Cigna study: Virtual care can reduce unnecessary ER, urgent care visits by 19%
Fierce Healthcare
JANUARY 21, 2022
Cigna study: Virtual care can reduce unnecessary ER, urgent care visits by 19%. pminemyer. Fri, 01/21/2022 - 14:24.
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Why voice recognition is the new competitive battleground in healthcare's digital transformation
Healthcare It News
JANUARY 20, 2022
Artificial Intelligence Connected Health Electronic Health Records (EHR, EMR) Patient Engagement Workflow As ambient technologies improve, additional use cases to leverage voice will emerge – that leaves us with the question of how patients and physicians are responding to voice-enabled tools in their healthcare encounters. Paddy Padmanabhan For a while now, we have been watching how voice-recognition based artificial intelligence tools can improve physician productivity, reduce burnout and impr
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Cybersecurity leads ECRI's list of top medtech hazards for 2022
Health Care Dive
JANUARY 19, 2022
Cyber incidents can compromise patient care and attacks against hospitals have become more prevalent in recent years. However, ECRI said the worst consequences are preventable.
State Legislation to Fund and Implement ‘988’ for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
NASHP
JANUARY 18, 2022
State Legislation to Fund and Implement ‘988’ for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline January 18, 2022. State legislatures are introducing and passing legislation in preparation for the July 2022 rollout of 988, the new congressionally mandated three-digit calling code for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. States are considering necessary components for implementation like telecommunications charges and funding schemas, workgroups to drive 988 policy, and how to integrate this into
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
Study: Insurers spend nearly $130M a year on ivermectin prescriptions
Fierce Healthcare
JANUARY 18, 2022
Study: Insurers spend nearly $130M a year on ivermectin prescriptions. pminemyer. Tue, 01/18/2022 - 16:23.
How AI and machine learning can help predict SDOH needs
Healthcare It News
JANUARY 18, 2022
Social determinants of health are major contributors to health inequity and rising healthcare costs in vulnerable populations such as Medicaid beneficiaries. Healthcare innovators are building proactive care management programs to mitigate SDOH risk by connecting high-risk members with community-based organizations to arrange food delivery, transportation to appointments, emergency housing and other services.
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IBM sells Watson Health assets to investment firm Francisco Partners
Fierce Healthcare
JANUARY 21, 2022
IBM sells Watson Health assets to investment firm Francisco Partners. hlandi. Fri, 01/21/2022 - 09:44.
Like it, love it, gotta have it? A health economist on different attitudes toward telemedicine
Healthcare It News
JANUARY 20, 2022
As more data has emerged about telehealth after the initial spike in March 2020, many industry-watchers, providers and patients are seeking to dig into who's using virtual care – and who's eased off. But it's not just about the "who," notes Sanjula Jain, chief research officer at the market analytics company Trilliant Health.
4 key trends for payers and providers in 2022
Health Care Dive
JANUARY 21, 2022
The sectors face continued operational pressure as they head into a third year of the pandemic, including a tight labor market and shifts in payer mix.
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
Monday Morning Update 1/17/22
HIStalk
JANUARY 15, 2022
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Global digital health funding skyrockets to $57.2B with record cash for mental health, telehealth
Fierce Healthcare
JANUARY 21, 2022
Global digital health funding skyrockets to $57.2B with record cash for mental health, telehealth. hlandi. Fri, 01/21/2022 - 11:17.
Black surgical patients used telehealth more often in late 2020
Healthcare It News
JANUARY 19, 2022
A new study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons sought to take a closer look at the patients who sought surgical consultations in-person and via telemedicine in 2020. Between March 24 and June 23, researchers found that Latinx patients were significantly less likely to have video telemedicine compared with audio-only visits.
Why your growth depends on an EHR integration strategy and 8 steps to get you there
Health Care Dive
JANUARY 18, 2022
Eight project steps that every data integration requires, from planning to go-live to scaling.
Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide
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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.
U.S. Military Aid to Ukraine: A Silver Bullet?
The Rand Blog
JANUARY 21, 2022
U.S. military assistance to Ukraine now will at best be marginal in affecting the outcome of the Russia-Ukraine crisis. It might be morally justified to help a U.S. partner at risk of aggression. But given the scale of the potential threat to Ukraine and its forces, the most effective way Washington can help is to work on finding a diplomatic solution.
Fierce JPM Week: Women are the 'power buyers' of healthcare. Here's how to serve them better
Fierce Healthcare
JANUARY 19, 2022
Fierce JPM Week: Women are the 'power buyers' of healthcare. Here's how to serve them better. hlandi. Wed, 01/19/2022 - 13:54.
