Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 20, 2024

Health IT giant Epic is pushing ahead rapidly to build out artificial intelligence technologies and generative AI features in its electronic health record software. | The goal, according to Epic executives, is to ease the documentation burden for clinicians, streamline charting and coding and bring evidence-based medical insights and research right to doctors' fingertips at the point of care.

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Health Care Dive

AUGUST 29, 2024

Testimony from the heads of Express Scripts, Optum Rx and Caremark in July defending pharmacy benefit managers’ business practices could be coming back to bite them.

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Healthcare It News

AUGUST 15, 2024

AllianceChicago is a unique organization. A federally funded health center network of more than 76 community health centers operating in more than 23 states, its work is centered on improving personal, community and public health through innovative collaboration. The collaboration has been in operation for more than 25 years and is committed to developing and implementing systems that promote equity and optimize health and well-being.

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Healthcare Success

AUGUST 19, 2024

As healthcare leaders, you are under immense pressure to deliver exceptional care amid rising costs and operational complexities. That’s why so many businesses leverage the power of SMS marketing. Text messaging is a fast and easy way to reduce missed appointments and medication non-compliance. Plus, 20% of patients prefer receiving health information via text message, according to the HIPAA Journal.

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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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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 12, 2024

What You Should Know: – New research from Bain & Company has revealed an intriguing trend in the healthcare industry: U.S. patients are more comfortable with generative artificial intelligence (AI) analyzing their radiology scans and making diagnoses than with AI answering the phone at their doctor’s office. This finding underscores a broader trend where healthcare consumers show a preference for generative AI supporting their doctors rather than interacting directly with the tec

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AUGUST 19, 2024

In the dynamic world of healthcare, Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) professionals face unique challenges beyond patient care. One of the most complex and critical aspects is managing their medical billing efficiently. The intricacies of OB/GYN medical billing services require a deep understanding of specialized codes, updated billing rules, and the need for attention to detail while processing claims.

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Health Care Dive

AUGUST 7, 2024

One challenge hospitals face is reimbursement from private payers, which doesn’t cover the higher costs of care in rural areas, according to a report by the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform.

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Healthcare It News

AUGUST 8, 2024

Michigan Health Information Network Shared Services, or MiHIN, has partnered with Beyond Lucid Technologies, a healthcare data exchange and analytics company, as well as the Reading Emergency Unit and South Central-based Hillsdale Hospital. The aim is to facilitate data exchange between REU and the hospital through MiHIN's secure network. Not only will ambulatory medical professionals be able to access a more complete view of the patient, but MiHIN will also route their continuity of care do

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Healthcare Success

AUGUST 26, 2024

The healthcare industry is under immense pressure to produce content quickly. Generative AI might seem like a quick fix, but the industry’s specific challenges often get in the way. Learn how to streamline your content creation process without sacrificing quality or compliance. Here are our best tips: Prioritize Performance Analytics Determining the effectiveness of content quickly and accurately is challenging, so it’s important to build the right team or partner with the right agency.

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Pro CRNA

AUGUST 14, 2024

By Thomas Davis, DNAP, MAE, CRNA It’s been four years since our last presidential election, and now we are entering the final countdown toward election day 2024. Despite rhetoric from both sides pledging to unite the country, the current political season finds our population more polarized than ever. The emergence of social media as a primary means for gathering news only adds fuel to the fire.

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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

HIT Consultant

AUGUST 6, 2024

What You Should Know: – A new McKinsey survey reveals that the healthcare industry is increasingly recognizing the potential of generative AI (gen AI) to revolutionize patient care and operational efficiency. – While a majority of healthcare organizations are exploring or implementing gen AI solutions, concerns about risks and challenges remain.

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Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 14, 2024

Entrepreneur and investor Mark Cuban wants to "f--k up" the U.S. healthcare system to make it more affordable, the billionaire told "The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart this week. | Entrepreneur and investor Mark Cuban wants to "f--k up" the U.S. healthcare system to make it more affordable, the billionaire told "The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart this week.

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Health Care Dive

AUGUST 14, 2024

The documents, released Tuesday, say Prospect is under federal investigation for possible False Claim Act violations, as well as state investigations for failing to safeguard patients’ personal data before a ransomware attack last year.

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AUGUST 1, 2024

Staffing for urgent care sites has always been a challenge at Baptist Health, which is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, and serves that state and Indiana. THE PROBLEM Staff at Baptist Health can look at prior patterns but still struggle at times to predict correctly for specific days and times. Further, with today's healthcare staffing challenges, even if Baptist Health recognizes a need for extra workers, it may not have the resources to upstaff appropriately.

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Healthcare Success

AUGUST 13, 2024

As a leading Google Premier Partner managing millions of dollars in annual Google Ads spend, we strongly advocate for the platform. Our digital team collaborates closely with Google's enterprise team to implement best practices for all our clients. However, we’ve discovered that not all Google recommendations are equally effective. Many of our new clients come to us with ad campaigns that over rely on Google's automated solutions, resulting in costly performance problems.

