Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 14, 2024

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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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 14, 2024

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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Health Care Dive

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Several groups have been granted additional time to comply with the more than 10-year-old legislation, which requires complete end-to-end supply chain visibility for pharmaceutical products.

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 14, 2024

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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Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll

Fertility benefits have become a crucial component of employee well-being and retention strategies. In today’s competitive landscape, creating a fertility benefits program that aligns with both employee needs and organizational goals can be more complex than it seems. From cycle-based to flat-dollar and telehealth models, each solution offers unique advantages and challenges that directly affect employee satisfaction and financial well-being.

Health Care Dive

OCTOBER 14, 2024

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

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Health Care Dive

OCTOBER 14, 2024

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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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 14, 2024

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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Health Care Dive

OCTOBER 14, 2024

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

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 14, 2024

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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Health Care Dive

OCTOBER 14, 2024

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

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 14, 2024

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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NASHP

OCTOBER 14, 2024

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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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 14, 2024

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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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.

HIStalk

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The Uncomfortable Truth About Healthcare DataBy Mike Green Mike Green,

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 14, 2024

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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Healthcare ECONOMIST

OCTOBER 14, 2024

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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Bill Of Health

OCTOBER 14, 2024

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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The Rand Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2024

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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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 14, 2024

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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The Rand Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2024

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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HIStalk

OCTOBER 14, 2024

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

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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.

The Rand Blog

OCTOBER 14, 2024

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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HIStalk

OCTOBER 14, 2024

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

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Health Populi

OCTOBER 14, 2024

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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HIStalk

OCTOBER 14, 2024

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

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NCQA

OCTOBER 14, 2024

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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