Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Three months ago, startup Hippocratic AI released its first commercial product, a generative AI-based, task-specific healthcare agent. | Nvidia's venture capital arm, NVentures, along with Greycroft and Lee Shapiro of 7Wire Ventures, backed a $17 million investment in Hippocratic AI to fuel its product development of generative AI "agents.
Health Care Dive
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
“If you defy a congressional subpoena, you will be held accountable — no matter who you are or how well connected you may be,” said Sen. Bernie Sanders during Thursday’s hearing.
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Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Major Indiana managed care organizations and health systems are blamed for defrauding the state Medicaid system by tens, if not hundreds, of millions of dollars, says a newly unsealed whistleblower | A newly unsealed lawsuit alleges major health insurers and health systems defrauded Indiana Medicaid by hundreds of millions of dollars, with the government office likely influenced by corporate lobbying.
Health Care Dive
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
At a Google Cloud panel this week, information security officers from major health systems said the sector needs to assess their vendor risks to prevent disruptive cyberattacks.
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Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Midi Health, a virtual care clinic focused on women navigating midlife hormonal change, gained major female celebrity investors including Amy Schumer, Tory Burch and professiona | Actress Amy Schumer, actress Connie Britton, professional soccer player Brandi Chastain, producer Meena Harris, former Meta executive Sheryl Sandberg and fashion designer Tory Burch are among the celebrities that invested.
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Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions voted unanimously Thursday morning to bring civil enforcement and a criminal contempt charge against Steward Health CEO Ralph de la Tor | Ralph de la Torre, M.D., invoked the Fifth Amendment in his refusal to appear before Congress. Sens. Sanders and Cassidy said that he must invoke that right in person and in response to specific questions during testimony.
Healthcare It News
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
A little less than a year ago, the U.S. Department of Veteran Affairs announced its Veteran Interoperability Pledge – an effort to boost information exchange between its own facilities and participating health systems, with the aim of improving care coordination for veterans receiving care at both the VA and in their communities. More than a dozen major health systems – Emory Healthcare, Inova, Jefferson Health, Sanford Health, UC Davis, Intermountain, Mass General Brigham, Rush Heal
Health Care Dive
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Before the primary care chain was purchased by CVS Health, Oak Street illegally paid marketing agents for referring Medicare-eligible seniors to its clinics, according to the Department of Justice.
Healthcare It News
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Cigna Healthcare, the health benefits division of The Cigna Group, has launched an E-Treatment option through MDLIVE by Evernorth Beginning this month, Cigna members can connect for urgent care from board-certified doctors without any direct interaction via phone or video.
Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson
Running a small business is no small feat. Payroll management, in particular, can be one of the most time-consuming and complex parts of that equation. Yet, businesses that crack the code on streamlining these processes often discover not just savings, but new avenues for growth. Our expert speakers will share actionable insights and real-world examples of how businesses have reduced overhead and improved payroll efficiency.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
A health systems-backed tech company has reached a deal with Texas’ attorney general to settle allegations that a generative AI product used by “at least four major Texas hospitals” was less accura | Pieces Technologies agreed to more clearly disclose how it is describing its tools’ performance, and to provide more explicit disclosures to its hospital customers covering how the products are to be used and could potentially lead to patient harm.
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
What You Should Know: – Suki , a frontrunner in artificial intelligence (AI) technology for healthcare announced the deployment of its voice AI assistant in more than a dozen health systems utilizing MEDITECH Expanse, including St. Mary’s Healthcare and Decatur County Memorial Hospital. – Suki’s expansion into more than a dozen health systems on MEDITECH Expanse demonstrates the increasing adoption of AI technology in healthcare.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
2024 has been a year that has tested healthcare organizations' cyber resilience, and shone a spotlight on critical vulnerabilities. | Cybersecurity leaders at major health systems and leading health insurers say they are now keenly focused on building more a resilient healthcare ecosystem rather than just reacting to threats.
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
What You Should Know: – Tendo is proud to announce the rebranding of its MDsave for Employers solution to Tendo Care Connect—a move driven by the company’s success in the employer healthcare market. – As Tendo continues to meet the evolving needs of the direct contracting market, the Care Connect platform is expanding its capabilities to serve both providers and self-insured employers.
