Wed.Nov 13, 2024

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High labor expenses still challenging health systems: report

Healthcare Dive

Medical groups’ median investment per employed physician reached $304,312 in the third quarter, the first time the metric has risen above $300,000, according to Kaufman Hall.

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The MRO Exchange: AHIMA24 recap with Lauren Wall from Steward Health Care

MRO Compliance

Healthcare NOW Radio Podcast Network · MRO Exchange: AHIMA24 recap with Lauren Wall from Steward Health Care S1E11: Host Don Hardwick, Senior VP of Client Relations interviews Lauren Wall, National Director of HIM Operations and Shared Services at Steward Health Care. They discuss the recent AHIMA National Conference which was held at the end of October in Salt Lake City, UT.

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Aetna launched a copay-only health plan. What could it mean for benefits teams?

Healthcare Dive

The plan requires only copays for medical services and prescription drugs up to the plan member’s out-of-pocket maximum, with no deductibles or coinsurance costs.

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Primary care player Forward shutters after raising $400M, rolling out CarePods

Fierce Healthcare

Primary care player Forward is abruptly shutting down its operations, closing its locations and canceling scheduled visits, the company publicly announced Wednesday. | Primary care player Forward is abruptly shutting down its operations, closing its locations and canceling scheduled visits, the company publicly announced Wednesday.

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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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J&J sues federal government for halting 340B rebate plan

Healthcare Dive

The New Jersey-based drugmaker is trying to get the courts’ backing to pay hospitals rebates for two drugs in the 340B drug discount program, instead of offering upfront discounts.

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Centene President Ken Fasola to retire next year

Healthcare Dive

Fasola is the second-highest paid executive at the insurer, trailing only CEO Sarah London.

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This Week’s Health IT Jobs – November 13, 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: Chief Medical Officer – Vernon Memorial Healthcare Chronic Care Strategist – IEHP IT Technical Solut

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AdventHealth Tops Gartner’s Healthcare Supply Chain Ranking for 2024

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Gartner has released its 16th annual Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 ranking, and AdventHealth has claimed the top spot for the first time. – The prestigious ranking recognizes US health systems demonstrating leadership in supply chain management amidst a challenging environment. Navigating Disruption and Prioritizing Risk Management This year’s ranking highlights the resilience of healthcare supply chains in the face of ongoing disruptions, including na

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‘Ping and book’ cancer screening service to launch via NHS App

Digital Health News

Women will be sent invitations for cancer screening via the NHS App as part of a new “ping and book” service, NHS England has announced.

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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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Why Specialty Practices Need an EHR Designed Just for Them

HIT Consultant

Dr. Srdjan Prodanovich, Dermatologist and Creator of EZDERM Healthcare has never been more complex than it is today. There has been a rapid expansion of medical treatment options, increasingly stringent regulatory requirements, and an ever-evolving landscape of medical coding, billing, and reimbursement. The burden of navigating this complexity has shifted significantly—and, some may argue, unfairly—onto medical providers.

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Ubie partners with PatientsLikeMe for access to AI symptom checker

Mobi Health News

The health management company will integrate Ubie's symptom checker into its platform to support patients from symptom onset through treatment.

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HealthTap Enter DME Market with Aeroflow Healthcare

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – HealthTap , a leading virtual healthcare provider delivering affordable, high-quality primary care, today announced its launch into the durable medical equipment (DME) market with its first partner, Aeroflow Healthcare. – With the news, HealthTap is positioned to help more patients seamlessly access primary care and DME services.

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Ambient voice technology to draft patient letters piloted for NHS use

Digital Health News

Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children is leading a pan-London, 5,000 patient assessment of the use of ambient voice technology.

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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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Helix Unveils AI Model Predicting Semaglutide Weight Loss Response at ASHG 2024

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Helix , a leader in population genomics and precision health, presented groundbreaking research at the American Society of Human Genetics (ASHG) 2024 Annual Meeting. – The highlight was a novel AI-powered model that predicts the 12-month weight loss response of semaglutide, a popular medication for obesity and type 2 diabetes, in diverse populations.

