Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
UTHealth Houston unveiled a partnership with OpenAI on Friday to build and deploy algorithms for use in medical training and at the patient’s bedside. | UTHealth Houston, an academic medical center in Texas, is partnering with OpenAI to give clinicians, faculty and students access to ChatGPT tools to build custom, HIPAA-compliant AI solutions.
Health Care Dive
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Just over 5% of companies selling AI to health systems have matured beyond seed and early-stage funding rounds, according to an analysis by Flare Capital Partners.
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Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
James Ross, president and CEO of West Tennessee Healthcare, died Thursday morning, according to an announcement from the health system on social media. | The nurse-executive had been with the seven-hospital nonprofit for nearly four decades and was a prominent member of the Jackson, Tennessee, community.
Health Care Dive
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Still, plans are expected to rake in $11.8 billion in bonuses, with half of that tranche going to just two insurers: UnitedHealthcare and Humana.
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Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Below is a roundup of payer-centric news headlines you may have missed during the month of September 2024. | This month, Humana faces consequences for prior auth delays, Congress members have introduced new No Surprises Act legislation targeting insurers and Aetna has been sued for denying gender-affirming facial reconstruction surgeries.
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Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Lawmakers scrutinize sluggish efforts to overhaul organ transplants as HHS aims to expand access for HIV-positive patients dmuoio Fri, 09/13/2024 - 17:08
Health Care Dive
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
IU Health Plans will operate under the Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield brand after the deal closes, which is expected at the end of 2024.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Next year, the oldest members of the baby boomer generation will turn 80 years old. It’s a cause for celebration of life, but it’s also a milestone our nation is completely unprepared to meet. | It’s past time for our healthcare system, our social service infrastructure and our culture to acknowledge just how bleak the future will be for this population if we don’t modify the approaches we take to care for our older adults.
Healthcare It News
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Matt Mastenbrook, DPT, clinic manager and treating physical therapist at Baylor Scott & White Institute for Rehabilitation, says one of his first goals as a manager was to set his clinic apart from the many others in the area. And leading-edge technology would be a key change agent. THE PROBLEM Mastenbrook decided to advance and optimize Baylor's use of the CogPT platform, developed by vendor Academy Medtech Ventures.
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Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Employers are bracing for a third straight year with health benefit costs increasing more than 5%, according to a new report from Mercer. | Employers are bracing for a third straight year with health benefit cost increases of more than 5%, according to a new report from Mercer.
Healthcare It News
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
The U.S. healthcare system may not be fully meeting the needs of women, if a new report is any indication. In a survey of consumers conducted by the Deloitte Center for Health Solutions, women are 35% more likely than men to say they've skipped or delayed medical care over a 12-month period. The reasons for this come down to access, affordability and past negative experiences.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Walgreens sees a long runway for its two-year-old clinical trials business as it doubles down on its core retail pharmacy operations. | Walgreens sees a long runway for its two-year-old clinical trials business as it doubles down on its core retail pharmacy operations. Ramita Tandon, chief clinical trials officer, shared insights about Walgreens' strategy to ramp up its clinical research capabilities during TD Cowen’s recent 9th Annual FutureHealth Conference.
Home Health Care
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Office staff have the highest client satisfaction scores among home health care provider employees. They also have the lowest administrative salaries. These salaries can impact job satisfaction and cause employees to seek employment elsewhere, according to the 2024 Activated Insights Benchmarking Report. Some organizations are turning to recognition to combat this trend.
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.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
As revenue cycle management becomes the heartbeat of healthcare administration, providers are seeking to upgrade their tech game, with 62% looking to expand capabilities in the near future. | This collaboration not only streamlines crucial utilization review processes but also sets a new standard in healthcare by leveraging AI to focus valuable clinical resources on our core mission.
Home Health Care
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership TheKey has been one of the most active acquirers in the home care space, but now, it is shifting focus and leaning into other growth drivers. “For us, that’s kind of our big focus now: How do we really double down on organic growth?” Melissa Reyes, president of the west division at TheKey, said during a recent conversation with Home Health Care News.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Chutes & Ladders—Mount Sinai taps new digital and IT leader; CommonSpirit hires chief physician executive officer ebeavins Fri, 09/13/2024 - 15:57
CDC
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
For the last seven years, Get Ahead of Sepsis has encouraged patients, their loved ones, and healthcare professionals to know the risks, spot the signs and symptoms, and act fast if they suspect sepsis during Sepsis Awareness Month and year-round. Anyone can get an infection, and almost any infection can lead to sepsis. Some people are at higher risk, including children younger than one.
