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2025 outlook: What's next for Medicare Advantage

Fierce Healthcare

Medicare Advantage has steadily grown over the past decade, and now encompasses more than half of all seniors eligible for Medicare. | Medicare Advantage has steadily grown over the past decade, and now encompasses more than half of all seniors eligible for Medicare. However, over the past year, the industry has faced significant headwinds that have stymied some of their expansion plans.

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Environments that support sensory preferences can boost mental health

Health Care Dive

Enhancing mental health starts with environments that support individual sensory needs—boosting comfort, therapy engagement and recovery.

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PBM lobby punches back at provisions within end-of-year package

Fierce Healthcare

Pharmacy benefit manager reform is included in a larger-than-anticipated healthcare package, but the PBM lobby is fighting the legislation at the eleventh hour. | With a deal closer than ever, the PBM industry is hoping to sow doubt over provisions in an end-of-year healthcare package.

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HIMSSCast: The next big investment in patient experience is the CRM

Healthcare It News

For hospitals to fully understand the patient experience, integration of the clinical, financial and communications sides of the patient journey is needed, according to Kelly Arduino, Healthcare Industry Leader at Wipfli. The electronic health record has the clinical side covered, and the majority of hospitals have an EHR.

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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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Cedars-Sinai invests $6M in Amae Health as startup builds center of excellence for severe mental health

Fierce Healthcare

Amae Health, a startup focused on severe mental illness, picked up a $6 million investment from Cedars-Sinai as it continues to grow its in-person clinics across the country. | Amae Health, a startup focused on severe mental illness, picked up a $6 million investment from Cedars-Sinai as it continues to grow its in-person clinics across the country.

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How Henry Ford Health is boosting health equity by bridging the telehealth divide

Healthcare It News

The prominent Michigan health system Henry Ford Health recently held a two-day digital health summit titled, "Advancing Health Equity: Bridging the Telehealth Divide." Day one was held at Henry Ford Innovations located on the campus of Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit. The second day of the summit took place at nonprofit health equity organization Focus:HOPE in the Hope Village neighborhood of the Motor City.

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How to Elevate Your Content Marketing to Thought Leadership Marketing

Healthcare Success

What does it really take to stay ahead in healthcare? The answer is thought leadership. Heres why: Its about more than just quick winsits a long-term strategy. Collaborating with the right experts and crafting a powerful network of insights can pave the way for lasting brand awareness, credibility, trust, and sustainable growth. Together, these can position your business for success and help it stand the test of time.

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AdventHealth CEO to retire in July

Health Care Dive

The health system said it will select Terry Shaw’s replacement in the spring.

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Nominations open for Fierce Healthcare's Fierce 15 of 2025

Fierce Healthcare

Healthcare is a $4 trillion industry that is ripe for disruption and innovation. | Nominations are now open for Fierce Healthcare's Fierce 15 of 2025. Think you've got what it takes to make the list? Submit your company.

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Employers can help reduce parental burnout with virtual care, new study finds

Health Care Dive

The responses from the study reveal that the ability to manage personal health, along with the rising cost of living, are the top stressors in respondents’ lives.

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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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The Recently Launched Avenues Home Care Acquires Clear Path Home Care, Expands In Texas

Home Health Care

Avenues Home Care, which launched earlier this year , has already made a splash on the M&A market. The company announced Monday that it acquired Clear Path Home Care. The deal will bring six new locations into the Avenues network in Texas, specifically in the Dallas area. It will enhance opportunities around veteran care, including through the VA Homemaker and Home Health Aide programs, according to the company.

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Health-Tech at the Holidays: 2024 Consumer Health-Tech Trends Under the Tree

Health Populi

One in two U.S. adults plans to purchase at least one health and wellness digital health technology product to gift during the winter 2024 holiday season, according to the 2024 Consumer Technology Holiday Purchase Patterns study served up by CTA, the Consumer Technology Association — aka the annual host of CES. Specifically, 41% of givers are looking to buy a dedicated health monitoring device, and 31% a product covering connected sports or fitness.

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Digital Health at a Crossroads: Navigating Challenges and Opportunities in 2025

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – The digital health industry is at a critical juncture, facing both challenges and opportunities as it navigates a shifting financial landscape and prepares for growth in 2025. – A new report, Digital Health Go-to-Market Report from Summit Health Advisors , based on a survey of 103 senior leaders in the digital health sector, provides valuable insights into the current state and future outlook of the industry.

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3 top benefits of AI for the IT support desk

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Healthcare IT leaders face challenges in finding cost-effective solutions to improve service desk operations , service delivery, and customer satisfaction. AI can streamline operations, boost productivity, and reduce the time spent on repetitive tasks. Aligning with Gartners 2024 priorities for customer service , AI tools for internal support enhance efficiency without the risks of customer-facing AI for complex issues.

