Humana posts big loss, dour outlook on Medicare Advantage cost spike
Healthcare Dive
JANUARY 24, 2024
The health insurer’s stock plunged Thursday morning following its 2023 results, which fell startlingly short of Wall Street’s expectations.
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MRO Is Among Latest to Earn Validated Data Stream Designations in NCQA Data Aggregator Validation Program, For Third Time
MRO Compliance
JANUARY 24, 2024
Norristown, Pa. – January 24, 2024 – MRO Corp., the leading clinical data exchange company in healthcare, announced today that it has earned the Validated Data Stream designation in the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) Data Aggregator Validation program. It is part of the latest NCQA cohort to earn the NCQA validation. “MRO is excited to earn data stream validations for a third time and to continue providing clinical data directly sourced from multiple EHRs, with proven accuracy,
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Elevance controls medical costs to $6B profit in 2023
Healthcare Dive
JANUARY 24, 2024
The payer curbed the worst of medical cost growth last year, and expects to do the same in 2024 — an assumption one analyst called “aggressive” given persistent higher utilization among seniors.
HHS releases voluntary cybersecurity performance goals to beef up healthcare's digital defenses
Fierce Healthcare
JANUARY 24, 2024
The Department for Health and Human Services (HHS) has published voluntary cybersecurity performance goals tailored for healthcare organizations, the first move in the administration’s
The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings
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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.
Senator probes MA exchanges’ marketing tactics
Healthcare Dive
JANUARY 24, 2024
The head of the Senate Finance Committee sent letters to several health insurance exchanges on Tuesday, as part of an inquiry into allegedly predatory Medicare Advantage marketing to seniors.
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Congressmen press Steward Health Care over reports of ‘grave financial distress’
Healthcare Dive
JANUARY 24, 2024
Lawmakers demanded the operator detail how it will "ensure the communities Steward’s hospitals serve are not abandoned" amid financial troubles.
The Big Consult: Major Criteria for Adopting a Digital App or Service
Healthcare IT Today
JANUARY 24, 2024
The previous article in this series described how digital IT companies differ from clinical settings , and focused on the importance of clinicians deciding what their particular IT needs are. This article, and the next, lay out criteria for choosing a solution. Even once you know what you need in your clinical setting, demonstrating the value of a new technology is hard.
Marshfield Clinic to close Wisconsin hospice center due to ‘limited resources’
Healthcare Dive
JANUARY 24, 2024
The announcement comes weeks after the financially troubled health system called off merger discussions with Duluth, Minnesota-based Essentia Health.
AI, Copyright, and Open Science: Health Implications of the New York Times/OpenAI Lawsuit
Bill of Health
JANUARY 24, 2024
By Adithi Iyer The legal world is atwitter with the developing artificial intelligence (“AI”) copyright cage match between The New York Times and OpenAI. The Times filed its complaint in Manhattan Federal District Court on December 27 accusing OpenAI of unlawfully using its (copyrighted and paywalled) articles to train ChatGPT. OpenAI, in turn, published a sharply-worded response on January 8, claiming that its incorporation of the material for training purposes squarely constitutes fair use.
3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings
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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.
Walgreens exploring sale of Shields Health Solutions: Bloomberg
Healthcare Dive
JANUARY 24, 2024
The specialty pharmacy could be valued at more than $4 billion in a sale, but a deal might slow the healthcare segment’s drive toward profitability.
Instacart taps DispatchHealth to expand its reach to home care providers
Fierce Healthcare
JANUARY 24, 2024
Grocery delivery company Instacart notched another partnership with a care provider as it extends its reach into healthcare. | The company will work with in-home care provider DispatchHealth to enable providers to prescribe food interventions, much like traditional medications, right to patients' homes.
Smart Hospital Solutions from Artisight
Healthcare IT Today
JANUARY 24, 2024
Stephanie Lahr, MD, CHCIO and president of Artisight , envisions a future where every hospital room hosts a camera and speaker in order to support two-way video. Hospitals are using Artisight’s capabilities for remote support of nurses, but they are expanding to other disciplines as well. When you leverage nurses at the bedside and others watching over video, each can focus on different aspects of care.
