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Walgreens to reduce stake in VillageMD, close stores

Healthcare Dive

Walgreens is refocusing on pharmacy operations after failing to make inroads in healthcare services. The company will sell its majority stake in VillageMD and is no longer looking to invest in medical offices, executives said.

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HIMSSCast: Fighting back against healthcare misinformation in the era of social media and genAI

Healthcare It News

Dr. Geeta Nayyar – known by many as "Dr. G" – has a long track record as a physician IT leader, who thinks creatively about the intersection of technology and healthcare. Her jobs over the years have included serving as chief medical officer of tech giants such a AT&T and Salesforce and AT&T. She sits on the board of the American Telemedicine Association.

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Unraveling the Financial Ramifications of MSSP ACO Reporting

MRO Compliance

In the dynamic landscape of healthcare, where quality care and cost-effectiveness are paramount, initiatives like the Medicare Shared Savings Program (MSSP) play a pivotal role. As healthcare providers strive to deliver better outcomes while managing costs, understanding the financial implications of MSSP Accountable Care Organization (ACO) reporting becomes essential.

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OSF deploys care transition program, reduces readmission rate from 29% to 9%

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OSF HealthCare, a health system that serves Illinois and Michigan, had a big challenge: Managing the high rate of patient readmissions from hospitals to skilled nursing facilities and eventually to home care. THE PROBLEM This issue stemmed largely from gaps in continuous care during transitions between these settings. Patients discharged from hospitals often were readmitted due to complications that could have been prevented with better monitoring and more proactive management, said Matt Nieukir

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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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Hospital mergers tied to increased layoffs, reduced tax revenues: report

Healthcare Dive

A National Bureau of Economic Research report found layoffs followed hospital mergers, as employers struggled to absorb the costs of rising healthcare premiums.

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Supreme Court overrules Chevron deference, dealing blow to federal healthcare agencies

Fierce Healthcare

The U.S. Supreme Court, by a vote of 6-3, has overturned the Chevron deference, stripping power from federal agencies to interpret and enforce regulations. | The U.S. Supreme Court is overruling long-standing precedent. Here's how it could affect healthcare policy.

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'When in doubt, include the nursing informatics team'

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The nursing profession is changing – in large part fueled by information technology that can help nurses meet a growing list of challenges, said Summer Blackerby, RN, chief nursing officer at CoxHealth Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. Blackerby knows what it is like being a nurse today and the challenges nurses face on a daily basis. She also is intimately familiar with the state of nursing informatics today – how it is helping and where it needs to improve.

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Appeals court upholds ACA’s preventive services mandate, but opens door to future challenges

Healthcare Dive

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals’ decision Friday is a win for the upwards of 150 million people that receive health insurance through their employers. However, it paves the way for future lawsuits from opponents of the ACA.

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Freeing up clinical staff by outsourcing patient communications

Healthcare It News

InteliChart's platform can integrate with EHRs and engage with patients via their preferred means. This allows providers to focus on clinical workflows, says Will Cantrell, the company's director of product solutions.

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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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Google-backed startup Heyday Health banks $12.5M to scale house calls combined with telehealth

Fierce Healthcare

Heyday Health launched three years ago to provide primary care to seniors by blending traditional house calls with 21st-century innovation via telehealth visits. | Heyday Health bills itself as a "virtual-forward, value-based care provider" designed to meet patients where they are, providing care in the comfort of their homes.

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Cyber attacks on critical national infrastructure predicted to increase

Digital Health News

Mark Edwards, CISO at Digital Health and Care Wales has warned that cyber attacks on critical national infrastructure are likely to increase.

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SCOTUS strikes down Chevron doctrine, curbing federal agency power

Healthcare Dive

The court’s controversial decision raises the bar for healthcare regulators when they’re implementing laws with undefined terms — and opens the door for stakeholders in the industry to sue when they’re unhappy with an agency’s reading of statute.

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AI enables faster care for patients with language barriers

Healthcare It News

The HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum is scheduled to take place September 5-6 in Boston. Learn more and register.

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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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Teladoc research shows AI-powered 'nudges' can improve diabetes members' engagement, health outcomes

Fierce Healthcare

Artificial intelligence can play a key role in diabetes management programs by enabling more personalized health "nudges" for members, which drives higher engagement and better health outcomes, acc | Artificial intelligence can play a key role in diabetes management programs by enabling more personalized health "nudges" for members, which drives higher engagement and better health outcomes, according to new data released by Teladoc Health.

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MBS review wants to retain first video telehealth consult with specialists

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A review committee tasked to advise the Australian government on publicly funded services listed on the Medicare Benefits Schedule has released its official recommendations on implementing subsidised telehealth services in the country. This comes as many COVID-19-era telehealth items, including assessments for COVID-19 antiviral medication over the phone, are set to expire next month, July.

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Arkansas sues Optum, Express Scripts over role in opioid epidemic

Healthcare Dive

Pharmacy benefit managers have largely avoided the brunt of public blame for the deadly opioid crisis. Arkansas’ lawsuit brings the drug middlemen back to the forefront of the controversy.

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Improving patient medication costs and adherence

Healthcare It News

Dr. Nele Jessel, athenahealth's CMO and Dr. Andrew Mellin, Surescripts' VP and CMIO, said that real-time prescription benefit data has helped patients avoid sticker shock, save money and pick up 8% more scripts across athena's prescribers.

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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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HHS finalizes info blocking disincentives for hospitals, clinician groups and ACOs

Fierce Healthcare

The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is locking in its enforcement strategy to keep healthcare providers from blocking access to electronic health information. | Providers found to have committed information blocking will face financial repercussions tied to Medicare program participation as well as the public disclosure of the enforcement.

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HHS warns of ransomware group targeting healthcare

Becker's Health IT

HHS is warning the healthcare sector about a ransomware group that has been stepping up its attacks on the industry and recently disrupted hospital operations in the U.K.

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Optum backs out of deal to buy Steward’s physician group

Healthcare Dive

Steward has been gunning for the deal since March. Without Optum at the table, it’s unclear who will buy the struggling health system’s medical clinics.

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Digital health and AI are redefining patients' role in healthcare

Healthcare It News

The HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum is scheduled to take place September 5-6 in Boston. Learn more and register.

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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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Amazon consolidates Clinic telehealth service into Amazon One Medical offering

Fierce Healthcare

Amazon continues to evolve its healthcare business more than a year after spending $3.9 billion on a primary care company. | Amazon continues to evolve its healthcare business more than a year after spending $3.9 billion on a primary care company. The online retail giant is now folding its Amazon Clinic telehealth service into its One Medical primary care platform.

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AI is Not One-Size-Fits-All for Clinicians

Healthcare IT Today

Through his work, his podcast, and his social media listening, Joshua Liu, CEO of SeamlessMD has his fingers on the pulse of healthcare. Healthcare IT Today caught up with him at the eHealth 2024 conference to get his take on the latest trends in health IT. AI is not a Fit for Every Clinician AI is the most talked about technology in healthcare and although we have come down (slightly) from the extreme peak of hype, in Liu’s opinion, there is still a lot of aspirational statements being made abo

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Amwell to implement reverse stock split to avoid delisting

Healthcare Dive

The telehealth vendor’s stock price has declined significantly since 2020. It received a warning this spring that its stock was trading below minimum standards, and could be removed from trading.

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New platform helps patients control, even monetize, their medical data

Healthcare It News

The HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum is scheduled to take place September 5-6 in Boston. Learn more and register.

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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.