Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Not-for-profit hospital and health systems are slowly recovering from their worst year financially in 2022. | If federal lawmakers don't act to extend the Acute Hospital Care at Home program, which expires at the end of this year, it could dampen not-for-profit hospitals' nascent financial recovery, according to a new report from Fitch Ratings.
Healthcare It News
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Oklahoma Heart Hospital was founded in 2002 with the idea of being something truly different – an all-digital hospital with a heavy focus on the patient experience and the latest automation that would change the way healthcare is delivered. It has succeeded. Patients are happy. Patients' families are happy. Doctors and nurses are happy. And accolades and awards keep coming in.
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Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Legislation that gives a president wide-reaching power to financially harm any nonprofit an administration deems as terrorist supporting passed out of the House of Representatives Nov. 21. | H.R. 9495 passed in the House on Thursday. If signed into law, a president would be able to take a nonprofit's tax-exempt status away without due process, critics say.
Health Care Dive
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
AI could ease labor shortages, but health systems will need to increase cybersecurity spending to manage increased risks, according to the credit ratings agency.
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
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Patient navigation programs backed by technology hold significant potential to improve cancer care, and a new White House report outlines policy priorities to support this effort. | Patient navigation programs backed by technology hold significant potential to improve cancer care, and a new White House report outlines policy priorities to support this effort.
Healthcare It News
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Oklahoma Heart Hospital's David Miles talks all-digital's impact on care delivery, patient experience and healthcare outcomes – and much more.
Health Care Quality Digest brings together the best content for healthcare quality professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Health Care Dive
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Prospect has attempted to sell hospitals to generate liquidity, but has been unable to offload several of its properties.
Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Employers are putting a focus on family planning, affordability and cancer care as they look for ways to improve benefits for workers, according to new survey data from Mercer. | Employers are putting a focus on family planning, affordability and cancer care as they look for ways to improve benefits for workers, according to new survey data from Mercer.
Health Care Dive
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
While some factors are out of employers’ control, it’s up to companies to balance rising costs with budget expectations, experts said.
Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
| Discover the trailblazers shaping the future of healthcare, biotech, and pharma at the Fierce 50 Awards Gala.
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
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Steve Kim, CEO of Valer As a physician, the odds that you’ve had a negative experience related to the prior authorization process are (unfortunately) highly likely. According to the American Medical Association’s (AMA) 2023 Prior Authorization Physician Survey , 1 in 4 physicians report that prior auths “have led to a serious adverse event for a patient in their care.
The Rand Blog
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
East Asian countries are increasingly involved in the Ukraine conflict, raising concerns of a proxy war. North Korea supports Russia with troops and weapons, while China aids economically. Japan and South Korea back Ukraine with nonlethal aid, reflecting broader geopolitical stakes.
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
What You Should Know: – A new KLAS Research report examines the key drivers of client satisfaction in the physician advisory services market, highlighting the importance of accuracy, timeliness, strong relationships, and specialized service lines. – KLAS names Xsolis as a leader in overall client satisfaction among physician advisory services firms in helping healthcare providers navigate the complexities of regulatory and payer requirements.
Bill Of Health
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
by Cecile de Villiers South Africa is considered the most unequal country in the world, with stagnant economic growth and staggeringly high unemployment. More than five million or 31.2% of workers in South Africa find economic opportunities in the “ informal economy ,” often because there are fewer barriers (training, skills, regulation) to entering the sector.
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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
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
What You Should Know: – Academy Medtech Ventures (AMV) has announced the launch of Move PT, a cutting-edge digital health platform designed to transform rehabilitation care through the power of artificial intelligence (AI) , computer vision (CV), and remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM). – The solution empowers physical therapists, orthopedic surgeons, and other healthcare providers with the data-driven insights they need to deliver more precise and personalized patient care.
Home Health Care
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
The Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC) has launched a new accreditation program to establish industry standards for safety, quality and patient-centered home-based acute health care. It also announced its first accredited organization. As health care organizations adopt new care models that respond to patient preferences, improve patient access and create efficiencies in service delivery, ACHC’s program supports this transformation by establishing guidelines and best practices for p
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
What You Should Know: – StoryCatch Partners , a Public Benefit Corporation leveraging the power of individual stories to improve mental and physical wellbeing, today announced that it has acquired Maynard, Mass.-based EmpiraMed Inc., a digital health technology leader in the field of virtual clinical studies for real-world evidence. – EmpiraMed performs post-market, prospective, virtual clinical studies to generate real-world evidence for life sciences, pioneering site-less virtual
HIStalk
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Top News House lawmakers pass a VA legislative package with.
