Health Care Dive
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
The union contends the health system is planning "hefty cuts" to nurse wages and benefits despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and high levels of burnout among staff.
Healthcare It News
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
A brief out this month from the U.S. Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT found an increase in patient portal access and online medical record download rates over the past few years. In 2020, the agency said , about six in 10 individuals throughout the country were offered access to their patient portal, and nearly 40 percent accessed their record at least once.
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Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
RIP Medical Debt surpasses $5B in total forgiven bills, notches its largest corporate contribution to date. dmuoio. Tue, 09/21/2021 - 13:30.
Bill Of Health
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
By Aeyal Gross. The current discussion within the World Health Organization (WHO) of a “ pandemic treaty ” aims at better solutions to “health emergencies.”. But, if this focus on “emergencies” comes at the expense of chronic and underlying issues, including the overall status of health systems, we risk replicating, with this legal instrument, the colonial legacy of international health supposedly left behind with the shift to “global health.
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Health Care Dive
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Health-care institutions have been anticipating the impact that artificial intelligence (AI) will have on the performance and efficiency of their operations and their workforces—and the quality of patient care.
Healthcare It News
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
With the rise of the coronavirus Delta variant, two out of five American adults would use telehealth to get medical care, according to a recent Jarrard poll. It's very clear to one and all that the pandemic has truly brought telemedicine into the mainstream. Use of virtual care spiked big-time last year, and remains in wide use today. And Americans, as the Jarrard poll shows, are still ready to go when it comes to telehealth.
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Bill Of Health
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
By Yael Cannon. Health justice begins with exploring and understanding health disparities and the role of law in facilitating the social, political, and economic determinants at their roots. It requires naming structural racism — and the many forms of subordination that flow from it — as a public health crisis and recognizing that health justice is racial justice.
Health Care Dive
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Staff at the Buffalo facility are ready to strike in less than two weeks if they're unable to nab a new contract with the measures they say are necessary to attract and retain staff.
Healthcare It News
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Traditionally, healthcare data has centred around clinicians and institutions who largely controlled patient interaction. Lately, however, there has been a shift to consumer-centred systems. This is enabling patients to interact with health professionals and get involved in their own care, leading to greater engagement, improved outcomes and increased satisfaction.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
CMS official says Medicaid must cover Aduhelm as industry awaits national coverage decision. pminemyer. Thu, 09/23/2021 - 10:54.
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
Health Populi
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
In April 2020, telemedicine morphed into mainstream medical care as hospitals and physicians risk-managed exposure to infection by meeting with patients, virtually, when possible. By March 2020, telehealth channels were replacing visits to doctors and emergency departments as shown in the first chart from the CDC’s report on the early pandemic period.
Health Care Dive
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
The move comes less than a week after the state's largest provider, Intermountain Healthcare, announced a merger with SCL Health to expand its footprint to Colorado, Montana and Kansas.
Healthcare It News
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
The California Consumer Privacy Act, passed in 2018, aims to give consumers more control over their online personal information. A new study published in this month's issue of Health Policy and Technology found, however, that healthcare organizations may face obstacles when it comes to complying with the law. "It’s critical for organizations to proactively comply with CCPA regulations, rather than face expensive legal battles," said Raj Sharman, professor of management scienc
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Aetna hit with class-action lawsuit alleging discriminatory policies for mental health treatment. hlandi. Thu, 09/23/2021 - 17:16.
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The Rand Blog
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Beijing and Islamabad share a long history of cooperation and have much in common on Afghanistan. Both are poised to benefit strategically from the Taliban's success. But the Taliban's resurrection almost certainly will add some stress to an otherwise positive and productive bilateral partnership.
Health Care Dive
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021
Keys to successful interventions include good data, local connections and realistic ROI expectations, payer executives said Tuesday at AHIP's annual conference on Medicare, Medicaid and dual eligibles.
Healthcare It News
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Providence health system this week announced the launch of its new Providence National Foundation, which aims to drive philanthropy for technology-driven innovation and clinical research toward whole person care, health equity and more. WHY IT MATTERS. Providence National Foundation will work with local organizations across the seven states covered by the health system: Alaska, California, Montana, New Mexico, Oregon, Texas and Washington.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
How many employees have hospitals lost to vaccine mandates? Here are the numbers so far. dmuoio. Thu, 09/23/2021 - 15:38.
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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.
Health Recovery
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
The healthcare ecosystem is experiencing many obstacles today. The COVID-19 pandemic, the nursing shortage, and the added challenge of health inequity pose large barriers to healthcare delivery.
Health Care Dive
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Whoever replaces Krevans will inherit a difficult financial situation, shaky relations with worker groups and a brand marred by several recent legal disputes with the federal government.
Healthcare It News
SEPTEMBER 19, 2021
Queensland's Gold Coast Health has set up a bedside terminal solution by health IT provider Rauland Australia to reduce physical interactions in its COVID-19 ward. WHAT IT DOES. Rauland's Concierge platform combines Siemens HiMed bedside terminals and Rauland’s software and services. It supports patient engagement with features including telehealth, on-demand patient education, patient information, electronic meal ordering, patient communications and entertainment.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
UnitedHealthcare to make Apple Fitness+ available in fully insured employer plans. pminemyer. Thu, 09/23/2021 - 14:57.
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The Rand Blog
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
U.S. strategy is shifting toward a renewed focus on the Arctic region, reflecting increasing Russian military activity there. The extreme Arctic environment requires specialized equipment and procedures. U.S. forces could benefit from the knowledge and capabilities of partners and allies with extensive Arctic experience.
Health Care Dive
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Despite the dire prediction, most major U.S. systems reported major year-over-year profit jumps in the second quarter, illustrating that the industry continues to be highly lucrative.
Bill Of Health
SEPTEMBER 24, 2021
By? Ameet Sarpatwari , Beatrice Brown , Alexander Egilman , Aviva Wang, and? Aaron S. Kesselheim. Each month, members of the Program On Regulation, Therapeutics, And Law (PORTAL) review the peer-reviewed medical literature to identify interesting empirical studies, policy analyses, and editorials on health law and policy issues. Below are the citations for papers identified from the month of August.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021
Many top health systems still behind on digital patient access, report finds. agliadkovskaya. Tue, 09/21/2021 - 17:12.
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Briggs Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare. CMS has posted nursing home COVID-19 data for week ending September 12, 2021. This latest data set shows these changes from the September 5 th data set: Resident vaccination remains unchanged from the previous week Staff vaccination increased 0.7% from the previous week Resident confirmed cases increased 5,257 from the previous week Staff confirmed cases increased 6,968 from the previous week An additional 435 resident deaths
Health Care Dive
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Researchers concluded that the lower rate continued for years after the merger was completed, and that such deals could play a significant role in improving the quality of rural healthcare services.
Meditech
SEPTEMBER 23, 2021
COVID-19 continues to change the way we all live and work, and as healthcare leaders, our frontline providers have seen and experienced the pandemic like no one else. They have continued to support their patients and colleagues through these difficult and historic times, incorporating new innovations into their daily work.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
Feds charge 138 medical professionals with $1.4B in healthcare fraud, including telehealth schemes. hlandi. Mon, 09/20/2021 - 12:25.
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