Healthcare It News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

As hospitals and health systems embrace digital transformation in earnest, they're apt to find improvements on any number of fronts, from staffing challenges (especially in acute care nursing), length of stay, 30-day readmissions, value-based care and chronic care management. Dr. Nick Patel is physician executive partner at Pivot Point Consulting. ( It was ranked no. 1 Best in KLAS for Managed Services and Technical Services in 2024 ).

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Healthcare Success

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Did you know Google changes its algorithm up to 200 times a day? Yet many healthcare organizations still rely on SEO strategies and tactics that were "best practices" a decade ago. Its no surprise that countless healthcare providers and other businesses are seeing drops in rankings and traffic after Google's Helpful Content Update. To help you navigate these changes and learn what you need to update, I invite you to listen to this podcast featuring Brandon Schakola.

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Fierce Healthcare

DECEMBER 12, 2024

So much of everyday life has been modernized digitally. | To enable digital transformation of payment workflows, payers benefit from eliminating silos and integrating payment and communication solutions.

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Health Care Dive

DECEMBER 13, 2024

In a rare move, the U.S. agency behind Medicare is warning Medicare Advantage providers they can’t have blanket policies that deny coverage of Qalsody because it’s “experimental and investigational.

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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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Healthcare It News

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Unite Genomics, a Mark Cuban portfolio company, announced a new partnership this week that the company says can help personalize and tailor patient care insights based on their medical records and spot potential gaps in care. The company said Monday that its direct-to-consumer platform uses artificial intelligence to analyze the medical care patients may have received and alert them to missing tests or treatment options.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 11, 2024

What You Should Know: – WebMD Ignite , a leading full-service growth partner for organizations in the healthcare industry, today announced Ignite Programmatic, a suite of advertising capabilities designed to deliver zero-waste campaigns for healthcare marketers. –Ignite Programmatic harnesses vast proprietary intent data, including healthcare content engagement insights from some of the most visited health-related websites, alongside a set of tools to reach audiences with precision t

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Home Health Care

DECEMBER 9, 2024

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership On Nov. 1, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued the final home health payment rule for 2025, updating Medicare policies and rates for home health agencies. But while the payment-related information grabbed headlines, there are plenty of other changes to home health care within the rule that providers should be paying attention to.

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The Rand Blog

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The rapid collapse of the 50-year rule of the Assad family ended a brutal regime in Syria. We invited a group of RAND experts to discuss the rebel group that led the overthrow, as well as the regional and global implications.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 10, 2024

What You Should Know: – I ncredible Health , the largest career marketplace for permanent healthcare workers, today announced new features available through its software and AI-powered marketplace designed to meet the growing labor demands of expanding health systems. – As hospitals expand and scale capacity and services to meet increasing patient needs, they need to meet the demand for labor and hire high-demand roles critical to care delivery.

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Fierce Healthcare

DECEMBER 13, 2024

UPDATED DEC. 16, 11 A.M. ET | Members of Congress and their staffers have been at the negotiating table for the last several days on an end-of-year healthcare package that would extend Medicare telehealth waivers for two years, among other digital health wins. The deal is likely to be finalized over the weekend.

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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

Home Health Care

DECEMBER 9, 2024

A new analysis by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) reveals that Medicare spending is higher for beneficiaries who switch from Medicare Advantage (MA) to traditional Medicare compared to similar beneficiaries who have continuously been enrolled in traditional Medicare. These beneficiaries cost Medicare an average of 27% more, according to the analysis, which examined health costs in traditional Medicare for both groups in the year following the switch, after adjusting for differences in health

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GoMoHealth

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Jessamin Cipollina, MA, GoMo Health Dr. Judith Haber, PhD, APRN, FAAN Everybody wants to be a good parent, and parents oral health status is a predictor of the oral health of their children. Parents who practice good oral care at home and keep up with regular dental check-ups have a positive influence on their childrens oral health throughout early childhood and throughout their lifespan.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Joseph Mossel, Ibex Medical Analytics CEO Theres no doubt that cancer screening, early detection, and swift intervention are invaluable for improving patients health outcomes. In this process, once a clinician has determined a need for a tissue biopsy after detecting an abnormality, diagnostic accuracy and efficiency become crucial factors in the treatment journey.

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Fierce Healthcare

DECEMBER 12, 2024

| Oracle execs discuss healthcare challenges: payer-provider collaboration, cybersecurity, and tech innovation.

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Home Health Care

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Residents in neighborhoods with lower socioeconomic status were more likely to use lower-quality home health agencies, according to a recent study by researchers at the University of Georgia, Athens. Using data from the Outcome and Assessment Information Set (OASIS), Area Deprivation Index and Patient Care Star Ratings, researchers examined 1,657,133 Medicare beneficiaries who received home care in 2019.

