Fri.Apr 12, 2024

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More than three-fourths of doctors are employed by corporations, report finds

Health Care Dive

Rampant consolidation continues to threaten the existence of independent physicians, according to a new report from Avalere and the Physicians Advocacy Institute.

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Physician pay rose a modest 3% in 2023. Here are the specialties that saw the biggest gains

Fierce Healthcare

Physicians made steady pay gains last year, as total compensation grew by a modest 3%, increasing from an average of $352,000 to $363,000. | Any contentment about compensation gains was undercut by the effects of high inflation rates throughout 2023 and Medicare reimbursement cuts, according to Medscape's 2024 physician compensation report.

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ChatGPT's potential impact on preventative care and emergency visits

Healthcare It News

ChatGPT has been making an impact on enduring healthcare challenges. Many providers and patients are reporting the artificial intelligence helping with preventative care and preventing non-emergent emergency department visits. Imran Qureshi is chief technology officer at b.well Connected Health, a FHIR-based interoperability platform vendor. He has expertise in AI and a lot of advice to share on the subject of health systems harnessing ChatGPT and other large language model-based technologies.

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A look at the first year of Blue Shield of California's Virtual Blue plan

Fierce Healthcare

A year ago, Blue Shield of California joined forces with Accolade and TeleMed2U to launch Virtual Blue, a new plan that centers on virtual care for members with the goal of boosting access. | A year ago, Blue Shield of California joined forces with Accolade and TeleMed2U to launch Virtual Blue, a new plan that centers on virtual care for members with the goal of boosting access.

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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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VillageMD faces lawsuit over online tracking technologies

Health Care Dive

The class action alleges the Meta Pixel embedded on VillageMD’s website allowed the primary care provider to disclose personal and protected health information to third parties, including Facebook and Google.

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Nearly all hospital websites track visitors, but most don't specify who else is seeing users' data

Fierce Healthcare

Nearly all hospitals’ websites collect and transmit user information to third parties, yet most do not have privacy policies that tell the visitors who exactly will be receiving those data, accordi | A recent study warns that many hospitals' user tracking and disclosure practices could open their organizations up to lawsuits.

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More than 20M disenrolled amid Medicaid redeterminations

Health Care Dive

Overall, 31% of people with a completed renewal were removed from the safety-net insurance program, while 69% had their coverage renewed, according to KFF.

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Industry Voices—Driving health equity through community: Confronting bias in health algorithms for older adults

Fierce Healthcare

AI is riddled by bias, especially in healthcare. | Designing community-centric programs that bridge public health and healthcare can address the inequities AI in healthcare continues to perpetuate.

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How Home Health Providers Can Avoid Payment Denials

Home Health Care

Payment denials can be costly and time consuming for home health providers, and they’re often self-inflicted. In order to avoid this all together, home health leaders should educate themselves on the common reasons behind denials, and also adopt documentation techniques that will help their organizations stay compliant with Medicare’s coverage criteria.

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Walgreens-backed VillageMD hires former Centene executive as new president

Fierce Healthcare

Walgreens-backed primary care clinic chain VillageMD has hired a former Centene executive to run its Village Medical, Summit Health and CityMD businesses. | Walgreens-backed primary care clinic chain VillageMD has hired a former Centene executive to run its Village Medical, Summit Health and CityMD businesses.

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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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To Stand Pat Or Not: When Home Health Providers Should Expand Service Offerings

Home Health Care

When it comes to expanding their business portfolios, home health leaders can continue to do what they know best, or they can decide to branch out. Leaders at companies like Choice Health at Home and The LTM Group have found themselves in this exact position. As a result, they have created a framework for determining when to diversify their business portfolios versus when to focus on developing their core care services.

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Chutes & Ladders—NAACOS President Gaus bids farewell; Parsley Health adds co-CEO

Fierce Healthcare

Welcome to this week's Chutes & Ladders, our roundup of hirings, firings and retirings throughout the industry.

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OIG Targets Home Health Improper Payments, EVV, Consumer-Directed Programs in Ongoing Watchdog Initiatives 

Home Health Care

In past years, Medicare-certified home health agencies and Medicaid personal care services providers have been big focus areas for government watchdogs. While there’s still plenty of oversight, the spotlight on home health and personal care providers appears to have dimmed somewhat. Instead of focusing on home health and personal care, watchdogs are increasingly targeting hospices, nursing homes and other areas.

