Tue.Sep 24, 2024

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Pomelo Care acquires the Doula Network to offer hybrid maternity care model

Fierce Healthcare

Pomelo Care, a value-based virtual provider of maternity care, has acquired the Doula Network, now offering virtual and in-person maternity care. | The acquisition expands the company’s reach to more than 15 million covered lives, including more than 1 in 6 Medicaid beneficiaries nationally.

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Evidence and Authority in Abortion Law

Bill of Health

by Rachel Rebouché Two years after deciding the case that overturned a constitutional right to abortion, the Supreme Court heard two cases on abortion law this term. The first involved a challenge to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s approval and regulation of mifepristone, the first drug in a medication abortion. The second concerned the intersection of Idaho’s state abortion ban, which has no exceptions for medical emergencies, and the application of the federal law, the Emergency Medica

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StudyTeam for Sites Reaches 10,000 Global Research Sites, Streamlining Clinical Trials

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – OneStudyTeam, a member of the Reify Health portfolio, provides the cloud-based software platform StudyTeam to accelerate the development of new and life-saving therapies. StudyTeam brings research site workflows online and enables sites, sponsors, and other key stakeholders to work together more effectively using common technology. – The suite of StudyTeam solutions reduces site burden and helps sites pre-screen and enroll more patients, provides sponsors wit

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We need ‘a report like Darzi’s’ on NHS IT

Digital Health News

The ‘honesty and speed’ of Lord Darzi’s independent investigation into the state of the NHS is impressive - and the IT community must respond to his call for a “tilt to 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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Why Traditional Healthcare Institutions Should Act More Like Startups

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Noah Waxman, Co-Founder and CEO at Cactus A curious paradox has emerged in the healthcare industry. Despite their vast resources and established infrastructure, traditional healthcare institutions often find themselves trailing behind nimble startups in terms of innovation. This disparity isn’t just a matter of perception; it’s a growing reality that threatens to reshape the entire healthcare ecosystem.

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Epic EHR Hosting and Moving Beyond Disaster Recovery to Resiliency with Rackspace

Healthcare IT Today

The shift from hosting Epic in your own data center to now hosting Epic in the cloud has been amazing to watch. For the longest time, no one would even consider hosting Epic in the cloud. Not even Epic. However, Epic and its customers have shifted their mindset in a big way and now it seems that everyone is hosting Epic in the cloud or moving that direction.

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Southern Health launches EPS for outpatient community services

Digital Health News

Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust has deployed CLEO Systems' electronic prescription system (EPS) across a number of outpatient community services.

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PatientPay Emerges as a Powerhouse in Healthcare Billing and Payments through a Strategic Merger with ClearGage

Healthcare IT Today

Together They Will Support 1,600 Healthcare Organizations Representing Thousands of Locations and 1.2 Million Digital Patient Wallets with Solutions Designed to Improve Financial Outcomes PatientPay , the leading patient billing and payments partner for acute, ambulatory, and specialty care, and ClearGage , a leading provider of healthcare estimate and payment solutions, today announced the close of their merger to deliver the industry-leading digital billing and payment platform for medical gro

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Atrium Health phishing attack affects 32,120 individuals

Becker's Health IT

"32,120 individuals affected by email phishing attack at Atrium Health in Charlotte, N.C. Breach notification sent to HHS' Office for Civil Rights.

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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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Mercy, Alice Walton philanthropies unveil $700M specialty care affiliation

Fierce Healthcare

Healthcare philanthropies and two major health systems have announced a 30-year, $700 million collaboration to grow value-based specialty and virtual care in Northwest Arkansas. | The collaboration, which also taps Cleveland Clinic expertise and branding, will develop specialty care centers of excellence with a focus on telehealth and value-based, whole person care.

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Who’s Going to Civitas?

HealthIT Answers

Meet the industry leaders that are heading to Detroit for the Civitas Annual Conference starting October 15. I will be there and I hope to see you there. The post Who’s Going to Civitas? appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Enhancing flexibility with updates to translation sets

Redox

At Redox, we’re not just introducing features; we’re shaping a future where you have full visibility and control over your healthcare integrations. We’re excited to announce the latest updates to our translation sets feature—a key tool in the Redox dashboard that gives you more control and flexibility in managing codes and values. What’s new with translation sets?

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Health IT Appointments and Hires

HealthIT Answers

Latest announcements made from companies and organizations on hiring include US Dept. of Commerce, AdhereHealth, HAP CareSource, Relatient, MDClone, HealthTrackRx, Experity, Georgia State University, Sonio, Unlearn, Greenway Health, Lexaria, Sellers Dorsey, & CareFirst. The post Health IT Appointments and Hires appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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From Payroll Pains to Growth Gains: Streamlining Payroll & HR for Success

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

In the world of small business management, the challenge of managing payroll & HR efficiently while scaling operations can be overwhelming. Yet, with the right strategies in place, these challenges can become opportunities for growth and innovation. In this session, Joe Sharpe, Senior Director of Managed Payroll Services at IRIS, will reveal practical methods and expert insights for outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes, resulting in substantial time and resource savings.

