Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
CVS Health beat the Street on both earnings and revenue in the third quarter, reporting $2.3 billion in profit. | By comparison, the company reported a $3.4 billion loss in the third quarter of 2022 as it paid out its part in a global settlement over the opioid crisis.
Health Care Dive
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Doctors’ Management Services agreed to settle claims it did not comply with HIPAA breach rules and failed to identify risks after a cyberattack exposed the information of more than 200,000 patients.
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Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Technologies like wearables and virtual reality could become key tools in engaging neurodiverse patient populations, streamlining provider workflows and tracking outcomes, payers, therapists and te | Speakers at a virtual roundtable commended technologies like wearables and virtual reality (VR) for their potential to engage neurodiverse patients, streamline provider workflows, and measure and improve outcomes.
Health Care Dive
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
The payer expects higher levels of Medicare Advantage utilization to continue for the remainder of the year, outgrowing past expectations.
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
Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a rule Wednesday that increases the 2024 home health payments by 0.8%, or $140 million. | CMS' new proposed rule will increase home health payments by 0.8%, or $140M, among other changes.
Health Care Dive
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
The startup was once valued at $4 billion during the height of the digital health funding boom.
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Health Care Dive
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
The company is prepared for potential legislation forcing transparency in its pharmacy benefit manager business practices later this year, CEO Karen Lynch said on Wednesday.
Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
In this week's episode of “Podnosis,” we explore Blue Shield of California's plan to transform its pharmacy model. | In this week's episode of “Podnosis,” we explore Blue Shield of California's plan to transform its pharmacy model. This includes a shift away from the traditional PBM relationship in favor of forming partnerships with five companies: Amazon Pharmacy, Abarca, Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drugs Company, CVS Caremark, and Prime Therapeutics.
Health Populi
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
“Do personal health trackers belong in the doctor’s office?” Software Advice wondered. “Yes,” the company’s latest consumer survey found, details of which are discussed in a report published on their website. Unique to this study is the patient sample polled: Software Advice surveyed 876 patients in September 2023 to gauge their perspectives on wearable tech and health.
Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Sempre Health launched eight years ago with a text-based solution that gives patients a financial incentive to refill medications on time. | Sempre Health has added two of Organon's asthma therapies to its platform that gives patients a financial incentive to refill medications on time.
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
Home Health Care
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released its CY 2024 home health final payment rule Wednesday. It comes with an estimated aggregate increase to 2024 home health payments of 0.8%, or $140 million, compared to 2023 aggregate payments. “The $140 million increase in estimated payments for CY 2024 reflects the effects of the CY 2024 home health payment update percentage of 3.0% ($525 million increase), an estimated 2.6% decrease that reflects the effects of the permanent b
Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
IKS Health, a company that provides administrative, clinical, operational and revenue tech solutions, acquired AQuity Solutions for $200 million to broaden its services from ambulatory care provide | IKS Health, a company that provides administrative, clinical, operational and revenue tech solutions, acquired AQuity Solutions for $200 million to broaden its services from ambulatory care providers to hospitals.
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
What You Should Know: – Today, Walmart Health announced it is entering into a relationship with both Ambetter from Sunshine Health , which provides insurance to individuals through the Florida health insurance marketplace, and Orlando Health , a private, not-for-profit network of community and specialty hospitals across Florida, through Care Coordination Agreements. – These collaborations will help Floridians gain access to affordable healthcare options with the type of convenience c
Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Healthcare mergers and acquisitions are in no short supply as providers, health tech companies, retailers and other industry players look to expand their businesses and gain a competitive edge. | Henry Ford Health's $10.5 billion joint venture with Ascension Michigan, BCBSNC's urgent care purchase and more merger and acquisition deals announced in October.
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Home Health Care
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
To bolster value-based care, Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) is launching a comprehensive initiative to reimagine its home health operations. Humana’s home health engine — CenterWell Home Health — continues to be one of its strongest performing arms. In its fee-for-service business, year-to-date episodic admissions are up 8.6%, while total admissions are up 5.1%.
