Health Care Dive
DECEMBER 4, 2023
As rumors swirl that the two major health insurers are inching toward a merger, experts say antitrust agencies have grounds to block a deal — but may not be successful.
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Five years ago, Liya Shuster-Bier entered cancer as an otherwise healthy 29-year-old. | Maia Oncology raised $4.25 million in seed funding to hone its go-to-market strategy, hire more talent and launch its first pilot in partnership with a cancer center and health insurance company.
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Health Care Dive
DECEMBER 4, 2023
The HHS’ Office of the Inspector General’s report tallied 707 criminal enforcement actions and 746 civil actions for fraud and misspent funds in programs like Medicare and Medicaid.
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Northwell Health has teamed up with New York City organizations to launch a new pilot program that aims to improve healthcare services for young adults transitioning out of foster care. | Working with the Administration for Children's Services and the Center for Fair Futures’ coaches, the program will enroll 50 to 100 transition-age adults, pairing them with Northwell’s patient navigation services.
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
Health Care Dive
DECEMBER 4, 2023
More than 1,700 nurses in New Jersey have been on the picket line since August. On Friday, the union and hospital system announced a tentative deal.
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 4, 2023
The Joint Commission is launching a voluntary certification program for hospitals and critical access hospitals to demonstrate their responsible use of patient’s health data for non-clinical purpos | The accreditation giant wants its Responsible Use of Health Data Certification program to serve as an objective evaluation of whether a hospital is following best practices around secondary use of data.
Health Care Quality Digest brings together the best content for healthcare quality professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Data on Blue Shield of California members may have been exposed due to a vulnerability in the MOVEit file transfer platform. | Data on Blue Shield of California members may have been exposed due to a vulnerability in the MOVEit file transfer platform.
Health Care Dive
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Elevance Health’s Geeta Wilson talks about improving operational efficiencies while enhancing member and associate satisfaction.
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 4, 2023
New Jersey’s largest academic medical center has reached a tentative agreement with a union representing about 1,700 of its nurses to end a four-month strike. | The labor dispute over pay and staffing held about 1,700 nurses without pay or benefits and drew the attention of top U.S. health policy legislators.
Health Care Dive
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Engaged patients, employees and communities are crucial to building a stronger foundation of access, affordability and equality in care delivery.
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
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 4, 2023
After spending nearly $20 billion to pick up Signify Health and Oak Street Health this year, CVS rebranded its health services business to "CVS Healthspire" as it plots its long-term growth strateg | After spending nearly $20 billion to pick up Signify Health and Oak Street Health this year, CVS rebranded its health services business to "CVS Healthspire" as it plots its long-term growth strategy.
Health Care Dive
DECEMBER 4, 2023
The cuts will impact fewer than 20 employees, the system confirmed on Monday.
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Elevance Health's pharmacy benefit manager is launching a new digital pharmacy that aims to make it easier for members to track their prescriptions. | CarelonRx Pharmacy will launch on Jan. 1, and members will be able to connect with pharmacists via text, chat or phone around the clock.
Health Care Dive
DECEMBER 4, 2023
The health systems will jointly operate four-hospital Highpoint Health in Tennessee, though Lifepoint will retain majority ownership.
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Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 4, 2023
A judge in Travis County, Texas has given permission to the Texas Department of Insurance to seize Bright Health Group’s Texas subsidiary, putting the entity in receivership and liquidation. | A court order out of Texas will stop enforcement of a risk adjustment repayment agreement, though motivations behind the decision are unclear.
Health Care Dive
DECEMBER 4, 2023
The Ohio-based health system struggled financially during its fiscal year 2022. However, rising patient demand has since cut the nonprofit’s operating losses.
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Clover Health is leaving the ACO REACH program at the end of the 2023 performance year, the company recently announced. | This will be Clover Health's final year in the ACO Reach program, as the insurer said it no longer sees a path to profitability using the model.
Bill Of Health
DECEMBER 4, 2023
By Donrich Thaldar Just as Zeus, the King of the Gods in Greek mythology, assumed various forms to conceal his true identity, so does modern data often undergo transformations to mask its origins. Zeus could become a swan, a bull, or even golden rain to achieve his purposes — all while maintaining his essence. Similarly, pseudonymization techniques aim to alter data enough to protect individual privacy without losing the core information necessary for research or analysis.
