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Investors poured record-breaking $29.1B into digital health startups. Will the momentum continue in 2022?

Fierce Healthcare

Investors poured record-breaking $29.1B into digital health startups. Will the momentum continue in 2022? hlandi. Mon, 01/10/2022 - 12:17.

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Telehealth use reached pandemic low in October, per tracker

Health Care Dive

The decrease was seen in all U.S. regions except the Northeast, which was particularly slammed with COVID-19 cases and rising hospital admissions during the fall and winter months, nonprofit Fair Health found.

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Clinicians have spent even more time in the EHR during COVID-19 – is telehealth to blame?

Healthcare It News

A study published in the Journal of the American Medical Informatics Association found that ambulatory clinicians spent less time in electronic health record systems at the start of the pandemic. That initial valley was short-lived, however, according to the report. By July 2020, clinicians were spending consistently more time in the EHR than before COVID-19.

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Speaking Aloud What NATO Has Left Unsaid Could Help Ease Ukraine-Russia Impasse

The Rand Blog

A statement that NATO has no intention to offer Ukraine membership at present should only be made in return for a tangible drawdown of Russian forces on the border. It concedes nothing to declare that NATO is not planning to do something it has no intention of doing anyway.

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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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Supreme Court upholds HHS' vaccine requirement for healthcare workers, blocks OSHA's large employer mandate

Fierce Healthcare

Supreme Court upholds HHS' vaccine requirement for healthcare workers, blocks OSHA's large employer mandate. dmuoio. Thu, 01/13/2022 - 15:37.

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Digital health funding reaches record $29.1B in 2021

Health Care Dive

"The digital health market wasn't an across-the-board bubble, but it wasn't placid water either," Rock Health researchers said in a new report on investment in the space.

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Emerging Leaders of Color Fellowship Program

NASHP

Emerging Leaders of Color Fellowship Program January 14, 2022. “I really enjoyed all our mentorship meetings that we were able to have each month. I also really enjoyed getting to hear the perspective of other state leaders of color and understand what their journeys were like. That was something that really inspired me.” Abena, 2021 ELC Fellow. “The reason that I applied is really to be able to pay it forward.

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HHS renews COVID-19 public health emergency order for another 90 days

Fierce Healthcare

HHS renews COVID-19 public health emergency order for another 90 days. rking. Fri, 01/14/2022 - 11:27.

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Healthcare roles dominate U.S. News 2022 list of best jobs

Health Care Dive

Information security analyst took the top spot in the annual list, followed by nurse practitioner, physician assistant, medical and health services manager and software developer.

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Mayo Clinic, Kaiser put more money into acute care at home startup

Healthcare It News

Medically Home, which provides health systems with technology to care for patients in a home setting, announced this week that its latest funding round had brought in $110 million in investments. Contributing organizations include Baxter International and Global Medical Response. Cardinal Health, Mayo Clinic and Kaiser Permanente are also providing funding in addition to their previous investments.

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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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Equalizing the Genetic Lottery?

Bill Of Health

By James Toomey. Kathryn Paige Harden’s The Genetic Lottery: Why DNA Matters for Social Equality is a thoughtful, thorough, and well-written book about the compatibility of behavioral genetics with progressive ideology. Weaving together her own fascinating work in genetics with Rawlsian political philosophy, Harden’s book is necessary reading for anyone interested in inheritance or politics — which, I suppose, is everyone.

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Insurers must cover at-home COVID-19 tests starting Jan. 15 under new CMS directive

Fierce Healthcare

Insurers must cover at-home COVID-19 tests starting Jan. 15 under new CMS directive. rking. Mon, 01/10/2022 - 16:18.

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Becerra orders CMS to reassess Medicare premiums after Aduhelm cost cut

Health Care Dive

It's an unusual step for HHS, given the plan year has already begun, and comes just days before a CMS deadline to issue a draft decision that will shape Aduhelm coverage nationwide.

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Do we have the political will to ensure effective, equitable health care?

Healthy Debate

The post Do we have the political will to ensure effective, equitable health care? appeared first on Healthy Debate.

