3 trends that will define the future of healthcare
Health Care Dive
MARCH 13, 2023
Over the next 12 months in healthcare, we expect AI technology will help organizations withstand increasing pressures and improve their confidence.
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False and Deceptive Health Claims: Buyers Beware
Bill Of Health
MARCH 13, 2023
By Aparajita Lath When it comes to health-related consumer purchases, buyers surely need to beware. This is because the regulatory landscape of health-related products contains loopholes that allow false or misleading claims to proliferate. This article reviews recent instances of the issue, and discusses relevant regulations. Health claims: regulation and confusion The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the U.S.
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Interpreting an SPC chart
Life Qi
MARCH 13, 2023
In this series of blogs we’re going to take a closer look at Statistical Process Control or SPC – something that you may well have encountered in your Quality Improvement (QI) journey thus far. In this article we are going to drill down into SPC or control charts and how you might go about interpreting them. You probably know that measurement is a key element of a successful QI project, so let’s find out how SPC charts can help.
Cerebral says 3M affected by a patient data breach
Healthcare It News
MARCH 13, 2023
A patient information disclosure has impacted more than 3 million patients who use online virtual mental health platform Cerebral, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights. WHY IT MATTERS Cerebral is a consumer-facing telehealth platform providing mental and behavioral health services for patients with or without insurance.
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
Nonprofit hospitals’ tax exemptions paid off big once COVID relief began flowing in
Fierce Healthcare
MARCH 14, 2023
Nonprofit hospitals’ tax exemptions paid off big once COVID relief began flowing in dmuoio Tue, 03/14/2023 - 15:32
Google plans to boost Medicaid information during redeterminations
Health Care Dive
MARCH 15, 2023
Google also shared an a updated version of its medical artificial intelligence that can answer clinical questions at an “expert” level at its annual healthcare event on Tuesday.
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Athenahealth focuses on the patient experience at HIMSS23
Healthcare It News
MARCH 17, 2023
In a sneak peek at athenahealth's plans for the HIMSS23 Conference and Exhibition this April, CEO Bob Segert said that a key highlight will be the company's focus on improving the patient creating a consumer-grade patient experience – including a showcase of new features. "A lot of times folks are focused on the physician experience, the back office experience of the practice that you're supporting, and that is critical," Segert told Healthcare IT News.
North Carolina Blues plan says food-as-medicine program resulted in better outcomes for diabetes patients
Fierce Healthcare
MARCH 17, 2023
North Carolina Blues plan says food-as-medicine program resulted in better outcomes for diabetes patients fdiamond Fri, 03/17/2023 - 15:06
Provider directories remain inconsistent, despite No Surprises Act provisions
Health Care Dive
MARCH 17, 2023
In a new study, researchers analyzed health plan provider directories for over 40% of U.S. physicians, and found inconsistencies for 81% of doctors across five major insurers.
Should TikTok Doctors Owe Any Duty of Care Toward Their Followers?
Bill Of Health
MARCH 15, 2023
By Sarah Gabriele Doctors are now using social media platforms to spread medical knowledge and to interact with the communities that they are actively building. This trend poses new ethical questions for physicians who want to create and engage with their communities on social media. A recent survey showed that almost 1 in 5 Americans now turn to TikTok before their doctor for health advice.
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
Bot MD powers data collection, enhances doctor experience in Indonesia
Healthcare It News
MARCH 17, 2023
Singaporean AI health tech startup Bot MD has entered into partnerships with major Indonesian organisations to utilise AI assistant technology in driving patient and clinician experience. WHAT IT'S ABOUT The startup signed a memorandum of understanding with Siloam Hospitals Group to automate and scale patient-reported outcome measures (PROM) across its hospital chain by powering Siloam's WhatsApp with the Bot MD Care AI chatbot.
'Podnosis': Trends that should be on every hospital exec's radar, and the outlook for rural hospitals in 2023
Fierce Healthcare
MARCH 14, 2023
'Podnosis': Trends that should be on every hospital exec's radar, and the outlook for rural hospitals in 2023 tcarey Tue, 03/14/2023 - 12:38
The health of a community depends on fair health insurance practices
Health Care Dive
MARCH 17, 2023
Access to local and convenient care is critical for a community’s health. However, the current approach from payers puts this at risk, argues Antonio Rios, chief of population health at Northeast Georgia Health System.
Food-as-Medicine Update: How SNAP Members Face Greater Chronic Illness
Health Populi
MARCH 17, 2023
The pandemic worsened food insecurity for many people in the U.S., putting more people at risk for not only hunger but for chronic diseases that can be managed with access to nutritious, fresh food. In Helping SNAP Consumers During Economic Headwinds from Numerator, we get a current read on food security, the SNAP program, and the challenges of chronic health management that are intimately tied.
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.
Roundup: Digital well-being tools for farmers, hospital staff launched and more briefs
Healthcare It News
MARCH 16, 2023
Online suicide prevention tool for farmers goes live A new website was launched to provide well-being support and suicide prevention resources to farmers. Developed by researchers from the University of South Australia, the Taking Stock website hosts various resources, including films, interviews and podcasts of farmer experiences, information about setting up a local suicide prevention group, and ways to connect and engage with communities for early approaches to suicide prevention.
