Fri.Sep 20, 2024

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FTC sues major pharmacy benefit managers over insulin prices

Healthcare Dive

The agency brought action against Caremark, Express Scripts and Optum Rx on Friday, arguing their “anticompetitive and unfair” rebating practices “artificially inflated” the list price of life-saving insulin drugs.

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AI can be a key health equity driver

Healthcare It News

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House committee passes telehealth flexibility extension

Healthcare Dive

The bill would extend pandemic-era telehealth flexibilities in Medicare for another two years, averting a looming year-end deadline.

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FTC formally sues PBMs over insulin prices and warns manufacturers

Fierce Healthcare

The Federal Trade Commission is suing the titans of the pharmacy benefit manager industry for anticompetitive practices and artificially raising the price of insulin drug prices, the agency announc | As expected for weeks, the Federal Trade Commission is taking legal action against the biggest three PBMs and its related group purchasing organizations.

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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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Struggling CarePoint Health could lay off 2,600

Healthcare Dive

The New Jersey-based health system filed notice with state regulators, however, a spokesperson said the decisions are not finalized.

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Cigna scaling back Medicare Advantage footprint in 8 states next year

Healthcare Dive

The reductions will affect roughly 5,400 members, mostly in Florida, according to a notice to marketing agents.

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Advocate Health wiping all judgment liens on patients' property, canceling associated debt

Fierce Healthcare

The country’s third-largest nonprofit health system announced Thursday it will strike all judgment liens on patients’ homes and real estate, as well as eliminate the associated outstanding debts fo | The major nonprofit health system said the plan builds on its post-merger charity care policy changes, and will help improve access and affordability of care.

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Telehealth providers at a crossroads: Navigating insurance, compliance and cash-only models amid state regulations

Healthcare Dive

Providers using telehealth face an evolving landscape, and they must balance complexities around insurance, regulatory compliance and data privacy, argues one legal expert.

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Change Healthcare overhauls systems after cyberattack

Becker's Health IT

UnitedHealth Group subsidiary Change Healthcare had to "start over" with its computer systems following a ransomware attack in February, Cyberscoop reported Sept. 19.

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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

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Hexoskin Announces $4.2M Additional Funding Round and Acceleration of Clinical AI Development Platform

Healthcare IT Today

Hexoskin , a Montreal-based digital health and AI company developing medical-grade wearables and algorithms for health monitoring and diagnostics, is very excited to announce today an additional USD $4.2M capital raise to invest in growth, digital biomarkers research, and new AI-based digital diagnostics solutions. Investors include AQC Capital and Anges Quebec (Canada), BDC Capital (Canada), ballas invest (Europe), Deep Divers Ltd (UK), and 19 other US and Canadian private investors.

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Digital Health & AI Innovation Summit

HealthIT Answers

Starting October 7th in Boston, don't miss this AI conference advertising 130+ industry leaders taking the stage at DHAI 2024 for a deep dive into knowledge, wisdom, and entertainment. And if you are there don't miss Gil Bashe, Grace Vinton, and Grace Cordovano! The post Digital Health & AI Innovation Summit appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals trials AI prostate cancer diagnosis tool

Digital Health News

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust (LTHT) is piloting an AI tool to assess whether it can improve prostate cancer diagnosis.

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Clinician Documentation Cartoon – Fun Friday

Healthcare IT Today

Happy Friday everyone! You made it through another week. I hope you all had an amazing time this week full of love, laughter, and joy. If not, then hopefully you’ll enjoy another edition of Fun Friday where we share something funny for you to start your weekend off right. Plus, the biggest fan of our Fun Friday articles is hosting the DirectTrust conference which starts this weekend, so hopefully this will give her a little laugh before the big event.

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From Payroll Pains to Growth Gains: Streamlining Payroll & HR for Success

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

In the world of small business management, the challenge of managing payroll & HR efficiently while scaling operations can be overwhelming. Yet, with the right strategies in place, these challenges can become opportunities for growth and innovation. In this session, Joe Sharpe, Senior Director of Managed Payroll Services at IRIS, will reveal practical methods and expert insights for outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes, resulting in substantial time and resource savings.