'Convincing evidence' of efficacy still lacking for mobile mental health interventions
Healthcare It News
JANUARY 21, 2022
Scientists from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, Harvard Medical School and Brown University published a meta-review in PLOS Digital Health this week seeking to examine the efficacy of apps and other mobile health interventions for mental illness. After examining results from 14 meta-analyses representing 145 randomized controlled trials, researchers said they failed to find convincing evidence of efficacy.
CMS extends COVID-19 vaccine deadline for health workers in 24 states
Health Care Dive
JANUARY 18, 2022
New guidance from CMS sets different vaccine deadlines for healthcare workers in half the country, which could create confusion. Further complicating compliance is Texas' current shield from any deadline.
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.
Biden's Rhetoric on Ukraine Has Been Quite Moderate. Here's What That Means
The Rand Blog
JANUARY 18, 2022
President Biden's public statements since December have focused on how further Russian invasion of Ukraine would result in material consequences. His rhetorical restraint may have important implications for the current conflict.
Microsoft, Cleveland Clinic and Providence join coalition to innovate AI in healthcare
Fierce Healthcare
JANUARY 18, 2022
Microsoft, Cleveland Clinic and Providence join coalition to innovate AI in healthcare. rtorrence. Tue, 01/18/2022 - 11:32.
Customer service takes on a new meaning in healthcare’s age of consumerism
Healthcare It News
JANUARY 21, 2022
Sponsor: ServiceNow Primary topic: Patient Engagement Topic: Analytics Interoperability Patient Engagement Resource Central: White Papers External url: [link] Thumbnail: Body: Sponsor: ServiceNow.
The future of ONC's interoperability framework hinges on adoption. But the agency — and industry — is optimistic
Health Care Dive
JANUARY 21, 2022
The government can't require anyone to adopt TEFCA, raising concerns it won't see enough voluntary uptake to create the coast-to-coast interoperability network envisaged by ONC. But competitive advantages to participation could get the ball rolling.
How to Battle Layoffs: The Career Star Accelerator Bootcamp
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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.
Improving health equity one medication at a time
Meditech
JANUARY 18, 2022
Sometimes, despite your best efforts, your ED becomes a revolving door of the same patients. Not because of treatment issues, but because of care inequality issues. At Ozarks Healthcare , we serve a community where 23% of the population lives below poverty level, and many residents are uninsured or on Medicaid/Medicare without supplemental insurance.
HRSA to distribute $103M to improve mental health of stressed healthcare workforce
Fierce Healthcare
JANUARY 20, 2022
HRSA to distribute $103M to improve mental health of stressed healthcare workforce. rking. Thu, 01/20/2022 - 12:23.
Maimonides Medical Center completes massive digital health initiative in two years
Healthcare It News
JANUARY 19, 2022
Maimonides Medical Center is an academic medical center located in Brooklyn, New York. It is Brooklyn's largest hospital, with more than 600 beds, 6,500 staff, 43,000 annual inpatient discharges and 600,000 annual outpatient encounters. It is Brooklyn's tertiary care hub serving diverse communities with large Medicaid, Medicare and uninsured populations.
Antitrust regulators aim to revamp merger guidelines, signaling threat to health sector deals
Health Care Dive
JANUARY 19, 2022
The news sparked headlines about an attempt by regulators to target big tech, but it could have serious implications for the healthcare sector for years to come.
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.
Evaluating Home Care’s Progress in Medicare Advantage
Home Health Care
JANUARY 20, 2022
Many of the in-home supplemental benefits offered by Medicare Advantage (MA) plans are new. But whether they are through the primarily health-related pathway, which began in 2019, or through Special Supplemental Benefits for the Chronically Ill (SSBCI), which came a year later, these benefits are still being experimented with. Generally, the plans offering these new benefits are what you’d call “early adopters,” and maybe even “innovators,” if we’re assigning labels based on Everett Rogers’ “Dif
Biden confident he can get 'big chunks' of $1.75T Build Back Better Act signed into law
Fierce Healthcare
JANUARY 19, 2022
Biden confident he can get 'big chunks' of $1.75T Build Back Better Act signed into law. rking. Wed, 01/19/2022 - 17:12.
Beyond COVID-19: Remaining at the center of care even as care centers change
Healthcare It News
JANUARY 21, 2022
Sponsor: ServiceNow Primary topic: Interoperability Topic: Interoperability Patient Engagement Telehealth Resource Central: White Papers External url: [link] Thumbnail: Body: Sponsor: ServiceNow.
UnitedHealth reiterates MA growth expectations for 2022 as profits eclipse $4B
Health Care Dive
JANUARY 19, 2022
"Big picture, really positive," CEO Andrew Witty said about the fruitful MA market, despite dismal projections from some of UnitedHealth's peers about slowing enrollment.
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