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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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Promise Bio Secures $8.3M for Auto-Immune Precision Medicine Platform

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Promise Bio, a startup transforming immune-mediated disease treatment with advanced precision medicine solutions, today announced its emergence from stealth with an $8.3 million seed investment. –This funding will accelerate the development of Promise Bio’s computational platform, which uses epiproteomics and artificial intelligence to predict patient treatment responses and support drug research and development.

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Proper Blood Transport: Elevate Quality Control with Timestrip® Blood Temp 10

PDC Healthcare

In the healthcare industry, precision and reliability are paramount. Nowhere is this more evident than in the transportation of blood. Proper blood transport not only ensures patient safety but also maintains compliance with regulatory standards. Why Proper Blood Transport Matters Blood is a precious resource with a short shelf life. Every pint is vital, particularly […] The post Proper Blood Transport: Elevate Quality Control with Timestrip Blood Temp 10 appeared first on connectID - PDC

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Strengthening Background Screening Amidst the Nursing Shortage

HIT Consultant

RJ Frasca, VP at Shield Screening The nursing profession is facing an unprecedented crisis, with burnout reaching critical levels due to a severe shortage of nurses. In 2023, the United States saw a shortfall of about 1.1 million nurses. This dire situation has created a twofold challenge: the pressing need to recruit new nurses while simultaneously ensuring the intake of top talent to bridge workforce gaps and uphold high standards of patient care and safety.

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MedPAC Recommends ‘Misguided and Deeply Troubling’ Home Health Payment Cut

Home Health Care

For the second consecutive year, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission (MedPAC) has issued a draft recommendation advising Congress to reduce Medicare payments to home health agencies by 7% beginning in 2026. During its December meeting, MedPAC discussed the adequacy of Medicare payments across various provider settings and reviewed its draft recommendations to Congress regarding payment updates for 2026.

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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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SailPoint Acquires Imprivata’s IGA Business

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – SailPoint , a leader in identity security has acquired Imprivata’s Identity Governance and Administration (IGA) business, expanding its portfolio of solutions for healthcare organizations. – In addition, SailPoint and Imprivata will collaborate as strategic partners in the healthcare market, offering integrated identity security and access management solutions.

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Holland & Knight Health Dose: December 17, 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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The Role of AI in Streamlining Cannabis Dosage Recommendations

HIT Consultant

The use of medical cannabis is gaining traction for managing a wide range of conditions, from pain to stress. However, determining the right dosage remains a significant challenge. Factors such as individual metabolism, tolerance levels, and body composition can influence how product potency affects individuals. While you can use these factors to make an educated guess on dosage, pinpointing the ideal potency level often takes experimentation.

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Readers Write: The Path To Getting Value From AI In Healthcare

HIStalk

The Path To Getting Value From AI In HealthcareBy Vikas.

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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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A Synchronized Methodology to Optimize Patient Access Operations

HIT Consultant

Matt Bridge, Senior Vice President of Strategy and Solutions, AGS Health Inefficiencies in patient access and financial clearance processes create delays in the patients journey from initial point of contact to date of service, contributing to revenue leakage and lower patient satisfaction. By streamlining the outdated, time-consuming, and cost-intensive processes that are often the root of the problem, healthcare organizations can eliminate those inefficiencies and ensure that patients are fina

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Curbside Consult with Dr. Jayne 12/16/24

HIStalk

Its that time of year when well-known people are delivering.

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Promise of Value-Based Care Through Engagement and Outreach

HIT Consultant

Joy Avery, MSN, RN, SVP, Clinical Strategy, CipherHealth Donna Pritchard, DNP, FNP-BC, MSN, RN, VP, Clinical Services, CipherHealth The transformation of the healthcare landscape is undeniable. With the industry moving toward value-based care, the emphasis has shifted from volume of services to the actual value or outcome of care delivered. And while value-based care holds providers more accountable for results, it also grants resources and time to provide better, more patient-centric care.

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HIStalk Interviews Bob Katter, President, First Databank

HIStalk

Bob Katter, MBA is president of First Databank. Tell me.

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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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Trump, RFK Jr. and Vaccines

Healthcare ECONOMIST

The Washington Post reports on a meeting between President-elect Trump, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. and a number of CEOs of pharmaceutical firms. When the topic turned to vaccines, the discussion was not about banning the products, the three people said. Kennedy spoke about the need for better study of the vaccine dosing schedule for newborns and the rise in chronic disease, while also rattling off statistics about the increase in autism rates despite multiple studies that have shown no link between

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Morning Headlines 12/17/24

HIStalk

Healwell to Acquire Orion Health, Creating a Global Market Leader.

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Empath Health CEO On ‘Jumping Into’ The Risk Business In Home-Based Care

Home Health Care

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership In an effort to diversify their businesses, and reach across the care continuum, some home-based care providers are electing to expand their services lines. Florida-based Empath Health is one example of a company making these moves. Empath Health CEO Jonathan Fleece calls expanding access to care the backbone of the company.