aide increased by 10% to an annual median cost of over $75,000, according to Genworth.

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The Economic Contours of the Change Healthcare Cyber Attack: Taking Stock So Far

Health Populi

On February 22, 2024, I went to a CVS Pharmacy-Inside-Target in my community to fill a prescription for benzonatate 200 mg capsules. I had caught a bad case of the flu the week before, and subsequently suffered a very long tail of a cough. That’s TMI for me to write about in the Health Populi blog, but this story has a current-events twist: the pharmacist could not electronically link with my insurance company to transact my payment.

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TeleVox Launches Platform for Physician Offices to Ease Scheduling Burden

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: TeleVox, the industry-leading provider of omnichannel patient relationship management platforms, is helping physicians keep their schedules filled and patients happy with the introduction of Practice Edition. TeleVox Practice Edition offers a suite of services designed specifically to help physicians and their staff overcome common industry challenges, including inefficient scheduling processes, poor communication, low retention, and reputation management.

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Enhance Healthcare Efficiency With Top Payroll & HCM Services

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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Trends That Are Shifting The Medicare Advantage Market

Home Health Care

As Medicare Advantage (MA) plans continue to gain more beneficiaries, home-based care providers find themselves at a crossroads. For some, the allure of MA lies in its potential to unlock new opportunities and expand patient reach. Yet, for others, the prospect of navigating the complexities of MA reimbursement presents a daunting challenge. MA enrollment continues to grow, but not as rapidly as it has in recent years.

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Clinithink Appoints Mark Johnston as Chief Executive Officer

HIT Consultant

Mark Johnston, Chief Executive Officer at Clinithink What You Should Know: – Clinithink , a leader in transforming unstructured clinical data into actionable insights through artificial intelligence (AI), today announced the appointment of Mark Johnston as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). – Mr. Johnston succeeds Dr. Chris Tackaberry, who will transition to the role of Executive Vice President of Population Health and Life Sciences.

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What are the 4 pillars of medical ethics?

Healthcare ECONOMIST

The 4 pillars of medical ethics are: Beneficence means that practitioners should act as they believe is in the best interest of the patient. Unlike non-maleficence, it goes beyond simply doing no harm and encourages to actively help others. Beneficence is important because it ensures that healthcare professionals consider individual circumstances and remember that what is good for one patient may not necessarily be great for another.

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HIMSS24: Philips, AWS Partner to Scale Digital Pathology in the Cloud

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: Royal Philips (NYSE: PHG, AEX: PHIA) , a global leader in health technology, today announced an expanded collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to address the growing need for secure, scalable digital pathology solutions in the cloud. Advancing Healthcare Through the Philips and AWS Partnership in Digital Pathology The partnership between Philips and AWS combines Philips’ expertise in digitizing pathology with AWS’ leadership in scalable, secure cloud solutions.

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Creating a Company Culture of Care: Integrating Mental Health, Wellbeing, and DEI in Benefits

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.