Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Express Scripts has filed suit against the Federal Trade Commission, demanding that the agency retract a damning report on the pharmacy benefit management industry. | Express Scripts is suing the Federal Trade Commission, demanding that the agency retract a damning report on the pharmacy benefit management industry.
Health Care Dive
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
The major pharmacy benefit manager said its lawsuit is necessary to protect against misinformation about the controversial drug middlemen, while the FTC promised to defend its research.
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Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Amazon has added virtual behavioral health provider Talkspace to its health conditions program, a service it rolled out in January to help connect customers with virtual care benefits. | Amazon has added virtual behavioral health provider Talkspace to its health conditions program, a service it rolled out in January to help connect customers with virtual care benefits.
Health Care Dive
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
About half of employers said they would make cost-cutting changes to their plans next year, like increasing deductibles or other cost-sharing provisions, according to a report from consultancy Mercer.
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
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Noom is the latest digital health company to jump into the off-label weight loss drug market to make medications more accessible to consumers. | Noom is the latest digital health company to jump into the off-label weight loss drug market to make medications more accessible to consumers.
Healthcare It News
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
While clinician burnout is well known, "patient burnout" within the chronic disease population is an equally critical but silent issue. Managing chronic conditions, especially diabetes, is complex and overwhelming. Nonadherence affects 12% of the U.S. population with Type 2 diabetes ; 42% of patients with chronic conditions manage at least two or more.
Health Care Quality Digest brings together the best content for healthcare quality professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Healthcare It News
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Atrium Health announced on its website Friday that it is sending notifications to certain patients and staff who may have been affected by a malicious email sent to some of the health system’s employees on April 29. The Charlotte, North Carolina-based health system noted that its electronic medical records are separate from its email system and were unaffected by the incident.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Rising costs, technological advancements, the growing complexity of patient needs – these are all factors transforming the specialty pharma landscape at present. | Dive into the future of specialty pharmacy with Tricia Purdy, SVP at Optum Rx. From cross-benefit management to value-based care models, discover how the company is transforming patient care while addressing cost pressures.
Health Care Dive
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Janet Rathod, who joins the system from Citigroup, will succeed long-time chief information security officer Darren Lacey.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Employers hold significant power in the healthcare industry. | In this week's episode of "Podnosis," we're diving into the healthcare topics employers are watching most closely.
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
The Rand Blog
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Ukraine's Kursk offensive was a tactical masterstroke that changed the geometry of the battlefield by extending Russian lines and obliging them to rethink their force allocation assumptions. This changes the military calculus.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Handwashing adherence is on the up-and-up as more hospitals are holding their leadership accountable for hand hygiene, patient safety watchdog The Leapfrog Group reports. | The patient safety watchdog's latest report found a sharp increase in the percentage of surveyed hospitals meeting its handwashing standards, as well as an increase in the portion of hospitals putting their leaders on the hook for good results.
Healthcare Highways
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Coronavirus (COVID-19), the common cold, and the influenza (flu) leave people feeling the same - crummy. Since the pandemic, COVID-19 has become the diagnosis for every symptom. You have a cough, COVID-19, you are sneezing, COVID-19. However, can every illness be categorized as COVID-19? This article will explore the differences and similarities between COVID-19, the common cold, and the flu.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Tuesday's Senate Committee on Finance hearing on the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) featured both proponents and critics of recent health policy decisions throwing punches, many of which have been p | Lawmakers and policy experts disagreed on whether the Inflation Reduction Act's strengths outweigh its weaknesses as well as the best path forward.
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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.
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
What You Should Know: – Senseonics Holdings, Inc. and Ascensia Diabetes Care announced that the FDA has cleared the Eversense® 365 CGM system. – This marks a significant advancement in diabetes management, offering a fully-implantable, long-term continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) solution for individuals with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes aged 18 and older.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Employer Direct Healthcare, a company that connects members with specialty care, has rebranded as Lantern and is expanding into infusion care as it continues to build out its services for health pl | Employer Direct Healthcare, a company that connects members with specialty care, has rebranded as Lantern and is expanding into infusion care as it continues to build out its services for health plans and employers.
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
What You Should Know: – A new study by The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic has shed light on the increasing demand for virtual second opinions (VSOs) in the US, with a particular focus on heart, cancer, and neurological conditions. – This trend underscores the growing need for accessible specialty care, especially in regions facing healthcare provider shortages.
