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Premiums could rise, millions could lose coverage if enhanced ACA subsidies expire: CBO

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Walgreens in talks for sale to PE firm: WSJ

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CareMax could lay off 530 people, including executives

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Is Your SEO Strategy Outdated? The Critical Shift to AI and Intent-Driven Search in Healthcare

Healthcare Success

Did you know Google changes its algorithm up to 200 times a day? Yet many healthcare organizations still rely on SEO strategies and tactics that were "best practices" a decade ago. Its no surprise that countless healthcare providers and other businesses are seeing drops in rankings and traffic after Google's Helpful Content Update. To help you navigate these changes and learn what you need to update, I invite you to listen to this podcast featuring Brandon Schakola.

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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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AI is enabling more personalized oncology

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IHI Forum: 'Social capital,' built with trust and humanity, is core to care delivery

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FTC warns 21 healthcare marketers against deceptive claims

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Protecting sensitive patient data from interstate exchange

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Solving the Nursing Shortage: Incredible Health’s AI Driven Platform

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – I ncredible Health , the largest career marketplace for permanent healthcare workers, today announced new features available through its software and AI-powered marketplace designed to meet the growing labor demands of expanding health systems. – As hospitals expand and scale capacity and services to meet increasing patient needs, they need to meet the demand for labor and hire high-demand roles critical to care delivery.

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CBO: Premiums could increase substantially if ACA subsidies expire

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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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Study Reveals Socioeconomic Disparities In Home Health Care Quality

Home Health Care

Residents in neighborhoods with lower socioeconomic status were more likely to use lower-quality home health agencies, according to a recent study by researchers at the University of Georgia, Athens. Using data from the Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS), Area Deprivation Index and Patient Care Star Ratings, researchers examined 1,657,133 Medicare beneficiaries who received home care in 2019.

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Hyro Secures $50M to Expand its AI-Powered Healthcare Communication Platform

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Hyro , the leader in voice and chat artificial intelligence (AI) for healthcare, today announced that it has finalized an extension to their Series B funding round led by Healthier Capital, joining previous investors including Macquarie Capital, Liberty Mutual, and Black Opal Venturesbringing the companys total funding to $50 million.

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CareMax Layoffs Could Reportedly Impact 530 Employees

Home Health Care

CareMax could lay off 530 employees including executives next year, according to reports. Ultimately, the layoffs are dependent on the completion of the sale of CareMaxs management services organization and its clinical centers business. The news comes just a month after the Miami-based primary care provider filed Chapter 11 bankruptcy protections.

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News 12/11/24

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Top News CVC Capital Partners will likely acquire German health.

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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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Corti Unveils AI-Powered Platform for Real-Time Clinical Support

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Corti , the leading AI research and development company in healthcare, today unveiled live feedback for clinicians, made available through its new platform Corti Assistant. –An innovative application that introduces the concept supportive computing to clinicians across the US and Europe, Corti Assistant is capable of reasoning from a patient interaction as it happens.

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Sense of Purpose or Salary? What Matters Most?

Baird Group

I want to make a difference. Chances are, if you ask many of your employees why they decided to pursue a career in healthcare, this is the answer that youll hear. Having a sense of purpose is critically important to employees across all industries but, in healthcare, its likely its even more important because it is a human-centered business. Theres plenty of data to support the power of purpose.

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H1 and CTI Partner for Clinical Trial Optimization

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – H1 , on a mission to connect the world to the right doctors, today announced a strategic partnership with CTI Clinical Trial & Consulting Services ( CTI ), a leading global full-spectrum research service provider. –Through this partnership, CTI will leverage H1s Trial Landscape platform to drive data-informed clinical trial planning and execution to enhance strategic feasibility, real-world evidence, and clinical trial execution on a global scale.

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Home Care Worker Wages Stagnate, Despite Surge In Medicaid Spending

Home Health Care

Home care worker jobs are experiencing significant growth in the U.S., as highlighted in a study by the Monthly Labor Review. With an aging population, many individuals who require assistance with daily living activities prefer to stay in their homes rather than move to a facility. However, a recent study found that despite an increase in Medicaid spending on home- and community-based services (HCBS), the wages for home care workers have not changed.

