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Thinking About Trimming Your Marketing Budget? Read This First.

Healthcare Success

Trimming your marketing budget might seem like a quick way to cut costs, but it can hurt your healthcare business more than you thinkespecially during economic uncertainty. While the U.S. economy remains numerically strong, 53%of Americans think its on the wrong track. With uncertainty surrounding impending tariffs, inflation, a tightening labor market, and rising healthcare costs, consumer confidence is beginning to dip.

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AI chatbots boost patient engagement and reduce clinician workload, study shows

Healthcare It News

Chatbots powered by artificial intelligence are emerging as meaningful tools in remote patient monitoring and chronic disease management, with the potential to improve diagnostic accuracy, support clinicians, and boost patient adherence. These were among the findings of a peer-reviewed study, "Revolutionizing Medicine: Chatbots as Catalysts for Improved Diagnosis, Treatment, and Patient Support," published in Cureus.

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Fierce Healthcare

Oracle Health, which has not publicly reported the incident, reportedly told customers on Feb. 20 that its legacy Cerner systems were breached sometime after Jan. 22.

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Tariffs send healthcare industry into ‘unchartered waters’

Health Care Dive

Provider groups and health systems warn tariffs will test healthcare’s fragile supply chain, threatening to disrupt patient care.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

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Thinking About Trimming Your Marketing Budget? Read This First.

Healthcare Success

Trimming your marketing budget might seem like a quick way to cut costs, but it can hurt your healthcare business more than you thinkespecially during economic uncertainty. While the U.S. economy remains numerically strong, 53%of Americans think its on the wrong track. With uncertainty surrounding impending tariffs, inflation, a tightening labor market, and rising healthcare costs, consumer confidence is beginning to dip.

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Behavioral health roundup: AI helps predict risk, boost patient experience

Healthcare It News

Several IT companies and healthcare organizations are making news in the behavioral health space recently. Talkspace, for instance, said its new mobile patient engagement tool can reinforce recommended practices between mental health visits. Additionally, ProsperityEHR debuted its AI-ready architecture for electronic health records that automates key workflows from patient intake to claims processing.

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FTC lawsuit against PBMs can move forward after Ferguson rejoins case

Health Care Dive

The FTC chair had previously been recused from the lawsuit. But after consulting with ethics lawyers, Ferguson changed his mind so the case could move forward, he said on Thursday.

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Hospital-At-Home’s One-Stop-Shop: Inside The Medically Home, DispatchHealth Merger

Home Health Care

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership DispatchHealth and Medically Home two of the most prominent companies in the hospital-at-home space recently announced plans to become one organization. Separately, Medically Home and DispatchHealth have each played significant roles in shifting higher-acuity care away from traditional brick-and-morter hospitals, placing the home at the center of care delivery.

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'Off the charts' patient satisfaction at LifeBridge Health's virtual urgent care center

Healthcare It News

LifeBridge Health, based in Owings Mills, Maryland, faced two primary telemedicine challenges: improving operational efficiency and increasing patient adoption. THE CHALLENGE Dr. Jonathan Thierman, president and chief executive, ExpressCare and Children's Urgent Care, at LifeBridge Health, previously had set up the LifeBridge Health Virtual Health Center.

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Fierce Healthcare

The agency submitted an order this week seeking an administrative stay in the case, as there are currently no sitting commissioners who are able to join the proceedings.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Dr. Oz confirmed to lead CMS

Health Care Dive

Dr. Mehmet Oz, a physician and TV personality, will lead the agency during a turbulent time for federal health programs as the HHS lays off thousands of staffers and Republicans float potential cuts to Medicaid.

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Restraining Order Adds New Setback To Beleaguered CDPAP Overhaul In NY

Home Health Care

New York State Department of Healths transition to a single fiscal intermediary for its self-directed home care program has been dealt another blow. On Monday, a federal judge ordered a temporary restraining order (TRO) and a preliminary injunction preventing the Department of Health from enforcing its overhaul of the Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP).

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Epic-linked online scheduling system books big gains for SSM Health

Healthcare It News

SSM Health is a health system headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, with 23 hospitals and more than 650 physician offices serving Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma and Wisconsin. THE CHALLENGE For SSM Health, continuous improvement is a high priority. When it looked at online scheduling – and the metrics that drive it – staff was determined to do better.

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Fierce Healthcare

Oz is now the head of more than 160 million Americans' health coverage, and enters the role at a time of major upheaval for the agency and its parent department.

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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

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Rural America Loses Independent Physicians and Practices at Alarming Rate, Report Finds

HIT Consultant

Source: Image by freepik What You Should Know: – A new report commissioned by the Physicians Advocacy Institute (PAI) and conducted by Avalere reveals a significant decline in the number of independent physicians and medical practices in rural areas of the United States between January 2019 and January 2024. – The report raises concerns about reduced access to care, rising costs, and a decline in care quality for rural communities.