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Ada Health and Santéclair announce partnership extension

Digital Health News

AI platform Ada Health has announced a three-year extension to its partnership with French health services company, Santéclair.

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Cardinal Health acquiring Integrated Oncology Network for $1.1B

Fierce Healthcare

Healthcare supply and services company Cardinal Health has a deal in place to acquire Integrated Oncology Network, a collection of more than 50 community oncology centers, for just over $1.1 billio | The latest deal in a community oncology arms race will bring over 50 practices and 100 providers into Navista, Cardinal's cancer unit.

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Which cybersecurity roles are IT leaders struggling to fill?

Becker's Health IT

Despite the unceasing number of cyberattacks hitting healthcare, the industry has a large skills gap for cybersecurity professionals, according to the nonprofit International Information System Security Certification Consortium.

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Insights: AI and Data

Digital Health News

How close are we to unlocking AI’s enormous potential in healthcare? Jennifer Trueland reports.

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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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Chutes & Ladders—Major leadership changes at Point32 Health, American Cancer Society and UTHealth Houston

Fierce Healthcare

Welcome to this week's Chutes & Ladders, our roundup of hirings, firings and retirings throughout the industry. | Welcome to this week's Chutes & Ladders, our roundup of hirings, firings and retirings throughout the industry. Please submit the good news—or the bad—from your shop, and we will feature it here at the end of each week.

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Microsoft warns of ransomware group targeting healthcare

Becker's Health IT

"Microsoft uncovers financially motivated hacking group targeting US healthcare sector with INC ransomware.

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Despite redeterminations, Medicaid enrollment is higher than pre-pandemic levels

Fierce Healthcare

The Medicaid unwinding is coming to a close, and a new analysis from KFF finds that while many people have lost coverage during this period, enrollment remains above pre-pandemic levels. | The Medicaid unwinding is coming to a close, and a new analysis from KFF finds that while many people have lost coverage during this period, enrollment remains above pre-pandemic levels.

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Cardinal Health Acquires Integrated Oncology Network for $1.115B

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Cardinal Health (NYSE: CAH) has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Integrated Oncology Network (ION), a physician-led independent community oncology network, for $1.115 billion in cash. – The acquisition will integrate ION into Cardinal’s Navista platform and expand its suite of solutions to deliver world-class patient care and experiences while navigating the complexities of the healthcare landscape.

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Advanced Compliance: OSHA & HIPAA in Healthcare Facilities

Dive into the Compliance Officer's Handbook for advanced OSHA and HIPAA strategies. This guide provides detailed steps for maintaining compliance in healthcare facilities, covering key regulations like the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and HIPAA Privacy Rule. Learn to create a culture of compliance with management commitment, employee training, and regular risk assessments.

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Industry Voices—Why hospitals must prioritize business preparation before disaster strikes

Fierce Healthcare

In today’s rapidly changing environment, hospitals face an increasing number of risks, from natural disasters like Hurricane Beryl in Texas to Change Healthcare’s ransomware attack earlier this yea | Hospitals that invest the time and resources to prepare their business operations for the possibility of a disaster will be better equipped to protect their patients, staff and financial health.

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Transitional Care Management Explained: Best Practices for Your Practice

Healthicity

Transitional Care Management (TCM) services are all about helping patients smoothly transition back home or into their community after a stay in certain facilities. The goal is simple: to ensure quality care by providing the right resources and timely follow-ups after discharge.

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Fabric notches 4th acquisition in 18 months, picks up TeamHealth VirtualCare

Fierce Healthcare

Fabric, formerly known as Florence, continues its acquisition spree, picking up TeamHealth's 50-state virtual care service. | Fabric continues its acquisition spree, picking up TeamHealth's 50-state virtual care service. The deal marks Fabric's fourth acquisition in 18 months and adds TeamHealth's virtual care network to expand access and services across the country and 36 million additional lives.

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Vizient and Qualtrics Partner to Illuminate Patient Experience

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Vizient, Inc. the nation’s largest healthcare performance improvement company, and Qualtrics , the leader and creator of the experience management category, today announced an innovative strategic partnership to employ experience metrics to transform the way healthcare organizations measure and improve performance. – The partnership will help organizations more deeply understand relationships between quality, safety, and patient experiences.

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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.