Tue.Aug 20, 2024

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Epic touts new AI applications to streamline charting and bring research insights to the point of care

Fierce Healthcare

Health IT giant Epic is pushing ahead rapidly to build out artificial intelligence technologies and generative AI features in its electronic health record software. | The goal, according to Epic executives, is to ease the documentation burden for clinicians, streamline charting and coding and bring evidence-based medical insights and research right to doctors' fingertips at the point of care.

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McLaren Health Care hit by ransomware attack again

Health Care Dive

Disruptions at the Michigan-based health system are expected to last through this month, McLaren said Friday. The provider was also hit by a ransomware attack last year.

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Medicare Advantage's growth a bad omen for hospitals, S&P Global warns

Fierce Healthcare

The upward trajectory of Medicare Advantage (MA) enrollment is likely to become an issue for hospitals and other healthcare providers forced to contend with plans’ prior authorization requirements | Prior authorization burdens and "a challenging contract negotiation season" on the horizon are likely headwinds for providers, and hospitals in particular, according to a recent report.

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Humana pays $90M to settle whistleblower allegations of Medicare Part D fraud

Health Care Dive

The insurer, which did not admit wrongdoing, agreed to the settlement on the eve of a jury trial.

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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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Employers are bracing for healthcare costs to spike in 2025. Here's why

Fierce Healthcare

Employers are up against escalating healthcare costs, driven by mounting prescription drug expenses, inflation and worsening chronic conditions, a new survey shows. | Employers are up against escalating healthcare costs, driven by mounting prescription drug expenses, inflation and worsening chronic conditions, a new survey shows.

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The Role of AI in Streamlining Drug Discovery and Clinical Trials: A New Era in Pharmaceutical Innovation

HIT Consultant

In the rapidly evolving world of pharmaceuticals, artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a game-changer. From accelerating drug discovery to enhancing the efficiency of clinical trials, AI is revolutionizing how new medicines are brought to market. This transformation is not just limited to the research and development phases; AI is also playing a critical role in ensuring that drugs meet regulatory standards.

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Google’s AI Model Listens to Your Cough to Detect Disease

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Google Research has unveiled a groundbreaking advancement in healthcare technology with the introduction of HeAR, a bioacoustic foundation model designed to analyze human sounds and identify potential health issues. – By leveraging the power of AI and vast amounts of audio data, HeAR aims to revolutionize disease screening, diagnosis, and monitoring.

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J.D. Power: MA plans beat commercial coverage on consumer satisfaction

Fierce Healthcare

Amid significant scrutiny from lawmakers and regulators on Medicare Advantage, a new report suggests that consumer satisfaction with these plans is notably higher than with commercial insurance.

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Achieving Connected Care in 2024

Home Health Care

The modern home-based care landscape is transforming how providers deliver care and connect with their patients, with the quest for enhanced care connectivity an integral and longstanding goal. As the industry continues to evolve, so do the tools and strategies available, and Electronic Health Records (EHRs) are playing a critical role in supporting these advancements.

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Mayo Clinic's volumes, income surging in 2024

Fierce Healthcare

Mayo Clinic maintained its solid start to the year, reporting this week a $812 million (8.3% margin) six-month income from current activities for the period ended June 30. | Hot off of a "mission-sustaining" 2023, the nonprofit system is logging sharp year-over-year operating gains halfway through 2024.

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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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GrayMatters Expands Footprint for Non-Invasive PTSD Treatment

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – GrayMatters Health (GMH) , developer of non-invasive treatments based on proprietary brain biomarkers associated with mental health disorders, today announced it is expanding its U.S. footprint with additional clinics now offering Prism for PTSD™ to patients. – Prism for PTSD is the first prescribed self-neuromodulation device, cleared by the FDA to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as an adjunct to standard-of-care therapies.

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New NCQA Research Shows Variation in Antibiotic Prescribing

NCQA

Antibiotic resistance is an ongoing global challenge, and its incidence is increasing in the U.S. Inappropriate prescribing—for example, for viral illnesses such as bronchitis—is a major contributor to antibiotic resistance. Tracking and monitoring antibiotic use for respiratory conditions can help ensure antibiotics are being prescribed correctly. NCQA’s recent report, Analyzing Regional and Product Line Variations Across HEDIS ® Antibiotic Use Measures , is a resource for health care organizat

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Rural Idaho Hospitals to Deploy MEDITECH Expanse EHR

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – MEDITECH today announced two critical access hospitals in Idaho, St. Mary’s Health (Cottonwood) and Clearwater Valley Health (Orofino), have partnered to implement a shared MEDITECH Expanse EHR across their hospitals and associated clinics. – Clearwater Valley Health and St. Mary’s Health currently serve the healthcare needs of people across Clearwater, Idaho, and Lewis counties, providing more than 45,000 outpatient visits annually.

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Interim HealthCare Names Rexanne Domico President, COO

Home Health Care

Interim HealthCare – one of the largest home-based care organizations in the country – has named Rexanne Domico as its new president and COO. Domico has significant home-based care experience. Prior to accepting the Interim role, she served as: the CEO of HomeFree Pharmacy Services; the president of home health care at BrightSpring Health Services (Nasdaq: BTSG); and senior vice president at LHC Group.

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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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News 8/21/24

HIStalk

Top News Providence will hire an additional 2,000 staff at.

