Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 4, 2024
Medical records software giant Epic has rolled out a new feature that makes it easier for patients to release their medical records to the health or wellness apps they use. | The new capability is part of a wider effort by the healthcare industry, facilitated by new health tech policies from the federal government, to advance data-sharing at scale.
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
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.
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
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.
Health Care Dive
AUGUST 7, 2024
On Wednesday, CVS slashed its earnings guidance for the third time this year, announced a plan to cut $2 billion in costs and fired the head of its insurance division Aetna, which continues to struggle with high medical utilization.
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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.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 8, 2024
The Department of Health and Human Services’ technology office dropped a new proposed rule on Thursday that would require healthcare entities that contract with HHS to use government-cert | The newly rebranded Office of the Assistant Secretary of Technology Policy released a proposed rule Thursday that could expand the use of government-certified health technology.
Health Care Dive
AUGUST 8, 2024
The decision, disclosed Wednesday in a securities filing, is a sharp reversal to the pharmacy behemoth’s past commitment to building out its healthcare delivery offerings.
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 6, 2024
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Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll
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Home Health Care
AUGUST 7, 2024
Staying on course with its payer innovation strategy, Enhabit Inc. (NYSE: EHAB) has decided to walk away from certain Medicare Advantage (MA) payers – and namely UnitedHealth Group’s (NYSE: UNH) UnitedHealthcare. That decision, and the recent home health proposed payment rule, were top of mind for Enhabit leaders on Tuesday. Specifically, Enhabit President and CEO Barb Jacobsmeyer expressed the company’s support for the Preserving Access to Home Health Care Act , which would help stop payment cu
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 6, 2024
FDA releases roster of digital health advisory committee, chaired by American College of Cardiology innovation officer ebeavins Tue, 08/06/2024 - 10:26
Health Care Dive
AUGUST 8, 2024
The latest attack on the Grand Blanc, Michigan-based health system comes less than a year after it was hit by a ransomware attack.
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 8, 2024
What You Should Know: – Opkit, a generative AI call center for the healthcare industry, announces its HIPAA-compliant, AI-powered software platform that automates back office phone calls for medical clinics. – The platform manages outbound calls to payers for insurance verification, claims, and prior authorization, as well as calls to pharmacies for prescription checks, and calls to collect medical records.
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HIStalk
AUGUST 4, 2024
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Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 8, 2024
Big Health, a maker of digital treatments for mental health, has clinched Food & Drug Administration (FDA) clearance of its product for insomnia, Fierce Healthcare has learned in an a | SleepioRx, its flagship digital therapeutic, is intended for the treatment of chronic insomnia and insomnia disorder as an adjunct to usual care in adults over 18.
Health Care Dive
AUGUST 7, 2024
The slide in the nation’s uninsured rate could become steeper if subsidies in the Affordable Care Act exchanges expire on schedule next year, according to health policy experts.
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 5, 2024
Ashley Franks, Chief Nursing Informatics Officer at TigerConnect Nurses, the backbone of the medical field, have been facing a critical threat: burnout. A recent survey by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing found that nurses are under immense strain due to high workloads and stress, with a significant portion of nurses (between 45% and 56%) feeling emotionally drained, exhausted, and burned out regularly.
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.
HIStalk
AUGUST 7, 2024
News CHIME publishes a report of 10 principles, with detailed.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 8, 2024
Mayo Clinic is partnering with startup SandboxAQ to study a new medical device that uses quantum sensing technology and advanced AI algorithms for rapid diagnosis in cardiac care, such as potential | Mayo Clinic is partnering with startup SandboxAQ to study a new medical device that uses quantum sensing technology and advanced AI algorithms for rapid diagnosis in cardiac care, such as detecting a heart attack.
Health Care Dive
AUGUST 5, 2024
The struggling drugstore chain has been chipping away at its stake in Cencora, formerly known as AmerisourceBergen, since last summer.
The Rand Blog
AUGUST 8, 2024
The decline of local media in the United States creates vulnerabilities to adversarial influence. Supporting local journalism is essential for strengthening democracy and ensuring timely detection of security threats.
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Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 9, 2024
Drugstore chain Walgreens is considering a full sale of its stake in VillageMD after investing billions in the primary care provider. | Walgreens said its exploring options including a sale of all or part of the VillageMD businesses, possible restructuring options and other strategic opportunities, according to a recent filing.
Health Care Dive
AUGUST 7, 2024
Insurers cited workforce shortages, hospital consolidation and growing demand for pricey GLP-1 drugs as reasons driving the premium increases for 2025.
The Rand Blog
AUGUST 7, 2024
The fentanyl epidemic in the United States parallels China's historical opium crisis, which was exacerbated by foreign powers and led to widespread societal damage. Understanding China's past and its current role in fentanyl production could offer valuable insights for combating the ongoing U.S. crisis.
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.
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 5, 2024
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Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 8, 2024
Though more than half of workers believe employer support for substance and alcohol issues is important, only 14% have access to such a benefit, a new survey finds. | The survey found that about a third of the workforce—or 60 million Americans—experience personal or family issues related to substance or alcohol use. This causes losses in productivity and increases in healthcare costs.
Health Care Dive
AUGUST 5, 2024
Value realization with Enlitic: a framework for healthcare providers to leverage AI-driven data, optimize workflows and enhance decision-making.
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 9, 2024
What You Should Know: – A new survey conducted by Hyro , a healthcare AI-powered communications company, has revealed significant gaps in patient support within the US healthcare system. – The survey of over 1,500 patients highlights the frustration and challenges patients face when interacting with healthcare providers. Patients Reveals Alarming Consequences of Healthcare Support Friction Hyro’s “ Voice of the Patient ” report emphasizes the urgent need for healthc
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