Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 30, 2023
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has released its plan to keep healthcare providers in line with data blocking requirements. | Providers determined to have committed information blocking would face changes to their status in certain Medicare programs, and subsequently a hit to program payments. Enforcement would begin once the proposed rule is finalized.
Health Care Dive
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Humana charged higher rates for the same services in the Upper Midwest and Southeast compared to the Central U.S. and Florida, according to new research published in JAMA.
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Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 30, 2023
President Joe Biden is set to sign a sweeping executive order establishing new safety, security and equity standards for artificial intelligence, including its use within the healthcare industry.
Healthcare Success
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Do you want to compete in each of your local markets? Do you want to position your healthcare products and services where your target audience actively seeks them? If so, you need a custom digital marketing strategy and budget for each location. We like to call this budget the “minimum daily requirement.” Why is this so important? Unless you have a solid local strategy, your business will not show up online where and when it matters most.
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 30, 2023
The Global Coalition on Aging (GCOA) has teamed up with local leaders to launch a community health initiative in Baltimore focused on addressing cardiovascular disease. | Supported by Novartis, the program is focused on reducing health inequities through community-led programming including health education, healthy food and preventive cardiovascular screening.
Health Care Dive
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Even if modestly accretive, AI could support longer-term revenue targets at GE HealthCare and its competitors, Moody’s analysts wrote.
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NASHP
OCTOBER 30, 2023
State policymakers interested in helping consumers access the drugs they need at an affordable price have continued to take on the rising cost of prescription drugs. During the 2023 legislative session, NASHP has tracked 315 new bills seeking to address the high cost of prescription drugs; as of September, 49 bills have become law in 29 states. Newly enacted laws continue the trends of supporting state efforts to assess prescription drug affordability and regulating the practices of Pharmacy ben
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 30, 2023
The hits keep coming for embattled health company DocGo. | An investor filed a proposed class-action lawsuit Friday against the company and five current and former members of its top brass, aiming to recover losses they suffered amid recent controversy.
Bill Of Health
OCTOBER 30, 2023
By Bobby Stroup 2023 is the year of the emoji lawsuit. This year a “thumbs-up” emoji was found to be part of a legally binding contract. In another legal case, a “moon” emoji was found to be possible evidence of securities fraud. This legal evolution may seem a bit strange. We are more accustomed to emojis being the characters in a “ cinematic masterpiece ” or the subject of corporate public relations.
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Patient office visit costs were lowest in counties in Florida and the central U.S., and prices were the highest in the upper Midwest and Southeast, according to health payer Humana’s negotiated rat | In a first-of-its-kind study, researchers found that the cost of patient office visits varied by region, with the highest costs typically in the upper Midwest and Southeast.
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
OCTOBER 30, 2023
What You Should Know: Rymedi, a healthcare data exchange platform with advanced blockchain security, has announced a Series A totaling $9 million with plans to expand the reach of their platform. The round was co-led by RW3 Ventures and White Star Capital with participation from Blockchange Ventures , Avalanche’s Blizzard Fund, and strategic angel investors from the healthcare industry.
Home Health Care
OCTOBER 30, 2023
U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) investigations into home-based care companies have skyrocketed. With this in mind, agencies need to be aware of the common issues in order to stay a step ahead. One of the reasons the DOL has its eyes on the home-based care space is because of a high volume of back wage findings. Specifically, from 2020 to 2022, the DOL’s wage and hour division identified violations in almost 89% of over 1,200 home care and nursing care investigations.
HIT Consultant
OCTOBER 30, 2023
What You Should Know: Weave , a leading all-in-one experience platform for small and medium-sized healthcare practices, today announces the addition of AI-driven voicemail transcriptions to its Phones offering. Now available to Weave’s 27,000+ customers, Voicemail Transcription will enhance Weave Phones by automatically transcribing voicemails from patients, allowing for efficient, visible, and private reading experiences of voicemails.
Home Health Care
OCTOBER 30, 2023
When home-based care provider leaders discuss implementing new technologies in the home, they often talk about how those technologies can improve efficiency and lower costs. However, getting buy-in from clients and patients in the home is a lot easier said than done. Having patients use technologies like wearable devices, remote patient monitoring software and tablets can often feel like pushing water uphill.
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HIT Consultant
OCTOBER 30, 2023
What You Should Know: Harmonic Health , announced the launch of its comprehensive, evidence-based, dementia care model that bridges gaps in care by bringing together advanced technology and an expert care team to partner with physician, to provide comprehensive care management and support patients and caregivers facing neurodegenerative diseases. Harmonic launched its initial services with Stoney Batter Family Medicine , a trusted family medical practice serving over 24,000 patients within the D
Health Populi
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Clinicians’ feeling burnout is the top morale challenge facing U.S. doctors, driven by turnover and understaffing, compassion fatigue, and challenges using digital tools — think EHRs. T he 2023 BDO Clinician Experience Survey “takes on” clinician burnout, connecting the strategic dots between the clinician experience and the patient experience.
