Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The FDA will hold its first Digital Health Advisory Committee (DHAC) meeting to discuss how the agency should review medical devices that rely on generative AI, like chatbots. | The FDA seeks advice on regulatory challenges it has identified for generative AI used in medical devices, which include uncertainty about the foundation model, hallucinations and the ability to define intended use.
Health Care Dive
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The department hasn’t implemented some policies recommended by the watchdog, which could pose a risk to cybersecurity in the sector as attacks increase, according to the Government Accountability Office.
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Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
More than half of health system and health plan executives say AI is an immediate priority, and 73% are increasing their investments in the technology, a new C-suite survey finds. | More than half of health system and health plan executives say AI is an immediate priority, and 73% are increasing their investments in the technology, a new C-suite survey finds.
Home Health Care
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
A recent national salary and benefits report highlighted an increase in turnover rates for home care aides in 2024 and a trend among home health agencies to offer sign-on bonuses to attract new employees. Turnover rates for home care aides (HCAs) rose to 35% in 2024, up from 31% in 2023, according to the 2024 – 2025 Home Care Salary & Benefits report released by the Hospital & Healthcare Compensation Service in Oakland, New Jersey.
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
Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Below is a roundup of payer-centric news headlines you may have missed during the month of November 2024. | In this month's payer roundup, a man was charged with insider trading for purchasing Oak Street Health stock before CVS made public the acquisition, the DOJ is honing in on pharmacy benefit managers and OIG found Medicare improperly paid acute-care hospitals by $190 million.
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
What You Should Know: – Willow , a FemTech company known for its innovative breast pumps, has launched a groundbreaking new feature in its app : Ema , a conversational AI tool designed to provide personalized support and guidance to mothers throughout their postpartum journey. – With the launch of Ema, Willow becomes the first breast pump company to integrate conversational AI into its app experience.
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HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Ryan Malone, Global CEO, SmartBug Media Artificial intelligence (AI) is seemingly proliferating everywhere, and so are discussions about its advantages and pitfalls. The senior living industry finds itself at this technology crossroads as it tries to figure out if—and how—to incorporate AI into its operations. Occupancy goals are one area that holds great potential for AI to give senior living communities a nice boost.
Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Mike Pykosz, the former CEO of Oak Street Health, will leave CVS Health as part of the company's latest leadership shake-up. | Mike Pykosz, the former CEO of Oak Street Health, will leave CVS Health as part of the company's latest leadership shake-up.
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
What You Should Know: – Today, the Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) unveiled a suite of resources to guide industry in evaluating international regulatory pathways. These resources equip digital health technology developers with essential tools to compare and navigate the evolving, complex regulatory environments of an initial set of key markets across Asia Pacific, Europe, and North America. – With these tools in hand, developers will be able to streamline their global go-to-market s
Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
FeelBetter, a startup that launched six years ago, is expanding its AI-based medication management platform into long-term care through a partnership with Americare. | FeelBetter, a startup that launched six years ago, is expanding its AI-based medication management platform into long-term care through a partnership with Americare.
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
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
What You Should Know: – GeneDx , a leader in genomic insights, has announced the launch of GeneDx Discover, a groundbreaking data visualization tool designed to revolutionize drug discovery and development. – The platform provides biopharmaceutical companies with access to de-identified and aggregated genetic data, empowering them to accelerate the development of new therapies.
Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Many regions are "stubbornly highly concentrated" when it comes to commercial health coverage, according to a new analysis from the American Medical Association. | Many regions are "stubbornly highly concentrated" when it comes to commercial health coverage, according to a new analysis from the American Medical Association.
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
What You Should Know: – Citizen Health , an innovative AI-powered consumer health platform designed to support over 400 million individuals managing rare and complex conditions, has announced the successful closing of a $14.5 million seed round. – The funding round was led by Transformation Capital, with participation from Wavemaker 360 and prominent angel investors.
Home Health Care
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Seen Health doesn’t want to be another senior care company touting its chances at disruption. But the new Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE) company does want to modernize the model, and it recently raised $22 million to do just that. Seen Health is a culturally-focused, tech-enabled PACE organization that operates in Los Angeles County’s San Gabriel Valley.
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HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
What You Should Know: – PicnicHealth , a platform that simplifies medical records and provides actionable health insights, has unveiled a new AI assistant designed to empower patients in managing their healthcare. – PicnicHealth’s AI assistant helps patients navigate the complexities of the healthcare system and make informed decisions about their health.
