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Babyscripts ride-share program saved expectant mothers time, money

Fierce Healthcare

Pregnant women in Washington, D.C., without reliable access to transportation have been cashing in on a private, complimentary car ride to their many perinatal and postnatal appointments | With free Lyft rides, Babyscripts helped transportation-insecure women attend more perinatal and postnatal appointments. Clinical evidence shows when women attend more visits during their pregnancies, outcomes drastically improve.

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Industry condolences, social media vitriol follow UnitedHealthcare CEO’s killing

Health Care Dive

Brian Thompson’s death on Wednesday set off a flood of darkly celebratory social media posts offset by solemn remembrances from his peers and other healthcare leaders.

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Primary care market will see major shifts by 2030 as payers, nontraditional providers gain ground

Fierce Healthcare

Two years ago, Bain and Company forecasted ma | Nontraditional providers will account for about one-third of the primary care market in 2030, according to Bain and Company. Payer-owned primary care, population-focused models and advanced primary care providers are all poised for growth.

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Corewell Health to adopt Abridge’s AI documentation tool

Health Care Dive

The deployment is one of Abridge’s largest health system partnerships, said CEO Shiv Rao. The product will be available to 4,000 employed physicians and advanced practice providers.

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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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Amazon taps Hinge Health as MSK care partner, expanding digital health benefits program

Fierce Healthcare

Amazon has added digital musculoskeletal care company Hinge Health to its health conditions program, a service it rolled out in January to help connect customers with virtual care benefits. | Amazon has added digital musculoskeletal care company Hinge Health to its health conditions program, a service it rolled out in January to help connect customers with virtual care benefits.

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The Role of Digitally Savvy Clinical Leadership Ready for the Future in Healthcare

HIT Consultant

Ali Morin, Chief Nursing Informatics Officer at symplr As technological innovations, AI and challenges in healthcare continue to grow, it’s imperative for healthcare leaders – especially clinical ones – to be digitally competent and step into the forefront of change with skills and expertise to support a better future. Not only do they need to be efficient in use of existing technology to streamline operations and support frontline workers, but they also need to be open to new technologies in th

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The Table-Stakes Technology Entering Home-Based Care In 2025 And Beyond

Home Health Care

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership The need for home-based care is drastically increasing. All the while, providers are dealing with an unabated staffing problem. Thats why, in order to succeed in the future, many provider leaders believe that the gap needs to be bridged by the right technology solutions. We know that most adults want to age in place at home, which is the right place as its proven to be better for overall health and well-being and more cost-effective than an institu

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Addressing Bias in Healthcare AI: A Guide for Developers and Clinicians

HIT Consultant

Pravin Tiwari, Executive Vice President and Business Unit Head, FPT Software The promise of AI is greater efficiency in solving complex problems. But with that promise comes the responsibility of understanding and applying governance, ethical, and reliability principles. Therefore, developing a responsible approach to developing and deploying artificial intelligence (AI) in a safe, trustworthy, and ethical fashion is essential.

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News 12/6/24

HIStalk

Top News Apple CEO Tim Cook repeats his previous assertion.

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Prenuvo Research Reveals Link Between Type 2 Diabetes and Brain Aging

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Prenuvo , a provider of proactive whole-body MRI scans, has presented groundbreaking research at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 2024 Annual Meeting, revealing a significant link between Type 2 diabetes and brain volume loss. – The new study highlights the potential of whole-body MRI screening to uncover the hidden impacts of chronic conditions on brain health.

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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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National Alliance for Care at Home Taps Experienced Post-Acute Veteran As New COO

Home Health Care

The National Alliance for Care at Homes (the Alliance) leadership team is rounding into form. Sherl Brand who has significant leadership experience in provider, association and third-party roles is set to become the next COO. Brand will begin her new position in the middle of January. She will become the first COO of the organization, which came as a result of a merger between the National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) and the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization

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How Pharma Can Enhance Infusion Clinic Operations and Patient Care

HIT Consultant

Patty Trainor, Sr. Director KS&R Infusion Clinics (ICs) face a delicate balancing act. They must strive for operational excellence while simultaneously navigating the realities of competition, patient care challenges, and compliance requirements. It’s a difficult challenge, and as ICs adapt to evolving demands, there’s a growing need for pharmaceutical manufacturers to step up with tailored support.

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Simplifying Denial Management: A Single Step-by-Step Guide

Advanced Data Systems

Simplifying Denial Management: A Single Step-by-Step Guide Denial management often appears complex and daunting within the revenue cycle, cluttered with over-complications and excessive details. Yet, at its core, the process can be surprisingly straightforward: your claim has been denied. Despite the simplicity of this statement, the reasons behind it and the frequency of such denials can make it seem that payers are more in the business of rejecting claims than paying them.

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EPtalk by Dr. Jayne 12/5/24

HIStalk

It’s that time of year, with cybersecurity firm NordPass releasing.

