Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 4, 2024
UnitedHealth Group abruptly ended its investor day event on Wednesday morning as new reports surfaced that the CEO of its health plan division had been fatally shot. | UnitedHealth Group abruptly ended its investor day event on Wednesday morning as news reports surfaced that the CEO of its health plan division had been fatally shot.
Health Care Dive
DECEMBER 4, 2024
The NYPD confirmed the shooting, which cut UnitedHealth’s investor conference short on Wednesday morning, though not Thompson’s identity. Thompson, 50, had been with UnitedHealth since 2004.
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Healthcare It News
DECEMBER 4, 2024
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Health Care Dive
DECEMBER 4, 2024
After both insurers challenged the agency in court, the CMS improved scores for 12 UnitedHealth contracts and seven Centene contracts.
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
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 4, 2024
The healthcare staffing market continues to consolidate as staffing solution companies look to expand their reach through M&A deals. | Digital staffing company Aya Healthcare plans to acquire Cross Country Healthcare for $18.61 per share in cash in a transaction valued at approximately $615 million.
Health Care Dive
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Independent pharmacies were more likely to shut down, possibly because they’re more often excluded from pharmacy benefit managers’ networks, according to the research published in Health Affairs.
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Health Care Dive
DECEMBER 4, 2024
More than half of survey respondents reported using an AI algorithm for at least one imaging use case, compared with just 17% in 2018.
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Risks with AI-enabled health technologies topped the list of the ECRI Institute's annual ranking of health technology hazards. | A well-known safety group debuted its annual report that lays out the top 10 health technology risks for the upcoming year. The risks of AI perpetuating bias or hallucinating answers to medical questions tops the list of risks for 2025.
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare via UnitedHealth Group What You Should Know: – Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare , was tragically shot and killed in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred outside the New York Hilton Hotel where Thompson was scheduled to attend the annual UnitedHealth Group investor conference. – Brian Thompson, 50, was named CEO of UnitedHealthcare in April 2021.
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 4, 2024
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has successfully negotiated agreements with two drug manufacturers to participate in the newly created Cell and Gene Therapy Access Model. | The two drugs treat sickle cell disease, the stated first priority of the new CMS model set to begin in January.
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
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 4, 2024
What You Should Know: – Bone Health Technologies (BHT), a leading medical technology startup developing innovative non-pharmacological solutions to improve bone health and reduce fractures, today announced that pre-orders are now open for Osteoboost, the first FDA-cleared prescription non-drug treatment for postmenopausal women with osteopenia. – Osteoboost is a prescription wearable medical device, worn low around the waist, that delivers targeted vibration therapy directly to the
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Addus HomeCare finalized its purchase of Gentiva's personal care business for $350 million. | The deal extends Addus' personal care market coverage in seven states, including Texas and Missouri, which are new markets for the company.
Home Health Care
DECEMBER 4, 2024
LHC Group President and CEO Josh Proffitt on Wednesday shared a home-based, value-based vision for the company’s future. UnitedHealth Group’s (NYSE: UNH) Optum acquired LHC Group last year for $5.4 billion. “Home Care remains deeply fragmented, disconnected and too difficult to navigate,” Proffitt said Wednesday. “It accounts for about $150 billion of the health sector today, and we expect this figure to climb substantially by the end of the decade.
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 4, 2024
What You Should Know: – Ultrahuman , a leader in health optimization technology, is transforming how women track their fertility with the launch of its new Cycle & Ovulation PowerPlug. – Now available for free to all Ultrahuman Ring AIR users, the new feature leverages cutting-edge biomarker technology and AI to provide a more accurate and user-friendly approach to fertility tracking.
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Home Health Care
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Artificial intelligence-powered documentation does not enhance clinician efficiency but may improve their work-life balance, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. Researchers at Atrium Health in Charlotte, North Carolina, and the Wake Forest University School of Medicine conducted a study in mid-2023 comparing 112 primary care clinicians who used Nuance’s Dragon Ambient eXperience (DAX) Copilot clinical documentation software with a control group of 103 cli
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 4, 2024
What You Should Know: – ECRI , a non-profit organization focused on healthcare safety, has released its annual Top 10 Health Technology Hazards report for 2025. – This year, the report highlights the potential risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, emphasizing the need for careful assessment and management of AI-enabled technologies to ensure patient safety.
Home Health Care
DECEMBER 4, 2024
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed Wednesday morning in New York City, where UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH) was hosting its annual investor conference. New York City Mayor Eric Adams called it a “targeted murder.” The city’s police commissioner, Jessica Tisch, also described it a “brazen targeted attack.” UnitedHealth Group is one of the largest companies in the country, and the largest health care company.
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 4, 2024
What You Should Know: – Function Health, a revolutionary health management platform empowering people to live 100 healthy years, announces a collaboration with GRAIL, Inc. , a healthcare company whose mission is to detect cancer early when it can be cured, to expand the reach of innovative cancer screening to transform cancer care. – Function Health’s 400,000+ members nationwide have access to GRAIL’s Galleri test—a first-of-its-kind, clinically validated multi-cancer early detecti
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.
Readiness Rounds
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Table of Contents What Are the CMS 2025 Age-Friendly Measures? How Will CMS 2025 Affect My Hospital? What Changes Are Needed in Data Collection and Reporting? How Can We Improve Quality and Patient Outcomes? How Do I Implement Age-Friendly Measures? What Are the Steps for Integration into Quality Improvement? How Can We Improve Data Management and Staff Training?
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 4, 2024
What You Should Know: – Today, StrataPT , the only billing-aware practice management platform for outpatient therapy clinics, is helping practitioners grow and scale next year by sharing its top five trends for 2025. – The company has helped practices collect more than $285MM owed and boasts a 100% reimbursement rate. On average, experts say it takes a minimum of $400,000 to open a medium-scale physical therapy clinic.
HIStalk
DECEMBER 4, 2024
News Non-profit healthcare safety group ECRI names AI as its.
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 4, 2024
What You Should Know: – Today, connected fitness startup GROWL emerged from stealth to unveil a groundbreaking product: a boxing bag transformed into a personal, at-home boxing & fitness coach. The product goes beyond traditional fitness devices, offering an immersive, gamified and AI-enabled experience designed for the whole family. – GROWL’s product reveal is backed by $4.75M in seed funding from a notable group of investors, including lead investor Skip Capital, along wit
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.
HIStalk
DECEMBER 4, 2024
What We Can Learn about Mental Healthcare from a Cattle.
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 4, 2024
What You Should Know: – Supreme Group , a leading healthcare and life sciences marketing and communications platform, has acquired Amendola Communications , a renowned agency specializing in integrated public relations, marketing, and social media services for the healthcare industry. – The strategic acquisition strengthens Supreme Group’s position as a comprehensive provider of marketing and communications solutions for healthcare and life sciences companies.
HIStalk
DECEMBER 4, 2024
The Future State of AI and Automation in the Revenue.
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 4, 2024
David Navarro, Senior Director of Data Science at Harmony Healthcare IT Healthcare interoperability remains one of the most critical and challenging aspects of the healthcare industry. Despite significant progress over the past few years, achieving full interoperability is still a work in progress. How can we break down the barriers that prevent us from achieving full interoperability?
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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.
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Aaron Timm, EVP and Chief Commercial Officer at Vivalink The concept of Hospital-at-Home (HaH), first introduced in the 1990s and not widely used, gained renewed attention and increased deployment across the United States during the pandemic. As hospitals faced overwhelming patient demand, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) introduced a temporary waiver program , reimbursing hospitals for treating acutely ill patients in their homes when they would otherwise be treated in a
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