Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Providers and suppliers feeling the weight of Hurricane Helene and its aftermath will see accelerated and advance Medicare payments, alongside other assistances and flexibilities, the Centers for M | CMS said it wants to head off “significant cash flow issues from the unusual circumstances impacting facilities’ operations.” It is also offering other flexibilities around debt repayments.

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Health Care Dive

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Only 25% of Humana members will be in plans with four stars or above next year, down from 94% this year, the insurer disclosed Wednesday. The downgrade could wipe out Humana’s profits in 2026.

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Another significant legal headache related to star ratings is on the table of the federal government just days before open enrollment begins. | One call center interaction is at the crux of a lawsuit UnitedHealthcare is bringing forward against the federal government because of a reduced star rating score.

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OCTOBER 3, 2024

Mike Waters’ resignation comes after other leadership changes at the telehealth vendor, including the departure of Teladoc’s former CEO this spring.

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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

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Four of the nation’s leading cancer centers are coming together to work on AI through a newly formed collaborative, the Cancer AI Alliance (CAIA). | Four leading cancer centers are leveraging their data resources and AI to gain ground on cancer.

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OCTOBER 3, 2024

The agency will offer earlier meetings with drugmakers as well as solicit more patient feedback on the process.

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Health Care Dive

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Nearly half of the employers surveyed said healthcare costs will exceed budget projections this year, WTW said.

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Smaller healthcare organizations, such as regional hospitals, nursing homes, rehab centers and clinics, are not immune from cyberattacks and data breaches. | Smaller healthcare organizations, such as regional hospitals, nursing homes, rehab centers and clinics, are not immune from cyberattacks and data breaches. They’re attractive targets to hackers, especially those launching ransomware attacks, because attackers know how critical their systems are to providing care and they often lack robust c

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Health Care Dive

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The sale offers a lifeline for struggling Davis Regional Psychiatric Hospital, which stakeholders worried could close after CHS’ deal to sell the facility to Novant Health fell through in June.

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 3, 2024

WebMD Ignite is broadening its reach in the health insurance space with the launch of a new tool that aims to bolster care management programs. | WebMD Ignite is broadening its reach in the health insurance space with the launch of a new tool that aims to bolster care management programs.

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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

Meditech

OCTOBER 3, 2024

With our largest in-person turnout since 2020, this year’s MEDITECH LIVE crowd was buzzing with discussions on AI, interoperability, the power of data, and other opportunities for innovation in the health IT space.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 3, 2024

What You Should Know: – Pager Health , a connected health platform company serving more than 26 million members in the United States and Latin America, today announced the launch of ReallyWellSM. – Combining clinical support, wellness services and contextual navigation, ReallyWell leverages generative AI to conduct deep-dive analyses of all-encompassing data sets for each member and patient, creating an unprecedented, one-size-fits-one personalized engagement experience for health

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Home Health Care

OCTOBER 3, 2024

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership The biggest retailers were zealous in their pursuit of home-based health care initiatives. But there’s little evidence to suggest that pursuit has been successful, at least thus far. This week, CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) announced that it was laying off 2,900 workers. Simultaneously, reports surfaced of Glenview Capital – a significant shareholder in the company – emerging as an activist investor.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 3, 2024

What You Should Know: – WebMD Ignite, a leading full-service growth partner for organizations in the healthcare industry, today announced the launch of Coach®, an integrated solution that enhances and elevates care management programs. – Engineered specifically for health plans, Coach is a comprehensive platform that integrates seamlessly into care managers’ workflows, enabling them to deliver tailored health education, videos and interactive resources to members to improve

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The Rand Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2024

In Los Angeles, rough sleeping—living without the protection of a vehicle, tent, or makeshift dwelling—has risen to new heights. If left unaddressed, this increase in the most precarious form of homelessness sets back recent progress in Los Angeles's efforts to combat this crisis.

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OCTOBER 3, 2024

What You Should Know: – Rezilient Health, a St. Louis-based tech-enabled healthcare company, announced today that it has secured $10M in Series A funding led by Govo Venture Partners , with participation from Bridge Ventures, Acorn Pacific Ventures , The Council , and notable angel investors including Jim McKelvey (Co-Founder of Block), Mark and Robyn Jones (Founders of Goosehead Insurance), Jeremy Friese (Founder of Verata Health), and David Karandish (Founder of Answers.com). – The

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HIStalk

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The American Medical Informatics Association has given a shout-out.

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Home Health Care

OCTOBER 3, 2024

On some days, Vesta Healthcare CEO Randy Klein’s job requires some preaching. Having a unique business model is a strength, but it also means dedicating time to explain how the company operates and its overall value add. It’s a position Klein has often found himself in. “I used to have a boss that referred to that as an ‘evangelical sale,’ because you actually have to evangelize what you’re doing,” he told Home Health Care News on the latest episode of the Disrupt podcast.

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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

OCTOBER 3, 2024

What You Should Know: – HHAeXchange , a provider of homecare management solutions, announced today its acquisition of Sandata Technologies , a veteran in the homecare industry with four decades of experience. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. – The strategic move strengthens HHAeXchange’s position in the rapidly growing home and community-based services (HCBS) market, where demand for personal care aides is projected to increase by 43% between 2020 and 20

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Home Health Care

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) added a new diagnostic code to their annual update of the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10) list. The new code, z512A, supports providers in hospitals and health facilities by alerting home care clinicians and other post-acute care providers when a patient is being discharged to aftercare following hospitalization for sepsis.

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NCQA

OCTOBER 3, 2024

NCQA is changing the age range for the HEDIS Breast Cancer Screening measure to align with new U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) guidelines. Changes will be reflected in the HEDIS MY 2025 Volume 2 Technical Update. What’s Changing? The measure will include these changes for MY 2025: Expanded the age range to 40–74. Added age stratifications for 40–49 and 50–74 years of age, along with a total rate.

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HIStalk

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Top News Virtual care chronic disease management vendor Omada Health.

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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.

Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 3, 2024

The Biden administration could stand to take a firmer hand on hospital price transparency, especially when it is unclear whether the price data being published are even accurate, the Government Acc | A new watchdog report showed no CMS assessments of whether hospitals' machine-readable files are complete or accurate.

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HIStalk

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Diabetes startup Omada Health has confidentially filed its S-1 to.

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Health Care Dive

OCTOBER 3, 2024

A bipartisan group of two dozen representatives pushed officials to preserve the pandemic-era prescribing changes for buprenorphine, arguing telehealth increases access and prevents overdoses.

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Last month, Rep. | House Rep. Debbie Dingell introduced a bill that would expand dental coverage to tens of millions of Americans. The goal is gaining popularity among voters and elected Democrats.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 3, 2024

Amit Reches, CTO, Nuvo Group Prenatal monitoring technology has advanced considerably over the last decade. High-resolution sonograms now offer unprecedented clarity, enabling detailed insights into fetal development. Meanwhile, innovations have transformed previously cumbersome and uncomfortable equipment into more portable and user-friendly devices, enhancing accessibility and patient comfort.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 3, 2024

What You Should Know: – VieCure Inc., pioneer of next-generation intelligence platforms that democratize community oncology care, today announced the completion of a $45 million financing led by Northpond Ventures and the appointment of industry veteran Richard Daly as chairman of the board of directors. – The company will use the proceeds to scale commercial operations to meet the growing demand for its patented Halo Intelligence platform.

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