HIT Consultant
OCTOBER 30, 2023
What You Should Know: – Mirth Connect , by NextGen HealthCare, an open source data integration platform widely used by healthcare companies has been reportedly vulnerable that would allow cyberattackers to gain access compromise sensitive healthcare data. – The vulnerability, CVE-2023-43208 discovered a few months ago by IHTeam reveals versions prior to 4.4.1 are vulnerable to an unauthenticated remote code execution vulnerability.
Healthcare ECONOMIST
OCTOBER 30, 2023
That is the news according to a report in Healthcare Dive. Blue Shield of California…will drop CVS Caremark as the sole manager of its pharmacy benefits. In Caremark’s place, Blue Shield of California will contract out the job to five separate companies…Blue Shield of California, or BSCA, expects to save $500 million a year from the move, calling it a “milestone” for a “broken prescription drug system.
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 30, 2023
What You Should Know: – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released a proposed rule for public comment that would establish disincentives for healthcare providers found by the HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) to have committed information blocking – when a provider knowingly and unreasonably interferes with the access, exchange, or use of electronic health information except as required by law or covered by a regulatory exception. – The proposed rule release
Home Health Care
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Compassus – one of the largest home-based care providers in the country – has a new CFO. John Cullen will take over the role on Oct. 30, the company announced Monday. Cullen will succeed Brad Wear, who was named CFO in 2018. “John’s extensive experience and proven leadership in the health care sector equip him well to advance the financial and operational strategies of Compassus,” Compassus CEO David Grams said in a statement.
HIT Consultant
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Teri Thomas, CEO and Managing Director at Volpara Health Breast cancer awareness is essential for early detection, which is critical for improving survival rates and reducing the burden of this disease. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, but education and awareness should not be limited to just one month of the year. A large portion of the global population will experience or be impacted by breast cancer; one in eight women will face a diagnosis in their lives, and this affects both them
NASHP
OCTOBER 30, 2023
State employee health plans (SEHPs) vary across states in size and structure but represent unique and important health care purchasing power that could be leveraged to support states’ efforts to contain increasing health care costs. They are incentivized to focus on access and quality to ensure good health outcomes that promote employment retention while striving to keep costs low for employees and taxpayers.
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.
HIT Consultant
OCTOBER 30, 2023
What You Should Know: – Vizient acquires PrefTech OR , a next-generation, cloud-based preference card management (PCM) software that helps healthcare providers optimize their operating rooms to increase workflow efficiency, lower costs and improve patient care. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. – PrefTech OR continuously monitors preference card quality, automatically generates actionable guidance and identifies savings opportunities.
Baird Group
OCTOBER 30, 2023
The Goal-Setting Process: When Is a Number Just a Number? By Angela Fieler It’s October – the time of year when leaves start to change, people begin preparing for year-end holidays, and some organizations begin the budgeting and goal-setting process for the new year. That makes it a busy time for consultants. I just got an email from a client asking me for goal-setting advice.
HIT Consultant
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Noel A. Felipe, CRCR, SVP & Revenue Cycle Practice Leader, Firstsource Healthcare providers are feeling the industry’s talent shortage in their administrative functions as well as clinical areas. One case in point: revenue cycle management. In a recent study , 63% of healthcare providers reported an inability to fill key revenue management roles.
HKLaw
OCTOBER 30, 2023
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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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.
Healthcare Associates
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Are Upper Respiratory Infections Contagious? Upper respiratory infections (URIs) are among the most common viral illnesses in the United States, with children experiencing around seven per year and adults around three. While many of these infections resolve independently, they can vary in severity from the common cold to more severe conditions like sinusitis and bronchiolitis or pneumonia.
HIT Consultant
OCTOBER 30, 2023
What You Should Know: – United Therapeutics Corporation and Miromatrix Medical Inc. announced today a definitive agreement for United Therapeutics to acquire Miromatrix for $91M. – The acquisition of Miromatrix will expand United Therapeutics’ existing complementary platform of organ manufacturing programs, which include ex-vivo lung perfusion, xenotransplantation, 3-D bioprinting, and regenerative medicine approaches with the objective of creating an unlimited supply of tolerable, t
HKLaw
OCTOBER 30, 2023
To penalize information blockers, a Proposed Rule sets disincentives for certain healthcare providers through incentive and reimbursement reductions.
Nordic
OCTOBER 30, 2023
The good news: On the whole, more of humanity is reaching the “senior” age bracket than ever before. But that also means the world’s population is getting older. As lifespans increase and family sizes fall, the global demographic mix is changing rapidly and dramatically. In response, the care models we use to support health are starting to change as well.
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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