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.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Health tech startup Dandelion Health launched a clinical artificial intelligence marketplace that merges third-party algorithms and Dandelion's data platform and model validation capabilities | Through a new solution, Dandelion Health can bring together AI developers and life sciences companies to answer questions in a fraction of the time as a randomized controlled trial.
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
– A recent study has shed light on the significant potential of the ECHO Model in improving diabetes care in rural communities. – The research, published in The Journal of General Internal Medicine , showed that rural healthcare providers participating in weekly ECHO telementoring sessions achieved comparable results to endocrinology specialists in academic medical centers when managing patients with diabetes.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Walmart's tobacco surcharge unfairly raised health insurance costs, affected employees claim in a new class-action lawsuit. | Two Walmart workers have filed a class-action lawsuit against the company's health plan, claiming a tobacco surcharge violates ERISA and has unfairly resulted in higher health insurance premiums.
Home Health Care
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership It’s the interest rate, stupid. Home health, home care and hospice industry voices – including myself – have regularly pointed toward internal factors affecting M&A over the last two and a half years. In the end, the overarching, main headwind was always the extremely high interest rates that were put forth by the Federal Reserve to combat inflation.
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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.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
One of the top leaders at Walmart's shuttered healthcare unit is making the jump to value-based care company Lumeris. | One of the top leaders at Walmart's shuttered healthcare unit is making the jump to value-based care company Lumeris.
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
What You Should Know: – A new study by Upvio , a leading digital care platform, titled “ State of AI and Technology Adoption in Healthcare ,” provides critical insights into the transformative role of technology in the healthcare industry. – The comprehensive report, based on a survey of over 1,400 patients and healthcare professionals, underscores the widespread adoption of telehealth and the growing acceptance of AI-powered tools.
HKLaw
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Texas reached a settlement agreement with Pieces Technologies following an investigation into alleged violations of the Texas Deceptive Trade Practices Act.
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
What You Should Know: – SetSet , the pioneering platform connecting consumers and medical providers for safe microdosing, has officially launched. – The innovative platform is specifically designed to empower women in navigating psychedelic experiences through community support, therapist-created curriculum, and access to trained practitioners.
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.
HIStalk
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Top News Care enablement vendor Fabric acquires TeamHealth’s 50-state virtual.
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Amanda Bury, Chief Commercial Officer at Infermedica The healthcare landscape continues to evolve rapidly, driven by advancements in technology and the ongoing shift towards alternative payment models. As payers navigate this increasingly complex environment, member engagement has emerged as a critical factor in ensuring the success of healthcare initiatives.
HIStalk
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
The Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association recently.
Healthcare ECONOMIST
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
Why were drugs not included in Medicare in 1965? And the answer is, because drugs didn’t matter. They were not all that good, and they didn’t do a lot… We now see pharmaceutical care as the heart of treating someone; not so then. Steven Grossman , Executive Director – Alliance for a Stronger FDA It’s amazing how much progress there has been in pharmaceutical treatments in recent years; this is not something that should be taken for granted.
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Home Health Care
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
U.S. Sens. Bob Casey (D-Penn.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) have set their sights on lifting age-based restrictions in the Medicaid buy-in program. Their proposed legislation has the potential to widen the addressable market for home care providers. On Wednesday, the policymakers introduced the Ensuring Access to Medicaid Buy-In Programs Act. If enacted, the legislation would eliminate a restriction that blocks people living with disabilities from buying into Medicaid once they reach age 65.
NCQA
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
NCQA’s Virtual Care Accreditation program provides a quality improvement framework for organizations that deliver primary care and/or urgent care through virtual modalities. In the program pilot, 18 organizations offered valuable input into the program’s development. Pilot participants, representing 12 states and Puerto Rico, included health plans, health systems, Federally Qualified Health Centers, patient-centered medical homes and virtual-only organizations providing primary care and/or urgen
Meditech
SEPTEMBER 19, 2024
While generative AI is making headlines everywhere today, just one year ago Suki and MEDITECH were at the starting line of implementing ambient listening and note generation within MEDITECH Expanse – with the goal to reduce administrative burden so clinicians can Physician%20Productivity">focus on patient care. Today, Expanse users can access Suki Assistant’s AI capabilities seamlessly across a variety of clinician workflows.
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