Wed.Oct 18, 2023

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Premiums rose 7% for employer-sponsored health coverage in 2023

Healthcare Dive

The average premium was nearly $8,500 for single coverage and nearly $24,000 for family coverage this year, according to a new study published in Health Affairs.

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Innovation trends require education for users to keep up

Healthcare It News

According to dHealth Foundation director and cofounder Quy Vo-Reinhard, for regulators and users to keep up with emerging technologies like blockchain and smart contracts there needs to be an emphasis on education.

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Walgreens, Alignment partner on co-branded MA plans

Healthcare Dive

The zero-dollar premium plans will be available in 10 counties in Arizona, California, Florida and Texas starting next year.

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Medicare Advantage marketing practices draw ire from senators

Fierce Healthcare

Seniors are forced to navigate a convoluted Medicare Advantage (MA) landscape for healthcare coverage, often only to be denied care, experts told legislators during a Senate Finance Committee heari | Senators and experts agreed Wednesday that marketing practices from Medicare Advantage plans are often overwhelming for seniors.

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.

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Elevance could see $500M quality bonus revenue hit in 2025 from MA star ratings drop

Healthcare Dive

The insurer is actively seeking ways to mitigate the financial impact of its star ratings drop, Elevance CEO Gail Boudreaux said during the insurer’s third-quarter earnings call.

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Digitizing the Release of Information Process: Valuable Takeaways for HIM

MRO Compliance

Evolving the ROI Process with a Focus on Digitization In August 2023, For the Record Magazine published a guest article co-authored by Anthony Murray, CISSP, and me. The article is entitled Release of Information: The Digitization of ROI , and includes valuable insights into pivotal shifts in the ROI landscape and how these changes affect HIM teams.

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Cybersecurity incident prompts Henry Schein to take systems offline, disrupting operations

Healthcare Dive

The incident affected a portion of the company’s manufacturing and distribution businesses.

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How Do You See Health Data Utilities Evolving? Where are We Today and Where is it Heading?

Healthcare IT Today

Health data utility is still a fairly new concept in the world of healthcare. But as we talk about it, more and more HIE organizations have started to use it and the concept has been embraced by many. This naturally made it a hot topic at the recent Civitas Conference. We gathered up some of our brilliant members of the Healthcare IT Today Community to get their perspective.

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Henry Ford Health, Ascension Michigan unveil plans to form $10.5B joint venture

Fierce Healthcare

Henry Ford Health is coming together with several of Ascension Michigan’s hospitals and other facilities to form a joint venture with over $10.5 billion in annual operating revenue, the organizatio | Should the deal close, the resulting organization would span 13 acute care hospitals and over 550 sites of care. The nonprofits stressed that the arrangement is not a merger and that "no cash transaction" would take place.

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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.

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Evernorth Acquires Bright.md Technology Platform, Enhances MDLIVE’s Virtual Care Experience for Patients and Clinicians

Healthcare IT Today

Acquisition will add Asynchronous Care, Triage, and Navigation Capabilities to Evernorth’s MDLIVE Virtual Care Platform for a More Convenient, On-Demand Experience for Patients and Clinicians Beginning in 2024 MDLIVE Virtual Primary Care Expands Chronic Condition Care M anagement to Include Health Coaching Beginning Immediately Evernorth Health Services , the pharmacy, care, and benefits solution division of The Cigna Group , announced it will enhance MDLIVE ‘s virtual care by acquir

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Propel@YH welcomes 11 new innovators to accelerator programme

Digital Health News

The newest recruits to the Yorkshire & Humber Propel@YH digital accelerator have been unveiled with the programme starting on 19th October.

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How Healthcare Organizations Can Reduce Risk with Zero Trust

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Peter Newton, Senior Director of Products and Solutions at Fortinet Personal medical and financial data is incredibly valuable, which is why healthcare organizations are high-value targets for cybercriminals. The most common way attackers infiltrate networks is by stealing user credentials, making identity and access management absolutely critical for the medical industry.

