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No appointments available: America’s escalating primary care shortage

Health Care Dive

Chronic disinvestment and inadequate training have created a shortage of primary care workers. Leaders at the Milbank Memorial Fund, National Association of Community Health Centers and the American Academy of Family Physicians argue for solutions.

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Elevance Health taps PE firm CD&R for primary care partnership

Fierce Healthcare

Elevance Health is teaming up with private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice in its latest bid to expand access to advanced primary care. | Elevance Health is teaming up with private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice in its latest bid to expand access to advanced primary care.

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Florida issues Medicaid managed care awards booting out UnitedHealth, CVS and Molina

Health Care Dive

Meanwhile, Centene, Elevance and Humana held onto statewide contracts. The reprocurement was especially positive for Centene, which had been expected to lose market share, analysts said.

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Cerebral agrees to $7M settlement with FTC, DOJ over user data sharing, cancellation practices

Fierce Healthcare

Virtual mental health startup Cerebral has agreed to pay the government more than $7 million, abide by a “first-of-its-kind” restriction on the handling of consumers’ sensitive information and rewo | The embattled mental health startup had inappropriately shared 3.2 million people's sensitive information, upheld "sloppy security practices" and slow-walked consumers trying to cancel services, the FTC said.

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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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How virtual primary care can amplify value for providers and patients

Healthcare It News

Primary care physicians are the heart of healthcare delivery in the United States. In addition to providing many crucial health services, they are the traffic cop to all the other forms of healthcare throughout a health system. Virtual primary care, experts say, can address challenges in traditional care by filling existing care gaps and offering various benefits to healthcare organizations, providers and patients.

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Head physician's 'inappropriate' alterations suspend Memorial Hermann transplant programs

Fierce Healthcare

Houston’s Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center is working to resume liver and kidney transplant programs that were paused amid evidence that a head physician had made “inappropriate” alterati | Houston’s Memorial Hermann-Texas Medical Center's liver and kidney transplant programs have been suspended for several days. The organization said it's reached out to affected patients and is working to "quickly" restart the programs, but as of Monday offered no potential timeline.

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UnitedHealth, CVS, Molina the big losers in Florida Medicaid contract awards

Fierce Healthcare

Insurers Humana, Centene and Elevance Health were selected as the three statewide Medicaid contract awardees in Florida on April 12. | Just three insurers earned statewide contracts for Florida's state-run managed care program, but UnitedHealth, Aetna and Molina were not selected.

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Medical Properties Trust selling spree continues, Utah deal closes

Health Care Dive

The deal is expected to generate approximately $1.1 billion in in cash for the liquidity-strapped hospital landlord.

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Included Health launches virtual specialty care clinic with initial focus on cancer, weight loss and menopause

Fierce Healthcare

Virtual care and health navigation company Included Health plans to launch a virtual-first specialty care clinic to give its members easier access to more than 4,000 specialist physicians, support | Virtual care and health navigation company Included Health plans to launch a virtual-first specialty care clinic to give its members easier access to more than 4,000 specialist physicians.

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Particle Health Addresses Integration to Epic Data Despite Dispute

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Particle Health , a healthcare data platform company, is addressing concerns about a reported data access disruption with electronic health record (EHR) giant Epic. – Particle Health emphasizes that the vast majority of its customers continue to receive data from Epic uninterrupted, despite recent announcements suggesting otherwise.

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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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How Would China Weaponize Disinformation Against Taiwan in a Cross-Strait Conflict?

The Rand Blog

What might China's future disinformation operations against Taiwan focus on and how can Taipei and its partners combat them? China would likely have at least five discrete audiences for disinformation operations in mind, with specific lines of effort and goals for each.

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Biosimilar Market Report

Healthcare ECONOMIST

Samsung Bioepis has a Biosimilar Market Report for Q2 2024. Some key highlights: As of April 2024, the FDA has approved a total of 48 biosimilars across 15 unique biological molecules. Of the 48 approvals, 38 biosimilars have launched in the US market. In Q2 2024, 3 new biosimilars were approved in the US (Simlandi for Humira (adalimumab); Jubbonti/Wyost for Prolia/Xgeva (denosumab); Tyenne for Actemra (tocilizumab)) Moderate discounts.

