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Humana expects to lose ‘few hundred thousand’ Medicare Advantage members next year

Healthcare Dive

The insurer shrank its plan footprint for 2025 in a bid to improve margins. Now, Humana is giving market watchers loose guidance into how that reduction could affect its enrollment along with second quarter results.

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Multiple chronic conditions could be helped with DTx

Healthcare It News

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North Carolina to offer enhanced Medicaid funds to hospitals that help eliminate medical debt

Healthcare Dive

The incentive program offers hospitals a carrot for relieving debt that health systems were unlikely to recover anyway, with experts labeling the program a “win-win” for patients and providers.

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Flo Health reaches unicorn status after $200M raise

Healthcare It News

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

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CHS to sell 3 hospitals, exiting Pennsylvania

Healthcare Dive

The Franklin, Tennessee-based system plans to offload at least $1 billion worth of assets this year, executives said during an earnings call last week.

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Humana posts $679M in Q2 profit as it faces continued Medicare Advantage headwinds

Fierce Healthcare

Humana affirmed its guidance for the year as it continues to face headwinds in the Medicare Advantage (MA) space. | Humana affirmed its guidance for the year as it continues to face headwinds in the Medicare Advantage space.

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Teladoc posts $838M loss in Q2, lays out BetterHelp strategic pivot

Fierce Healthcare

In its first quarter with new CEO Chuck Divita, national telehealth provider Teladoc Health posted a net loss of $838 million in Q2 that included a nearly $800 million impairment charge a | Teladoc said on its earnings call on Wednesday that challenges with BetterHelp and increasing advertising costs led its revenue to decline in Q2.

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The Perfectly Valid Reason Why Some Physicians are Hesitant About Ambient Clinical Voice

Healthcare IT Today

While it is generally accepted that AI is beneficial in healthcare, there are valid reasons why some clinicians are skeptical of the technology – especially ambient clinical voice solutions. Here’s why. Healthcare IT Today had the opportunity to sit down for a casual conversation with Dr. Michael Blackman, Chief Medical Officer at Greenway Health. We wanted to ask his opinion something have been hearing – clinicians being skeptical of the value of ambient clinical voice solutions and by extensio

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L.A. Care tasks social workers to serve unhoused population

Fierce Healthcare

There are 75,000 homeless people in Los Angeles County, a county that is the size of Delaware and Rhode Island combined and has a population that is larger than 40 states. | L.A. Care Health Plan is sending social workers to temporary housing sites in Los Angeles County to find more permanent housing solutions.

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Best Practices for Training During EHR Implementation

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Jill Casper, Go-Live Director at HCTec Each year, health systems invest millions of dollars in their Electronic Health Records (EHR) and applications to leverage their full potential. In a recent Becker’s Health IT article, it is stated that over the next 10 years, EHRs will become more streamlined, as companies like Epic, Oracle Cerner or MEDITECH continue to refine their current technology to align with provider and patient demands.

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HIPAA Compliance 2025: Navigating Regulatory Changes & Industry Trends

Based on comprehensive survey data from diverse healthcare providers, the 2025 HIPAA Benchmark Report delivers actionable intelligence for modern compliance programs. This report examines how organizations are restructuring HIPAA Privacy Programs to address emerging regulatory requirements. Through analysis of staffing models, program operations, and breach management protocols, it provides a clear picture of current best practices.

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Wells Fargo’s relationship with Express Scripts under scrutiny in new lawsuit

Fierce Healthcare

Wells Fargo is the most recent corporation to get sued, as alleged by former employees, for inadequately overseeing the price workers were forced to pay for prescription drug prices. | Wells Fargo was named as a defendant in a new lawsuit for not protecting its workers from extreme prescription drug prices inflicted by Cigna's PBM, Express Scripts.

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Hospitals on critical alert amid ransomware attack on blood center

Becker's Health IT

"Ransomware attack disrupts operations at OneBlood, a nonprofit blood donation center serving hundreds of hospitals.

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Bicycle Health launches virtual MOUD program for teens in Maine to meet demand

Fierce Healthcare

Bicycle Health, a virtual provider of opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment, is launching a program for teens in the state of Maine. | The company says this is the first program of its kind in the country. Patients 16 and 17 years of age will be eligible for medications for opioid use disorder via telehealth under the model. Bicycle decided to offer it in the state after hearing about a need directly from one of its payer partners.

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Flo Health secures $200m investment to reach $1bn valuation

Digital Health News

Flo Health, the number one downloaded women’s health app worldwide, has raised over $200 million in an investment from General Atlantic.

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Simplify Screening for Excluded Providers

Every health care provider that accepts federal payments must screen for excluded providers. Use this sample Exclusion Screening Checklist and Compliance Policy to evaluate and improve your organization’s compliance with the law. Payments from Medicare, Medicaid, and TriCare trigger screening requirements that may extend to employees, contractors, volunteers, board members, and network providers.

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Spring Health garners $100M bringing its valuation to $3.3B

Mobi Health News

The funding announcement comes just one year after the company secured a $71 million investment.

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Majority of NHS staff support use of AI, finds the Health Foundation

Digital Health News

More than three quarters of NHS staff (76%) support the use of AI to help with patient care, according to research by the Health Foundation.