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Lawsuits Push Back Against Looming Changes To New York’s Consumer-Directed Home Care Program

Home Health Care

The pushback against looming changes to New York’s Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) continues. A group of businesses are fighting Gov. Kathy Hochul’s shake up of the program in a recent lawsuit. New York’s CDPAP allows people who need home-based care to hire a caregiver of their choosing. Generally, this means informal caregivers.

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Health Plans Have an Engagement Problem. Providers of Care Can Help

HIT Consultant

Anish Sebastian, CEO and Co-founder, Babyscripts A health plan’s success rests on many factors: improving health outcomes, controlling costs, optimizing risk adjustment, and encouraging member adherence to a specific care plan. Member engagement is foundational to all of these goals. Health plans have struggled to close the loop on engagement for various reasons.

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‘Lean Into Your Superpowers’: Bayada COO Champions Women In Home Health Leadership 

Home Health Care

Heather Helle, president and chief operating officer of Bayada Home Health Care, believes that home-based care could benefit from having more women in leadership roles. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Moorestown, New Jersey, Bayada provides in-home clinical care and support services for children and adults, including hospice, behavioral health, and rehabilitation in 21 states and five countries.

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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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Designing for Health: Interview with Adam Carewe, MD [Podcast]

Nordic

A pressing issue in today’s healthcare landscape is reducing clinician burnout. The evolution and increased prevalence of progress notes and patient portal messaging has exponentially grown the time that doctors and others spend in front of a computer, in turn leading to less time in front of patients. Physicians find themselves increasingly time-strapped and unable to focus on the things that got them into medicine in the first place.

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What nurses want from their leadership

Meditech

Bring the joy back to nursing by understanding top contributing nurse burnout factors as identified by the KLAS Arch Collaborative's recent study.

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Managing Director Rick Bergen | TPSC

Patient Safety Blog

Meet the Managing Director, Rick Bergen! From time to time, we like to share a sneak peek behind the scenes at The Patient Safety Company. That's why this time we conducted an interview with our Managing Director (and VP of International Operations), Rick Bergen! Interested in the tasks of the Managing Director at TPSC? Read on below!

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West Tennessee Healthcare Expands AI Engagement with Xsolis

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Xsolis , the AI-driven health technology company fostering collaboration between healthcare providers and payers, today announced an expansion of its partnership with West Tennessee Healthcare , a healthcare system with seven hospitals serving West Tennessee, to streamline medical necessity case reviews and reduce length of stay. – The collaboration between Xsolis and West Tennessee Healthcare has led West Tennessee Healthcare to $5.1 million in savings since

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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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Tips to Improve Quality Assurance in a Call Center

Sequence Health

You already know how important it is for your healthcare call center to achieve patient satisfaction. Quality assurance (QA) is one way to measure that because it involves monitoring the quality of patient service and finding ways to improve it. Below are some tips on how to improve quality assurance in a call center. Develop a Clear Strategy The very first step to increasing the QA scores in a healthcare center is to come up with a foolproof strategy.

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Hackensack Meridian Health Launches Cancer Risk Assessment Program

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) launches comprehensive cancer risk and early detection program designed to identify individuals at higher risk for cancer and enable earlier diagnosis. – Powered by CancerIQ’s precision health platform, the program is the first of its kind in New Jersey, joining a select group of programs nationwide focused on large-scale cancer screening and interception.

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Business Associate Agreements Matter: Demystifying the Perceived Simplicity of HIPAA Agreements

HKLaw

For most healthcare providers and businesses, signing a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) is a standard practice.

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BayCare to Deploy Cadence’s Remote Patient Monitoring for Chronic Disease Management

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – BayCare , a healthcare system, has announced a strategic partnership with Cadence , a chronic disease management company, to implement a comprehensive remote patient monitoring and virtual care program. – This collaboration aims to enhance the care of seniors with chronic conditions such as hypertension, congestive heart failure, and type 2 diabetes across Florida’s Tampa Bay and West Central regions.

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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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Morning Headlines 8/21/24

HIStalk

Clarium Announces $10.5M Strategic Financing Round Led by General Catalyst.

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Clarium Secures $10.5M for AI-Powered Hospital Supply Chain

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Clarium, Inc., a healthcare technology innovator focused on transforming hospital supply chain operations, has secured a $10.5M in strategic financing round led by General Catalyst, with participation from Kaiser Permanente Ventures , Texas Medical Center Venture Fund , Yale New Haven Health , and existing investors. – With this new funding, Clarium plans to expand its team, deepen partnerships with leading health systems, and continue refining its platform.

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HRSA announces $1.4B to fund HIV/AIDS treatment for low income Americans

Fierce Healthcare

The Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) announced $1.4 billion in additional federal funding to combat the national HIV/AIDS epidemic, which the Biden White House has set | The Health Resources and Services Administration announced over a billion dollars in additional funding to the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, which funds local providers treating HIV/AIDS.

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Reliant AI Emerges from Stealth with $11.3M for GenAI Biopharma Data Analysis

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Reliant AI , a provider of generative AI-powered data analytics software, today announced its official launch and a significant $11.3M in seed funding round led by Tola Capital and Inovia Capital , with participation from angel investor Mike Volpi, the investment will fuel the company’s growth and expansion. – Founded by a team of leading experts in natural language processing and reinforcement learning with backgrounds at DeepMind, Google Brain, and EY

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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.