Poll: Majority of U.S. voters approve of giving Medicare drug price negotiation authority
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021
Poll: Majority of U.S. voters approve of giving Medicare drug price negotiation authority. rking. Wed, 09/29/2021 - 15:53.
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Kaiser Permanente union in California nearing strike
Health Care Dive
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
The union contends the health system is planning "hefty cuts" to nurse wages and benefits despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and high levels of burnout among staff.
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ONC: More patients are downloading their medical records and using portals
Healthcare It News
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
A brief out this month from the U.S. Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT found an increase in patient portal access and online medical record download rates over the past few years. In 2020, the agency said , about six in 10 individuals throughout the country were offered access to their patient portal, and nearly 40 percent accessed their record at least once.
Track Performance via P3Care’s Guide to MIPS 2021 Deadlines
p3care
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
Qualified clinicians taking an interest in the QPP MIPS (Quality Payment Program – Merit-Based Incentive Payment System) can’t disregard significant deadlines. We assume some of you might be thinking of targeting MIPS incentives, while some of you only want to avoid penalties. So, no matter what the requirement is, you must know the respective dates to keep a check on their MIPS journey 2021.
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
Amazon taps VR, voice assistant startups and 8 others for inaugural digital health accelerator
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
Amazon taps VR, voice assistant startups and 8 others for inaugural digital health accelerator. hlandi. Tue, 09/28/2021 - 14:54.
Ransomware attacks impact patient care, including increased mortality rates, report finds
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
Ransomware attacks impact patient care, including increased mortality rates, report finds. agliadkovskaya. Fri, 09/24/2021 - 12:54.
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Fitbit, Apple user data exposed in breach impacting 61M fitness tracker records
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SEPTEMBER 13, 2021
Fitbit, Apple user data exposed in breach impacting 61M fitness tracker records. hlandi. Mon, 09/13/2021 - 16:45.
Apple plans to add blood pressure monitoring, thermometer to smartwatch: report
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SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Apple plans to add blood pressure monitoring, thermometer to smartwatch: report. hlandi. Wed, 09/01/2021 - 13:52.
Industry Voices—Not all automation is created equally for clinical documentation improvement
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
Industry Voices—Not all automation is created equally for clinical documentation improvement. hlandi. Wed, 09/15/2021 - 15:26.
UnitedHealthcare to make Apple Fitness+ available in fully insured employer plans
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
UnitedHealthcare to make Apple Fitness+ available in fully insured employer plans. pminemyer. Thu, 09/23/2021 - 14:57.
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
CMS official says Medicaid must cover Aduhelm as industry awaits national coverage decision
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SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
CMS official says Medicaid must cover Aduhelm as industry awaits national coverage decision. pminemyer. Thu, 09/23/2021 - 10:54.
Many top health systems still behind on digital patient access, report finds
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Many top health systems still behind on digital patient access, report finds. agliadkovskaya. Tue, 09/21/2021 - 17:12.
FTC warns health apps must notify users about data breaches or face fines
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SEPTEMBER 17, 2021
FTC warns health apps must notify users about data breaches or face fines. hlandi. Fri, 09/17/2021 - 13:28.
AHA concerned federal vaccine mandate could exacerbate severe worker shortage
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SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
AHA concerned federal vaccine mandate could exacerbate severe worker shortage. rking. Fri, 09/10/2021 - 16:09.
Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide
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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.
Aetna hit with class-action lawsuit alleging discriminatory policies for mental health treatment
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Aetna hit with class-action lawsuit alleging discriminatory policies for mental health treatment. hlandi. Thu, 09/23/2021 - 17:16.
Evernorth CEO Tim Wentworth to retire, Eric Palmer tapped as successor
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Evernorth CEO Tim Wentworth to retire, Eric Palmer tapped as successor. pminemyer. Thu, 09/23/2021 - 12:21.
Telehealth has grown by leaps at doc practices, with wide variance in usage patterns
Healthcare It News
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021
To the surprise of no one, the new AMA Physician Practice Benchmark Survey , finds a major uptick in use of telehealth since before the pandemic: 70.3% of physicians polled say they work in practices that used videoconferencing to provide patient visits in September 2020, according to the survey – that's compared to only 14.3% in September 2018.
