SCAN launches in-home, virtual primary care medical group
Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
SCAN launches in-home, virtual primary care medical group. pminemyer. Wed, 11/17/2021 - 16:03.
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The next investment priorities for telehealth, RPM and connected health
Healthcare It News
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
When it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic and health IT, if there's just one thing that everyone can agree on, it's that telehealth has gone mainstream. Thanks to new regulations from the government and subsequent new rules from commercial payers, telemedicine services are being reimbursed. These factors shot telehealth and related technologies and services like connected health and remote patient monitoring through the stratosphere.
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30% of hospital healthcare workers remained unvaccinated as of September
Health Care Dive
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Healthcare workers in children's hospitals had the highest vaccination rates, along with those working in metropolitan counties, according to the analysis of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data.
Reining in COVID-19 Disinformation from China, Russia and Elsewhere
The Rand Blog
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
During the pandemic, the rapid spread of information has been a powerful force for good. But it has also allowed misinformation and conspiracy theories to spread more virulently than ever before. The vast scale of the problem means scalable solutions like machine learning could be needed to rein in the bots, trolls, and conspiracy theories being spread by bad-faith actors.
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
Medicare startup EasyHealth gets $135M in series A to fill information gaps
Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
Medicare startup EasyHealth gets $135M in series A to fill information gaps. rtorrence. Fri, 11/19/2021 - 10:10.
Broadband is the Achilles' heel of telehealth
Healthcare It News
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Connected Health Government & Policy Patient Engagement Population Health Telehealth The fate of virtual care adoption is tied to the fate of broadband expansion. Craig Settles Six years ago I had a stroke and telehealth saved my life. Make no mistake, I am a believer! However, as wonderful as telehealth is, it has a serious Achilles' heel. The fate of telehealth adoption is tied to the fate of broadband adoption.
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How Could the United States React to Russia's Latest Posturing on Ukraine?
The Rand Blog
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
Russia's military buildup along its border with Ukraine has been accompanied by dramatically tougher rhetoric in recent months. Russian President Vladimir Putin may believe Ukraine is at an inflection point and that it's time to up the ante. The risk of a major war seems real enough to justify a new U.S. approach.
MedArrive nabs $25M to ramp up at-home health services, expand into new states
Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
MedArrive nabs $25M to ramp up at-home health services, expand into new states. hlandi. Fri, 11/19/2021 - 16:56.
Digital health tools can be useful post-surgery, but more high-quality research is needed
Healthcare It News
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
A systematic review published this past week in npj Digital Medicine examined the use of mobile and wearable digital health interventions to monitor patients after surgery. For the paper, University of Edinburgh researchers dug into 44 studies in which patients had been postoperatively monitored with a digital health intervention after discharge from the hospital.
CVS unveils new health-focused retail strategy, explicit move into primary care
Health Care Dive
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
Along with outlining three new store formats — including sites for primary care delivery, a new area for the retail drugstore behemoth — CVS plans to close 900 stores over the next three years as consumer buying patterns change.
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
Is Russia About to Make a 'Serious Mistake' in Ukraine?
The Rand Blog
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
Russian military shifts and stinging Kremlin criticisms of Ukraine are raising questions about Moscow's aims. Russia's seizure and annexation of Crimea and invasion of eastern Ukraine in 2014 led to a strong Western response. What could be in store now?
Nursing startup nabs $149M for healthcare staffing platform
Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Nursing startup nabs $149M for healthcare staffing platform. rtorrence. Thu, 11/18/2021 - 12:23.
What should interoperability look like in eight years? ONC asked, you answered
Healthcare It News
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
This past May, the U.S. Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT asked healthcare stakeholders: What should healthcare look like in 2030 , and what should interoperability have enabled by then? According to a blog post published this week by Deputy National Coordinator Steven Posnack, the agency received more than 700 submissions in response over the course of the next few months.
Congress: Target the middlemen who drive up drug costs
Health Care Dive
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
"The PBM market lacks the three elements essential for competition — choice, transparency and a lack of conflict of interest," antitrust attorney and former FTC policy director David Balto argues.
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.
