Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 6, 2023
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) said Friday it will extend telehealth flexibilities that enable clinicians to virtually prescribe controlled medications to their patients through 2024 as | The DEA announced Friday that it is extending pandemic rules for prescribing controlled substances via telemedicine through the end of next year.
Health Care Dive
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Medical records provided by the insurer didn’t support certain diagnosis codes, resulting in overpayments, according to an audit from the HHS’ Office of the Inspector General.
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Healthcare It News
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Albany Med - Columbia Memorial Health (CMH) in Hudson, New York, is a community hospital and health system serving more than 100,000 residents in Columbia and Greene counties. THE PROBLEM CMH’s digital presence was not able to capture all the business opportunities in its area of influence. Patients would look for their symptoms on Google and seek care at other hospitals and health systems in the region that had a stronger digital presence.
Health Care Dive
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Women physicians, less tenured clinicians and those working in primary care were more likely to report higher levels of burnout, according to research published in JAMA Network Open.
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
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Thirteen major health systems have signed on to a pledge agreeing to work toward sharing patient care data with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) in a bid to improve veterans’ cross-organizat | By working toward seamless, secure data exchange, the organizations hope to better coordinate the care veterans seek from community providers and ensure they benefit from cost-saving VA policies.
Health Care Dive
OCTOBER 6, 2023
The layoffs come after the North Carolina-based nonprofit system reported rising salary and employee benefit expenses in quarterly earnings this year.
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Healthcare It News
OCTOBER 6, 2023
"We can identify things earlier compared to when a human would see it," said Gil Margolin, CTP with Talkspace, which uses linguistic regression to analyze de-identified behavioral health messages and alert providers to patients at risk for self-harm.
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 6, 2023
A new federal audit estimates that Aetna may have received at least $25.5 million in overpayments from Medicare Advantage in 2015 and 2016. | A new federal audit estimates that Aetna may have received at least $25.5 million in overpayments from Medicare Advantage in 2015 and 2016.
Health Care Dive
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Herath, the president of education program provider Emeritus Healthcare, discussed healthcare executive burnout and the skills clinicians need in an age of virtual care and AI-powered tools.
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Primary care integrated with gynecological care and mental health and wellness drives better health outcomes for women compared to national standards, a new study from startup Tia found. | Primary care integrated with gynecological care and mental health and wellness drives better health outcomes for women compared to national standards, a new study from startup Tia found.
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
Health Populi
OCTOBER 6, 2023
“We definitely do see a slight change compared to the total population, we do see a slight pullback in overall basket,” the CEO of Walmart US is quoted in Bloomberg. “Just less units, slightly less calories.” With patients’ use GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic, Wegovy, and Mounjaro fast-rising in the pharmacy market, so are the concerns of companies that stock the-middle-of-the-grocery-store aisles for processed foods like sweet and salty snacks.
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 6, 2023
In this week's episode of "Podnosis," we explore how video game training can captivate users' minds while also expediting the adoption of new skills and treatments in medicine. | In this week's episode of "Podnosis," we explore how video game training can captivate users' minds while also expediting the adoption of new skills and treatments in medicine.
Health Care Dive
OCTOBER 6, 2023
The debit card allows patients to swipe first, then pick a payment plan later, PayZen CEO Itzik Cohen said.
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Cigna's Evernorth is launching a new, value-based care management program for its behavioral health network. | Cigna's Evernorth is launching a new, value-based care management program for its behavioral health network.
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Health Care Dive
OCTOBER 6, 2023
GE and Mayo Clinic plan to collaborate on imaging, artificial intelligence and cancer treatment.
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Welcome to this week's Chutes & Ladders, our roundup of hirings, firings and retirings throughout the industry.
Bill Of Health
OCTOBER 6, 2023
By Vincent Joralemon Psychedelics hold immense potential to address an array of conditions that are otherwise challenging to treat, but accessing these therapies can be costly, which means that potential benefits will be stratified along the lines of socioeconomic status. This is an acute concern, because many with conditions that psychedelics may help to treat — such as post-traumatic stress disorder , postpartum depression , treatment-resistant depression , and alcohol use disorder — lack the
Home Health Care
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Insurance giant Cigna (NYSE: CI) has reached an agreement with the U.S. government over claims it overcharged the Medicare Advantage (MA) program by misrepresenting patients’ conditions. As part of the agreement, Cigna will pay more than $172 million to the government and will also enter into a corporate integrity agreement with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Inspector General (OIG).
