Fierce Healthcare

JUNE 3, 2024

The nation’s largest nurses union is demanding that artificial intelligence tools used in healthcare be proven safe and equitable before deployment. | A union organization for nurses nationwide says the deployment of AI in healthcare will push nurses out of patient rooms and compromise patient safety. A new AI Bill of Rights lays out nurse and patient protections, which are not currently being met.

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Health Care Dive

JUNE 3, 2024

AmeriLife’s suit joins at least two others from MA sales groups seeking revisions to the rule for threatening their business model. It also comes with a ticking clock, given a looming deadline for marketing contract negotiations.

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Fierce Healthcare

JUNE 3, 2024

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City is leaving the Medicare Advantage (MA) market at the end of 2024, the insurer announced recently. | Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Kansas City is opting out of the Medicare Advantage market. The health plan said its relatively low membership and burdensome regulatory factors meant the company no longer view the market as financially viable.

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Healthcare It News

JUNE 3, 2024

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights updated its Change Healthcare cybersecurity incident frequently asked questions page on Friday to address questions the agency has received asking which entities are responsible for performing breach notification to HHS, affected individuals and where applicable, the media.

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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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Fierce Healthcare

JUNE 3, 2024

Amid a relatively strong first quarter for the sector, hospitals’ financial performance improved from March to April, per a new Kaufman Hall report. | Margins, outpatient revenue and operating room minutes all increased in April, the report found.

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Health Care Dive

JUNE 3, 2024

Healthcare's cloud adoption increases cyber threats, with 633 breaches in a year. Invest in CNAPPs for comprehensive protection of sensitive data and compliance.

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Health Care Dive

JUNE 3, 2024

Transforming your hospital's Clinical Documentation Integrity (CDI) program from a cost center to a strategic center can enhance financial performance, mitigate risks and improve overall quality of care.

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Home Health Care

JUNE 3, 2024

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership Last month, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) revealed that it planned to extend Review Choice Demonstration (RCD) for five additional years. This extension began on June 1. Though many home health providers had a bumpy start when RCD first launched, most of the industry has since adjusted.

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Health Care Dive

JUNE 3, 2024

Proponents said the deal was key to keeping the small health system afloat, but union leaders had pushed back against the purchase.

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HIT Consultant

JUNE 3, 2024

Kevin Landells, VP of Cenduit IRT at IQVIA The modern landscape of clinical trials is expanding to include hybrid and decentralized approaches to conducting research. As the methods of conducting clinical trials diversify, clinical trial logistics also increase in complexity. In 2024, experts estimate that 50% of clinical trials will be conducted via hybrid or decentralized methods.

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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

Health Care Dive

JUNE 3, 2024

Proper shared decision-making and informed choice drive quality and patient satisfaction. See how.

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HIT Consultant

JUNE 3, 2024

Dana McCalley, VP of Value-Based Care at Navina Practicing healthcare is challenging, especially for those in patient-facing roles. Clinicians understandably prefer to focus more on delivering patient care and less on the administrative work that can come at the expense of face time with their patients. If you ask me, the root of the burnout in our healthcare system isn’t the large daily volume of patients—it’s the administrative tasks required for every patient.

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Health Care Dive

JUNE 3, 2024

The update is a win for provider groups who have urged the agency to clarify which organizations need to report a data breach and notify patients after the cyberattack.

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Healthcare ECONOMIST

JUNE 3, 2024

Delays in drug approvals cost pharmaceutical firms money. These costs include both lost sales as well as additional cost if clinical trials need to span a longer duration. While these facts are not in doubt, a key question is how much do delays in approval cost firms? A paper by Smith, DiMasi and Getz (2024) provides the answer. …a single day equals approximately $500,000 in lost prescription drug or biologic sales, with daily prescription sales for infectious, hematologic, cardiovascular,

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Health Care Dive

JUNE 3, 2024

Caitlin Donovan will join the venture capital firm at the end of June, according to a LinkedIn post.

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The Rand Blog

JUNE 3, 2024

China has the Philippines in an ever-tightening stranglehold that is increasingly compromising the latter's sovereignty and territorial integrity at sea. If international law is to be upheld and borders are to remain inviolable, the United States should do more to help the Philippines.

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Health IT Analytics

JUNE 3, 2024

New research shows that changes in muscle mass and fat quality during immunotherapy treatment are linked to poor outcomes in metastatic lung cancer.

