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Medicaid, SNAP cuts could lead to 1 million jobs lost in 2026: report

Health Care Dive

Reducing spending on Medicaid and the food assistance program could batter state economies and lead to job cuts — including 477,000 roles in in the healthcare sector alone, according to the Commonwealth Fund.

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Korea University Medical Center to pursue precision medicine, large AI

Healthcare It News

Korea University Medical Center has recently revealed several major projects integrating AI into its treatment systems, enhancing privacy and its use of medical data, and transitioning to precision medicine. The five-campus hospital organisation shared it has been working to incorporate cloud and AI technologies in the emergency department. In particular, it is creating an AI-based system for tracking, monitoring, and managing bed occupancy and medical resource utilisation, including major equip

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Symptom Search Optimization

Healthcare Success

Forward by Stewart Gandolf, Chief Executive Officer At Healthcare Success, we understand that a patients journey often beings with a search query. In this blog, our Technical Program Manager, Victoria Shepherd, explores the critical role of symptom search optimization. She shares how organizations can leverage this healthcare marketing trend to engage potential patients early and offers key strategies for optimizing symptom-based searches to drive patient conversions.

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Fierce Healthcare

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reportedly rescinding $11.4 billion in funds to states, cities and organizations receiving grants for COVID-19 efforts.

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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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HHS announces sweeping reorganization, including cuts of 10K workers

Health Care Dive

Along with shrinking the HHS’ workforce further, the reorganization announced Thursday will cut the department from 28 divisions to 15, and close five regional offices.

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Singapore unveils online health insurance planning tool and more briefs

Healthcare It News

Singapore launches online health insurance planning tool Singapore's Ministry of Health and the Central Provident Fund (CPF) Board have unveiled a digital tool for health insurance planning. The Health Insurance Planner (HIP) on the CPF website helps individuals visualise their MediSave medical savings and health insurance premiums; compare benefits, features, and premiums across private insurance plans for their preferred ward type; and project the premiums up to 30 years for their chosen p

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Legislation reintroduced this week would have Medicare plans' prior authorization decisions and policies made by board-certified specialist physicians. Its sponsors and proponents say it would streamline needed care and reduce administrative burden.

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Sohar Health Raises $3.8M for AI-Driven Eligibility Verification Platform

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Sohar Health, an AI-driven provider of eligibility determination and Verification of Benefits (VoB) raises $3.8M in seed funding round led by Kindred Capital , with participation from Y Combinator , General Catalyst , Character , and prominent angel investors, – The funding will accelerate Sohar’s mission to eliminate insurance barriers that delay care, burden providers, and leave patients in limbo.

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Penn Medicine cuts 300 roles, citing ‘pressures’ in operating climate

Health Care Dive

University of Pennsylvania Health System is cutting staff “amidst continued changes and pressures for the field,” a spokesperson confirmed Wednesday.

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A Closer Look At Home Instead’s Leadership Recruitment

Home Health Care

E-commerce, fast food and tech are just a few of the industries Home Instead have eyed as a part of the companys leadership recruitment efforts. Over the years, Home Instead has looked beyond home care to other industries in order to recruit key leaders. This has allowed the company to leverage fresh leadership perspectives that have helped drive the business forward, according to Heidi Robinson, chief people officer at Honor, which acquired Home Instead in 2021.

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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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Fierce Healthcare

In a new assessment, the Peterson Health Technology Institute finds mixed reviews on key metrics for ambient scribes. While scribes clearly reduced cognitive load for physicians, they don't uniformly reduce pajama time or produce financial returns.

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How 3D Modeling is Transforming Medical Imaging and Diagnosis

HIT Consultant

Nik Froehlich, CEO and Founder of Saritasa In the 21 st century, we are fortunate to benefit from perpetual advances in medicine. Researchers continue to discover new procedures and treatments, and those advances often rely on technology. Improvements in hardware, internet speeds, interconnected devices, and artificial intelligence all contribute to higher efficiency, personalization, and accessibility in treatments.

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Advocacy groups say Medicaid cuts would be ‘catastrophic’

Health Care Dive

In a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, hundreds of groups said the potential cuts would “shred our nation’s social safety net,” delaying access to care and ultimately drive up healthcare costs.

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From Family Roots To Industry Leader: The Transformation Of Best Of Care

Home Health Care

Differentiating an in-home care business can be challenging and requires a diverse portfolio of services. Depending on the organization’s location, the market can sometimes be saturated leading to a need for creative expansion. Home Health Care News recently interviewed Kevin Smith, CEO of Best of Care, based in Quincy, Massachusetts. Smith shared insights from his 18-year career with the company and highlighted its growth from a small, family-owned business established in 1981 to a signif

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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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Fierce Healthcare

The healthcare industry must shift from thinking you are lucky to be able to see us, to we are so fortunate to have the privilege to care for you.