Live tumor imaging company Elephas garners $55M
Mobi Health News
JANUARY 24, 2024
The company's diagnostics platform helps predict how patients will respond to immunotherapy.
The Role of Technology in Remote Patient Monitoring
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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.
Featured Health IT Job: Service Desk CSM Lead
Healthcare IT Today
JANUARY 24, 2024
We like to regularly feature a healthcare IT job that might be of interest to readers. Today, we’re featuring the Service Desk CSM Lead position that was recently posted on Healthcare IT Central. This position was posted by Stoltenberg Consulting Inc. and is a hybrid position based in New York City, New York. Here’s a description of the position: Now seeking a CSM to lead daily operations and oversight of the Epic and technical support service desk for a health system client in New
Walgreens exploring sale of specialty pharmacy company Shields Health: media report
Fierce Healthcare
JANUARY 24, 2024
Walgreens is exploring a potential sale of its specialty pharmacy business Shields Health Solutions, just two-and-half years after it bought a majority stake in the business. | Walgreens is exploring a potential sale of its specialty pharmacy business Shields Health Solutions, just two-and-half years after it bought a majority stake in the business, according to a Bloomberg report.
Nordic EPR lead: UK EPR market will never be dominated by one system
Digital Health News
JANUARY 24, 2024
Alison MacDonald, senior VP and global lead, EHR implementation at Nordic Consulting, says the UK EPR market will never be dominated by one system.
Why this Fortune 100 company swapped from Caremark to a startup PBM
Fierce Healthcare
JANUARY 24, 2024
Amid an ongoing conversation about pharmacy benefit managers and the role they play in rising drug costs, a Fortune 100 company is making the jump from one of the industry's biggest players to a st | Amid an ongoing conversation about pharmacy benefit managers and the role they play in rising drug costs, a Fortune 100 company is making the jump from one of the industry's biggest players to a startup.
15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence
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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?
C2-Ai named as winner of Health Inequalities Targeted Call
Digital Health News
JANUARY 24, 2024
C2-AI has been named as one of the winners of the Health Inequalities Targeted Call, for its AI solutions for patient risk assessments.
AI identified as a top risk for healthcare
Mobi Health News
JANUARY 24, 2024
AI and new technologies are among the top five management risks providers face in 2024, according to an annual report by Kodiak Solutions. The other risks are based around financial performance, competition, workforce and cybersecurity, with AI and new technologies affecting most of those categories, according to the report.
Cylera and Integra e-Quip partner to improve cyber defence in health
Digital Health News
JANUARY 24, 2024
Cylera has partnered with Integra e-Quip to streamline cybersecurity protection and asset management solutions for IoMT and IoT environments.
Federal officials trumpet record high ACA enrollment
Fierce Healthcare
JANUARY 24, 2024
More than 21.3 million people will be enrolled in an Affordable Care Act during this year's open enrollment period, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced today. | Affordable Care Act enrollment has hit an all-time high, prompting federal officials to recognize its importance to the insurance marketplace today.
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
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ?
Digital Health News
JANUARY 24, 2024
Today's briefing covers Sheffield Teaching Hospitals receiving an award from Muscular Dystrophy UK and BioLizard opening new offices in Lausanne.
Bon Secours Mercy Health hit with data breach lawsuit
Becker's Health IT
JANUARY 24, 2024
Cincinnati-based Bon Secours Mercy Health is the latest big health system to face a lawsuit over a data breach involving a medical transcription vendor.
Rewired 2024: digital leaders bring ‘unique skills’ to services under intense pressure
Digital Health News
JANUARY 24, 2024
As staff and services feel the strain, digital leaders and teams are stepping up.
Cleveland Clinic has 'ethical imperative' to build on 2023's 14M patient encounters, CEO says
Fierce Healthcare
JANUARY 24, 2024
Cleveland Clinic CEO and President Tom Mihaljevic, M.D., is promising his team a year of workforce development, physical security initiatives and sustainable growth amid an industry rife with risin | Despite 2023's tight 0.4% operating margin, CEO Tom Mihaljevic, M.D., told employees that the nonprofit system is prioritizing continued workforce investments and worldwide expansion.
Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide
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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.
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