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Baird Group

JUNE 3, 2024

Leadership can be hard. But it can also be one of the most rewarding roles of your life if it aligns with your bigger why. A few years ago, I coached a leader who taught me some very important lessons about leadership. When we worked together, “John” had been in his manager role for about five years. He was miserable. We had been meeting for a few weeks when I asked him why he chose to be a leader.

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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.

Nordic

JUNE 3, 2024

The NHS’ Frontline Digitisation programme is making great strides in advancing the rollout of EPRs across secondary care. While this initiative is integral to the much-needed transformation and digitisation of services, it's equally crucial for healthcare systems to strategically plan for the sustainability and optimisation of their EPR following go-live.

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Home Health Care

JUNE 3, 2024

A new artificial intelligence tool has emerged in the home health space. And this one comes from one of the industry’s own operators. Trent Smith, the CEO of the Oklahoma City-based Accentra Home Health and Hospice, is behind the new startup, Apricot, which leverages generative AI specifically. Accentra has been using Apricot for months, but now Smith has other providers signing up for it, namely Elara Caring and Choice Health at Home.

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HIStalk

JUNE 3, 2024

I use HIStalk as a primary source for healthcare IT.

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Healthcare Highways

JUNE 3, 2024

Fireworks are a staple of celebrations. However, fireworks pose significant risks, particularly to our eyes. Every year, thousands of people suffer eye injuries due to fireworks, many of which could be prevented with proper precautions. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s report , in 2022, there were 11 deaths and 10,200 injuries.

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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

JUNE 3, 2024

What You Should Know: – Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX: NYSE), a global leader in medical technology, announced today a definitive agreement to acquire Edwards Lifesciences’ (EW: NYSE) Critical Care product group for $4.2 billion in cash. – The strategic acquisition unlocks new opportunities for value creation and bolsters BD’s portfolio of smart connected care solutions.

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Healthcare Highways

JUNE 3, 2024

Men's Health Month in June is a crucial time to reflect on the significance of men taking their health seriously. Men's Health Month is dedicated to raising awareness about preventable health issues and encouraging early detection and treatment of diseases among men and boys. Here's why men need to prioritize their health.

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HIT Consultant

JUNE 3, 2024

What You Should Know: – Waste Management, Inc. (NYSE: WM) and Stericycle (NASDAQ: SRCL) announced today a definitive agreement for WM to acquire Stericycle for $62.00 per share in cash. – This translates to a total enterprise value of approximately $7.2B, including Stericycle’s net debt of $1.4B. The offer represents a 24% premium over Stericycle’s 60-day volume-weighted average stock price before a potential sale was reported publicly.

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Healthcare Highways

JUNE 3, 2024

Fireworks are a staple of celebrations. However, fireworks pose significant risks, particularly to our eyes. Every year, thousands of people suffer eye injuries due to fireworks, many of which could be prevented with proper precautions. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission’s report , in 2022, there were 11 deaths and 10,200 injuries.

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HIT Consultant

JUNE 3, 2024

What You Should Know: – UltraSight , a leader in transforming cardiac imaging with artificial intelligence, announced a new collaboration with Mayo Clinic , a world-renowned medical center. – UltraSight and Mayo Clinic will work together to develop algorithms for analyzing and interpreting cardiac ultrasound images captured using point-of-care ultrasound (PoCUS) devices.

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Healthcare Highways

JUNE 3, 2024

Men's Health Month in June is a crucial time to reflect on the significance of men taking their health seriously. Men's Health Month is dedicated to raising awareness about preventable health issues and encouraging early detection and treatment of diseases among men and boys. Here's why men need to prioritize their health.

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HIT Consultant

JUNE 3, 2024

What You Should Know: – OncoHost , a company pioneering personalized medicine approaches for better patient outcomes, announced a collaborative research study with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute , a leading cancer treatment and research center. – The project aims to identify biomarkers in blood for renal cell carcinoma (RCC), a type of kidney cancer.

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Clearwave Inc

JUNE 3, 2024

Reading Time: 6 minutes Family medicine and primary care practices serve as the front line of healthcare for patients of all ages. From annual check-ups to treating illnesses and injuries, these practices play a vital role in keeping communities healthy. However, in an increasingly competitive healthcare world, it’s essential for family medicine and primary care offices to focus on patient acquisition strategies to grow their practice and serve more people in need of quality care.

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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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