HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

What You Should Know: – The American Medical Association (AMA) today released seven new principles for augmented intelligence (AI) development, deployment, and use, marking a critical step toward fostering a consistent governance structure for advancements in healthcare technology. – Building upon current policy on AI, the principles serve as the cornerstone for AMA advocacy on AI and underscore the organization’s commitment to supporting the implementation of national governan

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Medi Leadership

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Sooner or later, you’ll be tasked with driving significant and rapid change in your organization. Perhaps that’s precisely where you find yourself today. It’s a common predicament, though one that tends to drive much anxiety and unintended fallout for leaders. Earlier this year, a regional CEO of a national health system sought my help with a turnaround challenge — a rapid financial turnaround, to be specific.

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Etactics

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

If you’re reading this blog, chances are that the company you work for works with HIPAA in some type of way. If not, while the content within this post might not apply to you, it’s still good information to know! HIPAA is short for the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. It’s a federal law that protects sensitive patient information within the healthcare industry.

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Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Some behavioral healthcare practices have begun advancing their patient portal and mobile app offerings. Native telehealth integration was a rarity in patient portals not too long ago. But it has become more common since the COVID-19 pandemic – and this trend is likely to continue. After telehealth appointments , patient portals can grant access to information about self-care and healthy habits between appointments, and also can be a vehicle for reporting patient health indicators over tim

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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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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Kevin Kirkwood, Deputy CISO, LogRhythm 2022 research from Morning Consult reveals that the healthcare field in particular has witnessed substantial enhancements in medical diagnoses, mental health evaluations, and the expeditious discovery of treatment options following the implementation of artificial intelligence (AI). In fact, 59% of U.S. healthcare executives believe that AI is effective at improving clinical outcomes.

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Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Hospitals across multiple states have reopened their emergency rooms but continue to face disruptions after parent company Ardent Health Services was hit by a ransomware attack a week ago. | Hospitals across multiple states have reopened their emergency rooms but continue to face disruptions after parent company Ardent Health Services was hit by a ransomware attack a week ago.

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Healthcare Success

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Doctors are central to the success of virtually every multi-location healthcare practice and health system we work with. Moreover, today’s doctor partners have strong opinions about marketing and growing their locations within the larger business. Some of the hospitals and multilocation practices that engage our agency have doctors, executives, investors, and other stakeholders aligned around their brand strategy and marketing plan.

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Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

A mix of business savvy and cultural competency can overcome workforce shortages, declining populations and hospital closures in rural areas to improve access to radiology services, according to speakers at the Radiological Society of North America in Chicago. WHY IT MATTERS By most accounts, radiology practice in rural areas is bleak due to the nationwide physician shortage and a spate of hospital closures, according to RSNA's Daily Bulletin.

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Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Hospitals in multiple states have been forced to divert ambulances and reschedule some elective patient procedures after U.S. | Hospitals in multiple states have been forced to divert ambulances and reschedule some elective procedures after U.S. hospital owner Ardent Health Services was hit with a ransomware attack.

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Health Care Dive

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Researchers reviewed almost 300 pieces of literature on 340B and found some studies suggested hospitals were using savings from the program for purposes “seemingly unrelated” to patient care.

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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

p3care

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Following the systematic plan of QPP reporting, we are now at the end of the MIPS 2023 performance year. We already know the MIPS has strict timelines and deadlines that more or less remain the same. A MIPS participant moves from one benchmark to another throughout their participation. And CMS releases news updates regarding every stage. These updates are available on the QPP’s official website.

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Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Remote patient monitoring The question of virtual care's post-pandemic staying power has been answered resoundingly: Telemedicine is here to stay. And now healthcare providers are exploring and expanding new use cases and applications for a wide array of technologies that can enable patients to receive care outside of the proverbial four walls. Whatever the approach, size, shape of the initiative – whether it's video-based telehealth, more device-intensive remote patient monitoring

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Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Walgreens launched a new digital marketplace designed to help customers save money on prescription medications. | Walgreens launched a new digital marketplace designed to help customers save money on prescription medications. The move from Walgreens comes as brick-and-mortar retail pharmacies are feeling the heat from new online pharmacies that focus on lowering drug costs.

