Amazon expands drug subscription program to Medicare members
Healthcare Dive
JUNE 18, 2024
RxPass is now available to more than 50 million Medicare members after Amazon brought it into compliance with the insurance program’s regulatory standards.
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Color Health uses OpenAI to develop cancer screening copilot for doctors
Healthcare It News
JUNE 18, 2024
Color Health, a genetic testing company, is using OpenAI's newest, less expensive, large language model to equip doctors with pretreatment workup expertise that could speed up prior authorization requests for cancer screening diagnostics and get patients into treatment faster. The company has also partnered with the University of California San Francisco to study how the cancer copilot tool performs in surfacing early warning signs, seemingly incongruous red flags and other pertinent details
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Uninsured rate expected to hit 8.9% over next decade, CBO finds
Healthcare Dive
JUNE 18, 2024
New government projections chart the dogged rise in the nation’s uninsured rate as policies that swelled healthcare coverage during the coronavirus pandemic expire.
Patient apps improve healthcare delivery
Healthcare It News
JUNE 18, 2024
Connected care through the Memorial Healthcare System's mobile application gets patients engaged and taking more control of their care, and by feeding data to EHRs, can also help to save nurses time, says Jesus Diaz, director of nursing informatics.
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.
CMS to end Change Healthcare cyberattack financial relief program
Healthcare Dive
JUNE 18, 2024
The Medicare funding program, which launched in March to ease cash flow challenges for providers, will stop accepting applications July 12.
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Price transparency enforcement is a shared responsibility
Healthcare Dive
JUNE 18, 2024
A principal strategist at Turquoise Health argues that regulatory enforcement is crucial for hospitals to post files compliant with price transparency goals.
Novant Health gives up $320M hospital deal after FTC secures appeals court injunction
Fierce Healthcare
JUNE 18, 2024
Novant Health is throwing in the towel on its $320 million plan to purchase two Community Health Systems hospitals after the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) scored an injunction on the deal from an | "With the FTC’s continued roadblocks we do not see a way to finalize this transaction," a spokesperson for the nonprofit system said Tuesday.
Lawmakers ask Department of Labor to protect Steward workers
Healthcare Dive
JUNE 18, 2024
Steward has a vested interest in keeping workers happy. Its assets, which the health system plans to sell this summer, could lose value if physicians quit.
40 most common passwords of 2024
Becker's Health IT
JUNE 18, 2024
Cyberattacks against hospitals and health systems are becoming more frequent and disruptive. As a result, CIOs are working with their teams to heighten cyber hygiene across the organization.
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.
CDC: Uninsured rate fell by 26% between 2019 and 2023
Fierce Healthcare
JUNE 18, 2024
The uninsured rate in the U.S. has declined by 26% over the past several years, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. | The uninsured rate in the U.S. has declined by 26% over the past several years, according to new data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Streamlining Hospital Operations, Optimizing Resource Allocation, and Improving Efficiency with AI Predictive Analytics and Machine Learning Algorithms
Healthcare IT Today
JUNE 18, 2024
Although we all call it AI, the technology we have is not all the way there to be true independent and self-thinking artificial intelligence. Instead, the AI that we are working with is a very sophisticated technology that is trained to predict and analyze things based on what it has been coded and trained to recognize. So in that spirit, let’s take a moment to look at all of the work that AI-driven predictive analytics and machine learning algorithms are doing in the world of healthcare r
Alarming Nurse Shortage Threatens Healthcare System, But Solutions Emerge
HIT Consultant
JUNE 18, 2024
What You Should Know: – A new report by Incredible Health , the leading platform for connecting nurses with healthcare employers, paints a concerning picture of the American healthcare system. The report, titled “ 2024 Healthcare Executive Report , ” reveals a crisis brewing – a deepening shortage of nurses that threatens patient care. – The US healthcare system is projected to face a staggering shortage of 1 million nurses by 2030.
Bold Statements from Greenway CEO at Company’s User Group Conference
Healthcare IT Today
JUNE 18, 2024
“Every innovation from Greenway going forward is going to be based on AI” That was just one of several bold statements made by Pratap Sarker, CEO of Greenway Health at the company’s user group conference (ReEngage) last week in Arlington, TX. Other statements included: “Now it’s time for us to get even more aggressive on rolling out needed features, interoperability, and cybersecurity.” “Cybersecurity is what keeps me up at night and that’s why we have rapidly rolle
Advanced Compliance: OSHA & HIPAA in Healthcare Facilities
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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.
The CMS Minimum Staffing Standards for Long-Term Care Facilities is Effective June 21, 2024
Jerri Lynn Ward
JUNE 18, 2024
Isn’t it interesting how bureaucracies believe they can conjure the expected results like magic if they pass a rule? It’s like the alchemists of old who were, essentially, practicing wizardry. You can find the new rule here , introduced by the typical word salad employed by governmental agencies. Did you know that you are presumed to be “hiding profits?
