Fierce Healthcare

MARCH 21, 2024

More than 100 provider organizations want the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to take a tougher stance on Medicare Advantage (MA) plans’ practices following an industry survey es | Providers spent nearly $20 billion in 2022 pursuing delays and denials across all payer types, yet those efforts are substantially more costly on average when dealing with private plans, hundreds of hospitals and health systems told Premier in a recent survey.

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Health Care Dive

MARCH 21, 2024

While respondents were largely willing to share their data, consumers have become pickier about who they’ll offer their information to, according to a Rock Health survey.

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Fierce Healthcare

MARCH 21, 2024

Chipmaker Nvidia sees big opportunities in healthcare AI and this week it launched more than two dozen new gen AI-powered microservices. | The global computing powerhouse inked collaborations with Abridge, Microsoft, GE HealthCare and Hippocratic AI to to expand its generative AI capabilities into healthcare and life sciences.

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Health Care Dive

MARCH 21, 2024

At least 100 services remain offline four weeks after the UnitedHealth Group detected an intrusion in its medical claims clearinghouse. Experts say the impacts are unprecedented.

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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

MARCH 21, 2024

Medicare Part D may cover obesity drugs when they secure approval for additional, medically accepted uses, according to a WSJ report.

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Healthcare It News

MARCH 21, 2024

Sensors and automation tech can allow nurses to interact with and monitor multiple hospital patients around the clock without entering their rooms or interrupting their sleep. Michael Brandofino, president and COO of Caregility, explains how.

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Health Care Dive

MARCH 21, 2024

The sale comes as the pharmacy chain culls VillageMD clinics, including in Florida and Illinois.

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Fierce Healthcare

MARCH 21, 2024

Digital health company DUOS has developed a new program with Humana to care for Louisiana veterans with chronic conditions. | A new collaboration between Humana and digital health company DUOS will match Louisiana-based Medicare Advantage members to resources that treat chronic conditions.

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Health Care Dive

MARCH 21, 2024

Insurers could increase claims denials and engage in aggressive contract negotiations with hospitals as profitability in the popular plans declines.

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Fierce Healthcare

MARCH 21, 2024

Below is a roundup of payer-centric news for the week of March 18, 2024. | This week, the House Committee on Energy and Commerce is busy investigating the United Network for Organ Sharing and SAMHSA funding, a Centene subsidiary is helping hospitals pay for a health equity certification and Prime Therapeutics joins forces with Capital Rx.

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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 IT Analytics

MARCH 21, 2024

AI improves performance for some radiologists, but not others, raising questions about a one-size-fits-all integration approach for the tools in healthcare.

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Home Health Care

MARCH 21, 2024

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Xavier Becerra fielded questions in a House Ways & Means committee hearing on Capitol Hill Wednesday, a few of which were pointed at concerns around potential fraud in home health. Rep. Michelle Steel (R-Calif.) grilled the secretary about an apparent lack of progress on curbing certifications for bad actors.

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The Rand Blog

MARCH 21, 2024

Machine learning is helping scientists make sense of the genetic keys that could unlock new crops, new drugs, and vaccines. But policymakers may not be prepared for the impact those two fields could have together. To make the most of the opportunities to come, and to avoid the dangers, that has to change.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 21, 2024

What You Should Know: – Digital diabetes management tools are failing to deliver meaningful health benefits to patients, according to a new evaluation by the Peterson Health Technology Institute (PHTI). – The report casts doubt on the effectiveness of widely used digital diabetes management tools. Despite billions in investment, the study finds these tools offer minimal health benefits and actually increase healthcare spending.

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HIStalk

MARCH 21, 2024

Top News Digital diabetes management solutions increase healthcare spending without.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 21, 2024

Scott Fonseca, Sr. Director of Business Development at IQVIA The healthcare industry is no stranger to workforce shortages, and the pharmaceutical industry may be next to experience disruptions brought on by labor challenges. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, it is estimated that occupations across life, physical and social sciences are expected to grow 7% by 2028.