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
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
What You Should Know: – Zarminali Health , a new pediatric healthcare provider, has secured $40M in seed funding to revolutionize the delivery of primary and specialty care for children led by General Catalyst. – Zarminali Health is poised to transform the pediatric healthcare landscape by providing a modern, integrated, and patient-centric approach to care.
Medbridge Education
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
The evidence is clear—Physical Therapy (PT) is an effective, safe, and versatile option for patients seeking care for musculoskeletal (MSK) conditions,1 regardless of whether that patient is seen in-clinic or digitally. However, that doesn’t mean that each care delivery model doesn’t come with trade-offs that affect the patient experience. When clinics offer only in-person care, […] The post How Pathways Enhances Hybrid Care to Bridge the Gap Between In-Person and Virtual-Only Care Models
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
What You Should Know: – Veradigm , a provider of healthcare data and technology solutions, has announced the launch of Veradigm Ambient Scribe, an AI-powered platform designed to reduce the administrative burden on healthcare providers. – Powered by AvodahMed , the innovative solution uses ambient listening technology to automatically capture and transcribe patient-provider interactions, freeing up clinicians to focus more on patient care.
Healthcare ECONOMIST
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
That is my recent paper with co-authors Shanshan Wang, Jason Shafrin, and Kirk Kerr in BMJ Open. The abstract is below: Objective To estimate the health economic value of postdischarge oral nutrition supplement (ONS) consumption among elderly adults who were malnourished during hospitalisation. Design A cost-effectiveness model was developed from a US payer perspective based on a recent meta-analysis of randomised trials of nutritional support following hospital discharge and studies of US hos
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
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Kabir Gulati, VP of Data Applications at Proprio AI holds immense promise in healthcare, from improving patient care and operational efficiency to early disease detection and personalized treatment plans. AI’s potential in a patient-centered environment hinges on understanding its capabilities, limitations, and the critical role of human oversight.
Health Policy News
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
State Departments of Insurance Release Plans to Advance Access to Women’s Health Services The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) followed-up on its Expanding Access to Women’s Health Grant.
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
What You Should Know: – Converge Bio , a generative AI platform for accelerated drug discovery and development, today announced it has raised $5.5 million in seed funding, led by TLV Partners. – Converge Bio’s platform uses large language models (LLMs) trained on biological and chemical data (DNA, RNA, protein sequences, and small molecules) to help biotech and pharmaceutical companies discover and develop better-performing drugs in less time.
Health Policy News
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Conference Round Up PCG staff shares insights from additional conferences in another round up this month – The National Association of Medicaid Directors Conference and the American Public Health Association.
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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
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
What You Should Know: – Tassat Group, Inc., the leading provider of private permissioned blockchain-based real-time settlement solutions, today announced its strategic partnership with Veuu, an innovative AI-powered healthcare fintech company, to improve the inefficiencies and opaqueness plaguing the healthcare claims and payment process. – Leveraging Tassat’s smart contract capabilities, this collaboration empowers Veuu with a solution to provide greater confidence in the traceabi
Health Policy News
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
CMS Releases Proposed Exchange Guidance for 2026 The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) released its annual proposed guidance for Exchanges and Qualified Health Plans (QHPs) earlier than typical.
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
What You Should Know: – Array Behavioral Care, the nation’s leading virtual psychiatry and therapy practice providing quality mental health services across the continuum of care, and KeyCare, the nation’s first Epic EHR-based virtual care company, today announced a partnership that will eliminate system-wide gaps in mental health treatment.
NCQA
NOVEMBER 21, 2024
Community health workers (CHW) play a vital role in health care and social services systems by connecting people with the services and support they need. Because of their lived experience in the community, CHWs understand the challenges and barriers people face when obtaining health care, and can build trusted relationships. Many organizations employ CHWs to screen for social determinants of health and help people access resources for transportation, financial assistance, food and shelter.
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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