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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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Interview with Guardoc CEO Hadassah Backman

Health Business Group

Hadassah Backman , founder and CEO of Guardoc Health shares her personal story, from growing up in New York as a family caretaker, influenced by her father's illness and her grandmother's survival of the Holocaust, to her initial career in literature and writing. Discover how her path took a pivotal turn after a personal caregiving experience, leading her to pursue nursing.

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How Patient-Led Solutions Create a Better Healthcare Payment Experience 

Clearwave Inc

Reading Time: 3 minutes By Blakely Roth | December 5, 2024 In the evolving landscape of healthcare, delivering a better payment experience is crucial for patient satisfaction and operational efficiency. Patient-led solutions, particularly in the realm of payments and check-ins, have revolutionized how care providers manage transactions and interactions.

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Corewell Health Implements Abridge’s AI Platform for Enhanced Clinical Documentation

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Corewell Health ™ has chosen Abridge as its enterprise-wide AI platform for clinical documentation to deliver a better patient experience and increase clinician satisfaction. During a 90-day pilot, Corewell Health’s enterprise team partnered with Abridge’s customer teams to implement the technology and saw a significant impact. – During a 90-day pilot, Corewell Health’s enterprise team partnered with Abridge’s customer teams to implement the technology and saw

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[ANSWERED] What is Dark Web Monitoring?

Etactics

Did you know that in 2023 there was a 72% increase in data breaches compared to 2022? This is an alarming increase in data breaches. In 2023 the number of breaches was an all-time record. In most cases when data gets leaked, it ends up on the Dark Web…a place where hackers share stolen information. So, what can you do about that to keep your business data secure?

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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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Hinge Health, Amazon Partner to Expand Access to Musculoskeletal (MSK) Care

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Hinge Health announced a new collaboration with Amazon Health Services to feature Hinge Health’s leading musculoskeletal (MSK) care platform on Amazon.com. Hinge Health is the first digital MSK platform to join Amazon Health Services’ offering that aims to help people discover and enroll in digital health programs available through their employer or health plan at no additional cost. – Approximately 40% of adults in the US suffer from a MSK condition, includ

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Morning Headlines 12/6/24

HIStalk

Cleerly raises $106M from Insight Partners for AI heart health.

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ConcertAI & NeoGenomics Launch CTO-H for Hematology Research

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – ConcertAI and NeoGenomics (NASDAQ: NEO) announce a joint software-as-a-service solution in hematological malignancies for research analytics, clinical trial design, and clinical trial operational optimization. – CTO-H provides a research data solution that is unprecedented in its scale, longitudinality and biomarker depth.

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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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EnableComp Appoints Frank Forte as CEO to Drive RCM

HIT Consultant

Frank Forte, CEO at EnableComp What You Should Know: – EnableComp , a provider of technology-driven solutions for healthcare revenue cycle management, has announced the appointment of Frank Forte as its new CEO. – Forte brings extensive experience in healthcare technology and revenue cycle leadership to this role, where he will spearhead the company’s growth and innovation strategy.

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Can Washington State Change Pharmaceutical Advertising Forever?

Bill Of Health

by Vincent Joralemon Pharmaceutical advertisers want health data so that they can effectively tailor the $18 billion spent annually on drug pitches to those audiences most likely to buy these products. However, a recent privacy law out of Washington State may force substantial changes in the field­­—potentially exposing a huge number of companies to liability and enforcement actions.

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Aya Healthcare Acquires Cross Country Healthcare for $615M

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Aya Healthcare , a provider of healthcare staffing solutions, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Cross Country Healthcare for approximately $615M. – The strategic acquisition will combine two of the largest healthcare staffing companies, creating a comprehensive workforce solutions provider with a nationwide reach.

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Life rights for reproduction: Voices from the climate-affected rural subalterns

Bill Of Health

Women queue to fill their buckets, Bolangir, Odisha, India 18.1.2022. ©Nairita Roy Chaudhuri by Nairita Roy Chaudhuri Most small farmers in rural India directly depend on rainwater for agricultural production and subsistence livelihoods. However, climate change is intensifying droughts, threatening crop productivity, the food and livelihood security of agrarian farmers, and increasing their risks of hunger and malnutrition.

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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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Greenway Health Joins AWS Partner Network to Accelerate Healthcare Innovation

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Greenway Health, a provider of health information technology services, has joined the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Partner Network (APN). – The strategic collaboration will enable Greenway to leverage AWS’s cloud infrastructure and expertise to further advance healthcare technology and deliver innovative solutions to healthcare providers.

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Cleerly Secures $106M to Advance AI-Powered Cardiac Care

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Cleerly , a pioneer in advanced cardiovascular imaging, has announced the successful closure of its Series C extension funding round, raising a total of $106M led by Insight Partners , with participation from Battery Ventures and existing investors. – The funding will enable Cleerly to expand its reach and make its AI-powered cardiac care solutions accessible to more patients as well as invest in research and clinical trials to further validate the effectivene