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FTC increases premerger reporting requirements over provider objections

Health Care Dive

Companies will be required to disclose more information about minority investors and past M&A activity. Provider groups said the new requirements would be burdensome for hospitals.

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Arizona agency's omnichannel approach to home health includes telehealth and RPM

Healthcare It News

MD Home Health, a 39-year-old home health agency, has launched omnichannel home health services, what it says is a first for Phoenix and Arizona. The new offerings will include remote patient monitoring, telehealth, a brick-and-mortar clinic at HonorHealth Scottsdale, and traditional in-home services. President and CEO David P. Tusa, who joined MD Home Health in 2022, spoke with us about the motivation behind embracing the omnichannel approach, what the telehealth component looks like, what the

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Colorado provider Axis Health System hit by ‘cyber incident’

Health Care Dive

The provider, which offers primary care, dental services and mental healthcare, said its primary care patient portal is currently offline.

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Former CEO indicted in safety-net hospital embezzlement scheme

Fierce Healthcare

The former CEO of a Chicago safety-net hospital has been charged for his alleged role in a multimillion-dollar embezzlement scheme, for which two other hospital leaders and the owner of medical sup | George Miller, formerly CEO of Loretto Hospital in Chicago, allegedly helped direct at least $19 million of hospital funds to certain medical supply companies "in exchange for cash.

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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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Passwords in healthcare: A doctor’s perspective on why they aren’t working

Health Care Dive

Healthcare's password woes: Security risks and productivity loss demand urgent solutions.

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Nonprofit health systems launch Longitude Health to improve performance, care delivery at scale

Fierce Healthcare

Four major nonprofit health systems have come together to launch a holding company they’re describing as a springboard for the scalable delivery of quality care. | Baylor Scott & White Health, Memorial Hermann Health System, Novant Health and Providence have committed "tens of millions of dollars a year" to Longitude Health, a springboard for new for-profit operating companies.

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Parakeet Health expands AI call center, announces $3M seed round

Fierce Healthcare

AI patient communication company Parakeet Health picked up $3 million in seed funding, led by Canvas Ventures, and inked multiple new provider deals. | A new startup is going to great lengths to make its AI agent sound like a human and expertly navigate the weeds of patient scheduling. To date, the company says it has cut patient acquisition costs for practices in half.

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Cost, care and digital transformation: What’s next for healthcare systems?

Health Care Dive

Healthcare executives shed light on the trends, challenges, and growth areas shaping the industry.

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UPMC Health Plan taps veteran leader as new CEO

Fierce Healthcare

Mary Beth Jenkins has been named as the new CEO for UPMC Health Plan, and she's set to step into the role on Jan. 1.

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GE HealthCare Launches Versana Premier AI Ultrasound System

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – GE HealthCare has announced the launch of Versana Premier™ , the latest addition to its Versana ultrasound family. This new system offers advanced imaging capabilities, AI-powered tools, and streamlined workflows to enhance productivity and improve patient care across various clinical specialties. – With its automated tools and streamlined workflows, Versana Premier can significantly improve efficiency for clinicians.

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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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The Once Wobbly Quad Is Here to Stay

The Rand Blog

The Quad, a security dialogue between Australia, India, Japan, and the United States, is likely to endure despite past challenges. It has strengthened due to worsening security threats, such as China's assertiveness. The Quad now addresses various transnational issues, ensuring its continued relevance.

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Digital Health Spending to Surge as Purchasers Prioritize Value and Outcomes

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – A new survey by the Peterson Health Technology Institute (PHTI) reveals that health plans, employers, and health systems are poised to increase their investment in digital health solutions in the coming year. – The 2024 State of Digital Health Purchasing survey provides valuable insights into the evolving landscape of digital health adoption, highlighting key trends in spending, contracting, and future priorities.

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The Health Insurance Premium for a Family Averages $25,572 in 2024 – KFF’s Annual Update on Employer-Sponsored Benefits

Health Populi

The premium for employer-sponsored health plans grew by 6-7% between 2023 and 2024, according to the report on Employer Health Benefits 2024 Annual Survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation, KFF’s 26th annual study into U.S. companies’ spending on workers’ health care. In 2024 the average annual health insurance premium for family coverage is $25,572, split by 75% covered by the employer (just over $19,000) and 25% borne by the employee ($6,296), shown in the first chart from th

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Addictive Design and Social Media: Legal Opinions and Research Roundup

Bill Of Health

by Matthew B. Lawrence and Avraham R. Sholkoff This has been a busy year in research and regulation addressing addictive design by social media platforms, marked by advisories or initiatives from the Surgeon General , American Psychiatric Association , and American Academy of Pediatrics that spotlight the major public health hazard of social media. With many foundational questions still unanswered, scholars across legal academic disciplines — public health, technology, tort, First Amendment, and

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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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Why Cringe-Worthy School Start Times Are Bad for Kids

The Rand Blog

Adolescents need eight to 10 hours of sleep per night for optimal health. But more than 70 percent of U.S. teens fall short of this target. What can parents, schools, and communities do to help ensure that teens get the rest they need to thrive?

