Tue.Jul 02, 2024

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Mental health benefits at work are getting better. Here’s how we can go further.

Healthcare Dive

More employers than ever are focusing on mental health benefits. Congress must invest more and act soon to reauthorize telehealth extensions before it’s too late, argues the director of health policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

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Legislation to grant 4-year coverage of breakthrough medical devices passes Ways and Means, with a heavy discount

Fierce Healthcare

The House Ways and Means Committee advanced bipartisan legislation on Thursday that would grant Medicare coverage to novel medical technologies for four years while the Centers for Medicare & M | The House Ways and Means Committee advanced updated legislation to expedite Medicare coverage of breakthrough medical devices. The new version of the bill reduces its cost by 75%, according to co-sponsor Rep.

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Data breach at Geisinger may have exposed data from 1.2M patients

Healthcare Dive

A former employee at vendor Nuance Communications accessed patient data two days after being terminated, according to the health system. The employee is facing federal charges.

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Hackensack Meridian Health cites Chevron's demise in new lawsuit over DSH pay formula

Fierce Healthcare

It didn’t take long for hospitals to bring the Supreme Court’s dismantling of the Chevron deference into their crusade against the formula for disproportionate share hospital (DSH) payments. | The complaint questioning CMS' formula for enhanced rates was filed the same day the Supreme Court gutted federal agencies' ability to interpret ambiguous statute.

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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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UnitedHealth, Amedisys agree to sell clinics to get merger across finish line

Healthcare Dive

The divestiture will only go through if UnitedHealth and Amedisys complete their merger, which was announced last summer but has been held up amid scrutiny from the Department of Justice.

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Prospect Medical Holdings reveals DOJ investigation

Healthcare Dive

The federal investigation follows multiple state inquiries into Prospect’s business practices last year.

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Biden administration awards $206M to geriatrics clinician training programs

Fierce Healthcare

The Biden administration has awarded $206.3 million of funding to clinician training programs to bolster the nation’s geriatrics care workforce. | Forty-two programs training physicians, nurses and other clinicians will integrate geriatric care training into their primary care programs.

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Cano Health exits bankruptcy as private company

Healthcare Dive

The primary care chain is now focused on its Florida market, which includes 80 medical centers.

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OMNY Health takes first steps into AI partnerships with Aris Global and Quant Health

Fierce Healthcare

Healthcare data company OMNY Health announced partnerships with two healthcare artificial intelligence companies, Aris Global and Quant Health on Tuesday. | OMNY Health announced it will supply its living data layer of over 70 million patients to power AI solutions from Aris Global and Quant Health. This is the first step the company is taking in the AI space, which is in desperate need of a scalable data solution, OMNY executives say.

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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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HIMSS 2024 – What do Vendors or Providers Need to do Differently in the Wake of the Change Healthcare Outage?

Healthcare IT Today

As we continue to put more and more of our very sensitive healthcare data into the digital space, our cybersecurity becomes all that more important. This importance has been a hot topic recently due to the Change Healthcare outage. While I’m sure this event caused a lot of organizations to check in on and strengthen their own cybersecurity, we need to make sure that this is an action being mirrored by all vendors and providers.

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AI Nurses: The Solution to the Nursing Shortage and Beyond

HIT Consultant

Kanwar Kelley, MD, JD, co-founder & CEO of Side Health The healthcare sector is rapidly adopting AI to help improve disease detection and patient care along with delivering efficiency gains. The technology’s potential is fueling an array of investments and innovations in everything from cancer diagnosis to AI nurses. With respect to AI nurses, many believe this application is the only way to ease the industry’s staffing shortages.

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Welcome to the Jungle: Cutting Through the AI Hype for True Health Value

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Matt Fahner, COO at Chordline Health Healthcare experts are betting big on AI’s ability to revolutionize population health management , even as healthcare “field guides” still navigate AI use cases in a jungle of opportunity. Yet AI’s true value lies in predictive analytics and automated tools that deliver actionable information to clinicians when and where they need it most.

