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Color Health taps OpenAI to generate screening plans for cancer patients

Fierce Healthcare

Color Health is working with OpenAI to test out computer-generated personalized care plans for cancer patients. | Color developed a new copilot app that leverages GPT-4o to identify missing diagnostics and create tailored workup plans for patients.

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Passion in orthopedics and beyond: Meet Dr. Lew Schon on The Ortho Show

Health Care Dive

Explore the connection between orthopedics and rock music with Dr. Lew Schon on The Ortho Show. Discover how this pioneering surgeon ended up performing with the Foo Fighters in an inspiring episode hosted by Dr. Scott Sigman.

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Amazon Pharmacy expands RxPass subscription service to Medicare patients

Fierce Healthcare

Amazon Pharmacy is expanding its prescription drug subscription program, called RxPass, to Prime members on Medicare insurance. | The RxPass program, launched in January 2023, provides unlimited access to 60 eligible generic medications and will ship the medications to customers' homes for a flat monthly fee of $5.

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By the numbers: The impact of the Ascension cyberattack

Health Care Dive

The health system, one of the largest nonprofits in the country, lost access to its electronic health record, patient portal and some phone systems after the attack in early May.

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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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Value-based care, GLP-1s: 4 takeaways from AHIP 2024

Fierce Healthcare

LAS VEGAS — Last week, leaders across the health insurance industry descended on Sin City to dig deep into the biggest topics facing payers. | LAS VEGAS — Last week, leaders across the health insurance industry descended on Sin City to dig deep into the biggest issues facing payers.

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As nursing visas again hit their annual limit, industry groups call for Congress to step in

Fierce Healthcare

International workers’ high demand for employment-based immigrant visas has led the State Department to effectively cut off the flow of green cards for skilled workers, including nurses, for the re | "This latest visa freeze halts the flow of qualified international nurses when American hospitals need them most, and the only way to correct it is through congressional action," said American Association of International Healthcare President Patty Jeffrey.

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3 Ways AI Can Reduce Relapse Rates in Behavioral Health

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Relapse rates in behavioral health treatment are a persistent hurdle. Up to 80% of people with substance use disorders will relapse at some point, causing discouragement for both patients and providers. However, a new weapon is emerging in the fight for sustained recovery: Artificial Intelligence (AI). Early Intervention: Catching Relapse Before it Starts Videra Health , an AI-powered mental health assessment platform, highlights how AI can play a crucial role in re

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Mark Cuban's D2C pharmacy won't beat most insured patients' out of pocket drug prices, one study finds

Fierce Healthcare

Insured patients are often better off buying their generic prescriptions through their health insurance benefits than through Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company, though those without insurance could | Only about 12% of generic prescription fills bring higher costs than the billionaire-backed pharmacy, with median savings among these landing at about $5.

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Surveillance Collaborative breaks new ground with MEDITECH's predictive analytics solution

Meditech

As part of the Customer Experience team, we work with healthcare organizations that have taken Surveillance beyond our expectations, coming up with ingenious uses for MEDITECH’s predictive analytics solution. We’re amazed at our customers’ creativity as they take advantage of Surveillance’s versatility in supporting quality, safety, and efficiency. Seeing what our customers have accomplished individually, we wondered if bringing them together with MEDITECH staff would continue to push the envelo

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Grow Big, Pay Smart: How To Unlock Efficiency In Payroll Management

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Running a small business is no small feat. Payroll management, in particular, can be one of the most time-consuming and complex parts of that equation. Yet, businesses that crack the code on streamlining these processes often discover not just savings, but new avenues for growth. Our expert speakers will share actionable insights and real-world examples of how businesses have reduced overhead and improved payroll efficiency.

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AHIP 2024: Cutting through the 'nostalgia' for traditional Medicare

Fierce Healthcare

LAS VEGAS—The eyes of many regulators and lawmakers are on Medicare Advantage (MA), and, amid rising criticism of the program, one industry leader is making the case that "nostalgia" for traditiona | LAS VEGAS—The eyes of many regulators and lawmakers are on Medicare Advantage, and amid rising criticism of the program, one industry leader is making the case that "nostalgia" for traditional Medicare is misguided.

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OpenAI, Color Health Launch Cancer Copilot Tool To Expedite Cancer Treatment

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Cancer – the second leading cause of death in the United States – is a complex disease requiring timely diagnosis and treatment. Delays in either can significantly impact patient outcomes. – Color Health , a company dedicated to improving access to healthcare, has partnered with OpenAI to pioneer a new solution: the copilot application.

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VA extends EHR modernization contract with Oracle Health for 11 months

Fierce Healthcare

The Department of Veterans Affairs extended its contract with Oracle Health for another 11 months as part of a massive electronic health record modernization project. | The Department of Veterans Affairs extended its contract with Oracle Health for another 11 months as part of a massive electronic health record modernization project.

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State Strategies for Preventing Substance Use and Overdose Among Youth and Adolescents

NASHP

Substance use in youth can lead to a variety of negative outcomes, including health issues, poor academic performance, and increased risk of addiction and overdose. Primary prevention is a public health strategy of intervening before negative health effects occur, including delaying or preventing young people’s use of harmful substances that may lead to overdose or other substance-related harms.

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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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CMS Set To Close Multi-Billion Dollar Change Healthcare Cyberattack Relief Program

Home Health Care

The Change Healthcare cyberattack disrupted health care providers across the board, including home-based care providers. Soon, one of the government-backed efforts to offer assistance to those organizations will end. The U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced Monday that its advanced and accelerated payment program tied to the cyberattack will end July 12.

