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OCTOBER 21, 2024

by Zain Khalid October 10th marked the first anniversary of California’s Senate Bill 43 (SB 43), a major revision of the landmark Lanterman-Petris-Short Act of 1967, a de-institutionalization era law designed to “end the inappropriate, indefinite, and involuntary commitment of persons with mental health disorders.” The law loosened eligibility standards for civil commitment by expanding the existing “grave disability” criterion, making it easier to detain and hospitalize persons with mental illn

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Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 21, 2024

UnitedHealth, CVS and Humana used technology to increase MA prior authorization denials for post-acute services, boosting profits, according to a report from a Senate subcommittee.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Collaboration and a shared vision in improving patient care are key factors for success, shares Bumrungrad International Hospital Chief Administrative Officer Dr Korpong Rookkapan.

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Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 21, 2024

It’s the latest in a string of lawsuits from health insurers scrambling to protect their prized quality scores and the money that ratings represent.

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Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll

Fertility benefits have become a crucial component of employee well-being and retention strategies. In today’s competitive landscape, creating a fertility benefits program that aligns with both employee needs and organizational goals can be more complex than it seems. From cycle-based to flat-dollar and telehealth models, each solution offers unique advantages and challenges that directly affect employee satisfaction and financial well-being.

Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 21, 2024

LAS VEGAS—Health tech companies CopilotIQ and Biofourmis announced a strategic merger on Monday that combines tech-enabled in-home care solutions from pre-surgical optimization to acute, post-acute | Health tech companies CopilotIQ and Biofourmis announced a strategic merger on Monday that combines tech-enabled in-home care solutions from pre-surgical optimization to acute, post-acute and chronic care.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 21, 2024

What You Should Know: – Gesund.ai , the clinical AI validation company, today announced the open sourcing of a comprehensive library of evaluation methodologies and frameworks to help developers and users address AI performance and potential bias across patient cohorts for the FDA-regulated AI solutions on the market. – As part of its mission to standardize AI validation, Gesund.ai is also announcing it has joined the Coalition for Health AI, after partnering with public and private

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Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 21, 2024

M&A could allow startups to add products and capabilities in a more restrained funding environment, panelists said at HLTH.

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Academic health system Cleveland Clinic is teaming up with an industry disruptor to expand primary care services in Northeast Ohio. | Academic health system Cleveland Clinic is teaming up with an industry disruptor to expand primary care services in Northeast Ohio.

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Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The Agency says AI can transform multiple aspects of healthcare, but it is difficult to fully oversee and regulate the technology without the assistance of all involved sectors.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 21, 2024

What You Should Know: – HealthEx , a new healthcare technology company, has emerged from stealth mode with $14M in Seed and Series A funding. – The company, hatched by General Catalyst with participation from Electric Capital , is building a global consumer preference and consent platform designed to simplify and streamline data access in healthcare.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The Acquisition of TeamHealth’s Virtual Care Network Expands Access and Services Across All 50 States and 36 Million Additional Lives Fabric Now Serves Over 75 Health Systems, 30,000 Employers, and 100 Million Covered Lives Fabric , a leading healthcare technology company, today announced the acquisition of TeamHealth VirtualCare, a virtual care provider licensed in all 50 states and part of TeamHealth , the leading physician practice group in the United States with more than 14,000 clinicians.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 21, 2024

What You Should Know: – Aidoc , a clinical AI company, and NVIDIA , a pioneer in AI technology, have joined forces to develop BRIDGE, a groundbreaking guideline designed to accelerate the adoption and scaling of AI solutions in healthcare. – The development of the BRIDGE guideline will involve close collaboration with healthcare providers, academic partners, and industry leaders.

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Digital Health News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

One in three GPs say their work computer is not fit for purpose, while more than 50% report data-sharing challenges, an RCGP survey found.