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AI Seen as Key Weapon Against Physician Burnout, Survey Finds

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – eClinicalWorks , a leading provider of cloud-based electronic health records (EHR) for ambulatory care, has released the results of a recent survey examining healthcare professionals’ perceptions of artificial intelligence (AI) in the healthcare industry. – The survey aimed to understand how AI-powered solutions can help address critical challenges like physician burnout, patient data management, and clinical documentation.

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Sport on TV has a lesson for tech in the NHS

Digital Health News

What does the streaming of live sport on TV have to do with EPR implementation?

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Healthcare Vendor Risk Management: Strategies for Protected Data

In healthcare, where patient data protection is paramount, effective vendor risk management isn't just good business—it's essential for maintaining compliance and trust. This comprehensive guide helps healthcare compliance professionals navigate the complexities of third-party vendor relationships in an increasingly interconnected healthcare environment.

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OM1 Supporting Alzheimer’s Research and Care w/Expanded Dataset

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – OM1 , the leader in real-world insights synthesis and evidence generation for life sciences supporting population and personalized data insights, evidence generation through advanced validated AI platforms, big deep clinical data, registries, and globally recognized thought leadership today announced the new release of its Alzheimer’s disease PremiOM dataset. – OM1 combines multiple real-world data sources – including specialists’ electronic medical records (

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Flo Health reaches unicorn status after $200M raise

Mobi Health News

The women's health app will use the funds to expand its workforce in North America and Europe, scale its reach and enhance its technology.

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New IHI framework lays out elements needed for successful health equity officers

Fierce Healthcare

A new framework for health equity leadership lays out the key skills and conditions necessary for success. | Over the past several years, as the pandemic exacerbated long standing inequities, many health systems began to hire equity leaders to help achieve and sustain their goals. However, given the role was mostly a new phenomenon, leaders did not have a blueprint for doing the work, a gap IHI aims to fix with its report.

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This Week’s Health IT Jobs – July 31, 2024

Healthcare IT Today

It can be very overwhelming scrolling though job board after job board in search of a position that fits your wants and needs. Let us take that stress away by finding a mix of great health IT jobs for you! We hope you enjoy this look at some of the health IT jobs we saw healthcare organizations trying to fill this week. Here’s a quick look at some of the health IT jobs we found: Project Manager, Software Development – Clinical Architecture Clinical Effectiveness Consultant – Su

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Mental health benefits company Spring Health hits $3.3B valuation, boosted by $100M series E round

Fierce Healthcare

Mental health continues to be red-hot with investors with startups in the behavioral health space picking up sizeable funding rounds. | Spring Health, which offers digital mental health care and navigation services, pocketed $100 million in series E funding, bumping the company's valuation to $3.3 billion.

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Tandem Diabetes Care, Dexcom announce t:slim X2 Insulin Pump availability in Canada

Mobi Health News

The t:slim X2 Pump is compatible with Dexcom G7 and G6 continuous glucose monitoring systems and was cleared for sale by Health Canada.

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CHS to sell 3 Pennsylvania hospitals to Woodbridge Healthcare in $120M deal

Fierce Healthcare

Community Health Systems will exit Pennsylvania with the sale of three hospitals in the Keystone State to Woodbridge Healthcare. | Community Health Systems will exit Pennsylvania with the sale of three hospitals in the Keystone State to Woodbridge Healthcare.

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What is the FTC’s Revised Health Breach Notification Rule?

Compliancy Group

In 2009, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) implemented the Health Breach Notification Rule (HBNR), to provide security protection for consumer digital health information. The Rule was instituted to fill a regulatory void. Digital health information, to the extent that it is protected health information under HIPAA, is required to be protected by covered entities and business associates.

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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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Championing equity in skin of color dermatology

Fierce Healthcare

Many dermatologists are not trained to recognize skin conditions in people of color, which can lead to misdiagnoses and poor outcomes. | This week on "Podnosis," we dive into the topic of how to improve diversity and equity in dermatology.

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FDA Rare Disease Innovation Hub to Enhance and Advance Outcomes for Patients

HealthIT Answers

By Patrizia Cavazzoni MD & Peter Marks MD PhD - An estimated 10,000+ rare diseases affect more than 30 million people – approximately one out of every 10 people – in the U.S., and about half of these people are children. Many rare conditions are life threatening, and most do not have approved treatments. The post FDA Rare Disease Innovation Hub to Enhance and Advance Outcomes for Patients appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Maximizing Reimbursement for Immunotherapy

Medisys Compliance

Introduction Immunotherapy, a revolutionary treatment modality in oncology, has transformed the management of various cancers. As an oncologist or oncology billing specialist, understanding the minute details of maximizing reimbursement for immunotherapy is crucial. This guide explores the technical aspects of billing for immunotherapy to ensure optimal reimbursement while maintaining compliance.

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A Decade of Data Examined: The Evolution of E-Prescribing

HealthIT Answers

From the Health IT Buzz Blog - The e-prescribing landscape continues to evolve and many positive advances have been made over the past decade. This blog post showcases the rapid growth in e-prescribing, steps taken towards laying the essential groundwork for the current state of e-prescribing, and what remains to be accomplished. The post A Decade of Data Examined: The Evolution of E-Prescribing appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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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.