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Nordic

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Policies provide structure and guardrails in high-stakes industries, ensuring operations run smoothly and efficiently. But sometimes, rigid adherence to policies leads to absurd or harmful outcomes. Consider the check-in line at the airport; we all know that the rule is that everyone must start at the end of the line and wait their turn. Yet, when folks run late, often due to no fault of their own, most of us are kind enough to let them hop in front.

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GoMoHealth

DECEMBER 10, 2024

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 10, 2024 GoMo Health Shelley Schoenfeld, Chief Marketing Officer E-mail: sschoenfeld@gomohealth.com Phone: 732-484-9144 Amerigroup and GoMo Health Unveil Cutting-Edge Virtual Assistant to Help Georgias Foster Care Youth and Caregivers Build Resilience and Succeed in Life Atlanta, December 10, 2024: Amerigroup Georgia and GoMo Health are pleased to announce the launch of the Personalized Virtual Assistant, an innovative digital tool designed to support foster care

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Fierce Healthcare

DECEMBER 11, 2024

| HighRoads CEO Brian Kim discusses growing benefit plan complexity, the need for automation to reduce costs and AI's potential in healthcare management.

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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.

Home Health Care

DECEMBER 9, 2024

A Care Advantage and Elara Caring alum has recently rolled out a new home care agency that aims to go beyond solely providing physical support. Last month, Founder and CEO Andrew Schwartz announced the launch of Endurance Home Care. The company is focused on delivering holistic data-backed care, Schwartz told Home Health Care News. We think that we can do more than just show up and provide good care, he said.

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HIStalk

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Top News CVC Capital Partners will likely acquire German health.

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DECEMBER 10, 2024

What You Should Know: – Hyro , the leader in voice and chat artificial intelligence (AI) for healthcare, today announced that it has finalized an extension to their Series B funding round led by Healthier Capital, joining previous investors including Macquarie Capital, Liberty Mutual, and Black Opal Venturesbringing the companys total funding to $50 million.

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Fierce Healthcare

DECEMBER 11, 2024

| Diop discusses cost challenges for payers, emphasizing prevention and balanced access in healthcare industry.

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Cloud Blogs

DECEMBER 11, 2024

What started as a prompt box, changed the world overnight. Instead of searching for information in a browser window, Copilot from Microsoft is empowering people to generate intelligent insights, automate tasks, and spark creativity across the applications and devices they rely on. Generative and other types of AI are transforming radiology from the reading room to the research lab.

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HIStalk

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Top News HHS OCR fines Childrens Hospital Colorado $548,000 for.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 11, 2024

What You Should Know: – Lushi , a new women-led fertility startup, is transforming American women’s IVF and conception experience. – Launching in December 2024, Lushi offers personalized treatments, clinics, and wellness platforms tailored to the unique needs of women facing fertility challenges. Addressing the Growing Need for Fertility Support Millions of women in the U.S. struggle with infertility, often navigating an antiquated and male-dominated healthcare system.

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NCQA

DECEMBER 9, 2024

NCQA, with support from The Pew Charitable Trusts , has updated the Responsible Stewards of Antibiotic Use Program by adding a measure: Antibiotic Utilization for Respiratory Conditions (AXR). The program highlights health plans that perform well on four HEDIS antibiotic use measures and shows how plans promote appropriate antibiotic prescribing and overall prescribing for respiratory conditions.

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Speaker: Andrea Wuchiski

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Readiness Rounds

DECEMBER 11, 2024

_ Table of Contents Why Patient Experience Matters Impact on HCAHPS Scores The Role of Visitors in Patient Feedback Introducing SecureFlow by Readiness Rounds Key Features and Benefits The Wayfinding Issue Common Challenges in Hospital Navigation The SecureFlow Solution Simplifying Wayfinding with Digital Tools Evaluating Current Wayfinding Solutions Checklist of Common Approaches Review of Current Wayfinding Challenges Layout Complexity, Inconsistent Signage, and More Leveraging Technology for

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HIStalk

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The US Department of Health and Human Services recently launched.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 12, 2024

What You Should Know: – Tuva Health, the world’s first open-source healthcare data transformation platform, launched out of stealth today with $5M in seed funding. The company offers payers, providers, and pharmaceutical companies the ability to transform claims and EHR datasets into analytics-ready data tables via an open-source data model with built-in normalization, data quality testing, and enrichment. –Tuva Healths mission is to advance high-quality healthcare analytics by

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Home Health Care

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The owner and operator of a San Francisco-based home health agency received a sentence of two years in federal prison. Veronica Katz the owner and operator of HealthNow Home Healthcare and Hospice (HealthNow) was indicted by a federal grand jury on Oct. 17, 2023, along with two co-defendants. Katz pleaded guilty back in April 2024 to one count of health care fraud.

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