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Healthcare tech company H1 picked up Ribbon Health, a provider data management software company to broaden its reach into the health plan, provider system and digital health sectors.

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New rule wipes medical debt from consumer credit reports

Health Care Dive

The rule will remove an estimated $49 billion in medical bills from about 15 million Americans' credit reports and bars lenders from using medical information in their lending decisions.

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Blue Shield of California is restructuring its corporate operations, including a change at the top that brings in its first-ever female CEO. | Blue Shield of California is restructuring its corporate operations, including a change at the top that brings in its first-ever female CEO.

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What to expect in Asia-Pacific health IT in 2025?

Healthcare It News

The past year saw varying levels of digital transformations going around the health systems in Asia-Pacific. It has increasingly become evident that digitalisation – from nationwide networks down to individual hospitals – has become the rule in a post-pandemic world. AI and virtual care models continued to be the craze in healthcare, owing to their clear support for improving clinician productivity and patient outcomes.

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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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Weight management platform Found is today launching oral semaglutide dissolvable tablets for individuals looking for alternative ways to administer anti-obesity drugs. | Found is offering a cheaper, more personalized GLP-1 medication for individuals hesitant to administer injections.

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Going in-house in hospital application development

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Since 2016, the 200-member IT team of Narayana Health in India has built smart and mobile solutions for patients and staff, says IT VP Jagadeesh Ramasamy.

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CVS successfully converts commercial pharmacy contracts to “cost plus” model

Health Care Dive

CVS’ efforts to reform how its pharmacies are paid have reached a significant milestone that should stabilize flagging margins.

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More than 23 million people have selected coverage on the Affordable Care Act's exchange as part of open enrollment, according to data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.

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Transcarent to acquire fellow health benefits navigator Accolade for $621M

Health Care Dive

The deal expected to close in the second quarter will take Accolade private and create a single firm with more than 1,400 employer and payer clients.

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Fierce Healthcare hosted the second annual Fierce Health Payer Summit in November. Top leaders and decision-makers in the healthcare and payer industry convened in Austin, Texas, for two days of discussions.

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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 Medical Billing Services Empower Independent Physicians?

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Independent physicians face many obstacles in handling their practices in the United States. Medical billing is one of the complex and significant components, affecting the revenue collection of the practice. It requires smooth navigation provided by an expert billing team. P3Care provides the best medical billing for independent physicians. It serves as a strategic solution in healthcare billing services.

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Alluceo is a team-based care platform designed to integrate mental and behavioral health into primary care. NeuroFlow will integrate the model into its analytics suite to enhance its risk identification capabilities for patients.

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AI in Healthcare: Enhancing the Patient Experience with Compassionate, Secure Virtual Agents

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Frank Fawzi, IntelePeer CEO In todays digital-first world, AI-powered automation is redefining how we approach both customer and healthcare patient experiences. While AI has already made its mark across industries, its application in healthcare introduces a unique opportunity to enhance patient experience (PX) at a time when the industry is grappling with unprecedented challenges, including staffing shortages and increased demand.

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A new survey indicates health plan members trust AI capabilities but feel their plan could utilize the technology more effectively to improve the experience.

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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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Understanding and Addressing Depression in the Elderly

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Understanding and Addressing Depression in the Elderly For clinicians working with the elderly population, special attention should be paid to the unique factors experienced at this particular stage of life that increase an individuals risk of depression. While generalized depression in the elderly can occur, this blog will explore the unique complexities that older adults navigate in later life that pose a heightened risk for depression including declining health, loneliness, and grief.

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Employee healthcare navigation company Transcarent plans to acquire health benefits platform Accolade in a deal valued at $621 million, the company announced Wednesday.

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2025’s healthcare imperative: merge innovation and human-centered strategies to improve access

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As we move into 2025, access to care has become a significant challenge for healthcare leaders across the United States. The buzz around artificial intelligence (AI) and digital innovation remains. Still, the conversation is shifting to a more foundational issue: how to ensure patients can actually receive the care they need. This isnt a problem that has a single solution.

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Renovus Capital Partners Purchases Home Health Provider Superior Health Holdings

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The private equity firm Renovus Capital Partners has acquired the home health and hospice provider Superior Health Holdings, Inc. Financial terms were undisclosed. Renovus Capital Partners is a lower middle-market investment firm based in Philadelphia. The firms portfolio includes more than $2 billion of assets, about 30 companies, across its several industries, including technology, health care, and professional services markets.