Home Health Care
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
One of the oldest home-based care providers in the country is closing up shop. The Visiting Nurses Association of Greater Philadelphia, a nonprofit home health care provider, will end its operations on Oct. 28. The organization — which offers home health, hospice and palliative care — had been in business for 138 years. The organization cited “unsustainable financial losses” as the reason behind the closure, according to a brief statement on its website.
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
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
What You Should Know: – MATTER , a leading healthcare incubator and innovation hub, has been chosen by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) to establish a Digital Health Hub within the BARDA Accelerator Network. – This initiative, named Paratus , aims to develop and validate cutting-edge digital health solutions to bolster the nation’s preparedness and response to health security threats, ultimately improving the continuum of clinical care.
The Rand Blog
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
What can be done to confront disinformation in an environment where content moderation is increasingly viewed as overly partisan and social media transparency has declined? Educating the public on disinformation tactics could help, though concerns about politicization persist.
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
What You Should Know: – Oracle Health today announced the release of new free code designed to enable its customers to support the Veteran Interoperability Pledge. – This framework facilitates the secure sharing of patient health information between the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and community providers, enhancing the care of Veterans receiving treatment both within and outside the VA network.
HIStalk
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Top News Healthcare automation vendor Vyne Medical acquires Extract Systems,
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
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
What You Should Know: – SoundHealth, Inc. (“SoundHealth”) , a medical technology company harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and medical science to improve patient outcomes, today introduced the first-ever personalized allergy forecast based on a person’s facial anatomy and their surrounding environment. – The SoundHealth SONU app uses patented AI algorithms to scan a user’s face and produce a real-time, personalized forecast of their allergy symptoms based on their l
Nordic
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
While the capabilities of the electronic health record (EHR) continue to expand, the clinician who uses the technology can sometimes be forgotten. Exciting innovations can only be successful when developers are mindful of the human at the center of the solution. New technologies that are designed to be easy to use can also be enjoyable to use, leading to increased clinician buy-in and overall patient satisfaction.
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
What You Should Know: – Vyne Medical®, a leader in the healthcare industry for improving disparate communication process management, today announced the acquisition of Extract SystemsR, an award-winning provider of advanced data extraction solutions, solidifying Vyne Medical’s position as a leading healthcare automation company. – The combination of Vyne Medical and Extract Systems will further the companies’ shared vision of simplifying the flow of data in hospitals and health syst
GoMoHealth
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Imagine waking up every day to pain that not only lingers but defines your life. This is the reality for over 100 million Americans and more than 1.5 billion people worldwide who suffer from chronic pain, a complex condition that causes physical discomfort and emotional and psychological challenges. Traditional treatments for chronic pain often fall short, focusing solely on managing the resulting pain without addressing the source and individual’s holistic needs. 1,2,4 In order to change
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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
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
What You Should Know: – Nirvana , a health tech startup leveraging AI to revolutionize insurance verification and eligibility secures $24.2M in Series A funding led by Northzone , a global VC firm, with participation from Inspired Capital, Eniac Ventures, and Surface Ventures. – Nirvana’s successful Series A funding round highlights the growing recognition of the need for transparency and efficiency in healthcare billing.
Home Health Care
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership Working with any government agency may require cutting through a lot of red tape. Still, home care providers interested in caring for aging veterans have various opportunities to partner with the Veterans Administration (VA) and make a difference for those who served. According to the U.S. Census Bureau, as of 2023, there were an estimated 17.9 million veterans in the United States, and nearly half of them were 65 or older.
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Ryne Natzke, Chief Revenue Officer at TrustCommerce, a Sphere Company Social determinants of health (SDoH) factors often take a financial toll on patients, making it more difficult for them to afford and access the care that they often need to overcome some of those same SDoH issues. While providers certainly can’t wave a magic wand and make their patients’ SDoH struggles disappear, they can take a few concrete steps to help these patients pay for important care.
Healthcare ECONOMIST
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
What are the key elements for reporting your objective, attributes, experimental design, survey design, data collection process, econometric analysis, and results? A paper by Ride et al. (2024) conducted a Delphi Panel expert elicitation survey to create the DIRECT checklist for discrete choice experiment (DCE) studies in health. The checklist is pasted below.
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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