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Nearly 32,000 Kaiser Permanente workers set to strike Nov. 15. Tens of thousands more mulling their own demonstrations

Fierce Healthcare

Nearly 32,000 Kaiser Permanente workers set to strike Nov. 15. Tens of thousands more mulling their own demonstrations. dmuoio. Fri, 11/05/2021 - 10:58.

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Why are women more likely to use telehealth?

Health Care Dive

As Washington mulls over telehealth regulations post-COVID-19, it's important not to roll back access in a way that could disproportionately affect women, experts say.

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NHS COVID Pass recognised as equivalent to EU certificate

Healthcare It News

The NHS COVID Pass is now accepted as equivalent in status to the European Union Digital COVID Certificate (EUDCC). Under an agreement with the European Commission on 29 October, UK citizens can now digitally verify their vaccination status using the EUDCC gateway. On the same date it was agreed that vaccination certificates issued in Armenia will also be accepted.

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All About MIPS 2021 Eligibility, Participation, and Special Status

p3care

Medical Practitioners Eligible for MIPS 2021. The clinicians who qualify for participation based on the billing for Medicare part B or Critical Access Hospital Method II payments assigned to CAH and meet the Low-Volume Threshold (LVT) are: Physicians (DDS, DPM, DDM, MD/DO, Chiropractors, and Optometrists). Physician Assistants. Audiologists. Speech and Language Therapists.

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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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Former Livongo exec launches women's health startup that uses data for personalized care

Fierce Healthcare

Former Livongo exec launches women's health startup that uses data for personalized care. hlandi. Wed, 11/03/2021 - 11:24.

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Kaiser healthcare workers to go on strike

Health Care Dive

The work stoppage could pose a significant challenge to operations in Kaiser's southern California market, where the unions poised to strike represent about 37% of the system's workforce in the region.

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Becoming a Bioethicist is Expensive. That’s a Problem.

Bill Of Health

By Leah Pierson. The financial barriers associated with becoming a bioethicist make the field less accessible, undermining the quality and relevance of bioethics research. Because the boundaries of the field are poorly defined, credentials often serve as a gatekeeping mechanism. For instance, the recent creation of the Healthcare Ethics Consultant-Certified (HEC-C) program, which “identifies and assesses a national standard for the professional practice of clinical healthcare ethics consulting”

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Notable nabs $100M to automate administrative tasks in healthcare, boosts valuation to $600M

Fierce Healthcare

Notable nabs $100M to automate administrative tasks in healthcare, boosts valuation to $600M. rtorrence. Wed, 11/03/2021 - 11:07.

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Adults support major changes to US healthcare system amid rising costs, survey finds

Health Care Dive

Those surveyed showed the widest support for policy changes that could lower drug costs, followed by measures limiting what both hospitals and doctors can charge for services, according to the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.

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RPM will be the new standard of care, a new study says

Healthcare It News

Sixty percent of healthcare C-suite and clinical leaders see remote patient monitoring becoming a new standard of care over the next two years, according to a new study released today by WebCareHealth , a company that delivers solutions to remotely monitor patients managing chronic illnesses. Further, 66% of survey respondents at provider organizations say RPM helps identify gaps in care for 10% of patients.

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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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Duterte's Dalliance with China Is Over

The Rand Blog

When Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte took office in 2016, he pledged to shift his country's foreign policy away from the United States in favor of China and Russia. His China-friendly policy is now effectively over, and he's doing his best to align the Philippines with the United States once more.

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Medicare drops end-stage renal disease payment rule that aims to close health equity gaps

Fierce Healthcare

Medicare drops end-stage renal disease payment rule that aims to close health equity gaps. hlandi. Sun, 10/31/2021 - 16:09.

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CMS finalizes plans to hike price transparency penalties, extend telehealth flexibilities

Health Care Dive

The agency is also moving forward with a plan to stop the elimination of the Medicare inpatient-only list, which is a win for hospitals.

