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‘A mixed bag’: Fifth Circuit rules on ACA preventive services legal case

Fierce Healthcare

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has issued a decision in a major legal case that observers have said could fundamentally alter the preventive services provision in the Affordable Care Act. | The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals has issued its ruling on Braidwood Management v. Becerra, a case that has wide-ranging implications on millions of Americans.

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States using unwinding lessons to improve Medicaid: KFF

Health Care Dive

Medicaid unwinding has been less than perfect. However, the process has helped states expand Medicaid eligibility to more people and streamline enrollment and outreach, according to a new survey.

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Industry Voices—The future of U.S. healthcare must be primary care-led

Fierce Healthcare

There is an old saying that if you do not make time for your wellness, you will be forced to make time for your illness. | The time has come to recognize the power of primary care to lead transformation of the U.S. healthcare system.

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Change Healthcare starts sending data breach notifications after cyberattack

Health Care Dive

The attack may have exposed data like medical information, payment details and Social Security numbers for a potentially huge swath of Americans.

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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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Done responds to fraud charges, 'stands by' integrity of its services even as former employees raise the alarm

Fierce Healthcare

Telehealth startup Done said it "disagrees" with the criminal charges filed last week against its founder, Ruthia He, and David Brody, M.D., and plans to continue operating. | Telehealth startup Done said it "disagrees" with the criminal charges filed last week against its founder, Ruthia He, and David Brody, M.D. and plans to continue operating.

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Steward further extends asset sale timeline. More delays could follow.

Health Care Dive

It’s the second time the distressed health system has pushed back the proposed sale timeline since it entered Chapter 11 restructuring in May.

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Health Care Investment Firm Altaris Agrees to Acquire Sharecare For $518 Million

Home Health Care

Sharecare (Nasdaq: SHCR) – the digital health company that owns the home-based care platform CareLinx – is set to be acquired. An affiliate of Altaris Capital – a health care investment firm – is acquiring the company for $1.43 per share, which represents a premium of 85% on Sharecare’s closing price as of June 20. In total, the deal is worth about $518 million, according to MarketWatch.

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Virtual maternity care provider Pomelo clinches $46M to scale

Fierce Healthcare

Pomelo Care, a virtual value-based provider focused on maternal health, raised $46 million in a series B round to expand its care model and grow its headcount. | Pomelo offers virtual pregnancy, postpartum and infant care to patients between visits, while also analyzing claims and health record data to proactively identify individual risk factors.

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A Bridge for Ukraine into NATO

The Rand Blog

If NATO is serious about bringing Ukraine in as a member, then it must be clear-eyed about the risks, develop a concrete plan in support of a broader strategy, and commit itself to success. Anything less is likely to lead to failure.

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Attorney general outlines 40 'non-negotiable' terms for Prospect's safety net hospitals sale

Fierce Healthcare

Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha announced Thursday that his office will permit a heavily scrutinized sale of two struggling safety net hospitals, though it will be imposing a laundry li | “This decision. ensures that Prospect cannot walk away from these hospitals until they have met their baseline obligations,” Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha said Thursday.

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5 Essentials for Healthcare CIOs: A Provider Data Management Checklist

Complete and accurate provider data is essential for health organizations to operate effectively. A better understanding of your provider network helps to understand patients and consumers, identify gaps in care, and make the best possible decisions for your businesses. A modern provider data management solution should power a complete and accurate view of each of your providers, make this data easily accessible across functional groups, and be flexible and agile enough to scale. with your needs

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Seven States Selected to Participate in NASHP and HARP’s State Reentry Learning Collaborative

NASHP

This project is a partnership between NASHP and The Health Reentry Project (HARP). The National Academy for State Health Policy (NASHP), in collaboration with The Health and Reentry Project (HARP) and with the generous support from Arnold Ventures, is pleased to announce the following seven states have been selected to participate in the State Reentry Learning Collaborative, a multi-state technical assistance opportunity to support states seeking to implement Medicaid reentry waivers: Californi

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Chutes & Ladders—Carelon Health taps new president; AAMC announces new board of directors

Fierce Healthcare

Chutes & Ladders—Carelon Health taps new president; AAMC announces new board of directors ebeavins Fri, 06/21/2024 - 11:57

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How Home Health Providers Get What They Want Out Of MA Plans

Home Health Care

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership Believe it or not, some home health providers have figured out a way to get what they want from Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. At least to a certain extent. Frontpoint Health has become a standout in the industry for running towards MA opportunities with gusto, rather than simply being dragged by the penetration.

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Zing Coach Raises $10M to Expand AI-Powered Fitness Coach

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Zing Coach , a health-tech leader backed by Palta , has secured $10M in Series A funding led by Zubr Capital and Triple Point Capital. – The secured funding will empower Zing Coach to expand its development team and bolster marketing efforts to reach new international markets. Additionally, the company will further refine its AI Coach technology. – Currently, in beta testing, the AI Coach will be available to all Zing Coach users this fall.

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Once a week, culture & leadership expert Galen Emanuele gives free, actionable EQ training in 5 minutes or less. Subscribe to the #CultureDrop and access free resources & content.

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Memory Care Innovation Award Winner: Kim Mulquin-Shumway, VP of Clinical Compliance, Nevvon

Home Health Care

The Memory Care Innovation program is designed to recognize passionate and innovative industry members who are shaping the future of cognitive care across behavioral health, home health and home care, hospice and palliative care, senior housing, and skilled nursing. To see this year’s inaugural Memory Care Innovation Award winners, visit [link]. Kim Mulquin-Shumway, VP of clinical compliance at Nevvon, has been named a 2024 Memory Care Innovation Award Winner.

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CPT Code for Marriage Counseling: An Ultimate Guide

Etactics

A 2020 study found that 41% of first-time marriages end in divorce. This is a little better than the famous statistic that 50% end in divorce, but not by much. But don’t let this scare you away from saying “I do”! Plenty of couples go through hardships and come out the other side better for it. At the end of the day, communication while learning to navigate the ups and downs of life is essential between partners.

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Interview: Tufts and Navvis march toward value-based care

Health Business Group

The future of healthcare isn't just about treating illness, but fundamentally reshaping how care is delivered and experienced. Join us as Emily Young from Tufts Medicine Integrated Network and Courtney Fortner from Navvis share their compelling insights on the transformative potential of value-based care. Emily delves into the importance of integrating value-based and volume-based approaches, while Courtney brings to light the inspirational story of a physician who found renewed purpose and post