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Most Americans, Both Younger and Older, Worry About the Future of Medicare and Social Security

Health Populi

You would assume that most people over 50 would be worried about the financial future of Medicare to cover health care as those middle-aged Americans age. But a surprising two-thirds of young Americans between 18 and 29, and 7 in 10 between 30 and 39 years of age, are concerned that Medicare’s solvency will worsen leading to their not being able to receive Medicare when eligible to receive it, discovered in the 2024 Healthcare in America Report from West Health and Gallup.

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How The 80-20 Provision Could Affect Private-Pay Home Care Providers

Home Health Care

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership The Medicaid Access Rule has been heralded by home care providers as a mostly good rule with one misguided piece: the 80-20 provision. And while that provision’s potential impact has been discussed ad nauseam, one area that hasn’t been considered as much is the effect it will have on private-pay home care providers.

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Payers: Digital Health Investments Increase Member Satisfaction

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – The healthcare landscape is undergoing a significant transformation driven by advancements in digital health technology. A recent EY Health Pulse Survey reveals a wave of positive changes, with members experiencing greater control, easier access to information, and improved satisfaction thanks to these advancements. – With a focus on personalization, empowered patients, and data-driven decision-making, digital health tools are revolutionizing the industry.

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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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AREX Capital-Enhabit Feud Continues: ‘While Peers Caught Colds, Enhabit Caught Pneumonia’

Home Health Care

The activist investor AREX Capital Management has again taken aim at Enhabit Inc. (NYSE: EHAB) in what has become an ongoing, public and back-and-forth feud. AREX Capital – which owns 4.9% of Enhabit shares, making it a top-5 shareholder – initially urged the Enhabit board to undergo a strategic review last year when the company had failed to meet financial expectations.

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Leader Fatigue – 4 Steps to Prevention

Baird Group

Many new leaders enter their first management position with stars in their eyes and high hopes for becoming the best possible leader. I was one of those starry-eyed newbies who was determined to be the best I could be. But after a few months of burning the candle at both ends , I had to do some serious soul-searching. Why was I so unhappy? After all, I had landed the promotion and was leading an entire department.

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DAX Copilot—AI-powered solution wins AI Tech Sprint to reduce clinician burnout

Cloud Blogs

A game-changer in healthcare, DAX Copilot shines as AI frontrunner out of more than 150 entrants to help relieve clinician burnout. The Department of Veterans Affairs DEAN’s (Discovery, Education, and Affiliate Networks) Office in partnership with the National Artificial Intelligence Institute (NAII), SimLEARN, and the Office of Primary Care, conducted a 120-Day AI Tech Sprint competition that began in January 2024.

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Top 4 Ways Practices Use Digital Patient Check-in to Boost Profits

Clearwave Inc

Reading Time: 5 minutes By Chloe From Clearwave | July 31, 2024 Digital patient check-in technology has revolutionized the way practices manage their front-office operations and increase revenue. By embracing digital patient check-in, practices can not only reduce administrative costs and create a seamless patient experience, but also drive key bottom-line impacts to profits.

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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.

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Holland & Knight Health Dose: June 18, 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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[ANSWERED] Why is Cultural Competence Important?

Etactics

According to Cloverpop, more diverse teams make better decisions 87% of the time. The word “diverse” in this case refers to age, gender, and geographic diversity. As an employer, providing a space for open communication and mutual respect for everyone is vital. It’s also one of the many ways to practice cultural competence in the workplace. Emphasizing this value within your company supports a productive and collaborative work environment.

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Curbside Consult with Dr. Jayne 6/17/24

HIStalk

We are deep into the summer doldrums portion of the.

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Parachute Health Launches Integrated Solution of DME Ordering with Prior Authorization

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Parachute Health , a platform for DME (Durable Medical Equipment) and HME (Home Medical Equipment) ordering, has announced a groundbreaking partnership to revolutionize the DME ordering process. – The strategic collaboration aims to streamline ePrescribing, eliminate prior authorization burdens, and ultimately reduce costs for everyone involved.

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How to Battle Layoffs: The Career Star Accelerator Bootcamp

Facing layoffs in your organization? Support your team members' career transition with Career Star Accelerator Bootcamp: Custom Resume & LinkedIn Revamp + 6 Weeks of Career Coaching. Our certified resume writers will create job search-winning resumes and LinkedIn profiles while they work with a career coach to learn unique strategies to stand out, attract the right employers, automate their job search, and land their dream job.

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Morning Headlines 6/18/24

HIStalk

Healthcare firm Concentra reveals quarterly revenue growth in IPO filing.

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Riverside University Health System to Build $580M Behavioral Health Campus

HIT Consultant

Riverside University Health System (RUHS) and PMB broke ground on an unprecedented project, The 445,000 SF Wellness Village in Mead Valley, that will transform healthcare by integrating the behavioral health continuum of care into a single environment combining medical care, behavioral health, and social services. What You Should Know: – Riverside University Health System (RUHS) and PMB broke ground on an unprecedented project, The Wellness Village in Mead Valley, that will transform healt

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Biden administration gives providers grace period to open surprise billing arbitration

Health Care Dive

Because of the cyberattack on Change Healthcare earlier this year, providers say they’re having difficultly getting the necessary information from plans required to kick off the dispute resolution process.