The Rand Blog
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Climate migration is complex, with many factors influencing why and where people move. While some may relocate due to climate change, most stay put. Effective policies are needed to help people adapt, relocate safely if necessary, and integrate into new communities.
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
What You Should Know: – TELUS Health has released its latest Mental Health Index , shedding light on the mental health of employed individuals across the globe. The US report reveals a significant connection between physical activity, workplace wellness programs, and employee productivity. – The TELUS Mental Health Index i s based on an online survey of 5,000 employed individuals in the United States.
HIStalk
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Top News HHS OIG rates HHS’s information security program as.
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.
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
What You Should Know: – Wondr Health , a leader in virtual metabolic health programs, has announced the expansion of its weight and obesity care solution, Wondr Plus. – The enhancement provides comprehensive lifestyle support and nutrition counseling for employees using GLP-1 weight-loss medications, addressing the challenges of medication adherence and side effects.
Meditech
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Healthcare organizations using MEDITECH's solutions are at the forefront of technological innovation in the industry. By sharing their groundbreaking practices and real-world applications, these organizations are inspiring others and improving patient care globally. These stories of success highlight how MEDITECH Expanse is empowering hospitals to streamline operations, improve patient outcomes, and create a sustainable future.
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Jimini Health co-founders Luis Voloch, Mark Jacobstein, and Sahil Sud. Photo credit: Jimini Health. What You Should Know: – Jimini Health , a digital health company reimagining mental healthcare, has announced its launch with $8 million in pre-seed funding from Zetta Venture Partners , LionBird , PsyMed , BoxGroup , Arkitekt Ventures , SCB , and others. – The company offers a unique, clinician-led therapy model enhanced by responsible AI , aiming to improve patient outcomes and trans
NCQA
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Patients rely on health care organizations to maintain networks of qualified practitioners so they can get timely, equitable and culturally responsive care. Credentialing is an essential function that protects the safety of patients and collects vital information for practitioner directories to help patients choose one who meets their needs. Credentialing is detailed review and verification of a health care practitioner’s qualifications and experience—license, medical education, history of sanct
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 19, 2024
What You Should Know: – Tassat Group, Inc., the leading provider of private permissioned blockchain-based real-time settlement solutions, today announced its strategic partnership with Veuu, an innovative AI-powered healthcare fintech company, to improve the inefficiencies and opaqueness plaguing the healthcare claims and payment process. – Leveraging Tassat’s smart contract capabilities, this collaboration empowers Veuu with a solution to provide greater confidence in the traceabi
HIStalk
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
Review of the Department of Health and Human Services’ Compliance.
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
What You Should Know: – GeneDx , a leader in genomic insights, has announced the launch of GeneDx Discover, a groundbreaking data visualization tool designed to revolutionize drug discovery and development. – The platform provides biopharmaceutical companies with access to de-identified and aggregated genetic data, empowering them to accelerate the development of new therapies.
Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
President Donald Trump has nominated television personality Mehmet Oz, better known as Dr. Oz, to run the federal agency administrating Medicare and Medicaid. | Yes, really. TV personality and surgeon Dr. Oz is Trump's choice to run the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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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.
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
What You Should Know: – Canvas Medical , the EMR company accelerating everyday medicine, today announced the launch of Anova™, a breakthrough electronic medical record (EMR) system specifically designed for the rapidly growing field of longevity medicine. – Built on the Canvas Medical EMR infrastructure in collaboration with Anant Vinjamoori, MD , a leading longevity physician, Anova delivers a fully integrated platform that empowers clinicians to better treat aging-related condit
Health Care Dive
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
On Truth Social, President-elect Donald Trump said Oz, who is best known for his eponymous TV show, would take on the “illness industrial complex.
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
What You Should Know: – Thoughtful AI, an innovator in AI-powered revenue cycle transformation, has announced the launch of its comprehensive team of specialized AI Agents for revenue cycle management (RCM). – By optimizing back-office operations and reducing delays in billing, approvals, and claims processing, Thoughtful AI enhances the patient experience.
Health Care Dive
NOVEMBER 19, 2024
The enhanced premium tax credits will expire at the end of next year without action from lawmakers. Republicans have previously criticized the subsidies’ cost.
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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