Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 13, 2023
A newly filed lawsuit alleges that Humana used artificial intelligence algorithms to deny key rehabilitation care for seniors. | A newly filed lawsuit alleges that Humana used artificial intelligence algorithms to deny key rehabilitation care for seniors.
Health Care Dive
DECEMBER 13, 2023
It's the latest insurer to face a suit over its use of algorithms when appraising claims.
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Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Addressing a room of healthcare professionals at the IHI Forum on Wednesday, Peter Lee, corporate vice president of research and incubations at Microsoft, opened by saying the audience was possibly | It is wrong to think of large language models like GPT-4 as traditional computers—they are reasoning engines and can make mistakes like humans do, the tech giant's corporate vice president of research and incubations warned IHI Forum attendees.
Health Care Dive
DECEMBER 13, 2023
MedLM, which currently includes two models, has been tested by HCA and Accenture.
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
DECEMBER 13, 2023
A jump in claim delays and denials is “wreaking havoc on providers’ revenue cycle performance” and contributing to health systems’ “volatile” accounts receivable and diminishing cash reserves, acco | More frequent pushback from commercial and Medicare Advantage payers is complicating patient self-pay collections and, ultimately, undermining the revenues and cash reserves of hospitals, health systems and physician groups, according to a pair of recent reports.
Health Care Dive
DECEMBER 13, 2023
The deal would value Cotiviti at around $11 billion.
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p3care
DECEMBER 13, 2023
This approaching holiday season, P3 Care is here with warm wishes for all the medical providers. Meanwhile, we are truly filled with the spirit of giving in our joyous celebrations of the holiday season. Our medical billing outsourcing company in USA has earned a name for its valued medical billing services. Along with this, we provide other services like medical credentialing, A/R management, etc.
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Virtual doula care improves birth experiences and reduces the odds of a cesarean section at rates comparable to in-person doula care, a new study finds. | The odds of a C-section decreased notably with several doula visits on the Maven platform, and more so for Black members.
Bill Of Health
DECEMBER 13, 2023
By Barbara Pfeffer Billauer Approaches to resolving scientific evidentiary issues continue to diverge throughout the country. [1] A prominent recent example includes the rejection of the medical diagnosis of Shaken Baby Syndrome (SBS) to reflect disparate views in the scientific, medical, and legal communities. Under guise of making a scientific evidentiary ruling, a New Jersey court has just dismembered the medical diagnosis of SBS, with the judge disavowing the condition’s validity.
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Healthcare spending has increased 4.1% to $4.5 trillion, or $13,493 per person, according to a new report from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services published in Health Affairs. | Health care spending increased to $4.5 trillion in 2022, or $13,493. Here's how that breaks down.
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
Home Health Care
DECEMBER 13, 2023
After stalling in 2021, spending on home health care returned to a more normalized growth rate in 2022, according to a new analysis from the Office of the Actuary at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Specifically, national health expenditures on home health care increased by 6% to $132.9 billion in 2022. In 2021, spending only increased by 0.3%.
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Most insurer markets are highly concentrated, including many regions where a single payer dominates at least half of the market share, according to a new analysis from the American Medical Associat | Most insurer markets are highly concentrated, including many regions where a single payer dominates at least half of the market share, according to a new analysis from the American Medical Association.
Healthcare ECONOMIST
DECEMBER 13, 2023
…well, real interest at least. While in the years since the COVID-19 pandemic have seen nominal interest rates rising, in the long run real (i.e., inflation adjusted) interest rates are falling. A NBER working paper by Obstfeld (2023) provides compelling evidence of this trend. Current real interest rates are likely somewhere in the 1%-2% range.
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Private equity firm KKR & Co. is exploring a potential deal to buy a stake in healthcare analytics company Cotiviti from Veritas Capital, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday. | Private equity firm KKR & Co. is exploring a potential deal to buy a stake in healthcare analytics company Cotiviti from Veritas Capital, The Wall Street Journal reported Monday.
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HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 13, 2023
What You Should Know: – Augmedix , a leader in ambient medical documentation, is partnering with Google Cloud to integrate MedLM , a new healthcare-focused generative AI model, into its technology stack. – This strategic integration partnership aims to improve the quality and efficiency of medical note generation, ultimately benefiting healthcare providers and patients alike.
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Emmet O'Gara, CEO of Sandata, a pioneer and market leader in homecare solutions, joins Fierce Healthcare in the hot seat to share insights into how homecare agencies, MCOs, and other industry stake | Emmett O'Gara, CEO of Sandrata, is passionate about leveraging technology as a force for good in home care. In this interview, she argues the case for an open model system to drive interoperability and remove administrative burdens for MCOs.