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HHS layoffs could imperil medical device cybersecurity, Democrats say

Health Care Dive

The Food and Drug Administration, which oversees medical devices, has 3,500 jobs on the chopping block — which could hinder cybersecurity oversight, Democrats said during a House subcommittee hearing.

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Frontline Honors: Marlie Parks, Innovive Health

Home Health Care

Marlie Parks, Case Manager at Innovive Health, has been named a 2024 Frontline Honors honoree by Home Health Care News. To become a Frontline honoree, an individual is nominated by their peers. The candidate must be: A dedicated, high-performing frontline worker who delivers exceptional experiences and outcomes A passionate worker who knows how to put their vision into for the good of their respective industry, the patients and residents they serve, and their families An advocate for their indus

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Fierce Healthcare

Hims & Hers is expanding access to Eli Lilly's branded weight loss drug Zepbound and diabetes drug Mounjaro as well as generic liraglutide through its weight loss platform.

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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

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Why Nurse Leaders Deserve a Seat at the AI Table

HIT Consultant

Ali Morin, MSN, RN, NI-BC, Chief Nursing Informatics Officer, symplr AI is unlocking new possibilities for care delivery. As the frontline guardians of patient care, nurses play a critical role in ensuring AI solutions effectively address healthcares most pressing challenges. To fully harness AIs potential, healthcare organizations must bring nurses, other clinicians and nurse leaders to the decision-making table.

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More Americans say they can’t afford healthcare: Gallup

Health Care Dive

Eleven percent of people surveyed — roughly 29 million people — said they were unable to afford medication and care within the past three months.

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Dr. Mehmet Oz Confirmed as CMS Administrator

Home Health Care

Dr. Mehmet Oz will lead the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), following his confirmation by the U.S. Senate on Thursday. At CMS, Oz will oversee Medicare and Medicaid, the home health industrys biggest payers. The Senate voted to confirm on Thursday along party lines 53 to 45. During a confirmation hearing in March, Oz pledged to address the needs of chronically ill patients with the twin goals of reducing costs and improving outcomes.

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Fierce Healthcare

Fierce Healthcare talked to a dozen experts about what key changes the U.S. has gone through since COVID-19 became a pandemic. Here are their takeaways.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

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.

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5 Reasons Why Remote Patient Monitoring for Blood Pressure is Beneficial for Maternal Health

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Anish Sebastian, CEO and Co-founder, Babyscripts Women who didnt have risk factors going into pregnancy are experiencing maternal health complications at higher rates than ever before. They are particularly vulnerable to blood pressure complications. Rates of newly developed and chronic maternal high blood pressure skyrocketed from 2007 through 2019, and show no signs of slowing.

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The silent crisis in hospital administration. Can AI be the solution?

Health Care Dive

America’s hospitals face staffing and cost crises, but AI assistants offer hope through automation and smart management.

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Inside Arise Cares: How The Family Agency Expanded Territory, Services

Home Health Care

When Jay and Melody Vachal discovered that their son required constant medical care, they faced the daunting challenge of finding reliable personal care attendants. Motivated to help other families in similar situations, the Vachal family established Arise Cares, a home care agency serving the St. Cloud, Minneapolis and Saint Paul area in Minnesota.

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Experts spoke out about the impact these and future potential cuts will have on underserved patients around the U.S.

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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.

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Mount Sinai Launches AI Small Molecule Drug Discovery Center

HIT Consultant

Source : Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai What You Should Know: – The Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai has launched the AI Small Molecule Drug Discovery Center, a pioneering initiative that leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize the process of drug development. – The new center aims to integrate AI with traditional drug discovery methods to identify and design novel small-molecule therapeutics with unprecedented speed and precision.

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Lawmakers push for more oversight of organ donation amid reports of line skipping

Health Care Dive

Sens. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., sent letters to HHS officials asking why a growing number of organs have been allocated out of order.

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Leaders’ Past Experiences Bring Fresh Perspectives to Home-Based Care

Home Health Care

Home Instead a franchise company with one of the largest home care footprint in the U.S. has made major moves to bring on outside talent. This has allowed the company to utilize expertise gleaned from executives time at companies like Nordstrom, Nerdy (NYSE: NRDY), Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN) and more. However, Home Instead isnt the only home-based care company that has an eye for recruiting and leveraging outside talent.

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The American Telemedicine Associations lobbying arm, ATA Action, acquired the Digital Therapeutics Alliance in a bid to beef up its digital health presence and advocate for health techno | The associations will join forces to advocate for health tech policy at the state, federal and international levels.

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How to Battle Layoffs: The Career Star Accelerator Bootcamp

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.