Google says health projects will continue even as it unwinds dedicated health division
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 20, 2021
Google says health projects will continue even as it unwinds dedicated health division. hlandi. Fri, 08/20/2021 - 19:08.
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Johns Hopkins develops Epic-embedded tool to better support telehealth patients
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 19, 2021
Johns Hopkins Medicine has developed a tool aimed at automatically identifying patients likely to need telehealth technical assistance. According to an editorial in the Harvard Business Review by four members of the Johns Hopkins team, the tool is embedded in the health system's Epic electronic health record. "The tool can be used by either a central IT support team or by frontline clinical and front desk staff, so they can proactively reach out to patients in need of assistance,"
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Burnout, delta variant boost demand for traveling nurses again
Health Care Dive
AUGUST 18, 2021
Hospitals are probably paying 10% to 20% more than they were during previous COVID-19 waves for travel nurses, Kathy Kohnke, senior vice president of client relations at Fastaff, said.
State Efforts to Ban or Enforce COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates and Passports
NASHP
AUGUST 20, 2021
State Efforts to Ban or Enforce COVID-19 Vaccine Mandates and Passports Updated August 20, 2021. The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission announced that employers could require workers to be vaccinated against COVID-19 as long as they did not violate the Americans with Disabilities and the Civil Rights acts. The federal guidance prompted a number of states to prohibit businesses from requiring COVID-19 vaccinations as a condition of work.
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
Insurers take cue from providers, begin requiring vaccines for employees
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 19, 2021
Insurers take cue from providers, begin requiring vaccines for employees. pminemyer. Thu, 08/19/2021 - 12:32.
Digital transformation holds promise for chronic disease management
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 20, 2021
Among the challenges of chronic disease management is the lack of interoperability between different medical records and inability to communicate effectively between patients and their physicians and social workers. In a recent HIMSS21 Digital session, Frank Cutitta, CEO of HealthTech Decisions Lab led a panel comprising of Karen Murphy, chief innovation officer at Geisinger, and Tony Farah, chief medical and clinical transformation officer at Highmark Health, who noted innovations in cardiac an
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Collapse in Afghanistan: Early Insights from RAND Researchers
The Rand Blog
AUGUST 17, 2021
The sudden end to America's longest war came Sunday as the Taliban rolled into Kabul and the government collapsed. RAND researchers share their thoughts on how to help displaced Afghans, whether the country could again become a safe haven for terrorists, and the geopolitical implications of the collapse.
Cerner taps Google, Geisinger vet David Feinberg as new CEO
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 19, 2021
Cerner taps Google, Geisinger vet David Feinberg as new CEO. hlandi. Thu, 08/19/2021 - 21:17.
COVID-19 telemonitoring tool adapted to prevent heat-related illness
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 20, 2021
Health authorities in Rome have repurposed a COVID-19 telemonitoring tool to monitor people at risk from heat-related illness. In the Lazio region, GPs, health care workers and primary care services are supervising and caring for patients during heatwaves using the LazioAdvice teleconsultation system and Lazio Doctor per COVID app. These telemonitoring systems allow healthcare to contact elderly and vulnerable people to provide heatwave advice such as adapting their medication or drinking more w
FDA warns of BlackBerry cyber vulnerability in medical devices
Health Care Dive
AUGUST 19, 2021
The operating system is often deployed in devices such as cardiac and patient monitors, drug infusion pumps, imaging and surgical robots, according to Nick Yuran, CEO of security consultancy Harbor Labs.
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
States Address Students’ Transition Back to School
NASHP
AUGUST 17, 2021
States Address Students’ Transition Back to School Updated August 17, 2021. As of August 6, 2021, the CDC has recommended that all children 12 years and older get vaccinated against COVID-19 and that all students wear masks in schools regardless of vaccination status. As states develop their back-to-school planning efforts, a number of states are addressing vaccines, masks and mental health.
Biden administration to invest $19M to expand telehealth in rural, underserved areas
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 18, 2021
Biden administration to invest $19M to expand telehealth in rural, underserved areas. hlandi. Wed, 08/18/2021 - 08:15.
Verizon's BlueJeans Telehealth integrates with Apple Health
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 17, 2021
The Verizon virtual care product BlueJeans Telehealth announced this past week that it had enabled integration with the Apple Health app with the aim of allowing patients to share data with clinicians during telemedicine visits. The integration will allow patients to share data such as heart rate, sleep and falls with their provider, said BlueJeans Chief Innovator and Strategist Krish Ramakrishnan in a blog post.