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AUGUST 2, 2024

Respite is planned or emergency care provided to a child or adult with special needs to provide temporary relief to family caregivers. To recruit and train the respite workforce, ARCH National Respite Network and Resource Center , in partnership with NASHP and the Respite Care Association of Wisconsin , piloted a competency-based respite provider training and recruitment initiative in 10 states.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 27, 2024

What You Should Know: – A recent report by G-Med , a global online physician community, sheds light on the alarming issue of physician burnout and its impact on vacation time. The report , based on extensive analysis of peer-to-peer discussions among verified physicians, reveals that a significant number of doctors are not taking all their allotted vacation days, either due to workload pressures or discomfort in requesting time off.

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Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 6, 2024

A federal appeals court has upheld a lower court decision that struck down key parts of legislation aimed at reforming surprise medical billing. | A federal appeals court upheld a lower court decision that struck down key parts of legislation aimed at reforming surprise medical billing.

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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.

Health Care Dive

AUGUST 1, 2024

David Cordani’s comments to investors Thursday come as the payer blew past Wall Street’s expectations for the second quarter, helped by significant growth in its health services division — including PBM Express Scripts.

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AUGUST 1, 2024

From enhancing efficiency to helping organizations strengthen essential face-to-face human interactions, artificial intelligence holds significant promise for healthcare. But strong regulation and clear definitions of the technology's use and capabilities will be required. WHY IT MATTERS Those were among the conclusions drawn from a roundtable discussion , featuring two dozen leading experts on healthcare AI, hosted this summer by Epic and UW Health, the integrated health system of the Unive

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Healthcare Success

AUGUST 30, 2024

As you might expect, our agency networks with lots of people in the financial world, including investment bankers and private equity firms. To capture today’s M&A trends and insights , I interviewed Andre Ulloa, a Partner and Executive Advisor at M&A Healthcare Advisors (MAHA), a boutique advisory firm and investment bank. Our podcast interview covered a lot of ground, including the basics—like the differences between finders, business brokers, advisors, and investment banks.

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Home Health Care

AUGUST 15, 2024

Every company has their own unique growth goals, but some companies are hitting goals faster than others. Across home-based care, companies like Traditions Health, Honor, HomeWell and others are seeing tremendous growth. In fact, the industry is well-represented on the Inc. 5000 2024 ranking of the fastest-growing private companies in the country. This year, 27 companies in the broader home-based care space made appearances on the list.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 7, 2024

Aaron Painter, CEO of Nametag Imagine you’re an IT professional for a large health system. A resident physician calls and says he must urgently send in a patient script, but he’s locked out of the system and needs a password or account reset. You recognize his voice. He provides his ID number and other credentials for verification. You successfully restored his access so he can log in – only, it wasn’t the doctor that you just spoke to.

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Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 12, 2024

Consumer genetic testing company 23andMe sees an opportunity to get in on the weight loss boom. | 23andMe plans to launch a GLP-1 weight loss telehealth membership through its Lemonaid Health platform by the end of the month.

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Health Care Dive

AUGUST 1, 2024

Though expenses declined since last year, healthcare is still the costliest industry for data breaches — a spot the sector has held since 2011.

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Healthcare It News

AUGUST 27, 2024

Once a cancer diagnosis is confirmed, a patient's life is not only altered but there is a lot to learn as they make care decisions. "For cancer survivors and those managing a recent diagnosis, having access to online medical records via patient portals or smartphone-based health apps is critical," said researchers from the U.S. Health and Human Services in a new report that examines the use of electronic health information.

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The Rand Blog

AUGUST 23, 2024

Ukraine has pulled off an operation that could buy time to regenerate and reequip its forces. The Kursk incursion puts in doubt Russia's ability to launch any major offensives for the rest of the year. Given sufficient Western aid, Kyiv could have the capability to begin restoring its territory in 2025.

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Home Health Care

AUGUST 23, 2024

Public Partnerships LLC, also known as PPL, is competing to become the exclusive administrator of New York’s Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP). This program enables seniors and individuals with disabilities to choose their own caregivers, with payment coming from the state’s Medicaid program. New York’s CDPAP has been in the headlines for months.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 20, 2024

What You Should Know: – Google Research has unveiled a groundbreaking advancement in healthcare technology with the introduction of HeAR, a bioacoustic foundation model designed to analyze human sounds and identify potential health issues. – By leveraging the power of AI and vast amounts of audio data, HeAR aims to revolutionize disease screening, diagnosis, and monitoring.

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Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 23, 2024

The healthcare industry confronts a complex, double-barreled challenge as it tries to combat the recent deluge of dangerous and damaging cyberattacks. | Cyber resilience is the ability to recognize threats, respond to them, recover quickly and at scale. The clear goal: fending off attacks more efficiently, limiting damage and restoring normal operations with minimal impact to patients.

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