Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Specialty care makes up a significant portion of healthcare spending, yet accountable care organizations (ACOs) often lack a specialty care strategy to lower costs and optimize specialty care.  | Specialists are pivotal to the care continuum and should be fostered as partners in delivering high-quality care rather than mere cost drivers.
Healthcare Dive
OCTOBER 11, 2024
About 40% of MA plans with prescription drug coverage will earn four or more stars, a dip from 42% this year, according to data released by the CMS.
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Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 11, 2024
This story was reported in partnership with Uncloseted Media, a nonpartisan, investigative, LGBTQ | Ending the HIV epidemic hinges on both treatment and prevention, particularly through access to PrEP. For at-risk individuals living in the U.S. South—where HIV is a daunting reality—PrEP use is very low compared to the number of new HIV cases.
Healthcare Dive
OCTOBER 11, 2024
B. Braun and Fresenius Medical Care said they will make more crucial products as the U.S. faces shortages following Hurricane Helene’s damage to a Baxter manufacturing facility.
Advertiser: Celo
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.
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Wolters Kluwer Health, a big player in clinical decision support solutions, is teaming up with Abridge to integrate UpToDate into its AI-based medical note-taking tool. | Wolters Kluwer Health, a big player in clinical decision support solutions, is teaming up with Abridge to integrate UpToDate into its AI-based medical note-taking tool.
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Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Analyses of 2025 Medicare Advantage star ratings continue to pour in and not all of it bodes well for the conventional juggernauts. | UnitedHealth and Humana saw star ratings decrease, whereas insurtechs celebrated their scores. We break down how all major insurers—and their investors—are reacting.
HIT Consultant
OCTOBER 11, 2024
What You Should Know: – A recent survey of 1,000 U.S. surgeons reveals a strong belief in the power of digital health to reduce disparities in access to surgical expertise, particularly in under-resourced communities. – The State of Surgery survey , commissioned by Medtronic , highlights the potential of live streaming, artificial intelligence (AI) , and virtual reality (VR) to transform surgical care and improve healthcare equity.
Becker's Health IT
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Axis Health System identified a cyberattack affecting operations, including its primary care patient portal, according to the health system's website.
HIT Consultant
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Neena Patel, MHA, CSM, VP of Client Success at Chordline As population health initiatives for Medicare and Medicaid members pick up steam, one of the biggest obstacles to care transformation remains a lack of trust among healthcare’s key stakeholders. It’s an issue leaders must address—starting at the user level—if they are to strengthen health outcomes for the country’s most vulnerable patients.
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Mobi Health News
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The aim is to streamline workflows, improve data integration and make better use of AI to deliver positive outcomes.
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The following is a guest article by Brian Doyle, SVP at Rectangle Health Recent cyberattacks in the industry caused significant disruptions in healthcare claims processing and billing, impacting physicians, patients, and insurers. A survey done by the American Medical Association (AMA) revealed disruptions caused financial strain and jeopardized patient care.
Digital Health News
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Digital Health and the Equity Charter have joined forced to tackle racism through a partnership at Rewired 2025.
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 11, 2024
If you’ve spent any amount of time with me, you probably have heard me coughing. One time I was with a long time friend and I apologized to her for my bad cough and she replied, “You always cough John. We’re used to it.” Little did I knew that I was so congested from allergies that I coughed all the time and those around me just got used to it.
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
Digital Health News
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Clinicians at Yeovil Hospital can now access Dorset patients' GP data through Somerset's shared care record.
HealthIT Answers
OCTOBER 11, 2024
By Lyle Berkowitz MD - Long wait times for primary care appointments are particularly concerning. When patients are unable to obtain timely access to primary care, manageable conditions such as high blood pressure, glucose, and cholesterol may grow worse and lead to more severe and costly medical issues. The post Investing in Virtual Care to Expand Health System Capacity and Retain Patients appeared first on Health IT Answers.
Mobi Health News
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The company will use the funds to accelerate its product expansion on a global scale.
Digital Health News
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The NIHR has awarded 36 NHS organisations £30 million to fund new medical technology and research equipment.
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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.
Mobi Health News
OCTOBER 11, 2024
The AI-enabled technology measures musculoskeletal structures from an MRI scan.
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Menopause is having a moment. Oprah Winfrey opened up last | Recent research reveals that nurses may struggle with menopausal symptoms in the workplace—and that it may impact their ability to care for patients.
Dot Compliance
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Corrective and Preventive Action (CAPA) is essential for pharmaceutical quality management. It’s a systematic process addressing product or process deviations to prevent issues, ensure product quality, and meet regulatory standards. The goal is to prevent issues, ensure product quality, and meet regulatory standards. In this blog post we’re going to cover the core essentials of an effective CAPA system, the importance of CAPA and critical process steps.
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 11, 2024
SCAN Health Plan is bringing in the former CEO of media giant Disney as a senior adviser as the team pushes to continue enhancing the customer experience. | SCAN Health Plan is bringing in the former CEO of media giant Disney as a senior adviser as the team pushes to continue enhancing the customer experience.
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.
MedTrainer
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Have you accounted for everything in your healthcare disaster preparedness plan? If you’re like most healthcare organizations, it’s hard to tell. According to a 2024 MedTrainer poll , 23% of respondents feel their organization is unprepared for an emergency and 75% think their organization’s emergency preparedness is just “okay.” As you may have discovered (hopefully not the hard way), meeting the basic requirements set forth by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) and OSHA should b
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Healthcare purchasers are investing more in digital health technologies and are committed to growing the space, according to a survey from the Peterson Health Technology Institute, an ind | The Peterson Health Technology Institute found that 75% of health plans, employers and health systems have increased their digital health budgets in the last two years.
Dossier
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Authored By: Geir Arnhoff CEO Linkedin Compassion fatigue (CF) is a significant challenge for healthcare workers, especially during times of crisis. Long shifts, high patient loads, and the emotional toll of caring for critically ill patients can lead to burnout, secondary traumatic stress (STS), and a decreased ability to show compassion. As conversations around emotional burnout increase, exploring how competency management tools , like Dossier, can alleviate some of the pressures healthcare p
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 11, 2024
Welcome to this week's Chutes & Ladders, our roundup of hirings, firings and retirings throughout the industry. | Welcome to this week's Chutes & Ladders, our roundup of hirings, firings and retirings throughout the industry. Please submit the good news—or the bad—from your shop, and we will feature it here at the end of each week.
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.
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