Health Care Leader News

JANUARY 9, 2023

Imagine you’re watching a 100-metre sprint between two equally talented athletes. When the starting pistol fires, the first athlete bolts out of the blocks, giving it everything they can muster. The second takes a more measured approach, holding back some energy. Yet they still manage to win the race. This is the so-called 85% rule. By operating slightly below capacity, the second runner had space to focus on other factors such as their form, pace, and environment.

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Clearwave Inc

JANUARY 10, 2023

Reading Time: 4 minutes Today’s consumers are used to increased personalization. Think of the Netflix recommendations you receive or how your Amazon app reminds you when you need to restock a household product. These personalized experiences benefit the consumer by adding convenience and benefit the service provider by increasing customer loyalty. Leverage the same approach at your practice.

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Health Care Dive

JANUARY 9, 2023

The number of patients who received virtual care early in the pandemic surpassed those who dropped in-person mental health treatment in a new Rand study.

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Healthcare It News

JANUARY 10, 2023

Dr. Zsolt Kulcsar, medical director at Lee Health based in Fort Myers, Florida, says what he has learned in recent years is that telemedicine is great, but it also is a little limiting. There is only so much one can solve via a video interaction. THE PROBLEM. "When the first wave of COVID-19 kind of died down, we met with all of our heads of departments, including cardiology, pulmonary and other key service lines, and we asked them about the limitation of that telehealth interaction,"

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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

JANUARY 9, 2023

CVS, Cigna back kidney care coordination, tech startup Monogram Health's latest $375M raise. dmuoio. Mon, 01/09/2023 - 12:24.

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Healthcare Success

JANUARY 12, 2023

It’s easy to find detailed guides on how to respond to reviews. However, most aren’t written specifically for healthcare, meaning they don’t consider HIPAA or other compliance issues. Responding to patient reviews can be tricky. According to HIPAA, hospitals and doctors aren't allowed to share any protected health information (PHI) about reviewers—including whether they're patients.

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Healthcare It News

JANUARY 13, 2023

The recent IDC FutureScape: Worldwide Healthcare Industry 2023 Predictions report, offers some fascinating and provocative forecasts for what the next year – and years – might hold for care delivery and the technologies deployed to improve it. "Technological strategies and capabilities will determine how healthcare organizations navigate the aftereffects of the global COVID-19 pandemic combined with the impact of everything from inflationary pressures to supply chain constraints

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Fierce Healthcare

JANUARY 13, 2023

Large healthcare bankruptcies rose 84% in 2022, though hospitals mostly dodged the bullet. dmuoio. Fri, 01/13/2023 - 14:00.

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Bill Of Health

JANUARY 12, 2023

By Aparajita Lath. Last month, the patent battle between COVID-19 mRNA vaccine manufacturers continued with BioNTech/Pfizer filing a strong defense and counter-claim to Moderna’s allegations of patent infringement. In their initial August 2022 complaint , Moderna alleged that three of its mRNA patents were infringed by Pfizer/BioNTech. Interestingly, as of January 12, 2023, Moderna has listed 10 patents covering Spikevax (its mRNA vaccine) on its website.

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Health Care Dive

JANUARY 11, 2023

The FTC’s sweeping proposal would free physicians to work for a competitor, undermining the status quo in physician-employer relationships, attorneys told Healthcare Dive.

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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 It News

JANUARY 10, 2023

As part of a new collaboration with the Connecticut Children's Care Network, Nest Collaborative will provide unlimited same-day telehealth appointments with certified lactation consultants for parents in need of prenatal and perinatal breastfeeding support. The virtual care services will be delivered without copays, out-of-pocket costs or deductibles for families with active insurance or Medicaid coverage.

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Fierce Healthcare

JANUARY 9, 2023

These socioeconomic factors may be indicators of long COVID risk, study says. fdiamond. Mon, 01/09/2023 - 16:48.

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The Rand Blog

JANUARY 13, 2023

Privately owned public spaces like Twitter are often viewed as “public town squares.” But it's unclear exactly how private companies' influence on the so-called public spaces they control affects actual civic outcomes.

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Health Care Dive

JANUARY 9, 2023

Nurses at eight hospitals originally intended to strike. Ultimately, despite continued bargaining over the weekend, two failed to reach deals in time to stop nurses from walking off the job.