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CalOptima awards $52.3M to local nonprofits to spur creation of more affordable housing in Southern California

Fierce Healthcare

CalOptima Health, the Medi-Cal managed care plan for Orange County, is awarding $52.3 million in grants to accelerate the creation of affordable and permanent housing. | The grants will go to 15 grantees to acquire, construct and upgrade a total of 706 housing units to support people experiencing homelessness.

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The Role of Technology in Remote Patient Monitoring

Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.

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Headspace announces new CFO and more digital health hires

Mobi Health News

Kidney-care company Monogram Health and digital diagnostics company ixlayer also announced new appointments.

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Sheffield Teaching Hospitals eliminates transport delays with digital service

Digital Health News

RLDatix's Allocate Transport Marketplace service has helped Sheffield Teaching Hospitals Foundation Trust's patients wait just five minutes for transport.

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Washington hospitals sue to block policy extending charity care to out-of-state patients

Fierce Healthcare

Washington hospitals are looking to take their state’s Department of Health to court over a September notice requiring certain providers to offer charity care to poor patients regardless of where i | The Washington State Hospital Association wrote in a filing that the update is inconsistent with decades of charity care policy implementations and would make their facilities a hotspot for costly medical tourism.

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ? 

Digital Health News

This news briefing reports on a partnership between Thriva and Stella, Strolll securing new funding and four industries most likely to consolidate.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Elevance Health boosts guidance as it posts $1.3B in Q3 profit

Fierce Healthcare

Elevance Health reported $1.3 billion in profit for the third quarter, beating the Street but falling short of the prior-year quarter's haul. | Elevance Health reported $1.3 billion in profit for the third quarter, beating the Street but falling short of the prior-year quarter's haul.

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Cera to save the NHS £100m by committing to five million care home visits

Digital Health News

Cera has committed to delivering five million care visits this winter, which is predicted to save the NHS £100m and reduce hospital waiting times.

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Healthcare payments tech company Waystar plans to go public. Is the IPO freeze thawing out?

Fierce Healthcare

Healthcare payment software maker Waystar filed for an initial public offering, signaling a potential end to the dry spell in the health tech IPO market. | Healthcare payment software maker Waystar filed for an initial public offering, signaling a potential end to the dry spell in the health tech IPO market.

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Midi Health partners with health system for women's midlife care

Mobi Health News

Memorial Hermann Health System patients in Houston will have access to Midi Health's virtual perimenopausal and menopausal care services.

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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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Why Avoiding Costly Coding Mistakes Is More Critical Than Ever

HIT Consultant

Hilton Hudson, MD, FACS, and CEO of HPC International In May 2022, a California doctor was sentenced to nearly eight years in prison for his involvement in a $12 million Medicare fraud scheme. His crime: performing unnecessary vein ablation procedures on patients, and using incorrect billing codes to receive larger reimbursements. He received $4.5 million in reimbursements from Medicare over a three-year period.

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The latest innovations in digital devices and measures

Mobi Health News

Build a foundation for creating novel digital endpoints.

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How To Fight Candida Auris/Fungal Infections In Hospitals

HIT Consultant

Jason Kang, Co-founder & Chief Innovation Officer at Kinnos Concerns about deadly fungal infections are growing nearly as fast as the outbreaks themselves. From popular television shows to recent articles in the Wall Street Journal and Fast Company , the attention has been swift and breathless. Unfortunately, lost in the scramble to highlight their potency and develop a cure has been any agreement on an effective strategy for cutting into their spread.

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HHS Aims to Strengthen Anti-Discrimination Rules for Disabled Patients in New Proposed Rule

C&M Health Law

On September 14, 2023, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”) published a proposed rule updating Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (“Section 504”). The new rule entitled Discrimination on the Basis of Disability in Health and Human Service Programs or Activities (the “Proposed Rule”) is the first major regulatory update to Section 504 in nearly 50 years.

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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.