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.
HIT Consultant
OCTOBER 6, 2023
What Should Know: – UnitedHealthcare has announced the Surest™ health plan leads to more preventive care, improves satisfaction and lowers costs for members and employers. – UnitedHealthcare’s Surest, which eliminates deductibles and offers upfront pricing information to people in advance of treatment, helps members more frequently access preventive care services and lower out-of-pocket costs, according to recent data. – Hundreds of employers with a combined workforce of more t
The Rand Blog
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Many states and colleges are investing to build out stackable credential pathways. It will be important to continue to build evidence on whether these programs are achieving their aims of improved economic circumstances for individuals and better addressing workforce needs.
NASHP
OCTOBER 6, 2023
The business of health care continues to challenge states. States are wrestling with consolidation across the health care market that is driving price and affordability challenges, market disruptors, and the increased involvement of venture capital and private equity. NASHP’s opening plenary for the 2023 Annual Health Policy Conference featured experts on the business of health care and its impact on patients, employers, and the economy.
The Rand Blog
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Given how long it's taken to get five Veterans Affairs (VA) hospitals online, the path to around 170 hospitals using the VA's new electronic health record system seems hard to envision. The next step won't even come until March. Until then, veterans just have to wait as fixes are made, money is spent, and patients are hopefully kept safe.
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.
NASHP
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Value-based insurance design (VBID) is a term used to describe health plan benefit design that encourages use of high-value services by lowering or eliminating employee cost sharing obligations for those services and potentially increasing cost sharing on lower-value services. VBID programs are generally voluntary. According to the University of Michigan’s Center for Value Based Insurance Design , the intent is to encourage use of high-value services to motivate health and to reduce the use of
HIT Consultant
OCTOBER 6, 2023
What You Should Know: – Netsmart announced it has acquired Netalytics, a South Carolina-based addiction treatment software and practice management company, dedicated to developing technology for substance use disorder (SUD) providers focused on opioid addiction treatment. – This acquisition will further extend the Netsmart CareFabric platform by enabling interoperable data sharing between opioid treatment program (OTP) facilities and the providers that treat and coordinate other ty
Etactics
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Providers process millions of medical insurance claims each day, and as of 2022, 11% of those are denied claims. Rejected claims are an unfortunate reality when working in the medical coding and billing field, and that is why clearinghouses are so pivotal. Healthcare providers are not only battling with revenue issues after all - they are dealing with expense issues as well.
HIT Consultant
OCTOBER 6, 2023
What Should Know: – Samsung announced a new Open Innovation Initiative in partnership with leading universities and academic hospitals – with the ultimate goal of enhancing the digital health ecosystem and delivering new approaches to wellness. – Collaborating with the MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) Media Lab, Brigham & Women’s Hospital, Tulane University School of Medicine and Samsung Medical Center, the new research program will explore enhancements to the digita
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Nordic
OCTOBER 6, 2023
The mental health crisis in the United States is a pressing concern. In June of 2023, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommended that all adults under the age of 65 be screened for anxiety disorders. While screening can help identify who needs help (and the true magnitude of the problem), disparities in access to and affordability of care continue to exacerbate the issue.
The Rand Blog
OCTOBER 6, 2023
The United States should not count on Vietnam to help counter China. But the fact that Hanoi chose to elevate the U.S.-Vietnam partnership is a strong indication of its growing concerns about Beijing's rising assertiveness. If China becomes more aggressive, it could create new opportunities for Hanoi to strengthen the U.S. relationship.
Briggs Healthcare
OCTOBER 6, 2023
Transmittal 12286 Date: October 5, 2023 Change Request 13360 The purpose of this Change Request (CR) is to update current Common Working File (CWF) Edits for Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) PDPM interrupted stay claims.
The Rand Blog
OCTOBER 6, 2023
This weekly recap focuses on how much is “enough” for U.S. nuclear forces, the budding Russia-Iran partnership, the challenge of detecting deepfakes, and more.
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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