Fri.Aug 09, 2024

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After decline, private equity investing in healthcare reaches turning point: PitchBook

Healthcare Dive

Private equity deal making fell more than 16% in the second quarter, but the market is showing signs of a turnaround, according to the market research firm.

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Walgreens may sell entire stake in VillageMD business as it explores strategic options

Fierce Healthcare

Drugstore chain Walgreens is considering a full sale of its stake in VillageMD after investing billions in the primary care provider. | Walgreens said its exploring options including a sale of all or part of the VillageMD businesses, possible restructuring options and other strategic opportunities, according to a recent filing.

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In tone-setting verdict, FDA rejects MDMA as a therapy aid for PTSD

Healthcare Dive

The decision to turn down an application comes at a pivotal time for psychedelics research, which, after decades of dismissal, has recently gained momentum.

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Medicaid, MA headwinds pressure payers in Q2. Here's a look at how major companies fared

Fierce Healthcare

Medicare Advantage and Medicaid woes continued to plague some major payers in the second quarter, with UnitedHealth Group regaining its crown as the most profitable company in the industry for Q2.< | Medicare Advantage and Medicaid woes continued to plague some major payers in the second quarter, with UnitedHealth Group regaining its crown as the most profitable company in the industry for Q2.

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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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Included Health taps Optum exec as CFO

Healthcare Dive

Mark Flakne comes to the virtual and in-person care company from Optum Health, where he worked for more than 11 years.

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Prospect Medical to sell Crozer Health to real estate company CHA Partners

Healthcare Dive

Prospect has sought to divest the struggling four-hospital system since 2022.

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How hackers are targeting the hospital supply chain

Becker's Health IT

Russian-speaking ransomware gangs target healthcare supply chain, prompting AHA and Health ISAC to urge risk management and redundancy measures.

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Patients Demand Improved Healthcare Support, Hyro Survey Finds

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – A new survey conducted by Hyro , a healthcare AI-powered communications company, has revealed significant gaps in patient support within the US healthcare system. – The survey of over 1,500 patients highlights the frustration and challenges patients face when interacting with healthcare providers. Patients Reveals Alarming Consequences of Healthcare Support Friction Hyro’s “ Voice of the Patient ” report emphasizes the urgent need for healthc

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Mid and South Essex deploys AI communications solution

Digital Health News

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust has rolled out an integrated AI solution and communications platform to reduce missed appointments.

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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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Improving Revenue Cycle Management with True AI and Machine Learning

Healthcare IT Today

Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning are two vast topics of discussion as we work on implementing these tools into a multitude of areas in the healthcare space. So lets narrow that down a bit and focus on Revenue Cycle Management. We reached out to our brilliant Healthcare IT Today Community and asked them – where is true AI and machine learning being used to improve revenue cycle management?

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Sheffield Teaching Hospitals launches diabetes smart tech trial

Digital Health News

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals has launched a new initiative to reduce the risk of nerve damage in people living with type 2 diabetes.

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Best Practices for Healthcare Compliance Documentation

Compliancy Group

Maintaining healthcare compliance depends on having many tools and strategies at your disposal, especially when faced with an audit or incident of non-compliance. Perhaps the most essential element is compliance documentation. Paperwork can be a chore, but these documents help you keep track of all the moving parts that make up regulatory healthcare compliance.

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GP out of hours service BrisDoc to deploy EPM system

Digital Health News

GP out of hours service, BrisDoc has announced plans to implement an electronic patient management system in its urgent care services.

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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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What’s a Financial Management or RCM Challenge That Not Enough People are Talking About and Why?

Healthcare IT Today

While there seems to be an endless wave of new technologies and solutions that could greatly benefit our organizations, none of them matter if we do not have the funds to adopt and support them. So let’s turn our attention for a moment to financial management and RCM to see what our current challenges are in those areas. At the past HFMA Conference, we asked our incredible Healthcare IT Today Community – what’s a financial management or RCM challenge that not enough people are

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Chutes & Ladders — Aetna leadership scramble; NACDS taps new VP of reimbursement

Fierce Healthcare

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.