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Verizon Business and Visionable team up to empower next generation healthcare with 5G

Healthcare It News

The Kent-based centre will be a place for the co-creation and demonstration of new technology-led concepts to drive the healthcare industry and will be open to healthcare and technology providers. Various digital technologies including Verizon’s private 5G solution , will be showcased and used to demonstrate a smarter, safer, patient-centric healthcare system of the future via the connectivity and collaborative benefits within various healthcare environments running various applications.

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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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All About MIPS 2021 Eligibility, Participation, and Special Status

p3care

Medical Practitioners Eligible for MIPS 2021. There is a list of clinicians who can participate in the MIPS 2021. However, the clinicians, who qualify for participation based on the billing for Medicare part B or Critical Access Hospital Method II payments assigned to CAH and meet the Low-Volume Threshold (LVT) are: Physicians (DDS, DPM, DDM, MD/DO, Chiropractors, and Optometrists).

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UnitedHealth Group again the most profitable payer in Q3

Fierce Healthcare

UnitedHealth Group again the most profitable payer in Q3. pminemyer. Fri, 11/05/2021 - 14:32.

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Nurses bore the brunt of the pandemic. Nearly 9 in 10 of them are women.

Health Care Dive

Women have an outsized role in caring for the nation's health, and were hit exceptionally hard by the pandemic at home and at work.

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How employee wellbeing is smart business

Healthcare It News

Accenture’s multi-industry “Care to do Better” study shows how it unlocks workers’ full potential, with significant positive business impact. The study references the Accenture “Net Better Off” framework, which quantifies human well-being in terms of six dimensions. On this podcast, Sig Shirodkar, Managing Director, Jennifer Hammond, Sr.

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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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Artificial Intelligence Bolsters Colorectal Cancer Detection

Health IT Analytics

Tulane University… read more

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Industry Voices—Let's stop calling it medical 'debt'

Fierce Healthcare

Industry Voices—Let's stop calling it medical 'debt'. pminemyer. Fri, 11/05/2021 - 11:38.

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Women in the healthcare workforce

Health Care Dive

Women who work in healthcare have long endured setbacks, and the COVID-19 pandemic has threw a harsh spotlight on the obstacles they face while on the front lines.

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AI is enabling clinicians to focus on what they do best

Healthcare It News

Enterprise Taxonomy: Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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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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Preventing Sexual Violence in the Military

The Rand Blog

The military has worked hard in recent years to raise awareness about the problem of sexual violence. But it needs to take a big step forward, making investments and changing the culture in ways that will prevent it.

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CMS physician fee schedule rule cuts payments, expands telehealth reimbursement past 2023

Fierce Healthcare

CMS physician fee schedule rule cuts payments, expands telehealth reimbursement past 2023. rking. Tue, 11/02/2021 - 17:16.

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What elective healthcare can teach us about the future of patient experience

Health Care Dive

Exploring how elective procedure patients think and feel can give us insight into the changes that providers and networks must make to ensure their patients feel connected during each phase of their journey.

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What's in store for healthcare tech?

Healthcare It News

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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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Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics Determine Drug Response

Health IT Analytics

Cleveland Clinic… read more

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AMIA 2021: Understanding how technology impacts patients and providers

Fierce Healthcare

AMIA 2021: Understanding how technology impacts patients and providers. agliadkovskaya. Wed, 11/03/2021 - 12:10.

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Catholic Health workers reach tentative agreement on day 35 of strike

Health Care Dive

The deal was reached on six contracts covering about 2,500 employees at Catholic Health, according to the New York hospital. The union was originally pushing for one master contract.

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Designing care solutions along the patient journey

Healthcare It News

Lisa Johnson, managing director, Tegria, and Srini Surendranath, Chief Product & Strategy Officer, Andor Health, discuss how understanding the patient journey is vital for developing workflows that incorporate both virtual and in-person care.

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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.