Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 11, 2023

Microsoft rolled out a new electronic health records cloud database solution, leveraging Azure Large Instances, that enables health systems to scale capacity for high-volume workloads. | Microsoft rolled out a new electronic health records cloud database solution, leveraging Azure Large Instances, that enables health systems to scale capacity for high-volume workloads.

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Health Care Dive

AUGUST 7, 2023

Learn how to navigate digital product regs and build a strong regulatory strategy with DiMe’s new course.

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p3care

AUGUST 7, 2023

Medical billing and coding lay a strong foundation for smooth AR management. A refined revenue cycle strengthens the practices and improves their revenue. We require a fine medical billing service to meet compliance standards and reduce claim denials. Do you know why we get claim denials? It’s simple—we get them due to gaps somewhere in the clinical documentation.

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Healthcare It News

AUGUST 9, 2023

Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, wrote a letter to Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google parent company Alphabet, on Aug. 8, seeking clarity into the technology developer's Med-PaLM 2, an artificial intelligence chatbot, and how it's being deployed and trained in healthcare settings. WHY IT MATTERS In the letter , Warner expresses concerns about some news reports highlighting inaccuracies in the technology, and he asks Pichai to answer a series of questions about Med-PaLM 2 (and other AI tools like

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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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Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 11, 2023

Access to care for Medicaid fee-for-service beneficiaries with substance use disorder has improved from 2014 until 2021, but much more can be done to improve it further, researchers say. | There have been substantial improvements in coverage for substance use disorder and opioid use disorder since 2014, according to a study in JAMA Network. Nonetheless, there’s room for yet more improvement.

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Health Care Dive

AUGUST 8, 2023

The complexity of combining IT systems and increased media attention before a deal could explain hospitals’ increased vulnerability, according to the paper.

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Healthcare It News

AUGUST 9, 2023

By necessity, the COVID-19 pandemic brought physicians into patients' living rooms virtually. Now, telehealth has evolved to something more – remote therapeutic monitoring. RTM, which is reimbursable , lets patients connect with their doctors and nurses via care management apps on their smartphones to report non-physiological data, ask questions, watch videos and report outcomes to get better – anytime, day or night.

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Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 10, 2023

Insurers are set to receive $12.8B in MA bonus payments this year.

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Health Care Dive

AUGUST 10, 2023

The investment aims to reduce “bottlenecks in nurse training” that stakeholders say hamper recruitment efforts.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 10, 2023

What You Should Know: Movano Health (Nasdaq: MOVE), a purpose-driven healthcare solutions company at the intersection of medical and consumer devices and makers of the Evie Ring , announced the formation of its Medical Advisory Board. The initial panel is composed of healthcare industry subject matter experts in women’s health, mental health, and sleep, who will serve as trusted advisors to the Evie team regarding the development of its medical-grade smart ring for women and provide insights to

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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

Healthcare It News

AUGUST 7, 2023

The American Telemedicine Association released a statement on Friday saying that it applauds the Drug Enforcement Agency for posting a meeting notice on Friday that indicates that it is "openly considering" a special registration that would allow providers to prescribe medically necessary substances by telehealth. WHY IT MATTERS The DEA said in its notice that it is conducting public listening sessions to get input on prescribing controlled substances on telemedicine platforms and to l

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Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 10, 2023

Medicare Part D drug prices have increased by an average of 226% since market entry. These 25 drugs are responsible for $80.9 billion in total Part D spending in 2021. | A report from AARP broke down how popular brand-name drugs have continued to rise in price and exceed inflation.

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Health Care Dive

AUGUST 10, 2023

Star ratings bonuses jumped 30% from 2022 to 2023 to reach $12.8 billion, according to the KFF, as the Medicare program faces a growing spending crisis.

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Bill Of Health

AUGUST 10, 2023

By Christi Guerrini, David Gurney, Steve Kramer, CeCe Moore, Margaret Press, and Amy McGuire State legislators have enacted a flurry of genetic privacy bills that will strengthen the privacy and security practices of direct-to-consumer genetic testing companies and give customers more control over their data. What they might not realize is that these bills could be interpreted in ways that limit law enforcement’s ability to use a new technique that helps identify violent criminals and human rema

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 10, 2023

Houda Hachad, PharmD, Vice President of Clinical Operations at Aranscia Every individual responds differently to medications, and their reactions can vary greatly. While a specific drug may be effective for one person with no adverse effects, another individual may experience a negative reaction to the same medication. Pharmacogenomic (PGx) testing enables the identification of patients who are prone to adverse drug reactions, individuals who are more likely to benefit from specific medications

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Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 10, 2023

Mantra Health, a digital mental health provider for higher education, is joining forces with adolescent-focused Charlie Health to broaden access for students seeking higher levels of care. | The partners will connect college and university students who require a higher level of mental health care to Charlie Health’s virtual intensive outpatient program.