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A Vote for Telehealth is a Vote for American Patients’ and Doctors’ Well-Being

Health Populi

Whether you’re a patient or a physician in the U.S., you’re burned out, tapped out, stressed out, timed out. While the 118 th U.S. Congress can’t agree on much before the 2024 summer recess, there’s one bipartisan stroke of political pens in Washington, DC, that could provide some satisfaction for both patients and doctors: bring telehealth back to patients and providers permanently.

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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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Deep learning tool may reduce false-positives in screening mammography

Health IT Analytics

A deep learning model accurately identified false positive screening mammograms, significantly reducing diagnostic callbacks and unnecessary biopsies.

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Almost 4 in 5 Physicians Employed By Hospitals, Health Systems, Corporate Entities

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – A new study by Avalere commissioned by the Physicians Advocacy Institute (PAI) paints a clear picture: the landscape of US medical practice ownership is shifting dramatically. As of January 2024, a staggering 77.6% of US physicians are employed by hospitals, health systems, or corporate entities. – The trend has been steadily increasing over the past five years, with over 44,000 practices acquired by these entities since 2019.

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What Is a Predictive Dialer and How Does It Enhance Healthcare Call Centers?

Sequence Health

Healthcare moves quickly these days, so clear communication between patients and providers is more important than ever. Call centers sometimes use a special tool called a predictive dialer to handle lots of outgoing calls. It tries to figure out the best time to call so someone actually answers, making the whole process more efficient. This kind of tech can streamline how a healthcare call center works, making sure patients get the timely attention they need.

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Philips Respironics Reaches Final Agreement with US Regulators on Sleep Apnea Device Recall

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Philips Respironics , a subsidiary of Royal Philips, has finalized a consent decree with the US Department of Justice (DOJ) and Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to address issues raised during a 2021 inspection of a Philips facility in Pennsylvania. – The agreement focuses on Philips Respironics’ operations in the US, particularly regarding the recall of certain sleep and respiratory care devices. – The company’s focus will now be on comple

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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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[ANSWERED] What is Third Party Payment in Healthcare?

Etactics

I recently entered a job that revolves around the healthcare industry. More specifically, medical billing. When I say recently…it’s been about 8 months. Depending on your outlook on life, whether you’re more of a glass-half-empty or glass-half-full kind of person, this can be a long time or a short time. My point in beginning with this is that I write weekly blogs about healthcare and human resources and I STILL find myself getting pretty confused on all the different components that come into p

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Whistleblower Calls for Action Against 22 Digital Health Providers After FTC Busts Monument Inc.

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Whistleblower Aid , a non-profit organization supporting whistleblowers, is urging the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to take action against 22 additional digital health providers following the recent FTC case against Monument Inc. This action banned Monument Inc. from sharing user data with third-party advertisers, a violation of patient privacy. – This case highlights the importance of protecting patient data in the digital health industry.

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The Path to Thoughtful Allied Space Power: Progress on a Steep Road

The Rand Blog

The road to thoughtful allied space power is steep and requires commitment to make progress. By being forthright about the prospects for cooperation, the United States will enable allies and partners to make choices about their own investments and operations that will strengthen future coalition capabilities.

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PerfectServe, TeamBuilder Partner to Bring Provider & Staff Scheduling to Medical Groups

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – PerfectServe® , a leader in cloud-based clinical collaboration and provider scheduling, and TeamBuilder , a provider of innovative workforce management solutions, announced a strategic partnership. – The PerfectServe and TeamBuilder partnership offers a comprehensive solution for medical groups seeking to optimize scheduling.

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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.

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Why Russia Doesn't Want War Between Israel and Iran

The Rand Blog

Moscow stands to lose a great deal if the Israel-Hamas conflict escalates into a wider war. While Russia would prefer the West distracted, a direct Israel-Iran conflict would expose Russia's vulnerabilities in the Middle East.

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Elucent Medical Secures $42.5M to Advance iSI-Powered Surgical Navigation

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Elucent Medical , a leader in surgical navigation with its In-Site Spatial Intelligence (iSI) technology raises $42.5M in Series C funding, led by Vensana Capital and RC Capital with participation from existing investors. – This significant investment will fuel the development and commercialization of Elucent’s innovative EnVisio® and SmartClip® technologies, designed to improve precision and effectiveness in cancer surgery.