Healthcare Dive
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
The settlement adds to the billions of dollars that McKesson, Cencora and Cardinal have already agreed to pay in restitution for flooding the U.S. with highly addictive painkillers.
Bill of Health
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
By Rebecca Canino , Anne R. Links, and Fawaz Al Ammary In the face of a growing organ donation crisis in the United States, characterized by a decline in donors and a surge in transplant waitlists, it has become increasingly clear that existing regulatory barriers impede access to critical transplant services. One solution lies in dismantling the artificial barrier of state-based medical licensure, a move that holds the potential to significantly enhance access for both donors and recipients of
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Healthcare Dive
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
After years of struggles, Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy last October and in the ensuing months worked to close hundreds of stores.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Humana reaffirmed its full-year guidance but is leaving 13 Medicare Advantage (MA) markets next year, Chief Financial Officer Susan Diamond said during the Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference on Wedn | Humana is pulling back from Medicare Advantage markets and cutting benefits next year. The insurer expects it will lose thousands of members and supplemental benefit utilization will be high toward the end of this year.
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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.
Healthcare Dive
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Chief financial officer Mark Keim is taking the reins of the health insurer’s bread-and-butter business — Medicaid — along with a growing marketplace division.
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Healthcare Dive
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Sunny Bhatia will oversee all Prime regions — and lead the acquisition of Ascension hospitals in Illinois, according to a spokesperson.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Over the past several years, Humana has made significant strides in growing its senior-focused primary care business, and a new study highlights areas where it's seeing success in this model. | Over the past several years, Humana has made significant strides in growing its senior-focused primary care business, and a new study highlights areas where it's seeing success in this model.
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
The following is a guest article by Scott Heatherly, Vice President of Sales and Partnerships at Amenities Health Patient registration is a crucial first step in engaging with a healthcare facility, serving as the gateway to all subsequent interactions. This process, though often seen as a mere administrative necessity, plays a vital role in shaping the patient experience and can significantly impact patient satisfaction and retention.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Evernorth's Accredo specialty pharmacy will offer biosimilars for the popular immunotherapy Stelara at $0 for eligible patients, the company announced Thursday. | Evernorth's Accredo specialty pharmacy will offer biosimilars for the popular immunotherapy Stelara at $0 for eligible patients, the company announced Thursday.
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HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Kevin Landt, VP Product, Cybersecurity at Thrive The healthcare industry poses a unique set of challenges when it comes to its cybersecurity framework. Hospitals, doctors’ offices, and local clinics are all home to vast amounts of sensitive patient and employee data. Hospitals alone store about 50 petabytes of sensitive data every year. In order to operate seamlessly and provide the best care possible, these healthcare havens need to ensure that their IT stack is robust.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Microplastics are everywhere, including our bodies. | In this week's episode of "Podnosis," two experts break down the history of plastics use in the healthcare sector and what it would take for an organization to phase them out.
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
According to a 2023 report by the US Cyber Threat Intelligence Integration Center , the number of cyberattacks on the healthcare sector doubled in 2023 from the year prior. So far in 2024 that accelerated trajectory shows no sign of slowing down. The incident at Change Healthcare and the downstream impact it had on the entire healthcare sector was yet another wake-up call for the industry.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Specialty drugs are offering new hope for many patients with complex medical conditions, yet they aren’t without their challenges. | Optum’s Senior VP Peter Demogenes outlines the two typical approaches taken in managing specialty drugs and highlights the importance of innovation in both improving patient outcomes and reducing barriers.
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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
Becker's Health IT
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Less than a quarter of rural hospitals have used a new program that provides free cybersecurity assistance from Microsoft and Google, Nextgov/FCW reported.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
The Drug Enforcement Administration is reaching the final steps of its proposed rulemaking process for the prescription of controlled substances via telehealth, but its plans have been le | The Drug Enforcement Administration was expected to publish its proposed telehealth prescribing rule in September. A former official shared the agency's plans, which shattered the expectations of stakeholders.
Digital Health News
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Digital NHS Health Checks to identify risk of cardiovascular disease will be piloted in three councils in England before nationwide rollout.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
The stir around artificial intelligence hasn't cooled in the past year, as health executives once again tapped AI as most exciting and most improved technology for the fourth year in a ro | The Center for Connected Medicine at UPMC found that AI and telehealth were the most exciting technologies for health system executives this year.
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Digital Health News
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
The NHS has launched a joint procurement worth up to £1.5 billion for suppliers to provide a variety of computer hardware.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
July was another month of operational stability and moderating expenses for hospitals, new industry data show. | Hospitals logged “improvements across the board" through July, though Kaufman Hall's latest monthly report warns that health systems are having a bit more trouble.
Digital Health News
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
An AI algorithm can identify those at highest risk of conditions leading to heart-related death, according to researchers.
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
It can be very overwhelming scrolling though job board after job board in search of a position that fits your wants and needs. Let us take that stress away by finding a mix of great health IT jobs for you! We hope you enjoy this look at some of the health IT jobs we saw healthcare organizations trying to fill this week. Here’s a quick look at some of the health IT jobs we found: Medical Billing Specialist – Aspire Health Partners Outpatient Coder – HCA Healthcare EverHealth Par
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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.
Digital Health News
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Stricter regulation is inevitable, so how should Medtech companies react?
HealthIT Answers
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Reported payers and health insurance industry news from Aetna, UnitedHealth Group, Humana, CareSource, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Oscar Health Insurance, and more. The post Revenue Cycle and Payer News – September 4, 2024 appeared first on Health IT Answers.
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Loren Larsen, CEO and co-founder of Videra Health The causes and effects of America’s mental health crisis are well-documented. Easing access to necessary clinical help has not grown in tandem. A study by the National Council for Mental Well-Being reveals that mental health services in the U.S. are insufficient despite more than half of Americans (56 percent) seeking help, with limited options and long waits becoming the norm.
HealthIT Answers
SEPTEMBER 4, 2024
Joshua Liu MD explains 3 unpopular opinions he has about digital health. The post 3 Unpopular Opinions I Have about Digital Health appeared first on Health IT Answers.
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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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