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Fierce Healthcare

Consumers are using their insurers' websites, mobile apps and other digital platforms in greater numbers, but their experiences often fall short of expectations, according to a new report.

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Samsung Partners With Stanford Medicine for New AI Sleep Apnea Feature

HIT Consultant

Source: Samsung What You Should Know: – Samsung Electronics and Stanford University today forms a research collaboration with Stanford Medicine aimed at developing health solutions leveraging Samsungs recently FDA De Novo authorized obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) feature. – The initiative, announced on World Health Day, underscores the critical role of sleep in overall well-being and marks a significant step towards proactive healthcare through pioneering research.

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CMS To Review New York’s CDPAP Overhaul Amid Controversy

Home Health Care

New Yorks tumultuous ongoing transition to a single fiscal intermediary for the states self-directed home care program, the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP), has caught the attention of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). CDPAP is a New York Medicaid home care program that allows eligible individuals to hire the caregiver of their choosing.

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3 keys to providing an elevated patient experience

Healthcare It News

Sponsor: Wolters Kluwer Primary topic: Patient Engagement Topic: Patient Engagement Resource Central: White Papers External url: [link] Thumbnail: Body: Sponsor: Wolters Kluwer Enterprise Taxonomy: Quality Care Care Short Headline: 3 keys to providing an elevated patient experience Region Tag: Global Edition Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

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The Imperative of Health Equity: Why Data and Intention Matter

HIT Consultant

Dr. Ndidi Unaka, Chief Health Equity Officer at Stanford Medicine Childrens Health As the daughter of Nigerian immigrants who are both social workers, I observed how dedicated they were to their careers of service. Following in their footsteps, I am privileged to serve patients and families as a physician, and I have also become all too familiar with the undeniable truth about the impact of health inequities on specific populations.

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With a sign-off from Connecticut's health regulator in hand, the nonprofits say they have a clear path toward closing their merger within the next 30 days.

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Go-to conservative judiciary Matthew Kacsmaryk tossed requirements for greater nurse staffing levels, writing in his judgment that HHS had exceeded its statutory authority and congressional intent.

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Walgreens shrinks losses as Sycamore take-private deal nears

Health Care Dive

Walgreens’ second-quarter report is one of its last financial disclosures before the struggling drugstore chain ends its century-long run as a public company.

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Home Health’s Ideal Role In TEAM’s 30-Day Care Episodes

Home Health Care

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership The forthcoming TEAM bundled payment model will offer home health providers opportunities to boost utilization and develop stronger referral partnerships if they understand and succeed in their roles within a 30-day episode of care. The Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM), set to begin on Jan. 1, 2026, requires providers to front-load the episode of care, initiate care quickly and keep lines of communication strong and smooth, industr

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CVS taps former UPS finance chief as new CFO

Health Care Dive

Tom Cowhey, who took on the permanent CFO position at CVS early last year, will serve as a strategic advisor to CEO David Joyner.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Health Quality Forum, Day 1 Wrap Up: Virtual Care, Rural Access and More

NCQA

NCQAs Health Quality Forum continues in Baltimore, MD, with health care innovators and thought leaders convening to discuss current topics: virtual care, rural access, birth equity and improving services for people with disabilities. So far, were hearing one theme loud and clear: We must continue to engage in collaborative dialogue and build partnerships among health plans, care delivery organizations, clinicians and the community.

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MedeAnalytics, Socially Determined, and Mathematica Join Forces to Quantify the Impact of Social Determinants of Health

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – MedeAnalytics , a healthcare enterprise data enrichment platform and analytics software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider, today announced a collaboration with Socially Determined and Mathematica. – The strategic partnership aims to revolutionize the way the healthcare industry measures, validates, and understands the financial impact of interventions targeting social determinants of health (SDOH).

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Walgreens reported a loss of $2.85 billion in its fiscal second quarter, pulled down by a hefty impairment charge related to its investment in primary care business VillageMD and its U.S. retail pharmacy business.

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Teladoc Health Launches Next-Gen Cardiometabolic Health Program

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Teladoc Health (NYSE: TDOC) , the global leader in virtual care, today introduced its next generation Cardiometabolic Health Program to improve population health and prevent the progression of diabetes, hypertension and obesity. –Building on the companys industry-leading chronic condition management programs, the new offering is designed to support optimal cardiometabolic health for all populations.

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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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Fierce Healthcare

Employers face increasing healthcare costs, but there is a dearth of digital health tools built for their human resources teams to better manage benefits.

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Best Patient Check-In Software for Practices That Need to Reduce Costs

Clearwave Inc

Reading Time: 5 minutes Costs are on the rise, what are you doing now to combat their impact on profits? Innovative check-in software solutions offer a path to significant expense reduction while enhancing the patient experience. Many specialty practices are turning to technology solutions to streamline workflows, reduce operational expenses and increase collections.