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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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HealthTap Lawsuit Alleged VC Manipulation in Startup Valuations

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Shareholders of HealthTap, Inc., a once-promising telehealth company, have filed a lawsuit against Mohr Davidow Ventures (MDV) and its affiliates, alleging breaches of fiduciary duty and a scheme to dilute minority shareholders and take over the company at a significantly depressed valuation. – The lawsuit claims that MDV, as the controlling shareholder of HealthTap, orchestrated a series of actions that intentionally drove down the company’s value, crea

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Amerigroup and GoMo Health Unveil Cutting-Edge Virtual Assistant to Help Georgia’s Foster Care Youth and Caregivers Build Resilience and Succeed in Life

GoMoHealth

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 10, 2024 GoMo Health Shelley Schoenfeld, Chief Marketing Officer E-mail: sschoenfeld@gomohealth.com Phone: 732-484-9144 Amerigroup and GoMo Health Unveil Cutting-Edge Virtual Assistant to Help Georgias Foster Care Youth and Caregivers Build Resilience and Succeed in Life Atlanta, December 10, 2024: Amerigroup Georgia and GoMo Health are pleased to announce the launch of the Personalized Virtual Assistant, an innovative digital tool designed to support foster care

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Systems Thinking: The Future of Equitable, Efficient, and Effective Population Health Management

HIT Consultant

Holly Urban, MD, MBA, VP of Business Development and Strategy for Clinical Effectiveness at Wolters Kluwer Health Healthcare in the United States consists of a tangled web of complex interconnected drivers, including payment models, regulations, processes, and facilities. However, the lack of a cohesive system design has resulted in less than optimal care industry for the US population and highlighted the need for a more comprehensive approach.

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Teeth for Two: The Importance of Oral Health for Parents and Babies

GoMoHealth

Jessamin Cipollina, MA, GoMo Health Dr. Judith Haber, PhD, APRN, FAAN Everybody wants to be a good parent, and parents oral health status is a predictor of the oral health of their children. Parents who practice good oral care at home and keep up with regular dental check-ups have a positive influence on their childrens oral health throughout early childhood and throughout their lifespan.

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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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Tandem t:slim X2 Pump Now Compatible with Dexcom G7 in Canada

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Tandem Diabetes Care , an insulin pump manufacturer, has announced expanded compatibility for its t:slim X2 insulin pump in Canada. – In-warranty users can now integrate their pumps with both the Dexcom G7 and Dexcom G6 Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) Systems, providing greater flexibility and choice for diabetes management. – The expanded compatibility with Dexcom G6 and G7 further enhances the pump’s capabilities and provides users with great

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Reproductive Health at Risk: Climate Change and Agrotoxins in Latin America

Bill Of Health

by Cristina Rosero-Arteaga The climate emergency in Latin America is intensifying a long-standing yet underrecognized health crisis: reproductive harm due to agrochemical exposure, particularly for rural women. As shifting climate patterns threaten to exacerbate these harms, it is crucial to bring these issues into the focus of climate action. The region’s human rights framework including landmark cases before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights and reports by special procedures has

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WeightWatchers Unveils AI-Powered Tools and Personalized Nutrition Counseling

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – WeightWatchers (WW) has announced the launch of its innovative next-generation weight management program, featuring advanced technology, personalized support, and expanded clinical solutions to help members achieve their health goals. – The next-generation program demonstrates WeightWatchers’ ongoing commitment to innovation and providing members with the tools and support they need to achieve their weight health goals.

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Morning Headlines 12/11/24

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Oracle Announces Fiscal 2025 Second Quarter Financial Results Oracle reports.

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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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4 Cornerstones for Successful AI Implementation in Hospital Revenue Cycle Management in 2025

HIT Consultant

Jim Bohnsack Chief Strategy Officer at Aspirion In recent years, payers have increasingly turned to artificial intelligence (AI) as a tool to streamline claims processing, accelerating the deployment of rules related to prior authorizations and medical-necessity assessments. Providers believe this has been a key driver behind a corresponding surge in claims denials , as well funded payers leverage technology to rapidly render these determinations and send them back to hospitals.

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How does socioeconomic status—and how it is measured—impact wait times?

Healthcare ECONOMIST

Many studies have found that patients with lower socioeconomic status (SES) have worse access to care. For instance, patients from lower SES have longer wait times (see review papers Landi et al. 2018 and Siciliani 2016 ). One key question is whether these disparities depend on how socioeconomic status is measured: at the individual level or aggregated into geographic level?