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Why Cigna is capping cost increases for pricey GLP-1 weight loss drugs

Healthcare Dive

The move — the first of its kind — comes as pharmacy benefit managers continue to try to prove their value to clients, and shows how major players are shoring up to meet sky-high GLP-1 demand.

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Connecting to discuss AI's healthcare uses at HIMSS24

Healthcare It News

The 2024 HIMSS Global Health Conference & Exhibition takes place on March 11-15, 2024, in Orlando, Florida. Learn more and register.

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Outlive by Peter Attia: A Book Review

Bill of Health

By Bobby Stroup If you want to read a book about how to guarantee a 100-year lifespan, Peter Atta’s Outlive is going to disappoint you. But if you want to learn about Medicine 3.0, the four horsemen diseases, and how you might increase your healthspan, then you should get a copy of the book today. Outlive is not a book on public health policy so much as it is an exploration of personal health policy.

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HIStalk Interviews Jason Brown, CEO, MRO

MRO Compliance

MRO's CEO Jason Brown is interviewed by HIStalk where he discusses the company's mission, vision, and future aspirations.

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Simplify Screening for Excluded Providers

Every health care provider that accepts federal payments must screen for excluded providers. Use this sample Exclusion Screening Checklist and Compliance Policy to evaluate and improve your organization’s compliance with the law. Payments from Medicare, Medicaid, and TriCare trigger screening requirements that may extend to employees, contractors, volunteers, board members, and network providers.

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How healthcare organizations should prepare for generative AI

Healthcare Dive

Michael McCallen, managing director in Deloitte’s Health Care Strategy practice, explains why a governance structure is key to successful adoption of artificial intelligence.

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Zocdoc launches advanced partner program aimed at specialty care

Healthcare It News

Zocdoc, which partners with electronic health records and practice management software vendors to give providers real-time online scheduling and other free tools that complement their existing workflows, announced a new partner program Tuesday that it said can drive revenue and growth for scheduling software companies and providers. WHY IT MATTERS EHR and PM vendors enable providers to seamlessly integrate their scheduling software with Zocdoc to surface their real-time appointment availability

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Transforming Healthcare: The Benefits of Digital Image Sharing

MRO Compliance

​In the fast-paced world of healthcare, advancements in technology continue to revolutionize the industry, offering innovative solutions to enhance patient care. One such breakthrough is the sharing of digital images, a practice that has significantly transformed the way medical professionals collaborate and communicate. While there are countless benefits to sharing medical images digitally, there are seven that stand out among the others. 1 – Rapid and Efficient Communication Digital imag

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Medicare Advantage beneficiaries receive fewer home health visits, study finds

Healthcare Dive

Medicare Advantage beneficiaries were also less likely to improve self-care and mobility function, according to research published in JAMA Health Forum.

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Beyond the hype: How AI engages patients and relieves clinician burnout

Healthcare It News

Artificial intelligence (AI) has the potential to relieve clinician burnout, as well as to help patients access care more easily. MEDITECH’s EHR platform, Expanse, leverages AI to create actionable insights that can support clinical decision-making from patient data gathered both inside and outside the organization. Join MEDITECH’s Director of Marketing, Rachel Wilkes, as she talks about use cases for AI in healthcare and pilot programs using Expanse to enhance patient care and gives

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American Debt Collection Lawsuits: State Laws Vary Widely and Most Still Offer Little Protection to Consumers

Bill of Health

By DeAnna Baumle and Katie Moran-McCabe Americans are deeply in debt. In the fourth quarter of 2023, total household debt increased by $212 billion to reach $17.5 trillion, according to a report by the Center for Microeconomic Data. Debt is linked to lower life expectancy, higher mortality, depression, high blood pressure, and forgone medical care. Debt and resulting bad credit scores can impact a person’s ability to secure housing, employment, and medical care.

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Healthcare Vendor Risk Management: Strategies for Protected Data

In healthcare, where patient data protection is paramount, effective vendor risk management isn't just good business—it's essential for maintaining compliance and trust. This comprehensive guide helps healthcare compliance professionals navigate the complexities of third-party vendor relationships in an increasingly interconnected healthcare environment.

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Suki partners with Amwell on telehealth AI

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Suki announced Tuesday that it has partnered with Amwell to integrate its Suki Assistant artificial intelligence into Amwell's Converge hybrid care delivery platform used by providers at more than 2,000 hospitals and health systems, including Cleveland Clinic, Northwell Health and Intermountain Healthcare. WHY IT MATTERS Suki's voice-enabled digital assistant for healthcare will be available directly within the Converge platform, connecting with Amwell providers' existing workflows.

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Federal government probes healthcare private equity deals

Healthcare Dive

The cross-agency investigation comes as scrutiny rises regarding corporate consolidation in healthcare.

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Latest healthcare delivery efficiency tools in Australia

Healthcare It News

ASX-listed medication management platform MedAdvisor is working to introduce conversational AI to elevate the patient experience for its partner pharmacies. It recently partnered with United States-based Brand Engagement Network (BEN), whose AI assistants – combined with MedAdvisor's insights into pharmacy patient engagement – can help deliver a "personalised, conversational experience" for patients.