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Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
At Fierce Healthcare, we keep track of all the venture capital being funneled into the health tech and digital health industries. | Rethink Impact, a venture capital firm focused on cultivating female leadership through technology, raised $250 million for its third fund. Pieces Technologies picked up $25 million for gen AI solutions, and Candid Health banked $29 million for revenue cycle automation.
The Rand Blog
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
The U.S.-China relationship presents a complex array of foreign policy challenges that will have to be addressed when a new administration takes charge in Washington next year. We asked three RAND experts to shed some light on the state of U.S.-China relations and competition as the American electorate heads to the polls.
Healthcare ECONOMIST
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
A paper by Qato et al. (2024) quantifies the degree of of pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) market concentration. Across all payer types, the PBM market was highly concentrated, with an HHI [Herfindahl Hirschman Index (HHI)] of 1972…the HHI was lowest in commercial insurance (1940), with 90 PBM participants, and highest in Medicare Part D (2399), with 21 PBM participants.
The Rand Blog
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Ukraine's bold Kursk operation challenges Putin's war narrative and exposes domestic vulnerabilities. While unlikely to collapse Putin's regime, the symbolic impact of Ukrainian advances into Russian territory erodes its foundation and boosts Ukraine's resolve.
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.
Home Health Care
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
CommonSpirit Health at Home — the home-based care arm of health system CommonSpirit Health — has a new CEO. Trisha Crissman will step into the role, having served as interim president of CommonSpirit Health at Home since October 2023. “Trisha’s leadership has been instrumental in Health at Home’s success, and she will continue to drive growth, performance, innovation and strategic direction for CommonSpirit Health at Home as she takes on this new role,” Terika Richardson, senior vice president a
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
What You Should Know: – eClinical Solutions LLC, a provider of digital clinical software and services, announced that it has received a majority investment from GI Partners , a private investment firm. – This investment highlights eClinical Solutions’ strong position as a trusted partner for life science organizations of all sizes seeking to accelerate research and advance therapeutic breakthroughs in an increasingly complex trial landscape.
Etactics
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
94% of bookkeepers in the United States say they need to “chase down” clients to collect late payments. This is an unfortunate, and often stressful, part of running a business. Especially one in healthcare. Unpaid invoices, if left unaddressed, can result in a large sum of missing revenue. So, there’s no other choice in the matter but to follow up on them.
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
What You Should Know: – mPulse® , a frontrunner in Health Experience and Insights (HXI) technology, announced its acquisition of Zipari, Inc. , a prominent player in healthcare consumer experience technology. – This strategic acquisition underscores mPulse’s commitment to driving market leadership through robust growth and an unwavering focus on enhancing the healthcare consumer journey.
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Healthcare Associates
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Effective Sept.30, 2024, Kyley Roberts, MD, will no longer be practicing medicine at Healthcare Associates of Texas – Bedford. Patients may obtain copies of their medical records at: Healthcare Associates of Texas – Bedford 1305 Airport Freeway, Suite 220 Bedford, TX 76021 Phone: 1-817-358-5800 Fax: 1-817-283-7686 The post Effective Sept.30, 2024, Kyley Roberts, MD, will no longer be practicing medicine at Healthcare Associates of Texas – Bedford. appeared first on Healthcare Associates of
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
What You Should Know: – Candid Health , the innovative revenue cycle automation platform designed for healthcare providers raises $29M in a Series B funding round led by 8VC , with participation from existing investors First Round Capital , BoxGroup , and Y Combinator. – This latest investment brings the company’s total funding to $47M.
The Rand Blog
SEPTEMBER 13, 2024
Should Kamala Harris win the presidency, there is likely to be more continuity than there is change in U.S. policy toward North Korea. But if North Korea becomes a larger threat, particularly due to broader geopolitical events involving China and Russia, Harris may be motivated to make bolder changes to the U.S. approach.
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