Apple plans to add blood pressure monitoring, thermometer to smartwatch: report
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Apple plans to add blood pressure monitoring, thermometer to smartwatch: report. hlandi. Wed, 09/01/2021 - 13:52.
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NYC Health + Hospitals keeps patients out of ER with virtual urgent care
Healthcare It News
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest safety net health system in the United States, serving more than one million patients annually, including the most vulnerable New Yorkers. THE PROBLEM. Once the COVID-19 pandemic struck, the health system needed to be able to treat the surge of patients with urgent care needs virtually so they could keep them safely at home and away from the overwhelmed emergency care system.
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Medicare insolvency still expected by 2026, unchanged by COVID-19, trustees say
Health Care Dive
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
The forecast is a bit of a bright spot for the otherwise grim financial prospects of the program, as experts worried COVID-19 would result in the fund that finances Medicare Part A running out of money faster than previously expected.
Legal and Ethical Analysis of Court-Ordered Ivermectin Treatment for COVID-19
Bill Of Health
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
By Jennifer S. Bard. A judge in Ohio ruled on Monday that a hospital in the region must administer ivermectin to a patient very sick with COVID-19 in their ICU, despite the decision by the medical staff, in agreement with recent statements by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) , that ivermectin is not an appropriate treatment, as it has been shown not to work against COVID.
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
Federal judge grants final approval of $575M settlement against Sutter Health
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 30, 2021
Federal judge grants final approval of $575M settlement against Sutter Health. rking. Mon, 08/30/2021 - 13:13.
Even innocuous-seeming data can reproduce bias in AI
Healthcare It News
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Artificial intelligence tools in healthcare, as with any other software, are not immune to bias – especially if they have been trained on data sets that do not accurately reflect the population they ostensibly serve. And tackling bias in AI and machine learning goes beyond recognizing its existence, said Chris Hemphill, VP of applied AI and growth at SymphonyRM.
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Where Chinese Science Fiction and RAND History Meet
The Rand Blog
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Senior policy analyst Sale Lilly read about renowned RAND researcher Bill Mathers in an award-winning Chinese science fiction trilogy—but somehow had never heard of him before.
AppliedVR taps Curebase to run at-home clinical trials testing VR for pain treatment
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 29, 2021
AppliedVR taps Curebase to run at-home clinical trials testing VR for pain treatment. hlandi. Sun, 08/29/2021 - 20:50.
Digital front door chatbot improves the patient experience at Aspire Indiana Health
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 31, 2021
Aspire Indiana Health, based in Noblesville, prioritizes the patient experience in all of its implemented workflows and systems. THE PROBLEM. Before considering a chat solution, the health system had high call volumes, and staff was spending a considerable amount of time consistently answering the same questions. A patient's journey can be complex, and certainly varies, but staff members believe it is their inherent duty to support each unique patient journey to the best of their ability.
Actuaries suggest individual insurance premiums won't see large swings in 2022
Health Care Dive
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
There is more information available now about how COVID-19 continues to affect healthcare spending and utilization, unlike the 2021 rate-setting season, and "those impacts are not expected to be material," according to a report.
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
Artificial Intelligence Technology Advances Heart Imaging
Health IT Analytics
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
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Hospitals stopped suing patients for unpaid medical debt after media exposure, public pressure, study suggests
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 31, 2021
Hospitals stopped suing patients for unpaid medical debt after media exposure, public pressure, study suggests. dmuoio. Tue, 08/31/2021 - 17:13.
Navigating the intersections of population health and precision medicine
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 31, 2021
Patient Engagement Population Health Precision Medicine This is the second article in a series regarding process-based opportunities as the healthcare industry begins to emerge from the challenges of the pandemic. Sam Hanna Population health and precision medicine have often been set against each other because of the inherent differences in their approaches to health management, but the COVID-19 pandemic has shone a bright light on both, highlighting some potential intersections that may not hav
Hospitals lose legal challenge over changes to DSH payments
Health Care Dive
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
A federal judge sided with HHS, pointing to a portion of the Medicare law that prohibits any administrative and judicial review of how the department arrived at its calculations.
Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide
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Using Big Data to Enhance Population Health Management
Health IT Analytics
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
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Medicare's hospital fund is running out of money. Experts have 5 ideas on how to help
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
Medicare's hospital fund is running out of money. Experts have 5 ideas on how to help. rking. Wed, 09/01/2021 - 15:50.
Meeting the challenges of managing the military patient's journey
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 30, 2021
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Hospitals boost hiring efforts, sweeten employee benefits, survey finds
Health Care Dive
AUGUST 31, 2021
The findings from employment services firm Aon contrast sharply with this time last year, when widespread shutdowns of nonemergency care led systems to institute furloughs and other cost-cutting measures.
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.
Machine Learning Triage Tool Better Predicts Mortality in ED
Health IT Analytics
SEPTEMBER 1, 2021
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Medicare trustees project hospital fund to run out in 2026, same deadline as year before
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 31, 2021
Medicare trustees project hospital fund to run out in 2026, same deadline as year before. rking. Tue, 08/31/2021 - 17:02.
Costa Rica Leads the Way in Cutting Carbon Emissions
The Rand Blog
AUGUST 30, 2021
Almost every country has pledged to slash carbon emissions to slow the gears of global warming. Costa Rica's plan provides a glimpse of what a carbon-neutral future will look like. It shows how nations can take action and make investments that hold up, regardless of what future comes to pass.
Pfizer, Merck launch large new trials of oral COVID-19 drugs
Health Care Dive
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Both companies are racing to prove their oral antivirals are effective as treatments for COVID-19. Key clinical results could come later this year.
How to Battle Layoffs: The Career Star Accelerator Bootcamp
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‘We Want to Support People Being in Their Home’: Walmart, Amazon Outline Health Care Strategies
Home Health Care
AUGUST 30, 2021
If home-based care is not a very real part of both Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN) and Walmart’s (NYSE: WMT) future health care plans, each has done a bad job of hiding it lately. During MATTER’s recent “Healthcare 2040: Changing Care Delivery Models” virtual event, each behemoth company had a representative touting home-based care and the outsized role it would play in the future of U.S. health care.
CDC: 'Perfect storm' fueled a spike in healthcare-associated infections in 2020
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
CDC: 'Perfect storm' fueled a spike in healthcare-associated infections in 2020. dmuoio. Thu, 09/02/2021 - 14:50.
How State Critical Race Theory Bans Could Trickle Down to the Classroom
The Rand Blog
AUGUST 31, 2021
Given widening achievement disparities in math and reading over the course of the pandemic, and potential blowback to teaching anything related to race or gender, avoiding any lessons on the experiences of women or people of color will be the path of least resistance in many schools. But discussing racism and sexism in a safe environment is crucial for students to become active, knowledgeable citizens.
AHA presents Congress with laundry list of requests for budget reconciliation bill
Health Care Dive
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
The hospital lobby asked that some of the funding be used to address the ongoing labor shortage, shore up mental health services and address ongoing coverage gaps.
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.
Using Data Analytics to Close Care Gaps, Improve Patient Outcomes
Health IT Analytics
AUGUST 30, 2021
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Centene to consolidate its Medicare Advantage plan branding under Wellcare
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 2, 2021
Centene to consolidate its Medicare Advantage plan branding under Wellcare. pminemyer. Thu, 09/02/2021 - 13:09.
Reinforcing U.S. Deterrence in the Indo-Pacific After the Fall of Afghanistan
The Rand Blog
SEPTEMBER 3, 2021
China and North Korea are seizing on the U.S. departure from Afghanistan to press their own political warfare messages. What can the United States do to mitigate the impact of the Taliban takeover on America's interests in the Indo-Pacific?
Embracing transformation to thrive in the future of healthcare
Health Care Dive
AUGUST 30, 2021
Healthcare leaders identify their top priorities and investments in the months ahead.
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