Wed.Sep 20, 2023

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Cigna hit with second suit over claims automation software

Healthcare Dive

The lawsuit was filed in Connecticut and seeks class action status to represent all consumers nationwide who had claims reviewed by PxDx.

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What the New York City Marathon Can Teach Us About Equitable Access to Vaccines

Bill of Health

By Ana Santos Rutschman What can the New York City Marathon experience teach those reflecting on ways to increase equity in the transnational allocation of scarce vaccine doses? Quite a lot, it turns out. I explore this analogy in a recently published article in the Journal of Law, Medicine and Ethics ( JLME ), Increasing Equity in the Transnational Allocation of Vaccines Against Emerging Pathogens: A Multi-Modal Approach.

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Frustration over surprise billing implementation builds in House hearing

Healthcare Dive

Bipartisan lawmakers joined together to voice concerns about the implementation of the No Surprises Act, which critics say has created barriers to care.

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MRO Named Top Healthcare Workplace USA

MRO Compliance

Norristown, Pa. – September 20 , 2023 – MRO Corp., the leading clinical data exchange company in healthcare, announced today that it has been awarded the prestigious 2023 Top Workplaces for Healthcare honor. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage , LLC.

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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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Home health advocates raise alarm over payment cuts, access to care

Healthcare Dive

A new payment model and reimbursement cuts are straining home health agencies, but more data may be needed to fully evaluate the model, advocates and researchers said during a Senate finance committee hearing.

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Traditional Medicare lags behind MA, commercial plans in utilization, efficacy: research

Fierce Healthcare

Traditional Medicare not only doesn’t measure up to Medicare Advantage (MA) when it comes to cutting back on utilization, it also falls short in many ways compared to commercial insurance for those | Researchers say Medicare Advantage enrollees have more than 50% fewer inpatient hospital stays than FFS Medicare enrollees and 22% fewer visits to emergency departments.

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Lawmakers, payers and providers all air grievances with federal No Surprises Act implementation

Fierce Healthcare

Amid a flurry of partisan roadblocks rolling out across Capitol Hill, representatives on both sides of the aisle came together Tuesday to critique federal agencies’ rollout of the No Surprises Act | Members of the House's Ways and Means Committee were unified in their critiques of HHS' "flawed implementation" of their bipartisan consumer protection legislation.

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ICS digital leaders prioritising Shared Health and Care Records

Digital Health News

A new snapshot survey of ICS digital leaders has identified Shared Health and Care Records as their highest digital priority.

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Transparent PBMs form coalition to advance industry reforms

Fierce Healthcare

As pharmacy benefit managers and drug manufacturers once again sparred on the Hill, a group of transparent PBMs revealed that they had come together to form a coalition that drives industry reform. | As pharmacy benefit managers and drug manufacturers once again sparred on the Hill, a group of transparent PBMs revealed they had come together to form a coalition that drives industry reform.

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The Unexpected Virtual Solution Elevating the Patient Experience

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Holly Miller , President at Collette Health (formerly MedSitter) Amid the many challenges in healthcare, an emerging central theme is how to balance technological innovation with a compassionate human touch. Luckily, the advent of AI-enabled virtual care and machine learning has introduced a whole new world of virtual clinical observation.

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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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Hospital, ED staffer American Physician Partners files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Fierce Healthcare

American Physician Partners, a Brentwood, Tennessee-based hospital staffing firm, announced Tuesday that it and its affiliates have filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protections “to complete the orde | The company said it has wound down over 150 contracts in July and attributed its financial difficulties to the pandemic and the No Surprises Act.

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Health Gorilla Launches Patient Access Solution Enabling Access to Health Data from Health Information Networks

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: Health Gorilla , a privacy-focused health information network and interoperability solution provider, has announced the launch of its Patient Access solution , which allows healthcare organizations to access comprehensive health data by enabling consumers to submit queries to national health information networks under the Individual Access Services (IAS) purpose of use.

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CardioOne picks up seed funding, inks new partnerships with independent cardiology practices

Fierce Healthcare

Cardiologists running independent practices face an increasingly complex operating environment with new payment models, fragmented technology, resource shortages and administrative burnout. | CardioOne is a care delivery enablement platform that works with independent cardiology practices to help them shift to value-based care. The startup inked new partnerships and nabbed $8 million in seed funding to fuel its growth.

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Featured Health IT Job: Staff Nurse III – Information Technology at Natividad

Healthcare IT Today

We like to regularly feature a healthcare IT job that might be of interest to readers. Today, we’re featuring the Staff Nurse III – Information Technology at Natividad position that was recently posted on Healthcare IT Central. This position was posted by Natividad and is in Salinas, California. Here’s a description of the position: Inspiring Healthy Lives Through Community At Natividad, our dedication to the people of Monterey County is at the heart of everything we do—from th

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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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KPMG to sponsor Digital Health AI and Data skills session on data literacy   

Digital Health News

KPMG has been announced as the sponsor of a session on data literacy at Digital Health’s AI and Data 2023 event on 30-31 October.