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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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NCQA Fireside Chat: Texas Drives Medicaid Innovation

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NCQA Fireside Chats bring together national leaders from across the country to examine the most pressing issues in state health policy. Last quarter, we highlighted the Lone Star State. We invited Dr. Ryan Van Ramshorst, Chief Medical Director for Medicaid and CHIP Services at the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), to discuss the evolving landscape of Texas Medicaid and recent landmark legislation that is driving innovation.

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Why a ‘Complete Shift’ of Paradigm is the Most Challenging and Promising Aspect of Hospital-at-Home

Home Health Care

The hospital-at-home (HaH) model of care has gained significant momentum in recent years and is transforming how care is delivered to patients. This model enhances patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes by providing reliable, high-quality acute care in the comfort of patients’ homes. Additionally, technological advancements are revolutionizing health care, enabling patients to receive excellent services at home rather than in hospitals.

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Health Care Trends to Watch in 2025

NCQA

We asked NCQA leaders to share their thoughts on the biggest trends and opportunities in 2025. Heres what they said. Health Care Costs Continue to Rise One major trend we are watching is that premiums are going up again. Health care is eating up a lot of the social services spending at the state level, so were not in a position to throw more money into the system, says Peggy OKane , NCQAs founder and president.

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Healthcare AI News 1/8/25

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News FDA issues draft guidance for supporting development and marketing.

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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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XO Health Launches Next Gen Value-Based Care and Benefits Platform

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What You Should Know: – XO Health launches operations of its value-based care and benefits platform, serving self-insured employers, level-funded plans and third-party administrators (TPAs). This launch will enable XO Health to bring their value-based provider network and comprehensive benefits administration offerings to customers in Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, and Minneapolis. –XO Health is redefining how healthcare is delivered and paid for by dramatically expanding access to value-

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New York Gov. Kathy Hochul Announces 11 New CDPAP Partners

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On Tuesday, New York Governor Kathy Hochul revealed the latest organizations that will collaborate with Public Partnerships LLC (PPL), the administrator of the states Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP). In November, Hochul revealed that PPL, and the state, would partner with a network of 24 community-based home care providers to improve CDPAP.

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ScreenPoint Medical Acquires Biomediq to Enhance Breast Cancer Risk Assessment with AI

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What You Should Know: – ScreenPoint Medical , a provider of AI-powered breast cancer screening solutions, acquires Biomediq A/S , a research-based company specializing in quantitative imaging biomarkers. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. – ScreenPoint’s industry-leading Transpara AI platform will now incorporate Biomediq’s advanced risk analysis technology, which enables automated analysis of 2D and 3D mammograms to assess future breast cancer risk.

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Morning Headlines 1/9/25

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Transcarent To Acquire Accolade Transcarent, which offers a member-focused benefits.

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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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What’s Next for Women’s Health in 2025? 5 Trends That Are Driving The Sector

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Sylvia Kang, Founder at Mira Womens health is finally getting the treatment it deserves. Historically overlooked, downplayed, and neglected, investors have spotted the largely untapped opportunity the sector presents. Venture capital investment in the womens health sector has surged by 314% over the past five years, and despite the recent slowdown in startup funding, mid-year data shows the sector is on track for another record-breaking year.

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ACA signups set to smash record at 24M with enrollment continuing

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The Biden administration attributed the growth to generous subsidies that are scheduled to expire at the end of this year.

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FIRE1 Secures $120M for Heart Failure Management Platform

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – FIRE1 , a connected medical device company, announced it has secured $120M in funding to advance its mission to transform the lives of millions of people living with heart failure. The round was led by Polaris Partners and Elevage Medical Technologies , joined by new investors Sands Capital and Longitude Capital , and existing investors Andera Partners , Gilde Healthcare , Gimv , the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund , Lightstone Ventures , Medtronic , NEA (New Ente

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Health insurers will step off the roller coaster in 2025

Health Care Dive

After a turbulent year, things should calm for payers with the advent of a business-friendly Trump administration — though challenges will persist. Here are experts’ biggest predictions for the health insurance industry in 2025.

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Creating a Company Culture of Care: Integrating Mental Health, Wellbeing, and DEI in Benefits

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.