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Health Care Dive

AUGUST 11, 2023

Grant Thornton principal Lisa Walkush explains why healthcare remains one of the most attractive options for private equity firms.

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Healthcare ECONOMIST

AUGUST 11, 2023

What is the cost of an intervention to improve health? This seems like a simple question, just add up the costs. However, some costs are variable and some are fixed. Thus, adding an extra person to an intervention may not equal to the average cost as fixed costs may not increase. Additionally, there may be (dis)economies of scale or scope which may (increase) decrease cost for the marginal patient.

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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.

HIT Consultant

AUGUST 10, 2023

Source: Stanford Children’s Health What You Should Know: Students from Stanford University School of Engineering robotics team designed robotic puppies, known as ‘The Pupper Robots,’ that helps calm and distract young pediatric patients during routine and complex procedures at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford. The University robotics team 3D printed 30 pups to interact and play with kids at the hospital’s family resource center, Story Corner.

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Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 10, 2023

4 in 5 health plan execs are significantly concerned about rising GLP-1 utilization and costs, according to a newly | 4 in 5 health plan execs are significantly concerned about rising GLP-1 utilization and costs, according to a newly released survey from Virta Health.

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Health Care Dive

AUGUST 9, 2023

The letter, sent by a bipartisan group of senators to tax commissioners, comes as the federal government increases scrutiny into nonprofit hospitals’ charity care spending.

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Healthcare ECONOMIST

AUGUST 10, 2023

What is the impact of being insured on health outcomes? This is a difficult question to answer in part because of adverse selection (e.g., sicker patients may choose to be insured). But even absent adverse selection, the ability to diagnosis a disease may vary between the insurer and uninsured. Consider this example from Kaliski (2023) : For example, better access to testing improves the rate at which SARS-COV2 infections are detected.

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Health Recovery

AUGUST 8, 2023

Health Recovery Solutions partners with Corstrata to solve industry gap of access to WOC Nurse expertise in post-acute settings by launching WoundConnect.

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Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 10, 2023

Sutter Health logged a $29 million operating income (0.8% operating margin) and $265 million bottom line for the quarter ended June 30, thanks in part to higher patient volumes and their accompanyi | The California nonprofit system's 0.8% operating margin and $265 million net income are clear improvements over the previous year's performance.

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Health Care Dive

AUGUST 11, 2023

The request for more information pushes back the timeline of the merger as regulators take a more active stance in healthcare M&A oversight.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 8, 2023

Mike Szczesny, Owner & VP of EDCO Awards & Specialties The healthcare industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation, driven by the innovation and advancements introduced by emerging startups. In an era where healthcare spending is projected to triple by 2040 and the global healthcare market is poised for substantial growth, harnessing the potential of these startups is paramount.

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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.

Meditech

AUGUST 8, 2023

With all of the challenges that today’s healthcare leaders must navigate— staffing shortages, provider burnout, mergers and consolidations, and the continuing evolution of digital technologies — one of the most consequential decisions they face is what type of leader they want to be.

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Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 9, 2023

Hospitals nationwide charge payers more than double for healthcare services covered under commercial plans than they do for the same insurer’s Medicare Advantage (MA) plans, according to a recent J | A new analysis of hospitals' posted prices finds major differences in charged prices by plan, even when the hospital, insurer and service are all equivalent.

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Health Care Dive

AUGUST 7, 2023

CFO Kathy Lancaster said Kaiser is ready to face the second half of the year after posting a $2.1 billion profit in the second quarter.

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AUGUST 8, 2023

By Cynthia Golembeski, Ans Irfan, Michael Méndez, Amite Dominick, Rasheera Dopson, and Julie Skarha People with disabilities — one of the most climate vulnerable groups — are often overlooked before, during, and in the aftermath of disasters. Structural competency , which accounts for systemic “level determinants, biases, inequities, and blind spots,” is important to mitigating environmental racism and ableism in climate change and disaster policy.

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