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Drug distributors agree to $300M settlement for role in opioid epidemic

Healthcare Dive

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.

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Advancing Healthcare Equity: Federal Licensure Reciprocity for Physicians Caring for Transplant Patients and Donors

Bill of Health

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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Rite Aid exits bankruptcy, sheds $2B in debt

Healthcare Dive

After years of struggles, Rite Aid filed for bankruptcy last October and in the ensuing months worked to close hundreds of stores.

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Humana exiting Medicare Advantage in 13 markets

Fierce Healthcare

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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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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Molina puts CFO in charge of Medicaid, ACA marketplace businesses

Healthcare Dive

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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Prime Healthcare names first national president

Healthcare Dive

Sunny Bhatia will oversee all Prime regions — and lead the acquisition of Ascension hospitals in Illinois, according to a spokesperson.

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NHS launches £1.5bn tender to provide computer hardware

Digital Health News

The NHS has launched a joint procurement worth up to £1.5 billion for suppliers to provide a variety of computer hardware.

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Medicaid redeterminations still affecting Centene as stock plunges

Fierce Healthcare

Centene’s business is still impacted by Medicaid redeterminations, a process that began in early 2023, the company said during the Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference. | Centene's stock sunk Wednesday after the company highlighted issues it faces surrounding Medicaid redeterminations.

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Few rural hospitals are using free cybersecurity help, White House says

Becker's Health IT

Less than a quarter of rural hospitals have used a new program that provides free cybersecurity assistance from Microsoft and Google, Nextgov/FCW reported.

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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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Humana study: Senior-focused primary care can boost access, improve outcomes

Fierce Healthcare

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.

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AI in MedTech: We need to strike the right balance between innovation and regulation

Digital Health News

Stricter regulation is inevitable, so how should Medtech companies react?

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Evernorth's Accredo to make Stelara biosimilar available at $0 out-of-pocket

Fierce Healthcare

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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Digital NHS Health Checks to be piloted at three councils in 2025

Digital Health News

Digital NHS Health Checks to identify risk of cardiovascular disease will be piloted in three councils in England before nationwide rollout.

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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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Minimizing plastics use and risk in healthcare 

Fierce Healthcare

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.

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Safeguarding Your Health: 5 Ways Healthcare Organizations Can Navigate Cybersecurity Risks

HIT Consultant

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.

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AI tool can identify patients at risk of heart-related deaths

Digital Health News

An AI algorithm can identify those at highest risk of conditions leading to heart-related death, according to researchers.

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Advocates rush to Congress, White House to extend telehealth prescribing for two years, after DEA's plans leaked

Fierce Healthcare

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.

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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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Should Government Play a Bigger Role in Healthcare Cybersecurity?

Healthcare IT Today

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.

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The future of specialty care: Innovation for complex conditions

Fierce Healthcare

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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This Week’s Health IT Jobs – September 4, 2024

Healthcare IT Today

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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Excitement around AI remains hot as health system leaders cite early successes, survey finds

Fierce Healthcare

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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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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3 Unpopular Opinions I Have about Digital Health

HealthIT Answers

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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High demand, slimmed length of stay fortify hospitals' margins in July

Fierce Healthcare

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.

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Revenue Cycle and Payer News – September 4, 2024

HealthIT Answers

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.

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'Disciplined' hospitals will prosper once post-COVID volume boom settles, Tenet CEO says

Fierce Healthcare

After weathering a few years of COVID-19 interruptions, hospitals are now riding a wave of strong demand for acute care services. | Hospitals and health systems that prioritized "disciplined" expansions and data-driven cost management will be rewarded with earnings growth after recent quarters' volume spikes return to normal, Saum Sutaria, M.D., said at the 2024 Wells Fargo Healthcare Conference.

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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.