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Spok Inc

MARCH 21, 2024

Gain essential insights into the best practices when creating an ideal human technology interaction for callers on the line. The post Achieving the right balance of human interaction and technology at your hospital contact center appeared first on Spok Inc.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 21, 2024

What You Should Know: – The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) announced the formation of a powerful AI Advisory Group and an in-house AI residency program, both focused on building predictive models of healthy and diseased cells – a key step towards creating virtual cell models. AI Advisory Group Background & Members CZI’s newly established AI Advisory Group will provide invaluable guidance and cross-disciplinary insights to CZI and the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Network to push the b

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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.

Healthcare ECONOMIST

MARCH 21, 2024

FDA on AI. Rural hospital closures on maternal and infant health. Price caps for obesity drugs? One framework for fair drug pricing. Iterative approach to model-based decision making in health.

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Home Health Care

MARCH 21, 2024

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership Most buyers in home health and personal care are signaling they’ll be more active in the M&A market this year. That’s according to a new Mertz Taggart report , which included responses from over 50 potential home-based care buyers. Nearly 80% said they planned to be more acquisitive in 2024 compared to 2023.

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 21, 2024

What You Should Know: Syllable , a leader in healthcare artificial intelligence and process automation, today announced its purchase of Actium Health. Financial details were not disclosed. As the industry evolves, health systems are faced with multiple challenges: Revenue growth with limited capacity, managing and retaining a highly-skilled, but burnt-out workforce, increasing operational costs, and making the most of their care delivery capacity to ensure patient access to high-quality care.

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CDC

MARCH 21, 2024

National Poison Prevention Week (March 17-23, 2024) is a good time for parents and caregivers to review how medicines are stored in their homes. While you may keep prescription medicines Up and Away, and out of reach and sight of young children, it’s important to remember that over-the-counter medicines and supplements, such as vitamins and melatonin (including those in gummy form), should also be kept out of reach and sight.

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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

MARCH 21, 2024

What You Should Know: Rimidi, a market leading digital health company that supports healthcare providers in the delivery of remote patient monitoring and chronic disease management with EHR-integrated software, services, and connected devices, announced the launch of The Rimidi Care Network, a partnership program for remote monitoring clinical service providers.

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Wisconsin Healthcare Leadership

MARCH 21, 2024

Alexandra Urrutia-Comas, MHSA, FACHE, is a distinguished healthcare leader serving as the Vice President of Operations at Aurora St. Luke’s Medical Center, a prominent healthcare institution within Aurora Health Care, now part of Advocate Aurora Health. With a Master of Health Services Administration from the University of Michigan and a Bachelor of Arts in Health Administration and Policy from the University of Maryland Baltimore County, Alexandra possesses a robust educational background

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HIT Consultant

MARCH 21, 2024

What You Should Know: – Conduce Health , a healthcare technology company focused on value-based care raises $3M in seed funding led by Connecticut Innovations with participation from AlleyCorp and CityLight. – With a network of over 150 specialists, Conduce provides a centralized platform for managing specialty care risk, optimizing contracting, and utilizing data science to deliver the right care at the right time.

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HIStalk

MARCH 21, 2024

Gene Scheurer is co-founder and CEO of Optimum Healthcare IT.

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Health Business Group

MARCH 21, 2024

Alabama may be messing with IVF, but the procedure is alive and well in other parts of the planet. Guest, Julia Paget grew up on a farm on the Isle of Wight before embarking on a multi-national career as a clinical embryologist and entrepreneur. Navigating the world of IVF is no small feat, and Julia offers an honest look at the highs and lows of working within the fertility sector.

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HIStalk

MARCH 21, 2024

I’ve seen several recent mentions of Vale Health, which promises.

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NCQA

MARCH 21, 2024

NCQA Director of Health Equity Dr. Bryan O. Buckley ’s remarks to open day 2 of the Health Equity Forum were a highlight of that first-of-its kind event. Bryan highlighted three stories that taught him: Why health equity—giving everyone the chance at optimal health—matters. How to advance health equity. Visits to Grandma’s House Bryan’s first story involved visits to his grandmother, a teacher and school principal in an Antiguan village.

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HIStalk

MARCH 21, 2024

New Report Finds That Digital Diabetes Management Tools Fail to.

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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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