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Health Care Dive

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

The for-profit hospital operator is rescheduling some non-emergent procedures and asking ambulances to divert patients as it restores its IT systems.

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p3care

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Everyone talks about the MIPS program and its requirements, which keep changing from time to time. Okay, that’s one side of the picture, and clinicians are very familiar with this aspect of MIPS reporting. But what about the MIPS-related issues that persist with this much modification to the final rules? Is there any way to deal with them? Here, let us tell you that MIPS policy revisions are necessary for achieving certain healthcare goals.

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Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

With care management and engagement tools, the Franciscan Alliance healthcare ministry was able to generate $2.2 million in savings across multiple Medicare and Medicare Advantage plans, according to an announcement Wednesday. The Franciscan health system leveraged the Innovaccer platform to reduce readmissions, automate emergency department workflows and improve the patient experience, the company said.

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Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Healthcare continues to be a hiring hotspot and LinkedIn aims to stay competitive as new staffing startups jump into the market. | Healthcare continues to be a hiring hotspot and LinkedIn aims to stay competitive as new staffing startups jump into the market.

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Health Care Dive

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Legislators expressed concern over patient data not protected under federal privacy law and said that Congress should take steps to regulate artificial intelligence in healthcare.

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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

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Rumors suggesting that Cigna Group (NYSE: CI) and Humana Inc. (NYSE: HUM) are in talks to combine are swirling. Nothing is official yet, but the combination of two of the largest insurers in the country would have significant ripple effects on the home health industry, for a variety of reasons. On Nov. 6, Reuters first reported that Cigna was exploring a sale of its Medicare Advantage (MA) business.

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Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Sumit Rana talks artificial intelligence helping providers respond to patients' questions, assist with medical coding and generate progress notes. And he points out how AI sometimes can be more empathetic than people.

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Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company has inked its latest partnership, joining forces with Expion Health to address the rising cost of specialty drugs. | Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company has inked its latest partnership, joining forces with Expion Health to address the rising cost of specialty drugs.

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Health Care Dive

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

The merger would have major effects for the makeup of the U.S. health insurance industry, and would almost certainly face a regulatory challenge.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Chris Luoma, Senior Vice President and Chief Strategy Officer, GHX Advancements in medical technology have increased the demand for surgical implants. These implants, such as artificial joints and heart valves, pacemakers, ventricular shunts and cochlear implants, have revolutionized how doctors treat patients, helping them live better, more fulfilling lives.

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Healthcare It News

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Prior to the growth, adoption and use of its patient portal, Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago had only two entry points for patients looking to receive care – calling the centralized access center or walking into the emergency room. THE PROBLEM There were multiple phone numbers that linked to each of the separate specialties with complex phone trees that sometimes rerouted to the centralized access center or sometimes would land with the specialty that a patient

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Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Healthcare giant UnitedHealth Group hosted its annual investor conference this week, where it detailed key strategic initiatives ranging from value-based care to consumerism. | Healthcare giant UnitedHealth Group hosted its annual investor conference this week, where it detailed major strategic initiatives ranging from value-based care to consumerism.

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Health Care Dive

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Medical costs will continue to rise over the next few years, according to WTW. Surveyed insurers blamed expensive medical technologies and an overuse of health services.

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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.

Meditech

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

As a rural hospital with multiple clinics, we are always looking for innovative ways to deliver actionable data that drives operational efficiency and improves patient outcomes. By harnessing the power of analytics, it becomes easier for all levels of leadership to gauge progress toward organizational goals and make more informed decisions.

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Home Health Care

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Hiring for nurses, caregivers, aides and other roles in home health and home care is extremely challenging. Between keeping up with rising wages due to inflation and the cost of living, to offering adequate training and education to new hires, recruitment and retention is a constant battle for providers. One area that has risen to the top of the priority list: workload management.

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Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) has announced funding awards of $80.5 million to support four new studies focused on disparities in maternal health. | The studies will compare a range of practice-level and community- and home-based interventions to address common challenges in maternal health.

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Health Care Dive

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Medicaid enrollees are more likely to understand and be satisfied with their plans, despite reporting poorer health outcomes, according to a new report from KFF.

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