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Healthcare’s quiet battle with burnout and technology lag

Healthcare It News

Sponsor: Infor Primary topic: Patient Engagement Topic: Patient Engagement Resource Central: White Papers External url: [link] Thumbnail: Body: Enterprise Taxonomy: Operations Business Short Headline: Healthcares quiet battle with burnout and technology lag Region Tag: Global Edition Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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GLP-1s are accelerating spending growth on traditional drugs, Evernorth research finds

Health Care Dive

Spending growth for simple medications used to treat common health problems is outstripping spending growth for pricey medications used to treat complex and chronic conditions, according to a new report from a Cigna subsidiary.

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Home-Based Pediatric Care A Leap For Patients, A Struggle For Providers

Home Health Care

This article is a part of your HHCN+ Membership In January, I wrote a story on pediatric private-duty nurses that has become one of our most-read articles so far in 2025 and elicited reader engagement. One reader wrote to me expressing support for companies offering this type of care. As the mom of a medically complex child, a big challenge weve encountered is how we can overcome the hurdle of the continuum of care with nursing at school and at home.

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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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Fierce Healthcare

To prepare for the expansion, Two Chairs has added new clinicians to its team, including some who are cross-licensed to treat in multiple states. To date, the company focused on building its presence in California, Florida and Washington, where it also has in-person clinics.

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Understanding the lived experience is key for improvements in women's health

Healthcare It News

Femtech is helping reduce medical gaslighting by generating data that translates women's experiences into measurable health insights, says Ida Tin, founder of think tank Femtech Assembly.

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5 Ways AI Can Help Mental Health Clinicians Manage a Growing Caseload

HIT Consultant

Loren Larsen, CEO and Co-Founder, Videra Health The mental health landscape is experiencing a surge in demand for services. With limited resources and an ever-growing client base, mental health providers face a daunting challenge: ensuring high-quality care for each individual while managing an overflowing caseload. This is where AI-powered mental health screening platforms can become your secret weapon.

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Frontline Honors: Gail Craig, 24 Hour Home Care

Home Health Care

Gail Craig, Caregiver at 24 Hour Home Care, 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 industry

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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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Fierce Healthcare

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Acting Director Susan Monarez will be nominated by the White House to fill the role in a permanent capacity, according to multiple reports citing ad | The public health agency's current acting director has a background in biomedical research and 20 years of experience withing government bodies.

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Balancing innovation and compliance: A risk-smart approach to digital evolution

Health Care Dive

AI platforms streamline healthcare compliance, automate workflows, and enhance efficiency while ensuring data security.

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23andMe Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy to Facilitate Sale

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – 23andMe , a human genetics and biotechnology company, has announced its decision to initiate voluntary Chapter 11 proceedings in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Eastern District of Missouri. – The bankruptcy filing is aimed at facilitating a structured sale process to maximize the value of its business. The company has assured its customers that operations will continue as normal and that there will be no changes to the way customer data is stored, managed,

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Frontline Honors: Jennifer Kinney, Village Caregiving

Home Health Care

Jennifer Kinney, Caregiver at Village Caregiving, 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 in

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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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Fierce Healthcare

Private equity's track record in healthcare could best be described as "mixed," with high-profile failures like the implosion of Steward Health Care setting a poor example. | Private investment will be even more critical for healthcare organizations in a political environment where public funds are likely to shrink.

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AI scribes lessen clinician burnout, but financial impact unclear: report

Health Care Dive

Early adopters of the documentation tools report positive impacts on clinician burnout and cognitive load, but their effect on productivity and financial performance is unclear, according to the Peterson Health Technology Institute.

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5 Ways AI Is Innovating Preventative Care

HIT Consultant

Image by rawpixel.com on Freepik Artificial intelligence (AI) has been making headlines in all industries. Its rapid implementation and improvement are at the forefront of everyones thoughts, and the healthcare industry is no exception. AIs ability to quickly analyze patient data has many beneficial applications, including preventative care. Preventative care is one of the most important healthcare sectors, as it literally saves lives by reversing or deterring preventable conditions, symptoms, a

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The future of healthcare in virtual worlds: Web3, AI and social gaming

Healthcare It News

Virtual environments can provide soothing, nonjudgmental healthcare experiences, leveraging AI-generated agents and immersive spaces, says Anca Petre, cofounder of MedShake Studio.

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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.