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Mount Sinai team creates AI algorithm to detect sleep disorder

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REM sleep behavior disorder, or RBD, is a condition that causes abnormal movements or brief repeated twitching during sleep, and occasional episodes of dream enactment. THE CHALLENGE RBD affects more than one million Americans and is almost always an early sign of Parkinson's or dementia, often preceding other symptoms by 10-15 years. That means it presents an unprecedented opportunity for developing therapies against Parkinson's disease or dementia and ultimately identifying those who w

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How HealthTrackRx Revolutionized PCR Testing by Delivering Next-Morning Results at Scale

Healthcare Success

Do you remember choosing between two types of COVID tests? PCR tests were highly accurate but took several days to get results. Meanwhile, antigen-based rapid tests offered results within minutes, but were far less accurate. In this week's episode, Stewart Gandolf speaks with Martin Price , CEO of HealthTrackRx , to explore how an innovative business model, leading-edge sales strategies, and game-changing partnerships has enabled HealthTrackRx to offer and scale next-morning PCR results nationwi

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Dr. Oz vows to scrutinize Medicare Advantage as CMS head

Health Care Dive

Dr. Mehmet Oz, who has previously advocated for expanding the privatized Medicare program, said he would tackle upcoding among MA plans if confirmed.

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Fierce Healthcare

At a press conference, WHO officials laid out the many ways countries around the world are being impacted in real-time by the U.S. withdrawal of crucial humanitarian aid.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Older Americans Step Up To Support Peers Amid Caregiver Shortages

Home Health Care

As the number of older Americans continues to rise, a growing trend sees seniors stepping in as caregivers for their peers. With about 70% of the 73 million individuals aged 65 and older projected to require home care by 2025 and a shortage of professional caregivers, organizations like Caretech and Seniors Helping Seniors are tapping into the invaluable resource of experienced senior caregivers to meet the increasing demand for home support.

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Fierce Healthcare

Over the past several years, the Fierce Healthcare team has asked our readers to help us crown the biggest power players in the healthcare industry as well as the most overused and flimsy buzzwords | #FierceMadness is officially back for 2025, and this year we're looking to find the best company name in healthcare.

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Digital Health Adoption Trends by Each Generation: From Gen Z to Boomers

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Digital health is rapidly moving into the mainstream, from Super Bowl commercials to new features in popular consumer products. A recent survey reveals that 58% of Americans used virtual care in the past year, although this represents a slight decrease (5 percentage points) compared to 2023. Wearable devices and connected devices are also increasingly common, with 53% of consumers owning at least one, and 54% using them to track health metrics digitally.

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MedPAC’s 2026 recommendations tie physician pay to Medicare Economic Index

Health Care Dive

Industry groups mostly supported the proposal to link payment increases for physicians to the practice cost of inflation minus 1 percentage point.

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AI in Medical Imaging: Revolutionizing Cancer Treatment and Diagnostics

HIT Consultant

Yonatan (Yoni) Savir, Assoc. Prof. Faculty of Medicine at Technion While its only relatively recently that AI became a household term, the technology is already having a major impact on society. But perhaps AIs greatest impact has been in the medical field, specifically in the areas of diagnostics and devices. Machine learning and other AI-based technologies have enabled researchers to gather data and undertake studies that are yielding an explosion of information on conditions and diseases of a

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Advancing State Strategies to Address Maternity Care Deserts Policy Academy: Request for Applications

NASHP

The National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP), with support from the Health Resources and Services Administrations Maternal and Child Health Bureau, invites states to apply to participate in the Advancing State Strategies to Address Maternity Care Deserts Policy Academy. The policy academy will engage at least six teams of state health officials (e.g. public health, Medicaid, behavioral health, provider groups, etc.) to support and advance innovative state-level policy initiatives that ad

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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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5 Million Adults Could Lose Medicaid Under Work Requirements in 2026

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Proposed work requirements for Medicaid could lead to millions of Americans losing their health insurance, according to a new analysis by the Urban Institute with support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. – The analysis projects that 4.6 to 5.2 million adults living in states that expanded Medicaid could lose their coverage in 2026 if work requirements are enacted.

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NCQA Is Developing a New HEDIS Measure for Colorectal Cancer Screening Follow-Up

NCQA

NCQA is partnering with the Council of Medical Specialty Societies and the American Gastroenterological Association to develop a new HEDIS measure to improve follow-up care for patients with abnormal colorectal cancer screening results. The project is funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Colorectal cancer represents approximately 8% of all new cancer cases; it is the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States and the leading cause of cancer deaths in men unde

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Making the Connection to Care: Oral Health and Substance Use Disorder

NASHP

Mounting evidence points to a bidirectional relationship between oral health, substance use, and mental health. Untreated oral health conditions contribute to worsening behavioral health outcomes, while substance use and mental health conditions often exacerbate poor oral health. Substance use often affects saliva flow, which is protective against tooth decay.