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Announcements, Insights, and Perspectives from the Oracle Health Conference

Healthcare IT Today

One of the nice things about living in Las Vegas is that almost all the health IT conferences come to Las Vegas. Sadly, that wasn’t actually true for the Cerner user conference which was held in Kansas City. However, now that Oracle bought Cerner , the Oracle Health conference is now co-located with Oracle World and is being held in Las Vegas.

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How Digital Health Tools Can Help Promote Vaccine Adherence

HIT Consultant

Kate Behan, MD, FACP, Chief Medical Officer, Arcadia A so-called “tripledemic” — the convergence of flu, RSV and COVID-19 — led to significant morbidity and mortality, and it also forced the cancellation or delay of numerous medical procedures at overwhelmed health systems. This year, there’s an RSV vaccine joining flu and COVID-19 vaccines, and it could help Americans avoid repeating history — but only if patients get recommended vaccines.

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Home care company Inbound Health raises $30M and more digital health fundings

Mobi Health News

Data exchange platform Briya and clinical trial-participant management platform Mural Health also secured investments.

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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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Arcadia Launches Point of Care Generative AI Assistant to Improve Care Team Efficiency

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Healthcare data analytics company Arcadia launches a generative artificial intelligence (AI) assistant powered by Open AI, that will help boost productivity and improve care team efficiency. – Care managers play a critical role in the healthcare delivery system, but they are stretched thin, having to quickly review and interpret massive amounts of information from complex medical records.

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Three ways NHS trusts can get ahead of patient demand

Digital Health News

If we do more of the same, waiting list numbers will continue to rise.

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Mount Sinai Researchers Identify Biomarker That Tracks Recovery From Treatment-Resistant Depression

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know : A team of leading clinicians, engineers, and neuroscientists has made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of treatment-resistant depression. By analyzing the brain activity of patients undergoing deep brain stimulation (DBS), a promising therapy involving implanted electrodes that stimulate the brain, the researchers identified a unique pattern in brain activity that reflects the recovery process in patients with treatment-resistant depression.

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Microlearning: What Is It and How Should It Be Used for Compliance Training?

MedTrainer

Healthcare is a continuously evolving industry, especially when it comes to compliance. Compliance standards are consistently under scrutiny from regulatory organizations, which means healthcare professionals frequently need to refresh, re-train, and learn new concepts and best practices. When that time comes, microlearning is one of the best options for compliance training.

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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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GI health platform Vivante Health secures $31M

Mobi Health News

The company offers personalized care plans and connects patients with a coordinated care team, including dietitians, internists and gastroenterologists.

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What Is Involved With a Healthcare CMS Inspection?

MedTrainer

A healthcare CMS inspection, or survey, evaluates providers’ adherence to state/federal regulations and guidelines at both the individual and organizational levels. These expectations help to ensure patient safety and quality of care within CMS’s state- and federally-funded programs. To help you navigate inspection preparations, let’s begin with some resources on the scope of a CMS inspection and why passing is so important — a follow-up post will dive deeper into checklists and reporting

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The Healthcare Financial Experience is a Stressful One: the Convergence of our Medical, Retail, and Financial Lives

Health Populi

One in two consumers in the U.S. feel their well-being or healing was negatively impacted by difficulty paying for their medical care. Welcome to the convergence of patients’ health care life with financial and retail lives, we learn from the 2024 Healthcare Financial Experience Study from Cedar. And that patient’s positive clinical experience can absolutely reverse the consumer’s perception of the provider, noted by this quote from OSU’s Chief Financial Officer Vincent T

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How Mobile-First Websites Can Influence More Patients to Reach You

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Bjoern Sjut, co-founder and CEO, Finc3. It is challenging to ignore mobile smartphones’ influence on our day-to-day lives. Sometimes it’s the first thing you see in the morning and the last at night. The […] The article How Mobile-First Websites Can Influence More Patients to Reach You appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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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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HLTH 2023: Who’s Going and Why?

HealthIT Answers

HLTH in Las Vegas starts Oct 8th. This year will once again push boundaries and drive ROI opportunities for you and your organization. If you are attending, keep your eye out for these folks to network. The post HLTH 2023: Who’s Going and Why? appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Cambia Health Solutions, Abacus Insights say their data crunching effort will enhance patient experience

Fierce Healthcare

Making sense of mountains of data continues to be an often elusive goal for most of the healthcare system, but Cambia Health Solutions said it hopes its latest effort will allow it to better corral | Cambia Health Solutions, Abacus Insights launched a new data aggregating system that processes information for about 3.4 million members across four Blues plans.

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How Prospect Medical hack delayed care, mixed up payments

Becker's Health IT

Patients at Manchester-based Eastern Connecticut Health Network have run into numerous patient care and billing issues since an August cyberattack on the health system's parent company, the Journal Inquirer in Manchester reported Sept. 19.

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OutCare Health partners with Veda to deliver LGBTQ+ affirming provider list to payers

Fierce Healthcare

Veda, a data automation startup serving payers, has partnered with OutCare Health to help patients and payers identify queer-affirming providers. | OutCare Health is known for its OutList, an extensive directory of LBGTQ+ affirming providers. Data automation company Veda will ingest that information and offer it to payer clients.

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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.