Thomas Jefferson University to offer master's in health professions education to support rising interest in academia
Fierce Healthcare
MARCH 17, 2023
Thomas Jefferson University to offer master's in health professions education to support rising interest in academia agliadkovskaya Fri, 03/17/2023 - 15:38
Medpac recommends physician pay bump, but not enough for provider groups
Health Care Dive
MARCH 16, 2023
Updating base physician payment rates by 1.45% in 2024 as proposed by the group that advises Congress on Medicare policy is “grossly insufficient,” the Medical Group Management Association said in a statement.
Financial Panic in the Age of Digital Banking Social Media
The Rand Blog
MARCH 14, 2023
Bank runs as a source of systemic risk are nothing new. To manage systemic risks in the age of social media, regulators may need to anticipate where the crisis will go and build in automatic brakes to slow them down. There likely won't be time to react at the speed of negotiation between regulators and bankers.
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.
NorthShore uses NLP for SDOH
Healthcare It News
MARCH 17, 2023
Emily Kwan will offer more detail at her HIMSS23 session "Implementing an AI NLP Tool to Address SDOH Needs." It is scheduled for Tuesday, April 18, at 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. CT at the South Building, Level 1, S105 C.
SXSW 2023: How retailers like Walgreens and healthcare startups aim to make inroads in underserved markets
Fierce Healthcare
MARCH 14, 2023
SXSW 2023: How retailers like Walgreens and healthcare startups aim to make inroads in underserved markets hlandi Tue, 03/14/2023 - 15:49
Majority of states plan to take their time with Medicaid redeterminations
Health Care Dive
MARCH 16, 2023
Some states are proposing to unwind Medicaid coverage more slowly, while others are moving more quickly to focus on reducing budgetary costs, according to a survey from the Kaiser Family Foundation.
Why Amedisys And Its Next CEO Chose Each Other
Home Health Care
MARCH 14, 2023
Amedisys Inc. (Nasdaq: AMED) Chairman and CEO Paul Kusserow hit it off right away with Richard Ashworth, the man who will be taking over the CEO role from him in April. That was at – at least in part – a reason why Amedisys was able to deliver on what Kusserow called a surprisingly “quick” hiring turnaround. The company began looking for a new CEO in November.
How to Battle Layoffs: The Career Star Accelerator Bootcamp
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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.
St. Luke's finds success with its Hospital In Your Home program
Healthcare It News
MARCH 16, 2023
St. Luke's Health System, an 11-hospital network based in Kansas City, Missouri, initiated its Hospital In Your Home care model in July 2022 to reduce costs, improve outcomes and enhance the patient experience. THE PROBLEM Saint Luke’s historically has had positive patient experience scores, but continuously strives to improve. The HIYH care model offers the patient the opportunity to stay in the comfort of their home, receive quality care and remain close to family.
Pennsylvania systems Penn Medicine, Crozer Health cut jobs amid reorganizations
Fierce Healthcare
MARCH 16, 2023
Pennsylvania systems Penn Medicine, Crozer Health cut jobs amid reorganizations dmuoio Thu, 03/16/2023 - 16:19
Oscar Health names current physician leader new CMO
Health Care Dive
MARCH 15, 2023
Sean Martin is stepping up as chief medical officer of the New York-based insurer, after Oscar’s old CMO left to become CMO of L.A. Care Health Plan in December.
North Korea Is Forcing U.S. Military Counters
The Rand Blog
MARCH 14, 2023
If the U.S. military shoots down a North Korean ICBM fired in the direction of the United States and its territories, North Korea will regard it as an act of war. Even in the realm of North Korean rhetoric, this is extreme.
How To Empower Your Workforce With Modern Fertility Benefits
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.
HIMSSCast: Telehealth is improving the care experience for cancer patients
Healthcare It News
MARCH 17, 2023
Together, telehealth consults and an array of emerging digital health tools are helping streamline access to care and improve the patient experience for oncology and other specialty care. One place where that's proving true is The Clinic at Cleveland Clinic , that health system's joint telemedicine venture with Amell. Frank McGillin, CEO of The Clinic spoke with Healthcare IT News about some of the cost savings, patient experience gains and other care delivery efficiencies occurring ther
Biden's 'Cancer Moonshot' is already being fueled by tech addressing breast cancer
Fierce Healthcare
MARCH 15, 2023
Biden's 'Cancer Moonshot' is already being fueled by tech addressing breast cancer aburky Wed, 03/15/2023 - 12:05
Pediatric mental health crisis top concern this year for patient safety organization
Health Care Dive
MARCH 13, 2023
Physical and verbal violence against healthcare staff is the second top safety concern for the year, followed by clinician needs in times of uncertainty around maternal-fetal medicine.
The Long Unwinding Road: States Prepare for the End of the Medicaid Continuous Coverage Requirement
NASHP
MARCH 13, 2023
In 2022, the number of individuals in the U.S. without health insurance reached a record low of 8 percent. These gains are largely due to the success of federal and state efforts to connect individuals to health coverage during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the Medicaid continuous coverage requirement, which has provided states with an enhanced federal match with a corresponding requirement to keep individuals enrolled for the duration of the federal COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE).
Enhance Healthcare Efficiency With Top Payroll & HCM Services
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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.
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