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Federal agencies open online portal for reporting anticompetitive practices in healthcare

Fierce Healthcare

Federal agencies want to hear from the public about monopolistic and anticompetitive behavior within the healthcare industry. | FTC, DOJ and HHS said that information and accounts received from the public could plant the seeds for formal investigations into healthcare companies' monopolistic or anticompetitive practices.

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In Saudi Arabia, machine learning model helps reduce outpatient no-shows

Healthcare It News

Two years ago, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of National Guard Health Affairs' Riyadh-based hospital, King Abdulaziz Medical City, became the first in the world to reach Stage 7 in four different HIMSS models. (It's recently become a pioneer with some impressive work to reach Stage 6 on another model.) Its advanced use of health information and technology has been a boon for the health system's 1.3 million patients.

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3 takeaways on the new federal data privacy proposal after its first public showcase

Fierce Healthcare

At the House Energy and Commerce’s data privacy hearing April 17, lawmakers discussed for the first time Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers’ discussion draft of a new federal data privacy bill, the Ameri | House lawmakers revived discussions of a national data privacy law at an Energy & Commerce hearing Wednesday. Here are the key takeaways.

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The aftermath of Change: Two experts on how healthcare organizations can prevent the next cyberattack

Health Care Dive

Healthcare organizations can create an effective cybersecurity strategy that involves an incident response plan, testing, multifactor authentication and automating mundane tasks using artificial intelligence.

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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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Sharing hospital website user data with 3rd parties is common, study shows

Healthcare It News

A new statistical analysis of 90 distinct hospital websites, drawn from a nationally representative sample of 100 community hospitals, finds that those providers – when they had privacy policies available for consumption – were inadequate in how they accurately disclosed the use of third-party tracking technologies to consumers. In addition to comparing details about third-party recipients of collected user data, user rights and potential uses, the study also looked at the readabilit

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Telehealth linked to modest quality, cost increases, study finds

Health Care Dive

The findings suggest it would be challenging to restrict telehealth payment in Medicare, researchers said. Some pandemic flexibilities are set to expire at the end of 2024.

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30 health systems pursuing top-to-bottom age-friendly care with new collaborative

Fierce Healthcare

Thirty health systems from across the country have signed onto an 18-month initiative to explore how best to provide quality care for older adults. | The Age-Friendly System-Wide Spread Collaborative will see CommonSpirit Health, Advocate Health and others sharing data and best practices on how to provide quality care for older adults at every location.

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Artificial intelligence tools improve skin cancer diagnostic accuracy

Health IT Analytics

A Stanford Medicine-led meta-analysis revealed that artificial intelligence algorithms can help healthcare practitioners diagnose skin cancers more accurately.

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Elevance Health sees double-digit profit growth in Q1, posting $2.2B in earnings

Fierce Healthcare

Elevance Health's first-quarter profit grew by double digits year over year, reaching $2.2 billion, according to its earnings report released Thursday morning. | Elevance Health's first-quarter profit grew by double digits year over year, reaching $2.2 billion, according to its earnings report released Thursday morning.

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‘We’re Seeing Tons Of Opportunity’: Home-Based Care Buyers Deploy DIY M&A, Earnout Structures In 2024 Dealmaking Strategies

Home Health Care

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership Transaction volume for home health, home care and other in-home care businesses dipped in 2023, with inflation, higher interest rates and global unrest contributing to the downturn. Many home-based care stakeholders anticipated M&A to rebound in 2024, however, thanks to increased loan activity in January, greater buyer-seller consensus and private equity’s record-high levels of “mature” dry powder.

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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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DrFirst acquires Myndshft to build out prior authorization tech for specialty medications

Fierce Healthcare

Medication management platform DrFirst this week closed its acquisition of Myndshft Technologies, an AI-enabled benefits and prior authorization verification platform. | In an acquisition closed April 17, the medication management platform DrFirst, used by hospitals and pharmacies, will obtain most assets of the automated prior authorization software company Myndshft, in a move the company says will improve price transparency and access to information on medical benefits.

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Epicore Biosystems Launches Connected Hydration

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Epicore Biosystems (‘Epicore’) , a digital health company developing advanced sweat-sensing wearables to provide real-time personalized hydration insights for performance and safety, today announced the commercial launch of Connected Hydration. – Connected Hydration is the first sweat-sensing wearable patch and mobile app that equips workers with customized, real-time insights about sweat volume loss, electrolyte loss, body temperature and body movement to inf

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Trust is a Superpower for Public Health – The 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer Through the Health Lens

Health Populi

Less than 50% of people living in 16 countries do not trust government, media, or NGOs to do what is right to address their health needs and concerns, based on the responses from over 15,000 people living in 16 countries whose opinions are captured in the 2024 Edelman Trust Barometer’s Special Report on Trust and Health. Edelman launched the 2024 Trust Barometer earlier this year during the Davos World Economic Forum, and today released this round of research focused on health.

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News 4/19/24

HIStalk

Top News Medication management vendor DrFirst acquires Myndshft Technologies, which.

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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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Infrastructure upgrade delivers performance and resilience improvements

Life Qi

We are thrilled to announce the completion of a recent upgrade to our server infrastructure, aimed at boosting performance and resilience. This upgrade signifies a substantial investment in ensuring that our systems can effectively cater to the expanding Life QI user base.