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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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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 21, 2024

What You Should Know: – Withings Health Solutions , a leader in connected health, has announced the launch of BPM Pro 2, a revolutionary cellular blood pressure monitor that sets a new standard for patient-centric care. – The device not only provides highly accurate measurements but also incorporates a unique Patient Insights feature to gather contextual information about patients’ daily lives, empowering healthcare providers with a more holistic view of their health.

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 21, 2024

LAS VEGAS – GE Healthcare unveiled its new generative AI platform, CareIntellect, on stage at HLTH 2024 on Monday. The first application available on the platform is for oncology. | GE Healthcare aims to make integrating generative AI into healthcare delivery less clunky through its new CareIntellect platform, which will eventually host a range of clinical and operational AI solutions.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 21, 2024

What You Should Know: – GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) announced the launch of its AI Innovation Lab, an initiative aimed at accelerating early-stage AI innovations across medical devices, digital tools, and clinical workflows. – The lab is integral to GE HealthCare’s broader strategy to integrate AI across the care continuum, enhancing clinical decision-making, streamlining operations, and improving patient outcomes.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 21, 2024

For the 82nd episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today, we are joined by Erin Osbourn, Chief Information Officer at Child Mind Institute , to talk about mental health! We kick this episode off by discussing how being a CIO of a mental health organization differs from being a CIO of other healthcare organizations. Then Osbourn shares what she would do if she had a magic wand that could make anything happen for mental health.

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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.

Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 21, 2024

LAS VEGAS—Recursion and Google Cloud have expanded their tech partnership to use cloud technologies to power Rcursion's drug discovery platform. | On the second day of HLTH, Recursion announced it was deepening its partnership with Google Cloud and HealthEx unveiled a $14 million funding round.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 21, 2024

The following is a guest article by Ashay Thakur, VP of Data Strategy at Cedar Gate Technologies The traditional fee-for-service (FFS) payment model has dominated the healthcare industry’s payment systems for decades. Unfortunately, this focus on quantity over quality has plagued the healthcare industry, leading to high-volume care with little to no accountability for whether it provides value in terms of better patient outcomes.

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 21, 2024

With just 15 days until the presidential election, the federal government is proposing new rules that aim to bolster protections around birth control and other preventive services. | The U.S. federal government is attempting to ease access to birth control products and HIV prevention drugs in a newly proposed rule.

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Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Thanks to a successful pilot program at the Fibromyalgia Treatment Program in Minnesota, Lin Health and Mayo Clinic are expanding their collaboration to Arizona.

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Speaker: Andrea Wuchiski

In an era where a workforce spans multiple generations, HR managers and Total Rewards leaders face the unique challenge of designing benefits packages that cater to diverse employee needs. This session will delve into how comprehensive fertility benefits can bridge generational gaps, support employees’ health, and enhance workplace satisfaction. Join us for an insightful session that highlights the strategic importance of fertility benefits in today’s competitive job market.

Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 21, 2024

LAS VEGAS — Blue Shield of California and Salesforce are teaming up to simplify and streamline the prior authorization experience. | LAS VEGAS — Blue Shield of California and Salesforce are teaming up to simplify and streamline the prior authorization experience.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 21, 2024

What You Should Know: – Medbridge , a leading provider of healthcare technology solutions, has acquired Rehab Boost, an innovative motion capture and movement-based AI company. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed. – The strategic acquisition will relaunch Rehab Boost as Medbridge Motion Capture, a key component of Medbridge AI.

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HealthIT Answers

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Civitas 2024 in Detroit partners with MiHIN and kicks off with spotlighting Michigan in the opening keynote. The post Michigan’s Data-Driven, Community-Centered Approach to Health Equity Takes Center Stage at Civitas 2024 appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Rahul Sharma, CEO of HSBlox The famous quote “What gets measured, gets managed” is often incorrectly attributed to business guru Peter Drucker. Although Drucker may not believe that maxim entirely, when it comes to value-based care (VBC), only care quality that can be measured and reported matters. Whether it is capitated, bundled, pay-for-performance, or hybrid VBC reimbursement models, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) and other payers typically have significant demands rega

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