AI in Healthcare: Enhancing Data Quality & Reducing Clinician Burden
HIT Consultant
JUNE 18, 2024
Jay Anders, MD, Chief Medical Officer, Medicomp Systems Healthcare is on the cusp of a transformative era, with artificial intelligence (AI) and large language models (LLMs) demonstrating remarkable potential in streamlining clinical documentation, quality measurement, and medical coding. As these technologies mature, forward-thinking healthcare provider organizations are exploring ways to leverage AI to improve data quality, reduce clinician burden, and ultimately enhance patient care.
AI-powered physio platform to be deployed in the NHS
Digital Health News
JUNE 18, 2024
AI-powered physio clinic, Flok Health is planned to be rolled out in the NHS by Autumn 2024, with the aim of cutting physiotherapy waiting lists.
5 Trends to Combat Staff Shortages & Boost Healthcare Efficiency
HIT Consultant
JUNE 18, 2024
Michael Casamassa VP of Sales for Payor Solutions, Henry Schein Medical The challenge of staff shortages in healthcare continues to remain persistent in the United States. To help mitigate what could be a long-term challenge, according to an article in TIME, institutions are staffing facilities with temporary health professionals due to rising turnover, fluctuations in demand, and evolving appreciation for work-life balance.
Enhance Healthcare Efficiency With Top Payroll & HCM Services
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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.
NHSDG warns 150,000 patients to assume data has been published
Digital Health News
JUNE 18, 2024
NHS Dumfries and Galloway is warning around 150,000 patients to assume that their personal data is likely to have been stolen and published online.
Hospital Leaders Grapple with Workforce Shortages, Tech Risks, and Financial Pressures: FTI Consulting Survey
HIT Consultant
JUNE 18, 2024
What You Should Know: – FTI Consulting’s inaugural Hospital Operations Outlook Survey paints a picture of a healthcare industry navigating a complex post-pandemic environment. While hospitals strive to meet the evolving needs of patients and communities, they grapple with significant challenges, including workforce shortages, financial pressures, and the ever-present threat of cyberattacks. – The FTI Consulting survey unveils the multifaceted challenges and opportunities facing
Talkiatry closes $130M series C to expand telepsychiatry model
Fierce Healthcare
JUNE 18, 2024
Telepsychiatry provider Talkiatry has unveiled $130 million of new equity and debt financing to expand its model of value-based, virtual behavioral care. | The equity and debt financing round is led by venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz and will help the company secure more value-based contracts with health plans.
What Will It Take to Achieve Value From Digitally Enabled Diabetes Care?
HIT Consultant
JUNE 18, 2024
Tony Vahedian, CEO at CCS A report from the Peterson Health Technology Institute (PHTI) found that many digital diabetes management platforms aren’t providing meaningful ROI for patients or the health system as a whole. Users of common technologies only see small, incremental clinical benefits, such as 0.23%–0.60% point reduction in HbA1c when compared to traditional care.
Provide Real Value in Your Applications with Data and Analytics
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Mika Health partners with pharma giants for women's oncology initiative
Mobi Health News
JUNE 18, 2024
Patients in Switzerland will have access to Mika Health's psychological support offerings in conjunction with pharmaceutical therapy.
Canopy Expands Real-Time Wearable Safety for Healthcare Workers Beyond Hospital Walls
HIT Consultant
JUNE 18, 2024
What You Should Know: – Canopy , the leading provider of wearable safety technology for healthcare workers, announced a significant expansion of its platform. – The company unveiled two key innovations: Wear-1, a new wearable safety button, and Canopy Go, a home health solution. This expansion extends real-time safety support beyond hospital walls, protecting healthcare workers wherever they provide care.
Exclusive: Wellth expands AI personalized predictive features for blood pressure
Mobi Health News
JUNE 18, 2024
The updated AI offerings will allow users and providers to gain personalized insights on blood pressure readings to help control the emergence of chronic health conditions.
Healthcare Leaders Embrace Virtual Care and AI to Combat Staffing Crisis: Philips Future Health Index 2024
HIT Consultant
JUNE 18, 2024
What You Should Know: – A new report by Philips , the Future Health Index 2024, paints a concerning picture of the healthcare industry struggling with significant staffing shortages. – The report, based on a survey of 3,000 healthcare leaders across 14 countries, reveals how this crisis is impacting both staff and patients. Burnout and Backlogs: The Human Cost of Staff Shortages The report reveals a concerning trend – nearly two-thirds (66%) of healthcare leaders report increas
Best Practices for Sharing Protected Health Information (PHI)
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Explore essential topics in this ebook, including what constitutes PHI and how to identify it using 18 indicators. Gain insights into the importance of safeguarding PHI to protect patient privacy and learn about the severe consequences of HIPAA violations. Discover practical strategies for securely exchanging PHI within your healthcare organization, including assessing risks and implementing effective safeguards.
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