Providence posts H1 operating loss amid increased labor costs
Health Care Dive
AUGUST 18, 2021
As more patients returned for care, the Washington state-based system's expenses increased to meet demand and was further stressed by worker shortages.
Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide
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Detecting COVID-19 with Artificial Intelligence, Imaging Technology
Health IT Analytics
AUGUST 16, 2021
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Maven Clinic nabs $110M funding round and a boost from Oprah to reach unicorn status
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 17, 2021
Maven Clinic nabs $110M funding round and a boost from Oprah to reach unicorn status. hlandi. Tue, 08/17/2021 - 12:50.
Mississippi provider org's use of telehealth enables huge turnaround during the pandemic
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 18, 2021
Before shifting gears to telemedicine, the technology infrastructure of Southwest Mississippi Mental Health Complex in McComb, Mississippi, was very old and extremely limited. The last computers purchased across the agency were acquired in 2008. THE PROBLEM. Because of the age of the equipment, the provider organization was unable to upgrade it. Further, the older equipment did not make the best use of the broadband the organization was using through USAC funding.
Payments to MA plans raised overall Medicare spend by $7B in 2019, analysis finds
Health Care Dive
AUGUST 18, 2021
The Kaiser Family Foundation chalked the higher spending up to how MA is paid, including how benchmarks for plan payments are set and the risk adjustment process.
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, Natural Language Processing Addresses Bias
Health IT Analytics
AUGUST 19, 2021
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Mayo posts $451M in profit in Q2 amid uneven rebound in patient volumes
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 20, 2021
Mayo posts $451M in profit in Q2 amid uneven rebound in patient volumes. rking. Fri, 08/20/2021 - 11:28.
Urgent care's impact during the pandemic and the future of on-demand care
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 16, 2021
In 2020 alone, urgent care clinics saw a 58% increase in visit volumes due to the demand for COVID-19-related episodic care, with testing and vaccinations accounting for more than 60% of total visits, according to the latest research from urgent care software company Experity, which surveyed half of U.S. clinics. Of the 28 million patients who visited these clinics in 2020, almost half were new visitors.
Hospital patient volumes match 2019 levels, will exceed them next year
Health Care Dive
AUGUST 20, 2021
Hospital executives surveyed by McKinsey also said they will focus on growing surgical volumes — which took a huge hit in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic in the U.S. — but will shift more of them to the outpatient setting.
How to Battle Layoffs: The Career Star Accelerator Bootcamp
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HIStalk
AUGUST 19, 2021
Top News Healthcare connectivity platform vendor Commure will acquire mobile.
Physician pay remained stagnant while productivity slumped in 2020, new survey finds
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 19, 2021
Physician pay remained stagnant while productivity slumped in 2020, new survey finds. agliadkovskaya. Thu, 08/19/2021 - 19:00.
Voice technology opens new avenues for at-home healthcare
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 19, 2021
The dynamic world of voice technology is impacting healthcare through a number of use cases, as technologies like natural language processing allow computers to understand what humans can say – and allowing computers to speak back. In a HIMSS21 Digital discussion between David Metcalf, director of UCF's institute for simulation and training, and Teri Fisher, physician and clinical assistant professor at the University of British Columbia, Fisher pointed out voice allows providers to mu
Many insurers are no longer waiving cost sharing for COVID-19 treatment
Health Care Dive
AUGUST 20, 2021
This may pose a new strain for providers as Americans are left to cover their out-of-pocket costs, according to a report from the Kaiser Family Foundation.
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.
Removing Race from Kidney Function Evaluation Causes Health Disparities
Health IT Analytics
AUGUST 18, 2021
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KFF: Most insurers phasing out cost-sharing waivers for COVID-19 treatments
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 19, 2021
KFF: Most insurers phasing out cost-sharing waivers for COVID-19 treatments. rking. Thu, 08/19/2021 - 12:10.
Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi adopts NASA EquiTest to treat chronic dizziness
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 20, 2021
A special balance test originally used by NASA in its space programmes has been adopted by an Abu Dhabi hospital to help determine the cause of prolonged or recurrent dizziness. Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi – which is part of the Cleveland Clinic Foundation in the United States – has just launched a specialised multidisciplinary “Balance Clinic” which includes the EquiTest, known as the world’s first commercially available Computerised Dynamic Posturography (CDP) devi
AHA moves to shift cost blame to health plans in letter to antitrust regulators
Health Care Dive
AUGUST 19, 2021
The letter included an updated AHA-funded study on the benefits of hospital mergers, which was previously criticized by outside experts for cherry-picked data, among other methodological weaknesses.
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