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Prescription Drug Affordability Board Toolkit

NASHP

Since Maryland enacted the first prescription drug affordability board (PDAB), six other states have followed suit and are at varying points of implementation, working toward their common goal of lowering prescription drug costs. The National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) provides technical assistance to states that have created PDABs and partners with the Program on Regulation, Therapeutics and the Law (PORTAL) at Harvard Medical School and Brigham and Women’s Hospital to support effe

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Traditions Health Promotes Within For VP Of Operations Role; Interim HealthCare Taps New VP Of Clinical Quality

Home Health Care

Traditions Health taps new VP of operations The large home health and hospice provider Traditions Health has named Angela Collins as the vice president of operations. In her role, she will specifically be responsible for home health branches in Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas. She will also take part in – and oversee – growth initiatives. “Angie’s collaborative efforts have significantly contributed to increasing operational efficiency,” Traditions Health COO Tony Maxwell said in a statement.

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LLM approach expert levels in ophthalmology. Price controls in health care (Argentina) Will bird flu (H5N1) animal pandemic spread to humans? Lex Fridman interview with Mark Cuban (with discussion of Cost Plus Drugs) Spotlight on Medicare’s Chronic Care Management program.

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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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After Partnership With CD&R, Elevance Health Continues To Bet On Its Provider Services Arm

Home Health Care

Elevance Health (NYSE: ELV) continues to point to its provider capabilities – which include home-based care services – as a strategic priority. The company has partnered with the private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice (CD&R) on a primary care initiative that will bring together Carelon Health – Elevance Health’s provider arm – and apree health and Millennium Physician group, two CD&R-backed companies.

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AngelEye Health Acquires NICU2Home to Bolster NICU Care

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – AngelEye Health , the leading provider of technology for neonatal and pediatric family engagement services, has announced the acquisition of NICU2Home. – NICU2Home, dedicated to empowering families through technology during their NICU journey, perfectly complements AngelEye’s existing solutions. A Holistic Approach to NICU Care By integrating NICU2Home’s expertise, AngelEye expands its solutions to: Seamlessly connect families with their infants: I

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Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy: The Roadmap to Connection

Icanotes

Emotionally Focused Couples Therapy: The Roadmap to Connection What is Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)? Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), the therapeutic brainchild of Dr. Sue Johnson , offers a transformative approach to couples therapy that resonates deeply with the human emotional experience. At its core, EFT emphasizes the importance of attachment bonds and the profound impact they have on our relationships.

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GE HealthCare Launches AI-Enhanced Voluson Signature 20 & 18 Ultrasound Systems: AI Power Meets Efficiency in Women’s Health

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) has introduced the Voluson Signature 20 and 18 ultrasound systems , designed to revolutionize women’s healthcare with a powerful combination of Artificial Intelligence (AI) , advanced tools, and an ergonomic design. – These latest additions to the Voluson family empower clinicians to accelerate exams while delivering exceptional image clarity for diagnosing and treating various women’s health conditions.

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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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The YOU FIRST Approach to Quality Measurement

NCQA

A new kind of quality measure is gaining traction: Person-Centered Outcome (PCO) measures that focus on measuring what matters to patients. Mounting evidence shows PCO measures are feasible and that providers and patients like them. A recent NCQA webinar discussed encouraging findings from our latest round of PCO testing, prompting us to begin recruiting Special Needs Plans to test PCO measures.

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Medicus IT Acquires Health IT Consulting Firm BlueNovo

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Medicus IT , a leading national provider of healthcare technology solutions and managed services, has announced the acquisition of BlueNovo. – The acquisition signifies Medicus IT’s unwavering dedication to supporting community health centers. By combining their expertise and resources, both companies can work towards improving healthcare quality and accessibility for underserved communities nationwide.

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Coordinating Care Coordination. Interview with Lumeon’s Robbie Hughes

Health Business Group

Ironically, patient care coordination itself is often uncoordinated. It's spread across multiple providers and administrators, causing frustration for care teams and patients. Lumeon founder and CEO Robbie Hughes has developed an approach that makes the care journey more reliable rather than settling for the current craziness, where patients are expected to be satisfied as long as they get some time with a doctor.

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Kontakt.io Secures $47.5M to Optimize Hospital Operations with AI-Powered Patient Flow Optimization

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Kontakt.io, a leading innovator in Inpatient Journey Analytics, has announced a significant investment of $47.5 million. This Series C funding round, led by Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Asset Management (Goldman Sachs) , empowers Kontakt.io to accelerate its growth and fuel the expansion of its cutting-edge Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions. – Goldman Sachs’ investment signifies their confidence in Kontakt.io’s disruptive technology and mark

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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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Representations and Warranties Health Care Due Diligence — for Insurers and Insureds

HKLaw

Healthcare attorney Andrew Namkung wrote an article published by the American Health Law Association highlighting the complex web of regulations in the healthcare sector.

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Two Chairs Raises $72M to Expand Access to Therapist Network

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Two Chairs , a leading innovator in behavioral health, has announced the closing of a $72 million Series C funding round led by Amplo with participation from Fifth Down Capital and others, bringing Two Chairs’ total capital raised to $103 million. – Founded in 2017, Two Chairs is dedicated to creating a world where everyone has access to exceptional mental healthcare.

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EPtalk by Dr. Jayne 4/18/24

HIStalk

It’s long been known that women make many healthcare decisions.

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DrFirst Acquires Myndshft to Expedite Access to Specialty Medications and Reduce Burden on Providers

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – DrFirst has announced a strategic acquisition of Myndshft Technologies, Inc., an end-to-end real-time medical benefits and automated prior authorization (PA) software-as-a-service (SaaS). – Myndshft software-as-a-service automates and simplifies time-consuming healthcare patient access tasks associated with prior authorization, eligibility and benefits verification, and patient financial responsibility, freeing providers and payers to concentrate more fully on

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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.