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RadiantGraph Launches Integration Platform to Untangle Healthcare Data Chaos

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – AI has proven effective in enabling health plans to hyper-personalize communications, engage consumers, and enhance outcomes, including CAHPS and star ratings. However, many large healthcare organizations struggle with unstructured and complex “big data,” resulting in patients being disconnected from personalized healthcare. – RadiantGraph now securely integrates with Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon Web Services (AWS), Databricks, and Snowflake

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Controlling Care Costs for Chronic Kidney Disease

HealthIT Answers

By Julie Schulz MD MPH - In addition to being one of the top 10 causes of death in the United States, chronic kidney disease is a significant driver of cost for commercial insurance and Medicare. However, significant costs can be avoided with earlier detection, better quality care, and aligned physician incentives. The post Controlling Care Costs for Chronic Kidney Disease appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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One in five GPs using AI tools in clinical practice, finds BMJ survey

Digital Health News

An online survey of UK GPs by the BMJ has revealed that one in five are using generative AI tools such as ChatGPT in clinical practice.

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Catheter fraud rule finalized after MSSP and ACO survival concerns

Fierce Healthcare

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a rule (PDF) Tuesday to limit the impact of fraudulent bi | Hoping to help accountable care organizations turn the page on a messy urinary catheter scandal, CMS released a final rule to hold ACOs financially harmless.

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How To Empower Your Workforce With Modern Fertility Benefits

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.

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Prescription tracking feature launched on the NHS App

Digital Health News

A feature which allows patients to trace the status and readiness of their prescriptions has been released on the NHS App.

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Everise Acquires CGS Healthcare Vertical, Expands US Footprint and Service Offerings

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Everise , a global leader in healthcare customer experience (CX), today announced its acquisition of Continuum Global Solutions’ (CGS) healthcare vertical from Skyview Capital. – Everise’s acquisition of CGS’s healthcare vertical is a strategic move that will significantly enhance its capabilities in the healthcare CX space.

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CMS sets Medicaid renewal compliance deadlines

Fierce Healthcare

The feds have set new deadlines for compliance with Medicaid renewal requirements given widespread enrollment concerns during the unwinding. | The feds have set new deadlines for compliance with Medicaid renewal requirements given widespread enrollment concerns during the unwinding.

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PicnicHealth Launches Clinical Services to Enhance Care Management

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – PicnicHealth , a pioneer in real-world data (RWD) and clinical AI has unveiled its new Clinical Services division, featuring a Virtual Clinic for patients and a Virtual Site for life sciences companies. This innovative approach, supported by a team of in-house providers, aims to enhance care management for patients and streamline observational research for life sciences.

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Advanced Compliance: OSHA & HIPAA in Healthcare Facilities

Dive into the Compliance Officer's Handbook for advanced OSHA and HIPAA strategies. This guide provides detailed steps for maintaining compliance in healthcare facilities, covering key regulations like the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and HIPAA Privacy Rule. Learn to create a culture of compliance with management commitment, employee training, and regular risk assessments.

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Centivo banks $75M equity and debt financing backed by Morgan Health, health system VC arms

Fierce Healthcare

Centivo, a health plan for self-funded employers, secured $75 million in equity and debt financing to scale its product and technology and ink new partnerships with health systems. | Centivo, a health plan for self-funded employers, secured $75 million in equity and debt financing to scale its product and technology and ink new partnerships with health systems.

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How to Implement Remote Therapeutic Monitoring with Success

HIT Consultant

Alaina Victoria PT, DPT, Marketing and Sales Enablement Manager, OneStep Implementing remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM) successfully holds the key to revolutionizing healthcare delivery, enhancing patient outcomes and care efficiency. RTM leverages digital health technologies to monitor patients’ conditions and adherence to treatment plans in real time, facilitating timely interventions and personalized care.

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New Codes, Revised Guidelines: Your 2024 ICD-10 Update

Healthicity

Many of us look forward to autumn as cooler temperatures arrive and the leaves on the trees begin to change. Coders might look forward to autumn for one more reason: ICD-10 coding changes take affect October 1 every year! This means it’s important to review new codes, revised codes, deleted codes, and/or guideline revisions. So, if a new code is appropriate for an encounter on October 1 or later, that new code should be used.

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Humana, Interwell Health Expand Value-Based Kidney Care Agreement to Florida

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Humana Inc. , a health and well-being company, and kidney care management company Interwell Health are expanding their value-based care agreement to include Florida. – The expansion will provide eligible Humana Medicare Advantage members living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and end-stage kidney disease (ESKD) in Florida with access to Interwell’s comprehensive care and specialized resources.

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Enhance Healthcare Efficiency With Top Payroll & HCM Services

Running a healthcare facility requires precision and care, not just for patients but also for your staff. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps healthcare providers choose the best provider. Efficient payroll management ensures timely, accurate payments, critical for maintaining staff morale and trust. Compliance support helps navigate complex healthcare regulations and avoid costly fines.