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The Impact of Mood Disorders on Personality

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Blog > Treatment Strategies > The Impact of Mood Disorders on Personality The Impact of Mood Disorders on Personality Understanding how mood disorders influence personality is essential for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment. Learn how thorough documentation, evidence-based assessments, and tailored interventions can improve patient care.

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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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Bharat Sundaram Named CEO of Hallmark

HIT Consultant

Bharat Sundaram, CEO at Hallmark What You Should Know: – Hallmark , a prominent healthcare workforce management technology company, has announced the appointment of Bharat Sundaram as its new Chief Executive Officer. – Sundaram succeeds Bruce Cerullo, who will remain on the Board of Directors and serve as a Strategic Advisor to the company.

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The partnership aims to improve the recovery and assessment of livers for transplantation by leveraging OrganOxs normothermic machine perfusion technology and ProCures surgical and logistical solutions.

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Using AI to Drive Strategic Surgical Growth in Hospital Operations

HIT Consultant

David Atashroo MD, Chief Clinical Officer, Qventus Perioperative services at better-performing hospitals can contribute up to 68% of a hospitals revenue , and up to 60% of a hospitals operating margin. So, its not surprising that health system executives are laser-focused on increasing efficiency and utilization. However, in the pursuit of higher profit margins, many executives are committing a fatal flaw that actually limits their opportunity to foster sustainable, significant expansion: pinnin

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Fierce Healthcare

Sequoia Capital backed Freed's $30 million round to scale up its AI-powered clinical assistant tech, while Motivity picked up $27 million for its clinical software solutions for behavioral health providers.

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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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GE HealthCare Launches AltiX AI.i to Enhance Cardiac Procedures

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – GE HealthCare has introduced the AltiX AI.i edition of its Mac-Lab, CardioLab, and ComboLab systems, designed to elevate cardiac catheterization (cath) lab workflows and support complex electrophysiology (EP) procedures. – The AltiX AI.i editions include new features aimed at streamlining workflows, enhancing interoperability, and maintaining strong cybersecurity standards. – The launch comes at a crucial time, as cardiovascular disease (CVD) has nearly

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The settlement deal does not include financial penalties nor a restitution payment but requires the nonprofit to change its practices to increase the availability of charity care.

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Advancing State Strategies to Address Maternity Care Deserts Policy Academy

NASHP

The National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP) is launching a policy academy: Advancing State Strategies to Address Maternity Care Deserts. Beginning in June 2025, participating state teams comprised of representatives from state Medicaid and public health agencies, and other partner organizations, will receive individual and group technical assistance and engage with peers.

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Fierce Healthcare

One of the worlds biggest early-stage venture firms is spinning out a new U.S. arm in Menlo Park called Informed Ventures. | Informed Ventures is based out of Menlo Park, Calif. and invests in early-stage digital health and software companies.

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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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Number of US caregivers increases form 18 to 24 million

Healthcare ECONOMIST

That is according to a paper by Wolff et al. (2025). They use 2011-2022 data from the National Health and Aging Trends Study ( NHATS ) linked to data from the National Study of Caregiving ( NSOC ). Using these data, they find. …the numbers of family caregivers providing help to older adults increased by nearly six million between 2011 and 2022, rising from 18.2 million to 24.1 million.

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Is immunotherapy the future of cancer treatment? In the latest episode of Podnosis, Dr. Steven ODay of Agenus discusses groundbreaking advances that could expand immunotherapys reach to more patients. Listen now.

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HIStalk Reader Survey Results 2025

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Thanks to everyone who completed my reader survey. My readers.

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Highmark Health reported $29.4 billion in revenue and $50 million in net income for 2024 as the organization continues to weather notable headwinds that have battered health insurers.

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How to Battle Layoffs: The Career Star Accelerator Bootcamp

Facing layoffs in your organization? Support your team members' career transition with Career Star Accelerator Bootcamp: Custom Resume & LinkedIn Revamp + 6 Weeks of Career Coaching. Our certified resume writers will create job search-winning resumes and LinkedIn profiles while they work with a career coach to learn unique strategies to stand out, attract the right employers, automate their job search, and land their dream job.

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Curbside Consult with Dr. Jayne 3/17/25

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In this weeks Monday Morning Update, Mr. H launched a.

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Why Nurse Next Door Is Focused On Developing The Leaders Of Tomorrow

Home Health Care

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership Whether its helping frontline workers become franchise owners, or launching a leadership development program Nurse Next Door is investing in empowering future leaders that will strengthen the entire company. Vancouver, Canada-based Nurse Next Door is a home care franchise system that operates in the U.S., Canada, Australia and England.

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Morning Headlines 3/18/25

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Glidian Joins Infinx to Advance Prior Authorization Automation and Expand.

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Fierce Healthcare

CMS Rule 0057 requires health plans to develop and support FHIR-based APIs to enable electronic prior authorization (ePA). Whether return on this investment stops at compliance or drives wide | The ROI of IT investments in ePA depends on whether they ensure compliance or create strategic valueshaped by key questions from plan leaders.

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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.