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Understanding CSAT: What Does CSAT Mean in a Call Center?

Sequence Health

In the healthcare industry, CSAT stands for Customer Satisfaction, a vital metric used to measure customer satisfaction and the level of satisfaction patients experience during interactions with healthcare providers. Understanding what CSAT means in a call center, including how it measures customer satisfaction through various metrics and methodologies like customer reviews and feedback, is crucial for improving service quality and enhancing patient loyalty.

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TytoCare, Frontier Health Partner to Expand Access to Virtual Primary Care

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: TytoCare , a leading provider of virtual care and remote examination technology, has partnered with Frontier Health , a Texas-based direct primary care organization, to offer a virtual extension of Frontier’s services. – The strategic collaboration will provide Frontier Direct Care members with access to TytoCare’s Home Smart Clinic device, enabling them to conduct virtual visits with their primary care providers from the comfort of their homes.

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Advancing Digital Quality: Addressing Data Challenges to Improve Performance

NCQA

By Yana Ankudinova, Vice President, Product Management, MRO As health care continues its digital transformation, interoperability and data quality are critical to measuring and improving patient outcomes. Whether focused on HEDIS ® , value-based care or broader quality measurement activities, reliable data—facilitated through Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources (FHIR ® ) APIs and other interoperable systems—are essential for effective reporting, decision making and delivery of care.

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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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Engaging Community Health Workers in State Reentry Efforts

NASHP

With a rapidly changing policy landscape, states are seeking to build the infrastructure to effectively connect individuals reentering the community from incarceration with health and social services. Policymakers are seeking to engage people with lived experience of incarceration in informing program design and implementing reentry transitions. To inform those efforts, NASHP hosted a cross-policy discussion for states participating in NASHP’s Community Health Worker (CHW) Learning Collaborative

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Readers Write: The Uncomfortable Truth About Healthcare Data

HIStalk

The Uncomfortable Truth About Healthcare DataBy Mike Green Mike Green,

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Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson win 2024 Nobel Prize in Economics

Healthcare ECONOMIST

The Nobel Prize committee summarizes their contributions as follows: Some countries become trapped in a situation with extractive institutions and low economic growth. The introduction of inclusive institutions would create long-term benefits for everyone, but extractive institutions provide short-term gains for the people in power. As long as the political system guarantees they will remain in control, no one will trust their promises of future economic reforms.

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Curbside Consult with Dr. Jayne 10/14/24

HIStalk

As a longstanding supporter of virtual health care, an article.

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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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Medicare Approves Cleerly’s AI-Powered Heart Scan for Millions of Beneficiaries

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – In a significant step towards improving cardiovascular care, several Medicare Administrative Contractors (MACs) have granted coverage for Cleerly’s AI-enabled Quantitative Coronary Topography (AI-QCT) scans. – The decision expands access to Cleerly’s potentially life-saving technology for Medicare beneficiaries at risk of heart attacks.

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Rest Up for Race Day: Sleep Tips for Chicago Marathoners

The Rand Blog

One of the most crucial yet often overlooked aspects of marathon preparation is ensuring adequate sleep. Runners should focus on doing what they can to support healthy sleep before the race.

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Morning Headlines 10/15/24

HIStalk

Resilience Lab Expands Care Delivery for Treatment-Resistant Depression and Other.

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Gen Z women struggle most to access contraception, Wisp survey finds

Fierce Healthcare

One in 5 women sought an abortion in the last decade, and, of the 20% of women who tried to access an abortion, a third of them faced challenges like cost and lack of insurance, according | Wisp, a reproductive and sexual health virtual care provider, found that Gen Z women struggle the most to access reproductive healthcare, mostly due to cost and lack of insurance.

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Enhance Healthcare Efficiency With Top Payroll & HCM Services

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.

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HIStalk’s Guide to HLTH 2024

HIStalk

Amenities Health Booth 4038 Contact: Aasim Saeed, founder and CEOaasim@amenitieshealth.com.

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