P3Care Explains the Three Rules of HIPAA Medical Billing
p3care
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
HIPAA or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act is a measure introduced by the healthcare system to protect patients’ information and privacy regarding their health, financial, and insurance details. And, this healthcare rule applies to all areas, be it care delivery, medical billing services, and insurance companies to a larger extent.
Healthfirst releases road map to addressing health equity, gaps in care
Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
Healthfirst releases road map to addressing health equity, gaps in care. pminemyer. Wed, 11/17/2021 - 13:37.
Acurio Health to deploy Rauland's nurse call system in soon-to-launch The George Centre
Healthcare It News
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Acurio Health's soon-to-open private paediatric and maternity facility The George Centre in southwest Sydney will be equipped with nurse call solutions by health IT provider Rauland Australia. Rauland's Responder Nurse Call and Master Clocks, along with associated clinical workflow, design, delivery, and installation services, will be delivered to the A$100 million ($72.5 million) private paediatric facility which is set to open in the middle of 2023.
Mayo Clinic reports jump in operating income during Q3
Health Care Dive
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
The Rochester, Minnesota-based nonprofit reported robust financial results as revenue grew 10%, outpacing expense growth during a quarter in which rising costs challenged many systems due to heightened labor demands.
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.
P3Care Explains the Three Rules of HIPAA Medical Billing
p3care
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
HIPAA or the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act is a measure introduced by the healthcare system to protect patients’ information and privacy regarding their health, financial, and insurance details. And, this healthcare rule applies to all areas, be it care delivery, medical billing services, and insurance companies to a larger extent.
Cigna study: How much behavioral health treatment can lower total cost of care
Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 16, 2021
Cigna study: How much behavioral health treatment can lower total cost of care. pminemyer. Tue, 11/16/2021 - 10:37.
Kaiser Permanente strike averted as union reaches tentative agreement
Health Care Dive
NOVEMBER 13, 2021
The work stoppage, which would have been the largest in the U.S. so far this year, had the potential to significantly disrupt operations at the nonprofit's 14 hospitals and more than 200 clinics in the region.
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.
Supply Chain Disruptions—the Risks and Consequences
The Rand Blog
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
With interdependence comes risk, and in the case of supply chains, these risks often are not fully appreciated. A systematic effort, cutting across agencies and public and private sectors, could be one way to ensure that vulnerabilities are understood and mitigated.
Experts weigh in on ways to combat growing antibiotic resistance amid COVID-19
Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 18, 2021
Experts weigh in on ways to combat growing antibiotic resistance amid COVID-19. agliadkovskaya. Thu, 11/18/2021 - 15:20.
Personal wellness; The first line of defense against COVID-19
Pro CRNA
NOVEMBER 14, 2021
By Thomas Davis, DNAP, MAE, CRNA. Webster’s dictionary defines wellness as “the quality or state of being in good health especially as an actively sought activity” implying that wellness is not something that happens by accident. Wellness requires commitment and effort. In healthcare and specifically within the field of anesthesia, provider wellness has traditionally focused on prevention of or recovery from substance abuse, depression, and suicide.
Congress, alongside provider and consumer groups, continues spat over surprise billing ban rules
Health Care Dive
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
While payers and providers must start complying with the No Surprises Act by Jan. 1, the fight over rules implementing the ban is heating up as provider groups object to what they think is a favoring of insurers.
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.
Triple-Negative Breast Cancer Biomarker A Potential Therapy Target
Health IT Analytics
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
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Biden admin finalizes rule that requires insurers to submit data on drug costs, rebates
Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 17, 2021
Biden admin finalizes rule that requires insurers to submit data on drug costs, rebates. pminemyer. Wed, 11/17/2021 - 16:42.
States Allowing Telehealth Prescriptions for Opioid Use Disorder
NASHP
NOVEMBER 19, 2021
States Allowing Telehealth Prescriptions for Opioid Use Disorder November 19, 2021. Early on in the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government implemented several telehealth flexibilities to allow states to maximize access to medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD). While these flexibilities remain allowable until the end of the federal public health emergency (PHE), state approaches to prescribing MOUD via telehealth currently vary greatly: some states explicitly allow it, some explicitly do
Zelis helps address new NSA and TiC regulations
Health Care Dive
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
Learn more about innovative solutions that can help you comply with new regulations.
Enhance Healthcare Efficiency With Top Payroll & HCM Services
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