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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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Eliminating Barriers to Opioid Use Disorder Treatment

Bill Of Health

By Jennifer D. Oliva, Taleed El-Sabawi, and Shelly Weizman. The tragedy of the ever-worsening drug poisoning and overdose crisis in the United States is compounded by a simple fact: We know how to prevent overdose deaths, and yet, the overwhelming majority of individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) lack access to the lifesaving, standard of care treatment.

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Express Scripts, Columbia study finds pharmacists taking greater role in patient care

Fierce Healthcare

Express Scripts, Columbia study finds pharmacists taking greater role in patient care. pminemyer. Thu, 01/13/2022 - 13:06.

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Providers concerned about staffing shortages post-SCOTUS vaccination mandate ruling

Health Care Dive

Nursing facilities are particularly worried about the strain a vaccination mandate could have on their shrinking workforce, and are urging CMS to consider a regular testing option for unvaccinated workers.

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Building Health Equity Through Faith and Food – the Black Church Food Security Network

Health Populi

Members of his congregation kept going to the hospital with diet-related issues, Reverend Dr. Heber Brown, III , realized. “I got tired of praying and hoping they made it and walked out,” Reverend Brown realized. And then… “God gave us an idea and vision to be proactive on the issue of health in our congregation,” Rev. Brown explained to us yesterday on Day 2 of Real Chemistry’s Health Equity Summit.

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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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News 1/12/22

HIStalk

Top News Revenue cycle technology and services company R1 RCM.

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JPM 2022: Aledade scoops up advance care planning startup Iris Healthcare to build out health services unit

Fierce Healthcare

JPM 2022: Aledade scoops up advance care planning startup Iris Healthcare to build out health services unit. hlandi. Mon, 01/10/2022 - 20:53.

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Medical cost growth trailed that of other industries in 2021

Health Care Dive

Prices for goods and services skyrocketed at the fastest pace in four decades, rising 7% between December 2020 and December 2021, according to new data. By comparison, prices for healthcare services rose roughly 2.5%.

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8 Home Remedies for Burning Feet

Healthcare Associates

8 Home Remedies for Burning Feet. Burning feet can be difficult to live with, especially if the pain and burning sensation seem to never go away. However, knowing what causes burning feet and how to treat them at home can help you find lasting relief. Here are common causes of burning feet, along with eight home remedies for foot sole burning to help you feel more comfortable.

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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.

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Monday Morning Update 1/10/22

HIStalk

Top News Medical technology vendor Stryker will acquire clinical communication.

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Lawmakers press OSHA for permanent COVID-19 standard and to reinstall protections

Fierce Healthcare

Lawmakers press OSHA for permanent COVID-19 standard and to reinstall protections. rking. Wed, 01/12/2022 - 11:28.

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SCOTUS narrowly upholds health worker vaccine mandate

Health Care Dive

The court's liberal justices agree with the government that CMS has the authority to impose the requirement, just one of many healthcare organizations must comply with to be eligible for Medicare and Medicaid funding.

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CDC Updates COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots Website

Briggs Healthcare

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare. CDC updated the COVID-19 Vaccine Booster Shots website on January 7, 2022. Additional information regarding the J&J/Janssen COVID-19 vaccine is found here. Healthcare workers and people ages 65 years and older should get their booster shots as soon as they’re eligible. These vaccines save lives!

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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.

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Weekender 1/14/22

HIStalk

Weekly News Recap Report says that a private equity.

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Healthcare conferences to put on your calendar for 2022

Fierce Healthcare

Healthcare conferences to put on your calendar for 2022. hlandi. Fri, 01/14/2022 - 13:08.

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Pandemic stresses physicians as they reevaluate careers, work-life balance

Health Care Dive

About 60% of female physicians and 53% of male physicians said they would take a pay cut to have better work-life balance, Medscape's survey found.

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Overview of FDA Drugs Approved in 2021

Healthcare ECONOMIST

In 2021, the Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) approved 50 new drugs, either as new molecular entities (NMEs) under New Drug Applications (NDAs), or as new therapeutic biologics under Biologics License Applications (BLAs). FDA summarizes these approvals in their recently released report titled: Advancing Health Through Innovation: New Drug Therapy Approvals, 2021.

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Enhance Healthcare Efficiency With Top Payroll & HCM Services

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.