Average cost of healthcare data breach nearly $10M in 2024: report
Health Care Dive
AUGUST 1, 2024
Though expenses declined since last year, healthcare is still the costliest industry for data breaches — a spot the sector has held since 2011.
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CVS Health now tracks extreme heat to warn at-risk patients with personalized resources
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 1, 2024
CVS Health has launched an environmental health impact program to help vulnerable Americans during extreme weather events. | Using advanced environmental data analytics and patients' medical and pharmacy data, CVS Health offers timely excessive heat alerts and outreach to at-risk patients up to a week before the event.
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Cigna CEO promises ‘aggressive’ defense of pharmacy benefit managers
Health Care Dive
AUGUST 1, 2024
David Cordani’s comments to investors Thursday come as the payer blew past Wall Street’s expectations for the second quarter, helped by significant growth in its health services division — including PBM Express Scripts.
TowerBrook, CD&R take health tech company R1 RCM private in $8.9B deal
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 1, 2024
R1 RCM, a company that provides revenue cycle and billing services to hospitals, will be acquired for $8.9 billion and taken private. | R1 RCM, a company that provides revenue cycle and billing services to hospitals, will be acquired for $8.9 billion and taken private.
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
Judge approves Steward’s plan to close 2 hospitals by month’s end
Health Care Dive
AUGUST 1, 2024
Steward also provided an update on increasingly tense negotiations with its landlord about how to distribute proceeds from sales.
Alignment Healthcare raises full-year guidance after favorable star rating recalculations
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 1, 2024
Plan membership at Alignment Healthcare is again higher than previously expected, the company announced ahead of its second-quarter earnings call. | Alignment Healthcare says it is on pace for full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance and increasing its membership outlook after its second-quarter earnings call.
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OneBlood hit with ransomware attack, state of donors' data unknown
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 1, 2024
OneBlood, a non-profit blood donation organization serving hospitals in the southeastern U.S., was hit by a ransomware attack on Wednesday that has impacted its operations. | OneBlood, a non-profit blood donation center servicing the southeastern United States, was attacked by cybercriminals on Wednesday.
Epic and UW research: Healthcare AI must be equitable, transparent, regulated
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 1, 2024
From enhancing efficiency to helping organizations strengthen essential face-to-face human interactions, artificial intelligence holds significant promise for healthcare. But strong regulation and clear definitions of the technology's use and capabilities will be required. WHY IT MATTERS Those were among the conclusions drawn from a roundtable discussion , featuring two dozen leading experts on healthcare AI, hosted this summer by Epic and UW Health, the integrated health system of the Unive
Bipartisan Policy Center urges Congress to extend Medicare hospital at home, telehealth policies by end of year
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 1, 2024
The Bipartisan Policy Center released a report on Wednesday that recommends that C | The Bipartisan Policy Center released a report on Wednesday that recommends Congress extend the Medicare Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver for five years to increase uptake.
Teladoc withdraws 2024 outlook, logs impairment charge amid downturn at BetterHelp
Health Care Dive
AUGUST 1, 2024
During a second-quarter earnings call Wednesday, new CEO Chuck Divita said the virtual care company is “not yet delivering on its fullest potential.
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
Evernorth drives double-digit revenue growth at Cigna in Q2
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 1, 2024
Revenue at Cigna grew 25% year over year as its Evernorth division continues to build momentum, according to the company's earnings report.
Amwell boosts 2024 adjusted earnings outlook, narrows net loss in Q2
Health Care Dive
AUGUST 1, 2024
During a second-quarter earnings call Wednesday, CFO Robert Shepardson said reducing headcount was “one of the big drivers” for improving the guidance.
HHS' health IT office makeover may tip the scales in historic funding battle
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 1, 2024
The Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS') technology office is poised to bring significant technological expertise to the department, which the Office of the National Coordinato | HHS tech policy office failed to receive consistent funding bumps from Congress since 2004. The recent revamp could change that.
NATO Bolsters Its Eastern Flank
The Rand Blog
AUGUST 1, 2024
Reinvigorated in large part because of Russian aggression against Ukraine, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is stronger now than at any time since the end of the Cold War. Its 75th anniversary summit in July dwelt on bolstering its eastern flank and supporting Ukraine.
Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide
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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.
Many patients are hit with claims denials. But few challenge the decisions, study finds
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 1, 2024
Close to half of adults said they received a medical bill or a copayment for a service that they expected to be free or covered by insurance. | Close to half of adults said they received a medical bill or a copayment for a service that they expected to be free or covered by insurance. However, relatively few challenge these bills, a new survey from the Commonwealth Fund shows.