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Babylon founder Ali Parsa returns with new healthcare AI venture

Digital Health News

Ali Parsa the founder of defunct health AI firm Babylon has launched AI health venture Qu to provide personal digital clinical assistants.

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Ubie and PatientsLikeMe Partner to Improve Patient Journeys with AI

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Ubie , a global healthcare AI platform that guides patients to better interactions with providers and life sciences, and PatientsLikeMe (PLM), the leading integrated patient engagement, activation and health tracking platform that empowers over 850,000 patients to navigate their health journeys, today announced a partnership to empower patients with serious illnesses throughout their healthcare journey. – By integrating Ubie’s AI-powered Symptom Checker

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Society of General Internal Medicine releases position statement on genAI

Mobi Health News

The Society urges collaboration between clinicians and technologists, and healthcare organizations to use the tech to assist the clinical workforce, not replace it.

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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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NVentures Invests in Genesis Therapeutics’ AI Platform for Drug Development

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Genesis Therapeutics , a company pioneering artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to create breakthrough medicines for patients, announced today a further equity investment from NVentures, NVIDIA’s venture capital arm. – This investment is in addition to NVentures’ participation in the company’s $200 million Series B financing in August 2023.

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Cardinal Health adds GI Alliance, Advanced Diabetes Supply Group to its portfolio

Mobi Health News

The aim of the acquisitions is to accelerate the company's involvement in two major growth areas and improve patient care.

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Primary Care Provider Forward Closes Its Doors

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Forward , a technology-driven preventive primary care provider, has announced the immediate closure of all its locations and the shutdown of its mobile app. – The sudden announcement leaves members scrambling to find new providers and access their medical records. Immediate Cessation of Services Effective immediately, Forward has ceased all operations, including: Employee Layoffs: All 200 Forward employees will be laid off.

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Fierce Health Payer Summit, Day 1: Opportunities and challenges for insurers in 2025

Fierce Healthcare

AUSTIN, Texas—The second annual Fierce Health Payer Summit kicked off Wednesday to tackle the most pressing issues facing health plan leaders. | AUSTIN, Texas—On Day 1 of the Fierce Health Payer Summit, panelists discussed the role of technology to retain members, trends in Medicare Advantage and changes to Medicare Part D.

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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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Mass General Brigham Launches Healthcare AI Challenge to Evaluate Emerging Technologies

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Mass General Brigham AI is spearheading the Healthcare AI Challenge, a multi-institutional initiative designed to assess the latest AI technologies in real-world healthcare scenarios. – The virtual, interactive series of events provides healthcare professionals with a platform to explore and evaluate the effectiveness of AI solutions in a simulated environment.

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Pharos Announces $5M Seed Round To Automate Hospital Quality Reporting

Healthcare IT Today

Hospital quality reporting platform Pharos announced today the close of its oversubscribed $5M seed round led by Felicis with participation from General Catalyst, Moxxie, and Y Combinator. Moxxie previously led the pre-seed round. Pharos will use the funds to grow its engineering team, allowing customers to report to new clinical quality registries and measure a wider range of process metrics.

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IPO vs. Acquisition for Life Science Companies: Expert Q&A

HIT Consultant

Taylor Wirth, Partner at Barnes & Thornburg Life science companies, particularly those heavily invested in research and development, often face critical funding decisions. Should they pursue an initial public offering (IPO) to fuel their growth, or is a strategic buyout from a larger company a more suitable path? In this exclusive interview, Taylor Wirth , a partner at Barnes & Thornburg, offers his insights on evaluating market conditions, assessing company readiness, and weighing the p

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Unraveling the Maze: Tackling Out-of-State Medicaid Claims and Credentialing Challenges

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Crystal Campbell, Director Out-of-State Medicaid at Aspirion For healthcare providers, managing out-of-state (OOS) Medicaid claims can feel like traversing a regulatory minefield. While Medicaid typically does not cover non-emergency care received outside a patient’s home state, the realities of healthcare access in rural America have led to an increase in patients crossing state lines for treatment, especially for specialty care.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

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.