Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 20, 2024
HHS released a list of 64 drugs on Friday that will have reduced co-insurance for patients with Medicare Part B. The discounts come from the Inflation Reduction Act which requires drug makers to give rebates to the federal government when a drug's cost rises more than inflation.
Health Care Dive
DECEMBER 20, 2024
The breach is the third largest reported to a portal managed by federal regulators this year.
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Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Smart ring maker Oura pocketed an additional $125 million following a $75 million investment from medical device maker Dexcom last month. | Smart ring maker Oura pocketed an additional $125 million following a $75 million investment from medical device maker Dexcom last month.
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 20, 2024
What You Should Know: –The New Orleans Saints are excited to announce a new partnership with PatientPoint , the trusted leader in patient and provider digital health engagement for over 35 years. –This program will deliver customized nutrition and sports medical content through PatientPoints interactive devices in their practice and training facilities.
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
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Ascension's May 8 cyberattack exposed personal information from 5.6 million patients and associates of the system. While it has been suspected since June that hackers obtained the personal information of patients and employees, the system revealed Friday that bank account numbers and addresses were stolen.
Home Health Care
DECEMBER 20, 2024
In response to hospital capacity challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) collaborated with external experts to create the Acute Hospital Care at Home (AHCAH) initiative. This initiative will expire on Dec. 31 unless Congress extends it. After three years of implementation, early insights regarding quality, costs and care have begun to shape the future of this program and similar initiatives.
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CDC
DECEMBER 20, 2024
The gut microbiome matters for patients taking antibiotics Fecal transplants began as early as the first or second century as part of Chinese medicine. I used to joke about poop (fecal) transplants; I never thought I would dedicate my professional career to this topic. My father was an agricultural engineer who managed a wastewater treatment facility.
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 20, 2024
The accreditation evaluated, over 18 months, how well Maven complies with standards across multiple categories. The distinction validates the company's ability to deliver equitable outcomes, executives said.
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 20, 2024
What You Should Know: – The KLAS Revenue Cycle Management Summit 2024 brought together 117 revenue cycle management (RCM) leaders to address pressing challenges, explore emerging technologies, and enhance cybersecurity in healthcare. The KLAS Revenue Cycle Management Summit provided healthcare leaders navigating the evolving RCM landscape with practical solutions and best practices for optimizing revenue cycle operations.
Etactics
DECEMBER 20, 2024
There are many unique challenges that Long-Term Care (LTC) Pharmacies face. However, the area that requires the most attention is patient billing. If your organization doesn't properly manage its accounts receivables (AR), you can expect a delay in cash flow. This is extremely difficult to recover from. With over 25 years of experience in helping LTC Pharmacies streamline their revenue cash flow, weve assisted in many unique client scenarios.
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
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 20, 2024
What You Should Know: – DUOS , the digital health innovator empowering older adults to live independently, is proud to announce the addition of new features in its continued effort to holistically change the way the industry approaches healthcare. -With this latest innovation, DUOS members will now have the ability to seamlessly tap into end-to-end applications for federal and state assistance programs across all 50+ states including Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Vetera
NCQA
DECEMBER 20, 2024
On December 9, NCQA staff shared their expertise in quality measurement and behavioral healthcare at a White House listening session, The Future of Quality Measurement for Opioid Use Disorder (OUD) Treatment, co-hosted by the Office of National Drug Control Policy and the Domestic Policy Council. NCQA representatives Eric Schneider, Executive Vice President, Quality Measurement and Research Group; Julie Seibert, Assistant Vice President, Behavioral Health; and Michael Grier , Director, Federal A
Home Health Care
DECEMBER 20, 2024
A Bishop, California-based owner of a home care company was sentenced to 12 months and one day in federal prison. Shane Brightpath Mike the owner of a Campbell, California-based Excel Behavioral Services Inc. received this sentence for not paying the employment taxes that were withheld from his employees wages. In addition to being the owner of the company, Mike was also president and chief operating officer of Excel Behavioral Services.
The Rand Blog
DECEMBER 20, 2024
To deter a Chinese invasion, Taiwan could adopt a porcupine defense strategy, using obstacles, naval mines, and scorched-earth tactics. These low-cost measures, alongside traditional military capabilities, could delay and disrupt Chinese forces, enhancing deterrence.
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Health Populi
DECEMBER 20, 2024
At this year-end time each year, my gift to Health Populi readers is an annual TrendCast, weaving together key data and stories at the convergence of people, health care, and technology with a look into the next 1-3 years. If you dont know my work and me, my lens is through health economics broadly defined: I use a slash mark between health and care because of this orientation, which goes well beyond traditional measurement of how health care spending is included in a nations gross domestic prod
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Patty Hayward, General Manager of Healthcare and Life Sciences at Talkdesk The most effective way to reduce the amount of money our country spends annually on healthcare which now exceeds $4.1 trillion is to help people avoid becoming sick in the first place. Thats the fundamental premise of value-based care (VBC), which focuses on improving patient outcomes and quality of care while driving down costs.
Healthcare ECONOMIST
DECEMBER 20, 2024
Below are my favorite books of the year. These are my favorite books that I read this year, not necessarily books that came out this year. On to the list! BOOK OF THE YEAR Nature’s Metropolis: Chicago and the Great West by William Cronon. I learned so much from this book. It discusses the development of Chicago yes, but also the integration of urban and rural markets.
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 20, 2024
What You Should Know: – Commure , a healthcare technology company, has announced the acquisition of Memora Health , a digital care navigation platform. The strategic move strengthens Commure’s comprehensive suite of AI-powered solutions, further solidifying its commitment to transforming healthcare delivery. – By integrating Memora’s advanced patient navigation tools with CommureOS’s robust integration engine, the combined platform will empower healthcare organizati
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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