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Unlearn Appoints Krates Ng as Chief Technology Officer

HIT Consultant

Krates Ng, Chief Technology Officer at Unlearn What You Should Know: – Unlearn , a frontrunner in the application of artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize clinical trials, announced the appointment of Krates Ng as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). – In his new role, Ng will be instrumental in building the technical and operational infrastructure necessary to support Unlearns ongoing commercial expansion of its cutting-edge AI technologies.

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CVS Health Chief Financial Officer Tom Cowhey will depart the role, in yet another leadership shuffle at the company.

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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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iCAD Appoints Mark Koeniguer as Chief Commercial Officer

HIT Consultant

Mark Koeniguer, Chief Commercial Officer at iCAD What You Should Know: – iCAD, Inc. , a provider of clinically proven AI-powered breast health solutions, today announced the appointment of Mark Koeniguer as its Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). – As CCO at iCAD, Koeniguer will oversee the commercial sales teams, strategic partnerships, operations, and customer success initiatives to drive revenue growth across North America and international markets.

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Celebrating 4,000 Subscribers: The MEDITECH Blog is serving a healthy dose of innovation in 2025 and beyond

Meditech

We are thrilled to announce that the MEDITECH Blog has surpassed the 4,000 subscriber mark! Our team is committed to providing MEDITECH Blog readers with comprehensive insights that help them stay ahead of the curve. Whether it's examining the benefits of an intelligent EHR platform or exploring how MEDITECH customers are at the forefront of innovation, our blog offers takeaways on the latest healthcare IT trends that drive informed decision-making.

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Transcarent Completes Merger With Accolade

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Transcarent today announced the successful completion of its merger with Accolade , a market leader in health advocacy, expert medical opinion, and virtual primary care. – The newly combined organization, operating under the Transcarent name, now serves an impressive 20 million lives across more than 1,700 employer and health plan clients.

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Fierce Healthcare

Nonunion resident physicians said six-to-one they would vote in favor of a union at their institution, according to a newly published national survey conducted in 2023. These responses, and the 20% who said they were already represented, outline a recent uptick in unionization, interest trainees overwhelmingly say is driven by pay and work hours.

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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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Phenomix Sciences Launches Clinical Trial to Predict GLP-1 Response Using Precision Obesity Test

HIT Consultant

Source: MyPhenome genetic obesity test What You Should Know: – Phenomix Sciences (Phenomix) , a commercial precision obesity medicine biotechnology company, today announced the initiation of its first prospective, placebo-controlled clinical study. – The research will evaluate the MyPhenome test’s ability to predict individual patient responses to semaglutide, a GLP-1-based therapy that has become a cornerstone in the treatment of obesity.

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News 4/9/25

HIStalk

Top News The UK government and the Wellcome Trust will.

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Laboratory Billing: Why Smart Technology needs to have Smart People with Human Expertise in AI-Powered Laboratory Billing

Advanced Data Systems

Todays overall healthcare landscape including laboratories is driven by data, speed, and accuracy. Thats why artificial intelligence (AI) has rapidly emerged as a transformative force in laboratory billing, helping to streamline administrative tasks, improve efficiency, and optimize revenue cycle performance.

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EHR Implementation: The need for strong governance and effective, knowledge-based planning

Nordic

How difficult is it to implement an electronic health record (EHR) system? With a number of quality EHR software options to choose from and a smart and capable internal team, it should be as easy as choosing a software vendor then setting out and following an implementation plan , right?

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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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HIStalk Interviews Helen Waters, COO, Meditech

HIStalk

Helen Waters is EVP/COO of Meditech. Tell me about yourself.

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Traditional Media is Alive and Well (Thank You Very Much) 

Healthcare Success

Is traditional media dead? Not even close. In this episode, Stewart Gandolf and Charlie DeNatale, Media Buyer at Healthcare Success, discuss the resilience of traditional media and its evolving role in healthcare marketing. Despite the rise of digital, marketers spend billions yearly on TV, radio, and out-of-home advertising. Charlie shares why these channels remain essential, how media consumption varies by age, and why integrating traditional and digital creates the most effective campaigns.

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Morning Headlines 4/9/25

HIStalk

Prime Minister turbocharges medical research The UK government and the.

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AI Is Creeping Into Every Aspect of Our Lives—and Health Care is No Exception

Bill Of Health

Uncategorized AI Is Creeping Into Every Aspect of Our Livesand Health Care is No Exception AI is the use of computers or machine learning to simulate or imitate human intelligence. This technology has advanced rapidly over the past several years, allowing new forms of AI to leverage vast quantities of data to teach itself and solve problems. Published April 8, 2025 Author Jessica Samuels Share Share on LinkedIn Share on X Share on Facebook Share on Reddit Artificial intelligence ( AI ) is the us

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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.