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
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Most Americans will need some sort of in-home care support as they age. The issue is that many of them cannot afford it. To age in place, seniors either need to be completely independent or have some sort of personal care afforded to them. If they qualify for Medicaid, home- and community-based services are an option. But waitlists for HCBS in some states can be quite long.
NASHP
DECEMBER 4, 2023
To apply , please submit your application by completing the ELC Fellowship 2024 Application online form and emailing your resume to elcstaff@nashp.org by Monday, January 8, 2024 at 11:59 p.m. ET. Please direct questions to Nicole Evans at elcstaff@nashp.org. The National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) is accepting applications for its 2024 Emerging Leaders of Color (ELC) Fellowship designed to provide early-career individuals from communities of color an opportunity to: Learn about sta
Home Health Care
DECEMBER 4, 2023
The prickly relationship between home health providers and conveners is the industry’s worst kept secret. While some conveners are taking steps to improve these relationships, tango is trying to follow a completely different model to reach its goals. The company, which once dubbed itself the “anti-convener,” has now positioned itself an “enabler” rather than a convener.
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 4, 2023
What You Should Know: – Intuitive Ventures , an early-stage venture capital fund dedicated to reimagining minimally invasive care, announced the close of its second fund at $150M. – The funding signifies their unwavering commitment to supporting visionary founders who are transforming healthcare through precision diagnostics, secure digital ecosystems, and improved access to coordinated care.
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.
Home Health Care
DECEMBER 4, 2023
California’s home health workers are set to receive higher pay next year as a result of a minimum wage hike approved by the state legislature. In an effort to bolster workforce stability and tackle the health care personnel shortage in California, Gov. Gavin Newsom approved a bill this month that will raise the minimum wage for health care professionals.
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Oliver Kharraz, MD, Zocdoc founder & CEO “Bang Head Here.” This message was printed above a large black circle, push-pinned to a practice’s front desk the day Zocdoc’s user research team visited to better understand their patient engagement challenges. If this is not a representative sign of the state of America’s independent medical practices, I don’t know what is.
Health Populi
DECEMBER 4, 2023
Most people in the U.S. are bullish on the role AI will play in health care in 2024, especially to lower access barriers to care and to diagnose and detect health conditions. Two new studies point to the consumerization of AI in healthcare, from Medtronic and Deloitte. This post weaves their findings together and suggests some planning points for 2024.
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 4, 2023
What You Should Know: – Absci Corporation (ABSI), a pioneer in using generative AI to discover antibodies, and AstraZeneca , a global biopharmaceutical leader, announced a collaboration today to develop an AI-designed antibody for cancer. – This partnership combines Absci’s cutting-edge Integrated Drug Creation™ platform with AstraZeneca’s oncology expertise, aiming to accelerate the discovery of a potential new cancer treatment.
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NASHP
DECEMBER 4, 2023
The National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) just launched a hospital and health system financial data learning collaborative with 10 states, with the support of Arnold Ventures. State officials representing multiple offices and agencies, including departments of insurance, Medicaid, health care market oversight offices, and more from Connecticut, Indiana, Maine, Minnesota, New Jersey, North Carolina, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington are participating to learn and sh
HKLaw
DECEMBER 4, 2023
A federal appellate court ruled against the government and determined it requested too many extensions of the 60-day seal period under the False Claims Act.
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 4, 2023
What You Should Know: Cytovale®, a commercial-stage medical diagnostics company focused on advancing early detection technologies to diagnose fast-moving and immune-mediated diseases, today announced it has raised $84 million in Series C funding led by Norwest Venture Partners with participation by additional new investors Sands Capital and Global Health Investment Corporation (GHIC).
NASHP
DECEMBER 4, 2023
NASHP’s Emerging Leaders of Color (ELC) Fellowship aims to empower emerging and aspiring state health policy leaders of color with the tools to enter state government and lead the development and administration of more equitable health policy informed by their own lived experiences. To learn more about the 2023 ELC fellows and advisors, explore this page or check out the materials below: Press release Bios for fellows and advisors (PDF) Program overview (PDF) Fellows To learn more about the 20
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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