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Medicare Advantage plans provide less intensive post-acute care, study finds

Healthcare Dive

The research found no differences in 30-day hospital readmissions or mortality, but the study’s authors said more analysis on patients’ long-term functioning was needed.

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Virtual second opinions are popular but wariness persists on AI diagnosis tools

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A survey by the Cleveland Clinic revealed nearly four in ten respondents had reservations around seeking a second opinion if the provider used AI diagnostic tools.

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CMS finalizes rule to cut Medicaid DSH payments for some hospitals

Healthcare Dive

Under the new definition, hospitals can only receive disproportionate share hospital Medicaid reimbursements for beneficiaries who are primarily insured by the safety-net program.

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Virtual second opinions are popular but wariness persists on AI diagnosis tools

Mobi Health News

A survey by the Cleveland Clinic revealed nearly four in ten respondents had reservations around seeking a second opinion if the provider used AI diagnostic tools.

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.

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CHS’ income falls in the fourth quarter as costs continue to climb

Healthcare Dive

The Franklin, Tennessee-based hospital operator’s net income in Q4 dropped nearly 90% year over year.

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Teladoc still looking for tech investments, M&A amid operational review

Healthcare Dive

The telehealth vendor is trimming expenses, but it could pursue deals with strategically or financially attractive companies.

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World Health Organisation launches Global Initiative on Digital Health

Digital Health News

The World Health Organization Tuesday launched its new Global Initiative on Digital Health, designed to aid country-led digital health transformation.

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Navigating the Interoperability Maze: 3 Key Challenges for Healthcare Providers and Payers

MRO Compliance

In the ever-evolving landscape of healthcare, the quest for interoperability has become paramount. While the vision of seamless data exchange promises improved patient care and streamlined operations, the journey is not without its hurdles. Here we explore the three main interoperability challenges that continue to shape the narrative in healthcare.

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UnitedHealth, HAC study: How social health factors impact employer plans

Fierce Healthcare

Given the impact that social factors have on overall health, employers can better manage costs and outcomes by embracing deeper, population-level data analysis, according to a new white paper. | Given the impact that social factors have on overall health, employers can better manage costs and outcomes by embracing deeper, population-level data analysis, according to a new white paper.

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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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Steward Health Care gets ultimatum from Massachusetts governor

Healthcare Dive

Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey sent a letter to Steward executives this week saying the operator must produce financial documents and consider a sale of its properties in the state.

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Surgical robotics company Medical Microinstruments secures $110M and more digital health fundings

Mobi Health News

Blackbird Health, which offers technology-based mental healthcare for youth, scored $17 million in Series A funding.

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Leading Healthcare Payer Consulting Firm HealthScape Advisors Joins Chartis

Healthcare IT Today

This Acquisition Positions Chartis to Help Clients Achieve Transformational Healthcare Change Chartis , a leading healthcare advisory firm, today announced that it has acquired HealthScape Advisors , a leading healthcare payer consulting firm. Based in Chicago with 160 professionals, HealthScape helps payers across all segments, including commercial, Medicare, Medicaid, ACA, and federal, navigate the evolving healthcare landscape.

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Answer Digital partners with Lunit and AZmed for speedy AI deployments

Digital Health News

Lunit and AZmed have both formed strategic partnerships with Answer Digital that will help support the speedy deployment of AI models to clinical pathways.

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The Role of Technology in Remote Patient Monitoring

Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.

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If You Give a Law Student a Baby

Bill of Health

Editor’s Note: Congratulations, Bobby, and welcome to the world, baby Stroup! By Bobby Stroup If you give a law student a baby, they’re going to look for legal risk. And if they live in the Bay State , they’re going to want a class on ‘MILK’ (Massachusetts Infant Legal Knowhow). Then, after learning about the relevant law and policy, they’re probably going to want to write a legal blog post.

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MA enrollees constrained by prior auth but docs more likely to ask about health assessments: report

Fierce Healthcare

Medicare Advantage (MA) beneficiaries are more likely than traditional Medicare enrollees to experience delays in care while they wait for prior authorization approval, but MA members are likely to | Medicare Advantage and traditional Medicare enrollees experience similar access to services and similar challenges, a report from the Commonwealth Fund concluded.

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How data can help make ‘care closer to home’ a reality

Digital Health News

Poor quality data is partly to blame for the failure to shift care out of hospitals and into the community. But simple steps can make data an enabler of change, writes The King's Fund's Danielle Jefferies.

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Talkspace & Wheel Partner for Holistic Virtual Healthcare: Addressing Mental & Physical Needs

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: Today, Talkspace, a leading online behavioral health company, and Wheel , the foremost virtual care platform powering the next generation of virtual healthcare, announced they will partner to offer patients access to board-certified general practitioners and licensed behavioral health providers across the U.S. – conveniently and virtually.

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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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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ? 

Digital Health News

Today's briefing covers Tagomics announcing a £6.7 million funding round and the PREDICT-PD study exceeding 10,000 participants.

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Many disproportionate share hospitals face lower Medicaid payments under new final rule

Fierce Healthcare

Medicaid disproportionate share hospital (DSH) payments are being cut by $8 billion annually during the current and next four federal fiscal years under a new Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Serv | Published Tuesday and set to go into effect in two months, the final rule limits the calculation of a hospitals Medicaid shortfall to beneficiaries with Medicaid as their primary payer.

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Netflix for Healthcare: Direct Primary Care & Shared Decision-Making

HIT Consultant

Dr. Jacob DeWitt, MD, U H SM Ambassador and Founder, Integrative Direct Primary Care In an era when healthcare costs continue to soar, a deviation from the status quo is becoming increasingly necessary. Backing this up are recent findings by the Federal Reserve Board, which unearth an uncomfortable truth—that 28% of adults in the U.S. were compelled to forgo medical care in 2022 due to exorbitant costs.

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How Visibility into Compensation and Performance Can Boost Clinician Retention

Fierce Healthcare

How Visibility into Compensation and Performance Can Boost Clinician Retention | To support the delivery of best-in-class patient care, clinicians require a clear line of sight into how they are performing.

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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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Particle Health Unveils Patient Monitoring Solution

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: Particle Health, an intelligent data platform that aggregates and delivers actionable patient data and insights to healthcare companies, today announced the availability of its new Patient Monitoring Solution, a purpose-built technology-enabled offering designed to give provider organizations a 360-degree view of their patient’s care journey and how they interact with the healthcare system.

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Computer Assisted Professional Coding is Helping St. Joseph’s Be More Resilient

Healthcare IT Today

The team at St. Joseph’s Health in NJ implemented computer assisted professional coding (CAPC) to streamline their revenue cycle management processes. The resulting improvements are helping the organization be more resilient in these challenging times. Dr. Beth Kushner, Chief Medical Information Officer at St. Joseph’s , recently sat down with Healthcare IT Today to discuss the revenue cycle management (RCM) improvements her team has made.

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Trilliant Health Launches Network Explorer: An Application To Improve Network Performance With Real-World Data

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: Trilliant Health, the leading provider of data-driven strategy analytics for the health economy, announced the launch of Network Explorer, a point-and-click application to manage network performance. Network Explorer enables stakeholders across the health economy to form evidence-based strategies to improve their network performance.

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UCHealth filed over 15,000 lawsuits against patients over 5 years, often under another name, report finds

Fierce Healthcare

Over the past half decade, 15,710 collections lawsuits have been filed against patients by or on behalf of Aurora, Colorado-based UCHealth, according to a recently published investigative report.

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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.