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A Short History of Wearables — and What the Future of Wearable Technology in Healthcare Will Look Like

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Seth Casden, CEO and co-founder, Hologenix. From its inception as a collection of cumbersome gadgets to its transformation into sleek, almost invisible tech integrations, wearable technology has come a long way. And as wearables […] The article A Short History of Wearables — and What the Future of Wearable Technology in Healthcare Will Look Like appeared first on electronichealthreporter.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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WellSpan Health expands AI-powered clinical documentation applications at scale

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Nuance on Wednesday that announced that York, Pennsylvania-based WellSpan Health and more than 60 additional healthcare organizations are in the process of implementing DAX Copilot embedded within Epic electronic health records. WHY IT MATTERS DAX Copilot is currently the only fully embedded ambient documentation tool currently operational within Epic electronic health records and has more than 55 healthcare organizations using it, Nuance said in the announcement.

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In healthcare, build trust through innovation with generative AI

Healthcare Dive

Learn what to look for when selecting new technology that patients and healthcare workers, alike, can count on.

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WebMD acquires Healthwise to bolster patient engagement and growth

Healthcare It News

WebMD Health announced this past week that it acquired the operation assets of the Boise, Idaho-based Healthwise, a nonprofit that develops patient-engagement technology that integrates with care-management platforms through online patient portals, at the point of care or digitally. WHY IT MATTERS Under terms that were not disclosed, WebMD said that it purchased Healthwise's operating assets, including content, products, technology, client relationships and certain trademarks, and will incor

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NHSE to republish Palantir patient data contract with fewer redactions

Digital Health News

NHS England will republish its patient data contracts with Palantir and IQVIA with fewer redactions, following legal action by Good Law Project.

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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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Toward new telehealth strategies at the HIMSS24 Virtual Care Forum

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

As healthcare organizations underwent a significant shift towards virtual care delivery during the pandemic, the need for seamless integration into the digital health ecosystem came to the fore. Even if some telehealth stats have come back down to earth , policy and legislation such as the Telehealth Extension and Evaluation Act, have made virtual care's expansion imminent – prompting a critical examination of its processes and technologies.

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UnitedHealth stands up provider financial assistance after Change cyberattack

Healthcare Dive

Providers said the assistance isn’t enough to overcome the financial strain caused by the systems outage at Change Healthcare, which has lasted for nearly two weeks.

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How RPM can benefit from radar technology

Healthcare It News

Radar offers new opportunities to track patients in the home without using wearables, says Sumit Nagpal, CEO of Cherish Health – who recalls some sage advice he received from Steve Jobs when pitching the idea years ago.

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Under new management, and under the cloud of the Change hack, HIMSS24 kicks off in Orlando next week

Fierce Healthcare

One of the largest health IT conferences, HIMSS24, will kick off in Orlando on Monday as a revamped trade show following a deal with Informa Markets last fall. | One of the largest health IT conferences, HIMSS24, will kick off in Orlando on Monday as a revamped trade show following a deal with Informa Markets last fall.

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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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Salesforce launches healthcare data platform Einstein Copilot: Health Actions

Mobi Health News

The software company is launching its new AI-powered healthcare product that uses health organization's data to personalize patient care to reduce administrative tasks.

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CMS rolls out provider flexibilities amid fallout from Change cyberattack

Healthcare Dive

Provider groups said the government should go further to financially bolster providers during the outage at Change Healthcare.

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South Metropolitan Health Service digitises its pre-surgery program

Healthcare It News

South Metropolitan Health Service in Western Australia started digitising its pre-surgery program three years after its launch. It recently awarded a tender to Personify Care to provide, host, and deliver ongoing support to a SaaS application that will underpin its LifeFit-SurgFit Program. "The solution will allow patients to complete p atient health questionnaires and assist them throughout their surgical journey.

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MRO Announces Frank Jackson as New Senior Vice President of Clinical Quality and Payer Solutions

MRO Compliance

Norristown, Pa. – March 12, 2024 – MRO Corp. (MRO), the leading clinical data exchange company in healthcare, announced that Frank Jackson has joined the company as its new Senior Vice President of Clinical Quality and Payer Solutions. Jackson brings with him more than 20 years of healthcare leadership experience. In this new role, Jackson will function as the General Manager (GM) of MRO’s growing clinical quality and payer solutions business.

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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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Psychedelic Lobbying and Regulatory Capture

Bill of Health

By Vincent Joralemon Psychedelic companies and advocacy groups are spending substantial resources to influence regulatory policy, shaping what the blossoming field will ultimately cohere into. Although regulations are designed to protect the public interest , the rulemaking process is often dominated by lobbying from those with special interests in the fields meant to be regulated.

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Providence improves in 2023, but still posts $600M net loss

Healthcare Dive

The nonprofit cut losses compared to 2022 as it implemented a financial recovery strategy, but expenses continued to plague the system.

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Another way AI can help improve patient encounters

Healthcare It News

Corti, a Copenhagen-based AI startup, helps automate and analyze virtual and face-to-face patient engagements, says Lars Maaløe, its cofounder and chief technology officer.

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Mark Cuban's drug company inks first health system partnership to sell directly to Community Health Systems

Fierce Healthcare

Mark Cuban Cost Plus Drug Company has found its first national health system buyer for hospital drugs currently in short supply. | The 71-hospital for-profit is the first national health system buyer to cut a deal with the billionaire-backed generic drug maker. The companies are kicking off their partnership in CHS' Texas and Pennsylvania hospitals.

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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