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Abridge teams up with Epic, Mayo Clinic to develop gen AI tools for nurses

Fierce Healthcare

Abridge has spent the last six years building generative AI tools to help doctors with medical documentation and is now putting that technology in the hands of hospital nurses. | Abridge has spent the last six years building generative AI tools to help doctors with medical documentation and is now putting that technology in the hands of hospital nurses.

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CMS cracks down on ACA brokers to prevent plan switching

Health Care Dive

Agents and brokers connecting consumers with Affordable Care Act plans now have to jump new hurdles to change their coverage, following mounting complaints about unauthorized plan switching.

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Advocates meet with White House to urge inclusion of Adderall, other stimulants in upcoming telehealth prescribing rule

Fierce Healthcare

Advocates meet with White House to urge inclusion of Adderall, other stimulants in upcoming telehealth prescribing rule ebeavins Mon, 07/22/2024 - 14:43

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Healthcare costs could grow up to 8% next year: PwC

Health Care Dive

The growth is driven by inflationary pressures, prescription drug spending and rising utilization of behavioral healthcare, according to the consultancy.

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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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Step-by-Step Guide to the Process of Medical Billing Services

p3care

If you’re in the healthcare industry, medical billing is the term you would be familiar with. As a physician, you don’t need to go into details as you can outsource the medical billing services process to experts. But, for your information or that of beginner billers interested in the field, this step-by-step guide will make things comprehensive. Let’s get into this.

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Commure to acquire AI scribe Augmedix in $139M deal

Health Care Dive

The take-private deal would help the firm scale its documentation products to more providers and health systems, CEO Manny Krakaris said.

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Steward fails to spark competitive auction during first round of hospital sales

Health Care Dive

The bankrupt health system did not receive any qualified bidders in Ohio and Pennsylvania.

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Cigna launches impact fund aimed at tackling health disparities

Fierce Healthcare

Cigna has created a new impact fund that aims to address health disparities commonly impacting local communities. | Cigna has created a new impact fund that aims to address health disparities commonly impacting local communities.

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Florida awards additional Medicaid contracts to CVS, UnitedHealth, Molina

Health Care Dive

The three payers were cut out of the state’s first round of contracts divvied out in April.

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Steward Health Care fails to secure bids on Ohio, Pennsylvania facilities

Fierce Healthcare

Embattled Steward Health Care has canceled auctions for its hospitals in Ohio and Pennsylvania after it did not receive qualified bids for those facilities, according to a court filing. | Embattled Steward Health Care has canceled auctions for its hospitals in Ohio and Pennsylvania after it did not receive qualified bids for those facilities, according to a court filing.

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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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Why Home Health Providers Should Expect To See A ‘Less Draconian’ Final Payment Rule

Home Health Care

As home health providers continue to digest the proposed payment rule for 2025 , National Association for Home Care & Hospice (NAHC) President William A. Dombi believes that the industry will ultimately see a comparatively toned down final rule. “We believe we will not end up with this proposed rule as a final rule,” he said during the opening presentation at NAHC’s Financial Management Conference in Las Vegas on Sunday.

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Hawaii Receives First Medicaid State Plan Amendment for Community Palliative Care Services

NASHP

For the first time, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has approved a Medicaid state plan amendment (SPA) to establish palliative care services provided in non-hospital settings as a Medicaid covered service. By adding community palliative care as a preventive service in its Medicaid state plan, Hawaii is the first state to be able to comprehensively cover these palliative care services for its Medicaid beneficiaries.

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HIPAA and Modern Healthcare Realities: Dispelling Data Sharing Myths

HIT Consultant

Timi Leslie, President, BluePath Health and Exec Director of the Connecting for Better Health Coalition Myths in healthcare data sharing often cloud the understanding of permissible practices, but this hesitance usually stems from risk avoidance rather than regulatory constraints. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) stands as a sentinel, guarding the security and privacy of patient information, but its limitations in supporting contemporary information-sharing needs must

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Whose health outcomes should be considered for maternal-perinatal interventions delivered during pregnancy or childbirth?

Healthcare ECONOMIST

If a child dies during childbirth, should the impact of the child’s death on parental quality of life be considered? What about interventions that prevent miscarriages; should the health of the fetus be considered or only that of the mother? A paper by Lamsal et al. (2024) conducts a systematic review to examine which individual’s health outcomes are being considered in cost-utility analysis (CUA) of maternal-perinatal interventions.