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 13, 2023
As the Chief Information Officer (CIO) of a large hospital system, it is my responsibility to lead the charge in cybersecurity preparedness, and I have done this through a nuanced approach to incident response planning. In an era where healthcare organizations heavily rely on digital systems and sensitive patient data, the threat of cybersecurity incidents looms large; the importance of incident response procedures cannot be overstated.
Home Health Care
DECEMBER 13, 2023
This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership Home care providers looking to grow need to follow meticulous planning – and also have realistic goals. During the public health emergency, when more attention was being paid to alternative settings for long-term care, the home care industry saw record-breaking volume and valuations. Sign up for HHCN+ to read this exclusive content.
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
DECEMBER 13, 2023
What You Should Know: – Zocdoc , the healthcare marketplace, has released its inaugural What Patients Want Report , offering valuable insights into what patients seek from their healthcare experience and providers. – Based on millions of bookings and patient interactions, the report paints a picture of how patients are navigating the healthcare landscape today, and what they expect from their providers and the industry at large.
Home Health Care
DECEMBER 13, 2023
A class-action lawsuit was filed against Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) in Kentucky on Tuesday. The company is the latest insurer under fire over its alleged utilization of AI to dictate or deny post-acute care. Humana Medicare Advantage (MA) beneficiaries, specifically, filed the lawsuit, alleging that the company illegally used algorithms to limit post-acute care services.
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 13, 2023
What You Should Know: Elation Health , the clinical-first technology company powering innovation in primary care, today announced the results of a survey of 229 primary care physicians focused on the benefits, desired features, and hurdles to adoption of artificial intelligence–powered (AI) medical scribe tools in the EHR. AI scribe tools use speech recognition and natural language processing to capture and transcribe conversations between a physician and a patient during clinical encounters.
The Rand Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2023
A global consortium to fund sentinel and community surveillance systems and enable global data sharing was established at the International Wastewater Surveillance Conference in November. Success will require bringing together the knowledge being amassed to combat the fracturing of pathogen surveillance and to enable effective early warning between countries.
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
DECEMBER 13, 2023
What You Should Know: Twin Health, creators of the Whole Body Digital Twin™ service for reversing, improving, and preventing chronic metabolic diseases, announced securing $50 million in funding to continue expanding its groundbreaking technology and clinical service solutions for more members across the United States. Twin Health introduced the Whole Body Digital Twin, a dynamic model of each individual’s unique metabolism, powered by artificial intelligence, that is built from thousands of dat
Healthy Debate
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Organizations that meaningfully involve diverse patient input stand to gain immensely and could lead the way for other institutions.
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 13, 2023
What You Should Know: – Amino Health , a digital healthcare navigation company, today announced the appointment of John Asalone as Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately. Asalone succeeds David Vivero, the company’s founder and CEO, who will transition to the role of Chairman. – Asalone joined Amino in August 2023 as COO and brings 20 years of experience scaling software and marketplace companies.
The Rand Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2023
The truce in Yemen is imperfect, but it is the only barrier currently preventing the country from sliding back into widespread war. A comprehensive negotiation process is the most viable option for peace in Yemen in the near term, and the only barrier to the humanitarian devastation that a full-scale resumption of the war in Yemen would surely bring.
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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
DECEMBER 13, 2023
What You Should Know: – Google Cloud unveils MedLM , a family of generative AI models specifically designed for medical applications. – Building on the success of Med-PaLM, Google’s latest offering promises to revolutionize medical documentation, drug research, and patient care experiences. MedLM Background Built on the foundation of Med-PaLM 2, MedLM offers two model sizes: a larger one for complex tasks and a smaller one for scaling across various applications.
Triage Health Law
DECEMBER 13, 2023
On December 4, 2023, Singapore’s Ministry of Health (Ministry) announced that the nation’s first ever comprehensive health data law, the Health Information Bill (Bill), will be introduced in mid-2024. A set of Cyber & Data Security Guidelines for Healthcare Providers (Guidelines) was also published. Of particular importance is that these Guidelines will frame and eventually be imposed as regulatory requirements under the Bill.
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 13, 2023
What You Should Know: – A new survey, Generative AI in Healthcare: Gaining Consumer Trust, from Wolters Kluwer Health reveals significant concerns among Americans regarding the use of generative AI (GenAI) in healthcare. – While many see its potential to improve care, the lack of transparency and validation around data sources raises major trust issues.
The Rand Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2023
Similar to cannabis a decade ago, the United States is in the early days of legalizing some psychedelics for nonmedical purposes. Now is the time to make thoughtful choices.
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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