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 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.
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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 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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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
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
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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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.
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 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.
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 6, 2024
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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.
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
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.
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
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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
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.
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 6, 2024
OneBlood, which serves hundreds of hospitals in the southeastern U.S., had to implement manual methods for processing blood after the cyberattack, which reduced its capacity.
Home Health Care
AUGUST 6, 2024
Mass General Brigham has been awarded a $4.6 million grant to examine the delivery of short-term rehab care at home as an alternative to skilled nursing facilities (SNFs). The funds come from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS). In the U.S., 40% of older adults leaving the hospitals need some form of post-hospital care.
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HIT Consultant
AUGUST 8, 2024
What You Should Know: – Pelago , a digital clinic partner for substance use management, released its 2024 Annual State of Substance Use Management Trend Report. – The report underscores the critical role employers play in addressing the widespread issue of substance use in the American workforce. Employers Urged to Support Substance Use Management The survey of 1,210 U.S. workers revealed a significant gap in employer support for substance use management.
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 5, 2024
The bankrupt health system will lay off workers at the end of the month as it prepares to close two hospitals in the state, according to notices filed with regulators last week.
Home Health Care
AUGUST 5, 2024
Centene Corp. (NYSE: CNC) is set to pull back on Medicare Advantage (MA) in at least six states next year. As the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has made cuts to core rates over the last couple of years, insurers have put the brakes on MA expansion. Specifically, Centene will exit Alabama, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, New Mexico and Vermont in 2025, according to the investment banking company Stephens.
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HIT Consultant
AUGUST 8, 2024
What You Should Know: – FuturHealth , a leader in personalized weight-loss solutions launches its Custom Meal Plans. Designed to complement the growing popularity of GLP-1 medications, the new offering provides a comprehensive approach to weight management and long-term health. – As the use of GLP-1 medications surges, FuturHealth recognizes the need for a holistic approach to weight loss.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 6, 2024
UnitedHealthcare will launch a national program Oct. 1 for physicians to override traditional prior authorization requirements. | Physician practices in good standing will be able to skip prior authorization for some services, the insurer recently announced.
Health Care Dive
AUGUST 6, 2024
The 5th Circuit Court’s decision vacates instructions that arbiters should first consider the qualifying payment amount in deciding payments over contested out-of-network bills. Providers argued that unfairly advantaged insurers.
Home Health Care
AUGUST 8, 2024
After experiencing some contract loss blows in the recent past, Modivcare Inc. (Nasdaq: MODV) has begun to log some tallies in the win column. The company gained $33 million of annual contract value during its second quarter, and onboarded a significant state contract in early June. This contract has already started demonstrating strong performance and results, according to CEO Heath Sampson.
Speaker: Dr. Ugo Uwaoma, MD, MBA
Due to the impact of COVID-19, integrating telehealth software into practices and organizations has become the new normal. In turn, this has increased the effectiveness of collaborative healthcare by strengthening communication amongst healthcare workers and helping combat the woes of burnout. Communication between patients and healthcare providers has also improved, allowing patients to reach their providers easily and decreasing turnaround time.
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 8, 2024
What You Should Know: – MEDITECH launches Traverse Exchange , a new nationwide health information exchange (HIE) network designed to facilitate secure and efficient sharing of patient data among healthcare providers. – Built on the foundation of the successful Traverse Exchange Canada, the new platform enables MEDITECH customers to exchange health information with other MEDITECH organizations and external systems that adhere to interoperability standards.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 8, 2024
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services released a final procedural notice on Wednesday to expedite Medicare coverage of novel medical devices and get the devices to Medicare benef | CMS released a final procedural notice on its TCET rule, which would expedite coverage for FDA Breakthrough medical devices. A bill is also making its way through Congress that would replace the rule.
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.
Home Health Care
AUGUST 6, 2024
This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership Pediatric home health care is a tough business to be in, but it’s also one filled with opportunity if providers can find operating models that work. The U.S. pediatric home health care market was estimated to be valued at $12.53 billion in 2023. It is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 7.85% from 2024 to 2030, according to a report from Grand View Research.
Speaker: Matt McBride, CEO and Co-Founder of Mend
Patient engagement happens before, during, and after interactions. Consumer research has found that in 2021, 64% of US households reported using Telehealth services. In addition 34% of patients would prefer Telehealth visits to in-office visits. Accessible patient engagement technology can help you improve your relationships with your patients while also improving your KPIs.
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