October, 2021

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Study shows promise of mobile apps, connected devices to help patients manage hypertension

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Study shows promise of mobile apps, connected devices to help patients manage hypertension. rtorrence. Mon, 10/18/2021 - 13:26.

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Kaiser Permanente workers in California vote to authorize strike

Health Care Dive

The outcome does not mean a strike will start immediately. The results give union leaders the authority to set a strike date so long as they give the required 10-day notice in writing to Kaiser Permanente.

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Majority of burned-out clinical support staff point to patient communications as the culprit

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A study published this week from the patient experience vendor WELL Health found that the vast majority of frontline clinical support staff are reporting moderate to extreme burnout. Nearly two-thirds say they've considered switching jobs or quitting due to stress. "While much has been reported on doctor and nurse burnout, less attention has been paid to the frontline clinical support staff who have been working tirelessly throughout the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure high-quality patient

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UnitedHealth Group boosts guidance as it posts $4.1B in profit for Q3

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UnitedHealth Group boosts guidance as it posts $4.1B in profit for Q3. pminemyer. Thu, 10/14/2021 - 07:25.

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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

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Women's digital health rakes in $1.3B in 2021 buoyed by investor interest in more integrated care

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Women's digital health rakes in $1.3B in 2021 buoyed by investor interest in more integrated care. hlandi. Mon, 10/04/2021 - 12:56.

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Devoted Health closes $1.15B series D funding round

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Devoted Health closes $1.15B series D funding round. pminemyer. Fri, 10/08/2021 - 14:49.

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Microsoft integrates healthcare cloud service with Cerner EHR for smoother telehealth visits

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Microsoft integrates healthcare cloud service with Cerner EHR for smoother telehealth visits. rtorrence. Thu, 10/21/2021 - 16:10.

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Behavioral, maternal health worsening among children, women, report finds

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Behavioral, maternal health worsening among children, women, report finds. agliadkovskaya. Thu, 10/07/2021 - 16:26.

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Hinge Health bags $600M investment from Coatue, Tiger Global, boosting valuation to $6.2B

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Hinge Health bags $600M investment from Coatue, Tiger Global, boosting valuation to $6.2B. hlandi. Thu, 10/28/2021 - 11:00.

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23andMe jumps into telehealth, prescription drug delivery with $400M buyout of Lemonaid Health

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23andMe jumps into telehealth, prescription drug delivery with $400M buyout of Lemonaid Health. hlandi. Fri, 10/22/2021 - 10:44.

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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

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Google taps Headspace executive to lead tech-driven mental health efforts

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Google taps Headspace executive to lead tech-driven mental health efforts. hlandi. Tue, 10/26/2021 - 11:58.

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Providers are putting more focus than ever on health equity. Here's how payers can support them

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Providers are putting more focus than ever on health equity. Here's how payers can support them. pminemyer. Mon, 10/11/2021 - 16:20.

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Q3 2021's health tech funding blows previous years out of the water

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Q3 2021's health tech funding blows previous years out of the water. dmuoio. Thu, 10/07/2021 - 11:00.

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'A quiet suffering': Primary care struggles with COVID-19 strain, telemedicine rollbacks

Health Care Dive

Despite broad bipartisan support for telehealth in Washington, the return of restrictions — even nominal ones — threaten the viability of virtual services offered by cash-strapped primary care offices, a new survey finds.

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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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Best Buy ramps up focus on home health care by acquiring Current Health

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Best Buy ramps up focus on home health care by acquiring Current Health. hlandi. Tue, 10/12/2021 - 10:17.

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UCHealth stands firm on denying organ transplants to patients, donors who are unvaccinated for COVID-19

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UCHealth stands firm on denying organ transplants to patients, donors who are unvaccinated for COVID-19. dmuoio. Wed, 10/06/2021 - 14:51.

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Walmart unveils employer market team-up with Transcarent

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Walmart unveils employer market team-up with Transcarent. pminemyer. Fri, 10/15/2021 - 14:18.

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Telehealth use is surging but patient satisfaction with the service has declined, new study finds

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Telehealth use is surging but patient satisfaction with the service has declined, new study finds. agliadkovskaya. Mon, 10/04/2021 - 12:54.

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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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Healthcare is in an era of 'hyper-innovation' as executives look to ramp up digital tech: survey

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Healthcare is in an era of 'hyper-innovation' as executives look to ramp up digital tech: survey. rtorrence. Thu, 10/28/2021 - 16:57.

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NowRx turns to equity crowdfunding to raise $73M for expansion, tech investment

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NowRx turns to equity crowdfunding to raise $73M for expansion, tech investment. hlandi. Mon, 10/11/2021 - 15:46.

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HLTH21: Grand Rounds Health, Doctor on Demand rebrand combined company as Included Health

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HLTH21: Grand Rounds Health, Doctor on Demand rebrand combined company as Included Health. pminemyer. Mon, 10/18/2021 - 07:30.

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Clover Health: Open networks encourage patient choice, promote health equity

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Clover Health: Open networks encourage patient choice, promote health equity. rtorrence. Wed, 10/27/2021 - 14:48.

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How to Battle Layoffs: The Career Star Accelerator Bootcamp

Facing layoffs in your organization? Support your team members' career transition with Career Star Accelerator Bootcamp: Custom Resume & LinkedIn Revamp + 6 Weeks of Career Coaching. Our certified resume writers will create job search-winning resumes and LinkedIn profiles while they work with a career coach to learn unique strategies to stand out, attract the right employers, automate their job search, and land their dream job.

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What's under the hood of a medical device? Software bill of materials hits inflection point

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For years, FDA has talked about the need for an electronically readable inventory of third-party components in devices, as a way to address the problem of widespread cyber vulnerabilities.

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Intelerad acquires competitor Ambra Health to form $1.7B enterprise imaging giant

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Intelerad acquires competitor Ambra Health to form $1.7B enterprise imaging giant. hlandi. Fri, 10/15/2021 - 12:17.

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Medicare drops end-stage renal disease payment rule that aims to close health equity gaps

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Medicare drops end-stage renal disease payment rule that aims to close health equity gaps. hlandi. Sun, 10/31/2021 - 16:09.

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Blue Shield of California teams with Google Cloud for billing, payment AI

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Blue Shield of California and Google Cloud announced this week that they are collaborating to launch a new approach to paying providers, aimed at processing members' claims in real time. The companies say they will use automated processing, artificial intelligence and machine learning software on a cloud platform to digitize healthcare claims and improve the accuracy and timeliness of billing information.

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5 Essentials for Healthcare CIOs: A Provider Data Management Checklist

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

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Volumes for these elective procedures are closest to rebounding from COVID declines, Epic finds

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Volumes for these elective procedures are closest to rebounding from COVID declines, Epic finds. agliadkovskaya. Fri, 10/22/2021 - 16:43.

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HLTH21: Traditional healthcare is missing younger consumers. How can providers win them back?

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HLTH21: Traditional healthcare is missing younger consumers. How can providers win them back? dmuoio. Wed, 10/20/2021 - 17:11.

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CVS Health taps new chief health equity officer

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CVS Health taps new chief health equity officer. pminemyer. Sun, 10/17/2021 - 11:10.

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Headspace, Ginger finalize merger to form $3B mental health company

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Headspace, Ginger finalize merger to form $3B mental health company. hlandi. Wed, 10/13/2021 - 17:34.

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A Guide to Improved Sepsis Detection & Compliance: 6 Areas You Should Address

This guide highlights key areas that your sepsis detection platform should address to minimize the impact of this leading, entirely preventable cause of in-hospital deaths, as well as how to increase compliance by 20% in 30 days. Download to learn more!