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CVS ousts Karen Lynch, taps Caremark head as new CEO

Fierce Healthcare

It's a tumultuous time at industry giant CVS Health, and on Friday the company revealed a shake-up at the top that now has David Joyner stepping in as CEO. | It's a tumultuous time at industry giant CVS Health, and on Friday the company revealed a shake-up at the top that now has David Joyner stepping in as CEO.

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Google’s AI-backed healthcare search tool now available for general use

Health Care Dive

Vertex AI Search for Healthcare is designed to quickly query a patient’s medical record. Google says the tool will reduce the administrative burden for payers and providers.

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Oscar Health unveils ACA expansion plans for 2025

Fierce Healthcare

Oscar Health is expanding its reach in the individual market, and plans to offer coverage in 504 markets in 18 states for the 2025 plan year. | Oscar Health is expanding its reach in the individual market, and plans to offer coverage in 504 markets in 18 states for the 2025 plan year.

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CVS replaces CEO Karen Lynch with Caremark head

Health Care Dive

The financially struggling healthcare and pharmacy giant also pulled its earnings guidance, citing increased medical cost pressures in its health benefits unit.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva 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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Sunway Medical to test surgical robots and more robotics briefs

Healthcare It News

Sunway partners with Medtronic to test surgical robotics Sunway Healthcare Group in Malaysia recently announced its partnership with Medtronic. According to a social media announcement, they signed a memorandum of understanding to work together to improve the centres of excellence at its flagship hospital, Sunway Medical Centre, which specialises in spine, neuroscience, and cardiovascular medicine.

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Digital transformation of world's 'largest geographical health service'

Healthcare It News

Western Australia Country Health Service board chair Dr Neale Fong shares how they are enabling telemedicine and remote patient monitoring.

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Noom, Waltz Health team up on new GLP-1 management program

Fierce Healthcare

Noom is rolling out two new solutions that aim to make it easier for employers and members to manage GLP-1s, and it's teaming up with Waltz Health to power one of the offerings. | Noom is rolling out two new solutions that aim to make it easier for employers and members to manage GLP-1s, and it's teaming up with Waltz Health to power one of the offerings.

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CHAI releases draft framework for AI quality assurance labs

Health Care Dive

The Coalition for Health AI is seeking feedback on the proposals, which detail how the group will certify labs and a “nutrition label” that aims to give buyers more information about AI models.

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Cigna-Humana merger talks are back on: report

Fierce Healthcare

Cigna has brought merger talks with Humana back from the dead, according to a new report in Bloomberg.

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Fertility Benefits Playbook: How HR Leaders Are Delivering Value in 2025

Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll

Fertility benefits have become a crucial component of employee well-being and retention strategies. In today’s competitive landscape, creating a fertility benefits program that aligns with both employee needs and organizational goals can be more complex than it seems. From cycle-based to flat-dollar and telehealth models, each solution offers unique advantages and challenges that directly affect employee satisfaction and financial well-being.

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Bridging Healthcare’s Digital Divide: The Interoperability Imperative

HIT Consultant

Natalie Schibell, MPH, our VP of Marketing, Strategy, Intelligence, and Insights at Zyter|TruCare In today’s intricate healthcare landscape, seamless data exchange across diverse systems has shifted from a convenience to a critical ethical and business imperative. Interoperability has become the foundational element that enables healthcare IT systems to communicate effectively and exchange real-time data across the continuum of care.

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‘Patients Hung Out To Dry’: Report Shows Insurers Significantly Increase Rate Of Denials For Post-Acute Care

Home Health Care

The Senate Homeland Security Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) released a report on Thursday revealing that the nation’s three largest Medicare Advantage (MA) insurers have significantly increased the rate at which they denied seniors’ post-acute care from 2020 to 2023. This includes denying access to nursing homes, inpatient rehabilitation facilities and long-term acute care hospitals.

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Google Cloud Report: How Generative AI Can Tackle Administrative Burdens

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – A new research report from Google Cloud sheds light on the significant administrative burden faced by healthcare professionals and the potential for generative AI (gen AI) to alleviate these challenges. – The report, “ Measuring the administrative burden on U.S. healthcare workers—and how generative AI can help, ” reveals that clinicians spend a substantial amount of time on administrative tasks, contributing to burnout, staff shortages, and reduce

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CVS Health Moves On From Karen Lynch, Names New CEO

Home Health Care

CVS Health (NYSE: CVS) has appointed a new president and CEO. David Joyner stepped into the role on Oct. 17, succeeding Karen Lynch. Joyner also joined the company’s board of directors. “The Board believes this is the right time to make a change, and we are confident that David is the right person to lead our company for the benefit of all stakeholders, including customers, employees, patients and shareholders,” Roger Farah, executive chairman at CVS Health, said in a press statement.

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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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UnitedHealthcare Offers Calm Health to Members for Enhanced Mental Well-being

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – As more people search for solutions to help manage their mental health, the interest and usage of smartphone apps and digital tools continues to grow. But when it comes to starting a journey with a digital health app, it may be overwhelming when there are many to choose from. – That’s why UnitedHealthcare is bringing Calm Health to more than 13 million commercial members as part of its offerings.

