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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Backline and Dr G Share How to Scale Advance Care Planning in a Medical Practice

Healthcare IT Today

Andy Gulbis, MD, Owner at Dr. G Medical Solutions , says that one of people’s top concerns is for the last week of their life “to be on my terms.” In this extended video conversation, Gulbis and Rishi Sarna, MD, Chief Clinical Officer at Backline , discuss the purpose and process of advance care planning (ACP). Advance care planning is one of the major focuses of Backline’s planning and scheduling platform, which allows patients to answer the critical questions of ACP and

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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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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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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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J&J sues HRSA for blocking controversial 340B rebate plan

Fierce Healthcare

Johnson & Johnson is escalating its fight with the federal government over its controversial plan to change how it doles out drug discounts to hospitals. | Johnson & Johnson is escalating its fight with the federal government over its controversial plan to change how it doles out drug discounts to hospitals. J&J is suing the Health Resources and Services Administration for blocking the implementation of its new 340B rebate model.

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Behavioral health provider Rogers to deploy AI chatbot from Limbic to speed up patient intake

Fierce Healthcare

Rogers Behavioral Health, a national nonprofit provider of mental health and addiction services, is incorporating a third-party AI-based virtual assistant to navigate more patients to car | Limbic makes an AI chatbot that screens prospective patients and refers them to the best care pathways. The tool is just one option and does not replace diagnostic or screening tools nor does it replace clinicians.

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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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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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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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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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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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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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HealthTap partners with DME supplier Aeroflow to fill gap in medical device re-orders

Fierce Healthcare

Telehealth platform HealthTap is now going to serve patients who need durable medical equipment, but don’t have a primary care provider, through a partnership with national DME supplier A | Patients with chronic conditions that need ongoing medication or medical device support need consistent contact with a provider to continue to receive their supplies.

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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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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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Regulatory Change Management: 5 Essential Tips for Staying Ahead

Healthcare Blog

Healthcare regulations are constantly changing. Staying ahead of those shifts is key to keeping your organization running smoothly and safely. But how do you keep up with regulatory change management efficiently without feeling overwhelmed? It starts with a few simple strategies — like staying on top of updates or using the right tools to make the process easier.

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Healthpilot and Publix Partner to Simplify Medicare Plan Selection for Seniors

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Healthpilot , an AI-powered Medicare comparison platform, and Publix Supermarkets have joined forces to simplify the process of choosing Medicare plans for seniors. – Publix Pharmacy customers can now access Healthpilot’s comparison tool directly through the Publix website to review and compare Medicare Advantage and Part D prescription drug plans where Publix Pharmacy is a preferred pharmacy and Healthpilot is affiliated.

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Your Employee Had a Needlestick Exposure – What Do You Do?

Total Medical Compliance Resources

What do you do when an employee has a needlestick exposure? STEP 1 – ARRANGE FOR AN IMMEDIATE MEDICAL EVALUATION The EMPLOYER is required to offer confidential medical evaluation, laboratory testing, and follow-up care at no expense to the employee. Early intervention is essential for effectively managing potential illness and preventing the transmission of bloodborne infections.

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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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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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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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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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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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Virtual Healthcare November 2024

HealthIT Answers

We are seeking out the latest developments around virtual healthcare. News from MD Home Health, ixlayer, Modivcare Inc., CareQuest Innovation Partners, Teladoc, MedAdvisor Solutions, Gen7 Health, AMC Health, WovenX Health, Vironix Health, Teladoc Health, and more. The post Virtual Healthcare November 2024 appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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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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‘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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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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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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Optimizing Patient Access Services

HealthIT Answers

By Matt Bridge - Efficient patient access operations are paramount for healthcare provider organizations to thrive in today’s tumultuous financial landscape. Inefficiencies created by outdated, time-consuming, and cost-intensive patient access and financial clearance operations create delays in the patient’s journey from. The post Optimizing Patient Access Services appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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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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Massachusetts Blues launches new doula pilot program, caregiving support

Fierce Healthcare

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts members will benefit from an expanded partnership with Maven Clinic, a new doula pilot program and more caregiving support in collaboration with Cleo, the co | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts is further strengthening its offerings for women through a doula pilot program and more caregiving support.

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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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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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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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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.