Bill of Health

DECEMBER 18, 2023

By Laura C. Hoffman The aging population is growing at an extraordinary rate in the U.S. By 2040, it is anticipated that the U.S. aging population (defined as those ages 65 and older) will double, totaling 80 million. Given this growth, preventing elder abuse must be at the forefront of policymaking. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has recognized elder abuse as a “serious” problem that is commonly occurring, yet significantly underreported, in the U.S.

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Healthcare Dive

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The suit comes as relaxed pandemic-era licensure rules for virtual care expire. Standard regulations are onerous for patients who may not be able to access specialty care for rare conditions, the lawsuit said.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Drake Star is a tech-focused investment bank that works with top tech companies. Christophe Morvan is managing partner at Drake Star, and Lawrence Giesen is a partner. Both specialize in telemedicine. As 2023 turns to 2024, the two experts have a lot of thoughts on the state of the market for virtual care. Healthcare IT News sat down with the men to discuss main players in the U.S. telemedicine sector, merger and acquisition trends for telemedicine, main financial backers and investment dynamics

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Healthcare Dive

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The CMS has repeatedly stopped and restarted arbitration this year as court cases snarl regulatory efforts to resolve surprise billing disputes.

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Advertiser: Celo

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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Fierce Healthcare

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Kroger is piloting value-based primary care clinics as it joins a growing list of retailers looking to cash in on the booming sector of senior-focused medical care. | Kroger is piloting value-based primary care clinics as it joins a growing list of retailers looking to cash in on the booming sector of senior-focused medical care.

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HealthIT Answers

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Our annual predictions for 2024 continues with Value-Based Care in 2024. Throughout the next few weeks we will be asking the industry experts what they think we will see in 2024. Check back as we cover AI, digital health, interoperability, privacy, security, access, and equality. The post Will 2024 See True Value-Based Care Transformation? appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Healthcare Dive

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Connected devices are making real-time patient monitoring and advanced care possible; but as with every new technology, cybercriminals lurk waiting to take advantage of vulnerabilities.

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Fierce Healthcare

DECEMBER 18, 2023

WeightWatchers is adding its name to the growing list of companies providing telehealth weight loss management and access to buzzy GLP-1 medications. | WeightWatchers is adding its name to the growing list of companies providing telehealth weight loss management and access to buzzy GLP-1 medications.

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Healthcare Dive

DECEMBER 18, 2023

This podcast series by Zelis explores how APIs can be leveraged to improve efficiency, offer a better experience, and drive innovation in the healthcare space.

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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?

Fierce Healthcare

DECEMBER 18, 2023

There has been no shortage of conversation around pharmacy benefit managers this year, but actual action from legislators has been slow. | There has been no shortage of conversation around pharmacy benefit managers this year but actual action from legislators has been slow.

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Healthcare Dive

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Discover how the utilization of UPshow SHIFT, in collaboration with Google ChromeOS, leverages TVs to enhance employee communications and engagement.

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Jane Sarashon

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Nurses rank highest among various factors in the U.S. health system in the latest Gallup poll — earning a grade of “excellent” or “good” by American adults surveyed in November 2023. Further substantiation for nurses’ topping this poll of excellent care is that Gallup found historic low confidence in the U.S. health system among Americans earlier this year in a July study.

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HealthIT Answers

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology finalized its Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Certification Program Updates, Algorithm Transparency, and Information Sharing (HTI-1) rule. The post HHS Finalizes Rule to Advance Health IT Interoperability and Algorithm Transparency appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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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

Mobi Health News

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Leaders in digital health foresee investors having a high bar for funding in 2024, looking toward companies with proven modalities and a clear pathway to profitability.

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Fierce Healthcare

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Payers need to properly adapt to changes made to the Medicare Advantage star ratings program or risk financial repercussions, industry experts told Fierce Healthcare. | Payers are being urged to prioritize health equity considerations more than ever before to improve their Medicare Advantage star ratings scores.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 18, 2023

NextGen Healthcare is taking a methodical approach to AI and deploying it in places based on customer demand and where it will have maximum positive impact. Right now, that means using ambient clinical voice to generate SOAP notes. The company is also delivering more mobile capability to enable street medicine. In an exclusive interview with Healthcare IT, David Sides, Chief Executive Officer and Dr.

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Fierce Healthcare

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Legal experts indicated they will be paying close attention to lawsuits surrounding the Medicare drug price negotiation program and Braidwood v. | Preventative services covered under the Affordable Care Act and the Medicare drug price negotiations program are two legal questions that will play out next year.

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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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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Investment to Support Key Growth Initiatives and Drive Continued Focus on Improving Access to Effective, Affordable, and Sustainable Cardiometabolic Care Treatments Vida Health today announced it has closed $28.5 million in financing led by existing investors, including General Atlantic , Ally Bridge , Canvas Ventures , Hercules Capital , and other insiders.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 18, 2023

What You Should Know: – PCA Rx and Cost Plus Drugs , are joining forces to tackle the longstanding issue of opaque and inflated drug pricing in the US healthcare system. – This landmark collaboration paves the way for greater transparency, accessibility, and affordability for employers and individuals nationwide. Prioritizing Drug Pricing Transparency By prioritizing transparency, this partnership empowers employers and members to make informed choices and fosters a more engaged heal

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Fierce Healthcare

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The hits keep coming for embattled insurtech Bright Health. | The hits keep coming for embattled insurtech Bright Health. Ari Gottlieb, principal at A2 Strategy Group, told Fierce Healthcare that such a move was expected.

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 18, 2023

MedTrainer is the top-ranked healthcare compliance software by G2 reviewers for winter 2024, and has been named a Leader since the category’s inception. As the largest and most trusted software marketplace, G2 is visited by more than 80 million software buyers each year. Quarterly, G2 evaluates and ranks the products based on authentic peer reviews.

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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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Center for Health Insurance Reform

DECEMBER 18, 2023

The No Surprises Act (NSA) provides comprehensive protections from many of the most prevalent forms of surprise medical billing, and a new process for determining out-of-network provider reimbursement aims to control health care costs by limiting insurer payments for surprise bills. It remains to be seen if the new federal law—implemented only last year—will achieve these goals.

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Becker's Health IT

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Green Bay, Wis.-based Bellin Health said an unauthorized party scanned documents related to the purchase of home care equipment from an electronic folder within its computer system back in October.

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Mobi Health News

DECEMBER 18, 2023

At HIMSS AI Conference in San Diego, panelists discussed the steps needed to strategically incorporate AI into the healthcare setting.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Natalie Tkachenko, Healthcare Software Solutions Consultant at NIX To obtain test results today, there’s no need to visit the hospital. Simply open a mobile app and download the report to your smartphone. Doctors remotely manage patient data without being tied to a specific medical facility. They also handle large volumes of data effortlessly within their hospitals.

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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.