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Balancing Act: Managing Your Weight in a Healthy Way

Healthcare Highways

Your Journey to Wellness Maintaining a healthy weight is a journey, not a destination. It involves a delicate balance of diet, exercise, and lifestyle factors. We will explore effective strategies for reaching and maintaining a healthy weight, enabling you to make lasting changes and enhance your overall well-being.

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Artera Unveils Two New AI Patient Engagement Copilots

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Artera , a provider of patient communication solutions for healthcare organizations, has announced a series of AI-powered innovations and platform enhancements at its annual customer conference, Artera Heartbeat. – These advancements aim to optimize patient engagement, streamline operations, and reduce administrative burden for healthcare providers.

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National Diabetes Awareness Month: A Comprehensive Guide

Healthcare Highways

Introduction to Diabetes: A Guide to Prevention, Diagnosis, and Management November is National Diabetes Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about diabetes, a chronic condition affecting millions worldwide. Understanding diabetes is crucial for prevention, early diagnosis, and effective management. This blog post will delve into the types of diabetes, its causes, symptoms, complications, and effective management strategies.

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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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The Future Of AI In Healthcare Is Not A Zero-Sum Game

HIT Consultant

Michael Drescher, VP of Payer Strategy at Xsolis The exasperation among doctors frustrated by prior authorization battles with health insurance providers is not unique. Prior authorization frustrates everyone in the healthcare industry — to say nothing of patients. But don’t forget about the health insurance company frustrations in this, too. For every doctor tired of submitting more information to justify warranted care, a payer is feeling the same frustration, having to make repeated requests

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Phishing vs. Spam: Everything You Need to Know

Etactics

Spam accounted for almost 47% of all emails worldwide in 2023. Let’s take a moment to address the fact that in that same year, internet users sent about 347 billion emails per day. Multiply that by 365 days, and you are looking at an astronomical number of spam emails. In fact, you likely have already come across one today! Whether you can identify it as spam or not is another story.

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CVS Health Appoints David Joyner as New CEO

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – CVS Health has announced the appointment of David Joyner as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective October 17, 2024. – Joyner succeeds Karen Lynch, who has stepped down from her position. This leadership transition comes as CVS Health also released preliminary financial results for the third quarter of 2024.

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Doctors as Advocates for Self-Managed Abortion and Reproductive Justice

Bill Of Health

Photo credit: Martina Šalov by Jessica Morris The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) is the world’s largest alliance of national professional societies of obstetricians and gynecologists. FIGO supports comprehensive, equitable, and accessible sexual and reproductive health (SRH) for everyone, recognizing that these are fundamental human rights and essential components needed to achieve global health goals.

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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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Phenomix Sciences, InformedDNA Integrate to Advance Genetics-Driven Obesity Care

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Phenomix Sciences , a precision medicine biotechnology company that brings data intelligence to the treatment of obesity, announces a new partnership to advance precision medicine in obesity with InformedDNA, the nation’s leading applied genomics solutions company. – The collaboration integrates Phenomix’s MyPhenomeTM genetic obesity test with InformedDNA’s DNAimpact TM precision health platform, broadening access to genetics-based weight management care

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While Home Care Is Touted As A Panacea, Rates And Regulations Hold Providers Back

Home Health Care

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership The U.S. health care system is banking on home- and community-based services (HCBS) to help keep seniors and individuals with disabilities at home and away from more costly brick-and-mortar facilities. But for now, incongruent rates mean disparate access to those services state by state. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released the Medicaid Access Rule earlier this year.

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Mira Launches AI-Powered Menopause Transitions Kit for At-Home Hormone Monitoring

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Mira , a provider of women’s health solutions, has launched the Menopause Transitions Kit , an AI-powered at-home hormone monitor designed to help women navigate the complexities of menopause. – The comprehensive menopause transitions kit empowers women to track their hormone levels, understand their unique transition journey, and make informed decisions about their health.

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33% of Patients Delay Diagnostic Tests, 78% Fear Blood Drawn, Survey Reveals

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – A recent survey by Tasso, Inc., a provider of patient-centric blood collection solutions reveals 33% of patients delay or avoid diagnostic blood tests, with the top reasons being inconvenient testing locations and discomfort during blood collection. – The survey, Patient Preferences, Perceptions, and the Evolving Challenges of Ensuring Patient Compliance With Diagnostic Healthcare Testing , which polled over 600 adults in the U.S., highlights significant chal

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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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identifeye HEALTH Launches AI-Powered Retinal Imaging System

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – identifeye HEALTH , a medical diagnostics company pioneering AI and automation in healthcare, has launched the identifeye System, an AI-powered retinal imaging camera designed to improve access to vision care. – identifeye System aims to integrate retinal imaging into routine healthcare settings, enabling early detection and management of various health conditions.