Health and wealth
Healthcare ECONOMIST
AUGUST 1, 2024
Are wealthier people healthier? If so, how strong is this relationship? Does it vary across countries? That is what a paper by Kyriopoulos et al. 2024 aims to answer. They measure health and wealth using a “concentration index” (CI) which is calculated as follows: CI is estimated with reference to the concentration curve, which illustrates the cumulative percentage of a health status variable in relation to the cumulative percentage of the population, with individuals ranked from the
HEDIS MY 2025: What’s New, What’s Changed, What’s Retired
NCQA
AUGUST 1, 2024
The Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS ® ) is constantly evolving to ensure measures are relevant and represent clinical best practices. For Measurement Year 2025, NCQA added three HEDIS measures, retired four measures and made smaller changes across multiple measures. We also continue the transition to Electronic Clinical Data Systems (ECDS) reporting.
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.
Digital tools keep patients and care teams connected in the hospital and home
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 1, 2024
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AI-Assisted Diagnostic’s Intersection with Risk Assessment: The Future of Medical Device Technology
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 1, 2024
Dr. Sriram Rajagopalan, Head of Training & Learning Services at Inflectra From predictive analytics to personalized treatment plans, we’ve probably all heard about AI’s potential to revolutionize medical diagnostics and treatment. As discussed in a recent NIH study , “more recently, state-of-the-art computer algorithms have achieved accuracies which are at par with human experts in the field of medical sciences.
More States Join In Effort To Bolster The Home-Based Care Workforce
Home Health Care
AUGUST 1, 2024
Multiple states are taking initiative to address home-based care staffing woes, addressing a long-time need that exists across the country. After a competitive bidding process, the Carmel, Indiana-based Syra Health Corp. (Nasdaq: SYRA) has been granted a $5.8 million contract to train home health care professionals providing care to residents at home or in community-based facilities.
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.
‘We Didn’t Know What We Were Doing’: Where Home-Based Care Agencies Fall Short In Dementia Care
Home Health Care
AUGUST 1, 2024
In 2023, an estimated 6.7 million people in the U.S. were living with Alzheimer’s disease. That number is projected to increase to 14 million by 2060, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). “Very few people don’t know someone who has been affected by this,” AlzBetter CEO Gary Skole told Home Health Care News. “People are living longer.
The Complete Guide to Medical Billing for Behavioral Health Practices
Advanced Data Systems
AUGUST 1, 2024
Navigating the complexities of medical billing for behavioral health can be a daunting task. At Advanced Data Systems Corporation (ADSC), we understand the intricacies involved and are committed to helping providers streamline their billing processes to maximize efficiency and reimbursement.
Hospital-At-Home Leader Medically Home Names New CEO
Home Health Care
AUGUST 1, 2024
Medically Home’s board of directors has appointed a new president and CEO. Graham Barnes will take the helm of the company, effective immediately. “[Graham Barnes’] track record of growing and nurturing health care companies gives us deep confidence in his ability to elevate Medically Home and build on the strong market position that has been achieved to date,” Maneesh Goyal, chairman of the board of directors for Medically Home, and COO of the Mayo Clinic Platform at the Mayo Clinic, said in a
Enhance Healthcare Efficiency With Top Payroll & HCM Services
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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.
NIST SP 800-171A Rev 3 Mapping to Rev 2 Assessment Objectives: A Thorough Guide
Etactics
AUGUST 1, 2024
In May 2024, the NIST published revision 3 of Special Publication (SP) 800-171. Revision 3 supersedes Revision 2 published in early 2020 and updated in early 2021. The Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) has driven the adoption of these requirements. The DFARS safeguarding requirements apply to contractors and suppliers handling covered defense information.
Bridging the digital divide: prioritizing digital health literacy to enhance patient-centered care
Nordic
AUGUST 1, 2024
From Zoom exercise classes and trivia nights to streaming music and taking online courses, my 97-year-old grandmother’s life has been enriched by technology. While these tools bring her joy and connection, a patient portal that’s difficult to navigate or a home monitoring device that doesn't consider visual, hearing, and sensory impairment can leave her feeling helpless and hopeless.
The Sequoia Project Launches Pharmacy Workgroup to Enhance Patient Care Through Interoperability
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 1, 2024
What You Should Know: – The Sequoia Project, a leading advocate for health information technology (health IT) interoperability, announced the launch of a new Pharmacy Workgroup as part of its Interoperability Matters program. – The strategic initiative aims to improve patient care by fostering collaboration between pharmacies and the broader healthcare ecosystem.
Online Group Therapy: Opportunities and Challenges for Effective Treatment
Icanotes
AUGUST 1, 2024
Online Group Therapy: Navigating Opportunities and Challenges for Effective Treatment Online group therapy is a wonderful treatment modality for clients and the therapists treating them. By gathering clients with similar concerns in the same place at the same time, group therapy can be very rewarding. With an increase in virtual treatment over recent years, online group therapy is growing more popular, but it comes with a unique set of opportunities and challenges.
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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