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Cerebral Pays $7M to Settle FTC Charges Over Data Privacy and Deceptive Practices

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Cerebral , a company offering online mental health services, has agreed to pay over $7 million to settle Federal Trade Commission (FTC) charges. – The FTC alleged that Cerebral failed to secure and protect sensitive consumer data and misled them about cancellation policies. Key Allegations Against Cerebral Cerebral allegedly disclosed consumers’ personal health information (including diagnoses and medication history) to third parties like LinkedIn, Snapc

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CMMI’s Proposed TEAM Model Offers Another Risk-Based Opportunity For Home Health Providers

Home Health Care

Last week, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Innovation Center announced a new proposed model that will undoubtedly affect home health providers, and also allow them the opportunity to get more involved in value-based care initiatives. The Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM), which would eventually be mandatory if finalized, would have selected acute care hospitals put under full responsibility for the cost – and quality – of care from surgery up until the first

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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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Butterfly Network Expands Maternal Health Initiative in Sub-Saharan Africa with “Siyakubona” Program

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Butterfly Network , a company specializing in portable ultrasound technology, has announced the second phase of its ambitious maternal health program in Sub-Saharan Africa. This initiative, titled “Siyakubona” (meaning “we see you” in Zulu), aims to improve access to critical prenatal care for women in South Africa. – By increasing access to portable ultrasound technology and proper training, the Siyakubona program has the potential to

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Can Studying Combat in the Black Sea Improve the Chinese Navy?

The Rand Blog

Chinese military strategists have been watching the Ukraine War closely, and events in the Black Sea with special attention. Why would China be interested in uncovering the secrets of Ukraine's success against a much larger fleet?

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JAPAC Drug Development: Navigating Safety & Regulatory Requirements

HIT Consultant

Dr. Jayawant Fuke, Senior Director of Lifecycle Safety, IQVI Hye Jin Choi, R. Ph., Sr. Director of Regulatory Affairs and Drug Development Solutions, IQVIA Asia Pacific The biopharmaceutical market within the Japan and Asia-Pacific (JAPAC) region has grown consistently since 2010, specifically for emerging biopharmas (EBPs). In fact, in 2018, 80% of all biopharma pipeline projects in JAPAC were EBPs, accounting for 75% of the total clinical trial volume in the region.

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The Benefits of Group Therapy: Why Therapists Should Start Groups

Icanotes

The Benefits of Group Therapy: Why More Therapists Should Start Groups Group therapy is a highly beneficial, but often underutilized tool, for people with a range of mental health and medical health concerns. Getting people with a common condition or characteristic in the same place at the same time offers tremendous advantages, but too often therapists find themselves uninterested and undertrained to successfully start and maintain group therapy sessions.

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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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Holland & Knight Health Dose: April 16, 2024

HKLaw

Holland & Knight Health Dose is an in-depth weekly dose of legislative and regulatory insights to keep stakeholders abreast of happenings in Washington, D.C., impacting the health sector.

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Banner Health Optimizes Surgery Scheduling with Qventus

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Banner Health , a leading non-profit health system, has chosen the Qventus Perioperative Solution to streamline surgical scheduling and improve operating room (OR) utilization. – This technology has resulted in significant benefits, including increased access to ORs, strategic growth in case volume, and actionable real-time insights – all while maintaining high-quality patient care.

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CMS Releases FY 2025 Inpatient Prospective Payment System Proposed Rule

HKLaw

CMS on April 10, 2024, released a proposed rule for the FY 2025 Inpatient Prospective Payment System (IPPS) and Long-Term Care Hospital Prospective Payment System (LTCH PPS).

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Strengthening healthcare IT infrastructure: A wake-up call for cybersecurity resilience

Nordic

Recent cyberattacks highlight vulnerabilities in the healthcare industry. Learn how to mitigate future fallout and bolster resilience.

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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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Curbside Consult with Dr. Jayne 4/15/24

HIStalk

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Scam Prevention And Therapy Dogs: How Franchise Owners Are Setting Their Home Care Agencies Apart

Home Health Care

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership Home care agencies that are part of larger franchise networks get to reap the benefits of operating under established names and reputations. But that doesn’t stop franchise owners from thinking up various ways to stand out in the crowd. Franchise owners at companies like Always Best Care, Right at Home and Griswold Home Care are doing this by offering services that fall outside of the norm.

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Morning Headlines 4/16/24

HIStalk

Change Healthcare stolen patient data leaked by ransomware gang RansomHub.