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Cybercrime is like a 'chronic disease,' AHA leader says

Becker's Health IT

Cybercrime is akin to a "chronic disease" that must be managed through increased safeguards and federal collaboration, the American Hospital Association's chief executive wrote Aug. 8.

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Ending Clinician Burnout Global Summit

HealthIT Answers

Wednesday, August 14th at 10am ET - Join the Ending Clinician Burnout Global Community for the Virtual 3rd annual Ending Clinician Burnout Global Summit. The post Ending Clinician Burnout Global Summit appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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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.

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BlackSuit ransomware is back with 'improved capabilities'

Becker's Health IT

The Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency partnered with the FBI to recommend new mitigation tactics to combat BlackSuit ransomware attacks, which have spread across the healthcare industry.

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Health tech Q2 earnings roundup—Talkspace eyes payer growth; Health Catalyst targets M&A

Fierce Healthcare

Talkspace eyes continued growth with payersOnline therapy provider Talkspace brought in revenue of $46 million, up 29% year-over-year, and driven by a 62% jump in payer revenue. | Health tech and digital health companies just wrapped up second-quarter earnings and it was a mixed bag in terms of financial performance. In addition, Waystar and Tempus announced their first results as public companies.

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Luminopia’s Amblyopia Treatment Gains Coverage from Highmark

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Luminopia , a digital health company focused on treating neuro-visual disorders, announced today that Highmark has approved coverage for its FDA-cleared therapy for children with amblyopia. – This decision marks a significant milestone for Luminopia, as it expands access to its innovative treatment for a condition that affects millions of children.

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How To Write Healthcare Compliance Goals

MedTrainer

Establishing measurable compliance objectives enables organizations to track their progress, identify areas for improvement, and mitigate risks before they escalate into significant issues. Goals also provide a roadmap for navigating the complex regulatory environment. But how do you write healthcare compliance goals that accomplish this? We’ll tackle that question and more in this article.

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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

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.

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Guide to AI-Powered Quality Management for the Life Sciences Industry

Dot Compliance

In our previous post, we explored the evolving landscape of quality management systems (QMS) in the life sciences industry and how AI is transforming these systems. This post will dive deeper into specific AI tools and technologies that enhance quality in the life sciences industry. Read on as we look into AI-powered quality solutions with the help of Qualtivate CEO, Harsh Thakkar.

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Healthcare GRC Software Drives Compliance Management

MedTrainer

Healthcare organization leaders must balance the need for greater operational efficiency while reducing costs and minimizing compliance risk. This isn’t easy in a regulation-heavy industry where non-compliance can lead to severe penalties, including fines and legal actions. Many are discovering how healthcare governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) software helps streamline processes, reduce administrative burdens, and maintain a higher operational efficiency standard.

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Weekly Health Care Real Estate Briefing: CHS and Tenet Announce Hospital Sales | Ascension and Bon Secours Expand ASC Portfolios | Modern Healthcare Releases Design and Construction Survey

Hall Render

Tenet Health has agreed to sell 70% of its ownership interest in five hospitals and their affiliated physician groups in Birmingham, Alabama to Orlando Health for $910M. Community Health Systems (“CHS”) reaffirmed its plan to sell $1B worth of hospitals in the near future. Earlier this year, CHS announced its plan to sell hospitals in order to focus on its core markets, fund future acquisitions and manage its debt obligations.

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Would presidential hopeful Harris replace FTC Chair Khan? The implications for PBM reform

Fierce Healthcare

Wealthy Democratic donors, seemingly reinvigorated by the new-look presidential race, are publicly expressing contempt for Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Chair Lina Khan, one of the nation’s key an | The donor class is not happy with Lina Khan's interpretation of antitrust enforcement at the FTC, and they want her gone. Here's how likely that is to happen and how it could impact pharmacy benefit managers under a new administration.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

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.