Health Care Dive
JULY 10, 2024
Antitrust regulators are poised to file suit against CVS Caremark, Express Scripts and Optum Rx over how they negotiate discounts for drugs, including insulin, according to the report.
Fierce Healthcare
JULY 10, 2024
Just one day after issuing a report blasting pharmacy benefit managers for their business practices and focus on consolidation and vertical integration, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is report | The FTC is planning legal action against pharmacy benefit managers for rebate tactics that may hinder consumers and independent pharmacies.
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Healthcare It News
JULY 10, 2024
Like many in the U.S., Ohioans are experiencing a historic shortage of behavioral healthcare resources. But population health management tools from Alera Health will help the Ohio Behavioral Health Providers Network better integrate mental health care. Meanwhile, the state’s Miami University has awarded $1 million in funding to the Ohio Alliance for Population Health for the Southern Ohio Behavioral Health Corridor to support future behavioral health practitioners committed to the state
Fierce Healthcare
JULY 10, 2024
Healthcare legal observers are still reacting to the Supreme Court’s recent decision to gut the Chevron doctrine, fundamentally altering the power federal agencies have to handle regulations as the | Industry leaders and legal observers are still coming to terms with the Supreme Court's landmark decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine.
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Health Care Dive
JULY 10, 2024
Texas Judge Reed O’Connor’s decision suggests he could overturn at least part of the rule, which is meant to curb predatory plan marketing to seniors.
Fierce Healthcare
JULY 10, 2024
Cityblock, a Medicaid value-based care provider, has partnered with Alliance Health, a managed care organization in North Carolina, to help members with serious mental illness and substance use dis | Cityblock now serves more than 41,000 members in North Carolina following its partnership with Alliance Health, a managed care organization.
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Fierce Healthcare
JULY 10, 2024
Just six months after finalizing a sweeping regulation with new requirements for AI transparency and interoperability, the federal government's healthcare tech arm is proposing another major policy | The rule establishes new certification criteria designed to enable health IT for public health as well as health IT for payers to be certified under the ONC Health IT Certification Program.
Health Care Dive
JULY 10, 2024
U.S. digital health startups have raised $5.7 billion across 266 deals so far this year, putting the sector on track to possibly exceed recent full-year funding totals.
Fierce Healthcare
JULY 10, 2024
From 2020 to 2022, it was a wild ride for digital health with record-high deals and soaring valuations. | In this week’s episode of “Podnosis,” Executive Editor Heather Landi chats with Rock Health’s Megan Zweig to talk about the state of the digital health market, how startups and investors are taking a different approach to dealmaking and what to expect for the rest of the year.
Healthcare It News
JULY 10, 2024
The HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum is scheduled to take place September 5-6 in Boston. Learn more and register.
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Fierce Healthcare
JULY 10, 2024
A proposed rule outlining the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS’) intended Medicare payment rates and policy updates for outpatient and ambulatory surgical centers (ASCs) in the co | The administration's CY 2025 OPPS and ASC Payment Systems proposed rule looks to improve obstetrical services, quality reporting and care access.
HIT Consultant
JULY 10, 2024
What You Should Know: – Stanford Medicine is revolutionizing the way community physicians deliver care with the launch of Patients Like Mine, a suite of services designed to equip them with the data and resources needed to provide high-quality, evidence-based treatment to their patients. – By empowering community physicians with the tools and knowledge they need, this program has the potential to revolutionize healthcare delivery, ensuring high-quality, evidence-based care for all pa
Fierce Healthcare
JULY 10, 2024
Midwest health systems Sanford Health and Marshfield Clinic Health System announced plans Wednesday to explore a merger forming a 56-hospital, $10 billion revenue nonprofit heavyweight. | Following a string of botched mergers for both parties, the nonprofits are getting back in the saddle for a 56-hospital, cross-market deal they say will deliver integrated care and new population health efforts across the Midwest.
HIT Consultant
JULY 10, 2024
What You Should Know: – Empara , a developer of healthcare technology focused on making healthcare accessible, affordable and seamless, has announced the launch of Em, its customizable AI virtual assistant. – Em is designed to make the member experience of navigating benefits simpler, more intuitive and personalized, while also increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of service providers and HR teams.
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Home Health Care
JULY 10, 2024
This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership Despite variations in service lines, size and operations, the best home-based care organizations all have one thing in common. These companies all prioritize the experience — of patients, clients and staff. And while every member of an organization plays a role in shaping the experience, this responsibility largely rests on the shoulders of what is now known as the chief experience officer.
HIT Consultant
JULY 10, 2024
What You Should Know: – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has taken a significant step towards improving healthcare information exchange with the release of the Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Patient Engagement, Information Sharing, and Public Health Interoperability (HTI-2) proposed rule. – The HTI-2 rule marks a major advancement in interoperability by focusing on seamless data exchange between patients, providers, payers, and public health auth
The Rand Blog
JULY 10, 2024
The changing climate will strain the basic functions that underpin American society. Core services such as supplying water and electricity, providing medical care, and responding to emergencies like floods will face regional- or even national-level disruptions in the years to come.