RIP Medical Debt surpasses $5B in total forgiven bills, notches its largest corporate contribution to date
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
RIP Medical Debt surpasses $5B in total forgiven bills, notches its largest corporate contribution to date. dmuoio. Tue, 09/21/2021 - 13:30.
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.
Hospitals lose focus on patients' digital health preferences amid growing competition, Kaufman Hall says
Health Care Dive
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021
The failure to meet consumer demands comes as competition from health insurance, retail and telehealth companies are a growing concern, according to a new survey.
NYC Health + Hospitals keeps patients out of ER with virtual urgent care
Healthcare It News
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest safety net health system in the United States, serving more than one million patients annually, including the most vulnerable New Yorkers. THE PROBLEM. Once the COVID-19 pandemic struck, the health system needed to be able to treat the surge of patients with urgent care needs virtually so they could keep them safely at home and away from the overwhelmed emergency care system.
Walmart Health announces partnership with Epic
Healthcare It News
SEPTEMBER 28, 2021
Walmart announced this week that it would begin using Epic's electronic health record in its health centers, starting in Florida in early 2022. Eventually, all of Walmart's health and wellness lines of business will be supported by the Epic platform as it's rolled out. "The Epic system complements our omnichannel health care offerings – letting customers and healthcare professionals access care and health records to lead to more personalized care," said Dr.
How artificial intelligence is making health care more human
Health Care Dive
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Health-care institutions have been anticipating the impact that artificial intelligence (AI) will have on the performance and efficiency of their operations and their workforces—and the quality of patient care.
How to Battle Layoffs: The Career Star Accelerator Bootcamp
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Right-wing physicians profit off of fake COVID-19 treatments, report finds
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SEPTEMBER 30, 2021
Right-wing physicians profit off of fake COVID-19 treatments, report finds. agliadkovskaya. Thu, 09/30/2021 - 16:03.
These are the top 10 socially responsible hospitals in the U.S.: report
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SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
These are the top 10 socially responsible hospitals in the U.S.: report. agliadkovskaya. Wed, 09/22/2021 - 19:44.
HHS releases $25.5B in COVID-19 relief funding targeted at smaller providers
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 10, 2021
HHS releases $25.5B in COVID-19 relief funding targeted at smaller providers. rking. Fri, 09/10/2021 - 12:16.
Employers put focus on integrating wellbeing into benefits, survey finds
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SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
Employers put focus on integrating wellbeing into benefits, survey finds. pminemyer. Thu, 09/09/2021 - 13:21.
5 Essentials for Healthcare CIOs: A Provider Data Management Checklist
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Complete and accurate provider data is essential for health organizations to operate effectively. A better understanding of your provider network helps to understand patients and consumers, identify gaps in care, and make the best possible decisions for your businesses. A modern provider data management solution should power a complete and accurate view of each of your providers, make this data easily accessible across functional groups, and be flexible and agile enough to scale. with your needs
Kaiser Permanente union authorize strike vote amid stalled contract negotiations
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Kaiser Permanente union authorize strike vote amid stalled contract negotiations. dmuoio. Mon, 09/20/2021 - 15:16.
Over 2,000 workers at Catholic Health Mercy Hospital in New York plan strike
Health Care Dive
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Staff at the Buffalo facility are ready to strike in less than two weeks if they're unable to nab a new contract with the measures they say are necessary to attract and retain staff.
FTC warns app makers fall under breach notification rule
Health Care Dive
SEPTEMBER 16, 2021
The agency noted that a breach must be reported regardless of whether it was the result of malicious action. Any unauthorized access, including sharing information without consent, would trigger the rule.
SCAN Health Plan eyes expansion into Nevada, Arizona for 2022
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 9, 2021
SCAN Health Plan eyes expansion into Nevada, Arizona for 2022. pminemyer. Thu, 09/09/2021 - 14:36.
A Guide to Improved Sepsis Detection & Compliance: 6 Areas You Should Address
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