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Geisinger sued by patients over vendor data breach

Becker's Health IT

Former patients are joining a class action lawsuit filed against Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger asking for compensation after a data breach that affected around 1 million patients, according to a report from local NBC affiliate WJAC.

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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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OMNY Health unveils AI data platform for health tech companies

Mobi Health News

The company's first two partners to leverage OMNY's dataset are life sciences company ArisGlobal and clinical trial design company QuantHealth.

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G2 Summer 2024 Reports: MedTrainer Is the Comprehensive Compliance Solution

MedTrainer

LAS VEGAS, July 2, 2024 – G2 reviewers have spoken: MedTrainer is a Leader in Healthcare Compliance Software, according to the recently released G2 Summer 2024 rankings. MedTrainer has been a category leader since the ranking’s inception. As the largest and most trusted software marketplace, G2 is visited by more than 80 million software buyers annually.

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New Hope for Early Alzheimer’s: FDA Approves Kisunla to Slow Disease Progression

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Eli Lilly’s Kisunla™ (donanemab-azbt) has been approved by the FDA as a treatment for adults in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), including those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and mild dementia, who have confirmed amyloid plaque buildup in the brain. – The FDA approval marks a significant step forward in the fight against Alzheimer’s, offering new hope for patients and their families.

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How Arcadia's CareJourney acquisition expands its reach in data analytics for providers and payers

Fierce Healthcare

Healthcare data platform Arcadia picked up CareJourney to build out its value-based care analytics capabilities. | The acquisition combines Arcadia's data solutions, analytics and workflow tools with CareJourney's cost, quality and benchmark data to offer its customers a more comprehensive suite of value-based technology.

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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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Cano Health Emerges from Chapter 11, Focused on Florida Market

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Cano Health , a value-based primary care provider, announced today that it has successfully exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy as a reorganized private company. – The emergence follows a strategic restructuring aimed at improving the company’s financial health and optimizing operations. Key Achievements of the Restructuring Debt Reduction: Cano Health significantly reduced its debt burden by converting over $1 billion of pre-bankruptcy debt into common stock a

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Hospitals to CISA: Simplify hospital cyber incident reporting

Becker's Health IT

The American Hospital Association is raising concerns about hospital reporting requirements proposed by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency under the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act.

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What NHS tech and AI really need from the new government

Digital Health News

The major parties see a big role for tech in easing pressure on the NHS and improving healthcare.

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KFF: This insurance market had the highest gross margins last year

Fierce Healthcare

A new analysis from KFF digs into insurers' financial performance across multiple markets and found the highest gross margins in the Medicare Advantage (MA) space. | A new analysis from KFF digs into insurers' financial performance across multiple markets and found the highest gross margins in the Medicare Advantage space.

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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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AI-enabled virtual primary care provider K Health secures $50M

Mobi Health News

The company will use the funds to scale its growth within healthcare systems and expand its AI innovation.

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Cano Health has emerged from bankruptcy, company says

Fierce Healthcare

Primary care company Cano Health has successfully emerged from bankruptcy, it announced last week. | Primary care company Cano Health has successfully emerged from bankruptcy, it announced last week.

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Behavioral Education Training for Healthcare Providers

American Medical Compliance

The Behavioral Education Training for Healthcare Providers (HCP) aims to fully educate healthcare providers on professional behavior in healthcare settings. Furthermore, training on proper and appropriate behavior within healthcare settings is necessary for a safe and positive work environment. This course offers valuable insight and practical strategies aimed towards achieving the best and safest workplace setting through education on behavioral training for healthcare providers.

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CMS approves waivers allowing incarcerated individuals to receive Medicaid coverage before release

Fierce Healthcare

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is helping incarcerated adults and children obtain access to Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage before they leave a pr | HHS is extending Medicaid and CHIP coverage to incarcerated individuals that are soon to be released in five states.

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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.