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Healthcare It News

JANUARY 12, 2023

A new study, led by health policy researchers from Rand Corporation, and funded by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, surveyed pediatric nurses at an urban children's hospital to assess the factors that may or may not be contributing to feelings of burnout. WHY IT MATTERS. The research – controlling for role, location and unit – found that higher levels of nurse burnout were linked to a greater workloads around quality improvement efforts.

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Fierce Healthcare

JANUARY 11, 2023

Verily laying off 15% of workforce, trimming down business lines: 'We've made some hard but necessary choices'. dmuoio. Wed, 01/11/2023 - 16:51.

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Briggs Healthcare

JANUARY 12, 2023

Mary Madison, RN, RAC-CT, CDP Clinical Consultant – Briggs Healthcare. CMS has just posted the COVID-19 nursing home data for the week ending January 1, 2023. CMS took a break for 2 weeks over the holidays. Comparing the January 1, 2023 data to the December 18, 2022 data shows these changes: Resident primary vaccination completion rate decreased 0.1% during the last 2 weeks of 2022; Residents up to date with vaccines increased 1.5% during the last 2 weeks of 2022; Staff primary vaccination compl

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Health Care Dive

JANUARY 10, 2023

Shares in Oak Street, which serves mostly seniors on Medicare, rose more than 32% in aftermarket trading following a Bloomberg report.

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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.

Healthcare It News

JANUARY 10, 2023

The National Health Authority of India will now incentivise hospitals for providing valuable service through a new initiative. Under the flagship insurance scheme Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana or AB PM-JAY, the agency will now shift its focus from the number or volume of services provided to the value of services to measure and grade healthcare providers' performances.

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Fierce Healthcare

JANUARY 10, 2023

JPM23: CVS Health still weighing next steps as it plans foray into primary care. pminemyer. Tue, 01/10/2023 - 12:37.

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The Rand Blog

JANUARY 13, 2023

It turned out to be a system failure that grounded thousands of flights on January 11, but U.S. critical infrastructure faces a range of threats—from Russian hackers, to weather events, to angry individuals with guns. The government and organizations responsible for critical infrastructure can take steps to actively manage these risks.

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Health Care Dive

JANUARY 13, 2023

The state filed suit Thursday against pharmacy benefit managers CVS Caremark, Express Scripts and OptumRx, alleging they worked with drugmakers to drive up the price of insulin.

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Healthcare Associates

JANUARY 13, 2023

NOTE: If you are having new or severe chest pain, chest pain that doesn’t go away, pain that spreads down your arms, difficulty breathing, or changes to your heart rhythm, call for emergency help right away. Those can be symptoms of a heart attack. Having chest pain for any reason is a cause for concern. There are a variety of serious health conditions that cause chest pain, and you should always talk to a doctor about new or worsening symptoms.

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Fierce Healthcare

JANUARY 10, 2023

JPM23, Day 2: Cigna focusing on partnerships in primary care strategy; Omada, Intermountain launch partnership for diabetes care. hlandi. Tue, 01/10/2023 - 11:15.

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The Rand Blog

JANUARY 10, 2023

In 2022, the Biden administration stepped up its game in Southeast Asia by showing up in person, clarifying its approach in key strategy documents, and boosting cooperation. But one obvious problem that remains is that it still has no real economic strategy to counter China in the region.

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Health Care Dive

JANUARY 10, 2023

Vaccinating as many people as possible to reduce the spread of respiratory illness that can be especially life-threatening for the youngest and oldest Americans is key, argues vaccine law professor Richard Hughes IV.

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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.

Meditech

JANUARY 10, 2023

Planning an EHR implementation is a significant undertaking that touches all areas of a healthcare organization and requires time, training, and support. All of these aspects are multiplied when the project is undertaken by an organization as unique as Avera Health. With more than 300 locations in 100 communities, Avera’s move to Expanse involved multiple hospitals, clinics, long-term care, and senior living facilities.

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Fierce Healthcare

JANUARY 10, 2023

LeanTaaS, Hospital IQ join forces to address hospital operational optimization. aburky. Tue, 01/10/2023 - 15:00.

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The Rand Blog

JANUARY 9, 2023

Ukraine has demonstrated the ability of explosive uncrewed surface vessels to target ships. These weapons could play a role in preventing Chinese forces from successfully invading Taiwan in potential future scenarios.

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Health Care Dive

JANUARY 10, 2023

BetterHelp’s contribution implies a growth rate of 43% for the business, up from previous management targets, according to SVB Securities analyst Stephanie Davis.

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