Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
SCAN Group is refreshing its visual identity, building its new look around honoring the "rebels with a cause" that founded the company and who continue to inspire its work. | SCAN Group is refreshing its visual identity, building its new look around honoring the "rebels with a cause" that founded the company and who continue to inspire its work.
Health Care Dive
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
The settlement adds to the billions of dollars that McKesson, Cencora and Cardinal have already agreed to pay in restitution for flooding the U.S. with highly addictive painkillers.
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Healthcare It News
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
BOSTON – When asked about the evolution of artificial intelligence and when sentient AI would become integral to the fabric of healthcare, Dr. Patrick Thomas, director of digital innovation in pediatric surgery at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine, said clinical training needs revamping. "We need to prepare clinical students to go into the real world that they are moving into," he said at the HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum on Thursday.
Healthcare Success
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
On August 14, 2024, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) introduced a rule banning fake reviews and misleading testimonials to improve marketing transparency and authenticity. As a healthcare organization, you already prioritize ethical practices and HIPAA compliance due to the nature of your business. It’s important to adapt to these new changes to maintain patient trust and remain competitive.
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Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
In its comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on the draft CY2025 Medicare physician fee schedule (PFS), the American Medical Association badgered CMS on its pro | The American Medical Association submitted its comment letter to CMS on its draft CY2025 Medicare physician fee schedule. At issue was the 2.
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Healthcare It News
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Patient engagement that doesn't require manual outreach can promote staff efficiency and could improve clinical outcomes at safety-net organizations nationwide, according to CareMessage, which has announced the initial release of a new mobile messaging tool designed toward those aims. WHY IT MATTERS The non-profit says the integration feature of its Health Equity Engine patient activation platform is meant to target a critical Uniform Data System reporting measure for Federally Qualified Com
Pro CRNA
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
By Thomas Davis, DNAP, MAE, CRNA Do you have difficulty saying no when someone imposes on you? Do you feel responsible for how others feel, and do you say that you agree when you don’t? Do you avoid conflict and accept fault when you aren’t to blame? If so, you are not alone. According to a 2020 survey by YouGov, 49% of US adults classify themselves as people pleasers so you are in good company.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
BOSTON—There’s no shortage of providers and vendors working to develop and deploy artificial intelligence in healthcare—but not all who are delivering care are in a position to make use of these no | Healthcare AI has a tough battle on adoption, trust and responsible use, particularly among organizations lacking in-house tech expertise. Whether it's a vendor or another health system, stakeholders must be prepared to help their peers along the way, experts say.
Health Care Dive
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Wednesday was a rocky day for bankrupt Steward Health Care as the system finalized unprofitable deals and CEO Ralph de la Torre landed in the spotlight once again for rebuffing a Senate subpoena.
Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson
Running a small business is no small feat. Payroll management, in particular, can be one of the most time-consuming and complex parts of that equation. Yet, businesses that crack the code on streamlining these processes often discover not just savings, but new avenues for growth. Our expert speakers will share actionable insights and real-world examples of how businesses have reduced overhead and improved payroll efficiency.
Healthcare It News
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
The Department of Health and Aged Care and the Australian Digital Health Agency have released a set of minimum software requirement standards for clinical information systems and electronic medication management systems used in residential aged care. The Aged Care Clinical Information System (ACCIS) Standards set the foundation for information sharing and interoperability in residential aged care.
Home Health Care
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
There are many areas that top home care leaders believe are untapped wells of business opportunities for the industry at large. As such, leaders at companies like Home Helpers, HCR Home Care and Help at Home are leaning in. For Home Helpers, this means creating longer-term relationships with health care networks. “While the businesses are very different, from a billing, staffing and support model [standpoint], they are highly dependent on each other,” Home Helpers President and CEO Emma Dickison
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Thatch wants to turn the traditional approach to health insurance on its head. | Thatch wants to turn the traditional approach to health insurance on its head. The company secured $38 million, backed by a16z and General Catalyst, to scale up its technology and fuel its growth.
Health Care Dive
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Certain states and specialties will face acute shortages, while others will see a surplus of workers, according to a new study from Mercer.
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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.
Healthcare It News
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Private providers in Thailand, Russia sign telehealth collab Two large private healthcare providers in Thailand and Russia have partnered to cooperate in such areas as telehealth and medical tourism. Bangkok Dusit Medical Services, a network of 58 hospitals in Thailand, and Medsi Group, which runs 148 medical clinics including a digital clinic in Russia, formalised cooperation in providing medical services to their patients in their respective countries.