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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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Large Language Models Fall Short in Medical Accuracy Compared to Medical Professionals, Study Reveals

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Kahun , a company specializing in evidence-based clinical AI, has released a new study comparing the medical capabilities of popular large language models (LLMs) to human experts. – The findings reveal the limitations of current LLMs in providing reliable information for clinical decision-making. The Study: Comparing LLMs to Medical Professionals LLMs Tested: OpenAI’s GPT-4 and Anthropic’s Claude3-Opus Evaluation Method: 105,000 evidence-based medi

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Is Genomic Data the New Oil of the Middle East?

The Rand Blog

Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE are rushing to develop genomic databases with associated health data. The challenge for the Gulf States will be to translate their skill in gathering data into skills to analyze it to create value.

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Elucid Appoints Dr. Kelly Huang as CEO

HIT Consultant

Dr. Kelly Huang, CEO at Elucid What You Should Know: – Elucid , a company pioneering AI-powered medical technology for cardiovascular disease (CVD), has named Dr. Kelly Huang, PhD as its new President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Dr. Huang’s appointment comes at a pivotal moment for Elucid, as they prepare for the commercial launch of their groundbreaking PlaqueIQ software. – Dr.

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How Does Call Queueing Manage Call Center Flow?

Sequence Health

Your healthcare call center should have a smooth-flowing system with high customer satisfaction rates and impressive feedback. That can only happen when there is proper call queue management. Take a look at how important the system is for your call flow. Reduced Hold Times What if you are dealing with an emergency and there is a patient waiting on the other end of the line?

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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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How Poor Insurance Verification Reduces Profits for Cardiology Practices

Clearwave Inc

Reading Time: 4 minutes In the world of cardiac care, cardiology practices are grappling with a myriad of obstacles to maintain their financial health. While many factors contribute to a practice’s bottom line, one critical yet often underestimated element is the accuracy and efficiency of insurance verification processes. Less-than-optimal insurance verification can erode profits and lead to increases in cardiology practice claim rejections.

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Holland & Knight Health Dose: July 23, 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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Advanced Heart Group Chooses NextGen Healthcare to Enhance Patient Experience and Streamline Operations

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Advanced Heart Group (AHG) , a leading cardiology practice serving Chicago’s southern suburbs for over 23 years, has selected NextGen Healthcare as its new technology partner. – The strategic partnership signifies NextGen’s dedication to supporting cardiology practices nationwide. It comes at a critical time, as heart disease continues to be a major health concern in the United States.

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Curbside Consult with Dr. Jayne 7/22/24

HIStalk

The big news of the weekend was hearing about the.

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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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CrowdStrike Is Too Big to Fail

The Rand Blog

The CrowdStrike outage underscores that the global economy and U.S. national security are vulnerable to attack. Managing risks will require intragovernmental and perhaps international coordination.

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Readers Write: Why RCM is the Most Interesting Opportunity in Healthcare

HIStalk

Why RCM is the Most Interesting Opportunity in Healthcare By.

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New York Governor Kathy Hochul Calls State’s Self-Directed Care Program A ‘Racket’

Home Health Care

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul last week told reporters that the state’s self-directed home care program has become a “racket.” While New York’s program – dubbed the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) – is unique, self- and consumer-directed home care has become a much more popular model over the last few years across the country. Hochul expressed her displeasure with the program during a conversation with Bloomberg News.

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Readers Write: The Advantages and Misconceptions of Being a 1099 Contractor in Health IT

HIStalk

The Advantages and Misconceptions of Being a 1099 Contractor in.

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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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Voices: AJ Leahy, Founder & CEO, POM Safe

Home Health Care

This article is sponsored by POM Safe. In this Voices interview, Home Health Care News sits down with AJ Leahy, Founder & CEO, POM Safe, to learn how providers can use technology to protect home health care workers in the field. He shares key success stories and feedback from partners using POM Safe devices, including how his organization has implemented this feedback to improve the user experience.

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Morning Headlines 7/23/24

HIStalk

Palomar Health restores some systems two months after cybersecurity breach.

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Sonio Unveils AI-Powered Prenatal Diagnosis Training

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Sonio , a leading MedTech company specializing in women’s and children’s health, has announced the launch of soniopedia, a groundbreaking solution that utilizes artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize prenatal diagnosis training. – soniopedia is not a medical device, but rather a powerful training and educational tool specifically designed for maternal-fetal medicine (MFM) experts.