HIT Consultant
JULY 10, 2024
What You Should Know: – Oracle announced significant updates to its Argus and Safety One Intake solutions , bolstering its pharmacovigilance portfolio with AI-powered features. – These AI enhancements cater to the evolving needs of life science organizations, allowing them to navigate increasingly complex regulatory landscapes and manage rising adverse event caseloads.
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Home Health Care
JULY 10, 2024
Trinity Health at Home – one of the largest home-based care providers in the country – has a new leader. Dan Drake has been named CEO of Trinity Health’s three national continuing care organizations: Trinity Health At Home, Trinity Health Senior Communities and Trinity Health Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). Drake will officially take over on Aug. 1.
HIT Consultant
JULY 10, 2024
What You Should Know: – Verantos , the global leader in high-validity real-world evidence at scale, has launched its Alzheimer’s Disease Pragmatic Registry. – This registry offers life sciences organizations rich and reliable data on patients with Alzheimer’s disease and related conditions. Verantos: Leading High-Validity Real-World Evidence Verantos is the global leader in high-validity real-world evidence at scale.
Nordic
JULY 10, 2024
Read more about how automation and AI drive patient-centered care with enhanced workflows, predictive analytics, and remote patient monitoring for improved outcomes and engagement.
HIT Consultant
JULY 10, 2024
What You Should Know: – Samsung Electronics today announced a significant expansion of their wearables portfolio with the introduction of Galaxy Ring , Galaxy Watch7 , and Galaxy Watch Ultra. – These new devices, powered by Galaxy AI, are designed to deliver a holistic and personalized wellness experience for users at all levels. Galaxy Ring: Unassuming Design, Powerful Insights The Galaxy Ring offers a discreet and comfortable approach to wellness monitoring.
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HIStalk
JULY 10, 2024
News OpenAI co-founder and CEO Sam Altman and Thrive Global.
HIT Consultant
JULY 10, 2024
What You Should Know: – Alliance Health , a managed care organization serving over 137,000 Medicaid beneficiaries in North Carolina, announced a new partnership with Cityblock , a value-based healthcare provider for Medicaid and dually eligible individuals. – The strategic collaboration aims to improve access to comprehensive, integrated medical and behavioral health care for members with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorder.
The Rand Blog
JULY 10, 2024
Five key domains are core to incident management. Understanding them can help ensure incidents are managed appropriately using practices that can quickly and efficiently resolve them.
HIT Consultant
JULY 10, 2024
What You Should Know: – Healthworx , an agile group of healthcare experts, combines investment, strategic partnership, commercialization, and launch pad capabilities. They are introducing a reimagined accelerator for healthcare startups seeking funding and mentorship. – The Healthworx Accelerator, formerly known as 1501 Health, will equip startups with the necessary tools and knowledge to navigate and grow within complex and entrenched healthcare markets.
Speaker: Dr. Ugo Uwaoma, MD, MBA
Due to the impact of COVID-19, integrating telehealth software into practices and organizations has become the new normal. In turn, this has increased the effectiveness of collaborative healthcare by strengthening communication amongst healthcare workers and helping combat the woes of burnout. Communication between patients and healthcare providers has also improved, allowing patients to reach their providers easily and decreasing turnaround time.
Beterra
JULY 10, 2024
Patient safety is a critical component of healthcare quality. Despite significant advancements, preventable harm remains a significant concern in healthcare settings. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has proposed a new Patient Safety Structural Measure (PSSM) to improve patient safety in hospital settings. This new quality measure will assess how hospitals implement safety improvement systems and evaluate hospital leadership’s commitment to patient safety.
HIStalk
JULY 10, 2024
Leading Healthcare Solutions Provider, Medicus IT, Announces Investment from FFL.
Healthcare It News
JULY 10, 2024
The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology on Wednesday published its long-awaited Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Patient Engagement, Information Sharing, and Public Health Interoperability proposed rule for public comment. WHY IT MATTERS The HTI-2 proposed rule is designed to further advance interoperability and boost nationwide information sharing among patients, providers, payers, and public health authorities.
Fierce Healthcare
JULY 10, 2024
The Biden administration is proposing a 2.8% decrease to physician payments in its newly released pay proposal for physicians, drawing near-immediate protest from the industry. | A fifth consecutive year of pay reductions comes as practice costs continue to rise, spurring calls from groups like the AMA and MGMA for congressional intervention.
Speaker: Matt McBride, CEO and Co-Founder of Mend
Patient engagement happens before, during, and after interactions. Consumer research has found that in 2021, 64% of US households reported using Telehealth services. In addition 34% of patients would prefer Telehealth visits to in-office visits. Accessible patient engagement technology can help you improve your relationships with your patients while also improving your KPIs.
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