‘Dr. Pharmacist?’
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DECEMBER 14, 2022
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Will real-time data improve healthcare?
Health Care Leader News
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Real-time data is becoming the norm in everyday life. From instant mobile banking notifications, to live energy usage updates and ‘stream on demand’ films, waiting for information is fast going out of fashion. But we are not yet seeing the same advances in healthcare data. Cases where a GP entering patient data instantly appears in a national record, for example, are very few and far between.
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When Innovation Isn’t Enough: Pharma’s Next Frontier
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Michael Sheeley, Co-founder & CEO of Nurse-1-1. I met Mark Cuban once. Our conversation didn’t last very long. It was at a medical conference a few years ago. Cuban felt like a great guy to approach with an idea for a healthcare startup. We were both investors in an automation software startup called Zoba , and I of course knew him from his role on the popular entrepreneurial reality TV series Shark Tank.
COVID-19 vaccine saved millions of lives, study calculates
Health Care Dive
DECEMBER 13, 2022
The vaccines also reduced infections and hospitalizations, which freed up hospital resources, researchers at the Commonwealth Fund and Yale School of Public Health concluded.
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
HIMSSCast: Predicting what's next for health IT, mobile tech and health system finances
Healthcare It News
DECEMBER 16, 2022
What does 2023 hold for healthcare technology, as innovation continues at rapid speed, policymakers and regulators try to keep up with the pace of change – and health systems large and small deal with significant budgetary shortfalls that could hamper their ability to build out their digital transformation efforts? It's anyone's guess what the next dozen or so months hold for value-based care, telehealth and remote monitoring, digital therapeutics, cybersecurity, artificial intelli
2023 forecast: Health tech tools begin constructing the Alzheimer's treatment plan
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 16, 2022
2023 forecast: Health tech tools begin constructing the Alzheimer's treatment plan. aburky. Fri, 12/16/2022 - 17:17.
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Progressive lawmakers call on CMS to cull companies with history of Medicare fraud from ACO REACH
Health Care Dive
DECEMBER 12, 2022
At least 10 organizations with records of healthcare fraud and abuse prior to 2021 participated in the direct contracting program last year despite CMS screening requirements, the letter said.
Telehealth heavy hitter Dr. Roy Schoenberg on virtual care in 2023
Healthcare It News
DECEMBER 14, 2022
From the distant past of the 1990s up to just a few years ago, many healthcare technologists have predicted that telemedicine would make it into the mainstream of healthcare delivery. Well, today, thanks to many factors surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic, telemedicine has finally made it into the mainstream. And now that it is being so robustly used across the country, the big question is: What's next?
2023 forecast: Pharmacists push to take on a greater role in patient care
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 16, 2022
2023 forecast: Pharmacists push to take on a greater role in patient care. pminemyer. Fri, 12/16/2022 - 12:39.
How to get Texas Medical Board License?
p3care
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Texas ranks 2nd for its largest population in the United States. Its economy is flourishing over time with the healthcare industry playing a dynamic role in this growth. The precursor for this increase in Taxes growth rate is its expansion of existing hospitals and other medical facilities. As a result, 8 out of the 25 largest employers in Texas belong to hospitals or research facilities.
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
Healthcare leaders expect turbulent operating environment next year
Health Care Dive
DECEMBER 16, 2022
Staffing challenges and high inflation are expected to continue into 2023, along with affordability issues for patients, shrinking margins and continual supply chain disruptions, according to a survey from Deloitte.
For 2023, patient experience, 'smarter' analytics and data-driven medicine
Healthcare It News
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Matthew Gitelis, CEO of PatientIQ, a health IT company deriving insights from patient-reported outcomes data, has some thoughts about healthcare information technology in 2023. For one, that patient experience will be king in the year ahead. Between CMS doubling the weight of patient-experience CAHPS metrics and its recent unveiling of new performance metrics pertaining to patient-reported outcomes , it's clear that patients will be a top priority in 2023, Gitelis said.
House and Senate Dems want CMS to drop ACO REACH members due to fraud concerns
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 12, 2022
House and Senate Dems want CMS to drop ACO REACH members due to fraud concerns. rking. Mon, 12/12/2022 - 16:08.
Developing an award winning mindset [Podcast]
Meditech
DECEMBER 13, 2022
Billy Helmandollar, CIO of DCH Health System in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, recently received the Alabama Chapter ORBIE CIO of the Year award in the Large Corporate category, for organizations with over $100 million annual revenue. The ORBIE honors chief information officers who have demonstrated excellence in technology leadership. On the latest MEDITECH Podcast, I had the pleasure of discussing this success with Billy.
Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide
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National health spending reached $4.3 trillion in 2021
Health Care Dive
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Increases in healthcare utilization and insurance coverage were offset by lower government spending on COVID-19, according to new CMS data.
NIH begins sending genetic health results to All of Us participants
Healthcare It News
DECEMBER 13, 2022
As part of its All of Us Research Program , the National Institute of Health will issue reports informing study participants if they have increased risks for certain health conditions – and givign them pharmacogenetic information that can indicate how their bodies might pocess certain medications. Color Health has partnered with NIH to offer no-cost follow-up clinical DNA tests for those who request and receive results with pathogenic or likely pathogenic variants.