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
What You Should Know: – Avenda Health’s AI mapping tool for prostate cancer, Unfold AI™, has received significant recognition by obtaining a new Category III CPT code in the 2024 Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code set, signifying its status as a cutting-edge medical technology. – The new Category III CPT code, X237T, outlines the tool’s capabilities, describing it as a non-invasive prostate cancer estimation map that is derived from an augmented analysis of image-g
Home Health Care
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) is ramping up efforts around two of its most recently acquired home-based care and primary care assets. “We are scaling capabilities to accelerate growth at both Signify and Oak Street,” Karen Lynch, president and CEO of CVS Health, said during he company’s third-quarter earnings call Wednesday. CVS Health originally completed its $8 billion acquisition of Signify Health — a value-based platform that offers at-home health risk assessments, among other services — in March.
HIStalk
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
News A White House executive order on responsible use of.
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.
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
What You Should Know: – AdaptX , a self-serve clinical management solution company raises $10M in funding led by Cercano Management and included participation from notable entities, such as Memorial Hermann Health System , Morningside Ventures , and returning investors Founders’ Co-op, Fortson VC , Star Equity, and WRF Capital. The company’s focus is on using AI-driven technology to enable clinical leaders to make data-informed decisions and optimize patient care processes with
HIStalk
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
B.J. Schaknowski, MBA is CEO of Symplr of Houston, TX.
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
What You Should Know: – Covera Health , an AI-enabled diagnostic technology company, has announced securing up to $50M in additional Series C funding. This substantial funding aims to support their mission of reshaping the role of radiology on a national scale. – The company’s platform employs advanced data analytics and AI to enhance the quality and efficiency of radiology services.
HIStalk
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Surviving the Blizzard: How Technology Can Ease Specialty Medication Re-Enrollment.
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.
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
What You Should Know: – Cybercriminals have been highly successful in their ransomware attacks on healthcare organizations, according to a new survey conducted by Sophos. “ The State of Ransomware in Healthcare 2023 , report reveals nearly 75% of the surveyed healthcare organizations reported that their data was successfully encrypted by the attackers. – In addition, only 24% of healthcare organizations were able to disrupt a ransomware attack before the attackers encrypted their da
HIStalk
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Bracing for the Silver Wave: How to Design a Healthcare.
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
What You Should Know: – Waystar , a healthcare payments company, has decided to postpone its initial public offering (IPO) due to the ongoing market turmoil in the United States, according to a confidential source. Reuters first reports the company plans to revive its IPO efforts, but it is likely to wait until December at the earliest or possibly until 2024. – The decision to delay the IPO was made in response to the volatility in the broader market.
Healthcare Leadership Council
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
The last thing the U.S. healthcare system needs is more paperwork. Unfortunately, the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is proposing a policy change that would assign more “busy work” to key players across the health sector. The proposal specifically targets Medicaid, the government program that provides health care for millions of low-income Americans and people with disabilities.
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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.
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
Shantanu Gangal, CEO, Prodigal Last year, only 8% of healthcare executives said their RCM or billing departments were adequately staffed, and a stunning 48% said the employee shortage was “severe,” according to a survey cited in MedCityNews. RCM teams are the engine that allows the machinery of healthcare organizations to run. Without effective billing and payment processes that deliver positive patient financial experiences, everything grinds to a halt.
HIStalk
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
AdaptX raises $10M to expand its AI-driven medical data analysis.
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
What You Should Know: – Emory Healthcare , a comprehensive academic health system in Georgia, is collaborating with healthcare technology pioneer DrFirst to help patients access and adhere to affordable, appropriate prescription medications for their health conditions and ailments. – As part of the collaboration, Emory Healthcare will leverage three medication management services offered within Fuzion by DrFirst, a software platform that uses clinical-grade artificial intelligence (A
Health Care Dive
NOVEMBER 1, 2023
President Joe Biden outlined the planned program as part of an executive order on “safe, secure, and trustworthy” artificial intelligence.
Speaker: Sean Raible
Picture a workplace where physiological safety is not just an aim but a reality, driven by thoughtful employee benefits that prioritize mental health, wellbeing, and DEI. 🤔 ✨ Achieving this vision requires more than just occasional training sessions and employee assistance programs. Moving beyond the basics, this vision calls for a holistic approach that integrates these elements into your company culture as well as your HR and benefits strategy.
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