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Kevin Landt, VP Product, Cybersecurity at Thrive The healthcare industry poses a unique set of challenges when it comes to its cybersecurity framework. Hospitals, doctors’ offices, and local clinics are all home to vast amounts of sensitive patient and employee data. Hospitals alone store about 50 petabytes of sensitive data every year. In order to operate seamlessly and provide the best care possible, these healthcare havens need to ensure that their IT stack is robust.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Humana reaffirmed its full-year guidance but is leaving 13 Medicare Advantage (MA) markets next year, Chief Financial Officer Susan Diamond said during the Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference on Wedn | Humana is pulling back from Medicare Advantage markets and cutting benefits next year. The insurer expects it will lose thousands of members and supplemental benefit utilization will be high toward the end of this year.
Health Care Dive
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
The new company, which doesn’t yet have a formal name, will be led by David Pierre, previously the chief operating officer of home healthcare company Signify Health.
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Home Health Care
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Enhabit Inc. (NYSE: EHAB) revealed last month that it had submitted a termination notice to UnitedHealth Group’s (NYSE: UNH) UnitedHealthcare. Now, members of Enhabit’s leadership team are divulging more details about how the company, ultimately, came to this strategic decision. “It’s important to remember that the reason we created are payer innovation strategy, about two years ago, was because at that time we had United as a large payer and then a few regional smaller contracts that had come
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Mike White, Principal, Alexander Group The healthcare industry rose to the occasion at the outset of global healthcare challenges beginning in 2020. Around the world, hospitals, outpatient facilities, MedTech organizations, and research firms embraced digital tools and communication out of necessity. But once the worst was over, it became clear that this new, digital-first model of healthcare was here to stay.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
There's no shortage of attention on rising pharmaceutical costs, but policymakers need to have the full picture of trends in this space to work off of, according to a new study. | There's no shortage of attention on rising pharmaceutical costs, but policymakers need to have the full picture of trends in this space to work off of, according to a new study.
Health Care Dive
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
Federal antitrust regulators are asking Indiana to block Union Hospital and HCA-owned Terre Haute Regional Hospital’s request for a certificate of public advantage, which allows states to greenlight potentially problematic mergers.
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Running a healthcare facility requires precision and care, not just for patients but also for your staff. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps healthcare providers choose the best provider. Efficient payroll management ensures timely, accurate payments, critical for maintaining staff morale and trust. Compliance support helps navigate complex healthcare regulations and avoid costly fines.
Home Health Care
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership Earlier this year, I had the chance to interview CenterWell President Sanjay Shetty on stage and off stage at the Digital Healthcare Innovation Summit in La Jolla, California. Last month, at Home Health Care News’ FUTURE conference in Nashville, I did the same with Kirk Allen, the president of home solutions at Humana Inc.
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Dr. Summerpal Kahlon, M.D., Chief Medical Officer, Edifecs Forty years ago, at the height of the AIDS epidemic, HIV researchers and physicians discovered that simply treating the symptoms of the disease was not enough to provide lasting improvement for patients. Other factors like unstable living conditions, drug use, the public stigma over AIDS and HIV – known today as social determinants of health – all require attention in addition to a traditional treatment plan.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 5, 2024
Private equity firm New Mountain Capital merged three health tech companies in a multi-billion dollar deal to be a top player in the payment integrity market. | Private equity firm New Mountain Capital merged three health tech companies in a multi-billion dollar deal to be a top player in the payment integrity market.
Health Care Dive
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
After years of struggles, Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy last October and in the ensuing months worked to close hundreds of stores.
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Complete and accurate provider data is essential for health organizations to operate effectively. A better understanding of your provider network helps to understand patients and consumers, identify gaps in care, and make the best possible decisions for your businesses. A modern provider data management solution should power a complete and accurate view of each of your providers, make this data easily accessible across functional groups, and be flexible and agile enough to scale. with your needs
Home Health Care
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
The direct care workforce, a crucial backbone of the health care industry, faces unprecedented challenges when it comes to overall wellbeing, as revealed in the newly released 2024-2025 State of the Direct Care Workforce Report by St. Petersburg, Florida-based MissionCare Collective. Based on MissionCare Collective’s comprehensive data, the report illuminates important issues related to caregivers’ emotional, physical and financial positions.
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 6, 2024
What You Should Know: – Kahun , a pioneer in medical knowledge structuring, has introduced a new AI Agent specifically designed for the pharmaceutical industry. – The AI Agent aims to bridge the gap between medical knowledge and patient context, providing professionals with reliable and accessible drug-related information. Addressing the Challenges of Pharma-Related Information The rapid pace of drug development and research has made it increasingly difficult for healthcare professio
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 3, 2024
Australia-based startup Harrison.ai spent the past four years building out AI-powered medical diagnostic software and services. | Australian health tech company Harrison.ai has unveiled what it considers to be a "groundbreaking" radiology-specific vision language model designed to excel at radiology tasks. It's part of the startup's broader goal to use AI automation to scale the global capacity of healthcare.
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