Healthcare companies' default risk steadily rising, with most owned by private equity: Moody's
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Healthcare companies' default risk steadily rising, with most owned by private equity: Moody's. hlandi. Mon, 12/12/2022 - 22:05.
2023 Home Care Executive Forecast: Agencies Must Adapt To Rising Bill Rates, Technology Advancement
Home Health Care
DECEMBER 16, 2022
The new year is shaping up to be another critical one for personal home care agencies. While bill and pay rates continue to rise, many agencies are figuring out how to provide long-term sustainable care plans that are both effective and affordable. At the same time, technology implementation and data collection are two aspects of the evolving business that seem to be top of mind for many in the industry.
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.
Bright Health in danger of being booted from NYSE
Health Care Dive
DECEMBER 13, 2022
The insurtech, which went public last year, has struggled with medical costs during the pandemic and has shrunk its business over the past year.
Unite Us Partners with Paralyzed Veterans of America
Healthcare It News
DECEMBER 12, 2022
Unite Us, which seeks to use software to address social determinants of health, will help PVA's Veterans Career Program assist transitioning service members, veterans, military spouses and their caregivers connect with essential resources, like housing, transportation, mental health and more. WHY THIS MATTERS. This population's immediate need is to address a lack of access to basic necessities, which are beyond the scope of the career program, according to PVA's announcement.
2023 forecast: 7 immediate and long-term priorities for hospital leaders
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 16, 2022
2023 forecast: 7 immediate and long-term priorities for hospital leaders. dmuoio. Fri, 12/16/2022 - 18:10.
Home Health Spending Flat As Health Care Utilization Rebounds
Home Health Care
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Spending on home health care stayed mostly flat in 2021, a new analysis from the Office of the Actuary at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reveals. The steady spending on home health care last year came despite a sharp dip in government funding tied to the public health emergency (PHE). The decrease in PHE-related funding was generally offset by a rebounding of health care utilization across the board, according to the analysis, published online Wednesday by Health Affairs.
How to Battle Layoffs: The Career Star Accelerator Bootcamp
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Telehealth visits across most specialties don’t require in-person follow-up, study finds
Health Care Dive
DECEMBER 15, 2022
For specialties that required follow-ups like obstetrics, the additional visits were likely due to patients needing additional, not duplicative, care, Epic researchers said.
Digital Therapeutics Alliance applauds bill to guide public Rx coverage
Healthcare It News
DECEMBER 16, 2022
The Medicaid and CHIP Access to Prescription Digital Therapeutics Act seeks to expand care options that can help improve health outcomes and quality of life for those facing barriers to healthcare. The Digital Therapeutics Alliance this week encouraged legislators to support its efforts to broaden access to DTx. WHY IT MATTERS. For those with chronic and mental health conditions covered by Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program, reimbursement for digital platforms and app
Oracle Cerner has ambitions in national public health tech as software giant reports better-than-expected Q2 results
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Oracle Cerner has ambitions in national public health tech as software giant reports better-than-expected Q2 results. hlandi. Wed, 12/14/2022 - 10:12.
Japan's Upcoming Defense Efforts
The Rand Blog
DECEMBER 13, 2022
The Japanese government looks set to release three important documents shortly: a new National Security Strategy and two defense documents that lay out spending priorities over the next ten years and five years. In preparation for the release of these documents, here are six areas that could be candidates not only to receive a greater prioritization of resources, but also greater scrutiny.
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.
HHS examines automation’s role in healthcare cybersecurity
Health Care Dive
DECEMBER 13, 2022
The Office of Information Security outlined ways that hackers are using artificial intelligence and machine learning to build more effective malware.
Paras Healthcare pursues digital transformation with MyHealthcare
Healthcare It News
DECEMBER 15, 2022
Paras Healthcare, a chain of multispecialty hospitals in India, is embarking on a digital transformation with the aid of its partner MyHealthcare. WHAT IT'S ABOUT. The 700-bed hospital group will be deploying the MyHealthcare Enterprise Application ecosystem, which is built on a scalable, microservices cloud-based platform. It will enable Paras to launch a suite of patient engagement apps, including the Paras Patient Mobile App, Patient Portal, and a WhatsApp channel, which all connect to an
CMS proposes new Medicare Advantage and Part D reforms on prior authorization, marketing
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 14, 2022
CMS proposes new Medicare Advantage and Part D reforms on prior authorization, marketing. rking. Wed, 12/14/2022 - 17:09.
Can the War in Ukraine Help the United States Address Security Concerns in the Indo-Pacific?
The Rand Blog
DECEMBER 14, 2022
Even as the Russian military continues to struggle in Ukraine, Air Force leaders and top national security experts at the 2022 West Coast Aerospace Forum warned not to expect similar outcomes in a potential conflict with China. The 7th annual event focused on applying lessons learned from Russia's invasion of Ukraine to the security challenges in the Indo-Pacific.
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