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How heightening patient engagement can reap financial rewards

Healthcare It News

Patient engagement is a hot topic among healthcare provider organization executives. Especially as people have begun approaching providers more as consumers than patients, it is critical that providers be able to engage with their patients as effectively as possible. Florian Otto is CEO and cofounder of Cedar, vendor of a financial engagement platform.

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7 Ways Tech Is Empowering Veterans To Receive The Care They Need

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Veterans are the brave individuals who have dedicated their lives to serving their country. They have made immense sacrifices, risking life and limb to protect our freedoms. However, transitioning back to civilian life can be […] The article 7 Ways Tech Is Empowering Veterans To Receive The Care They Need appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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What's in the ADHD toolkit? Digital therapeutics

Healthcare It News

Discussion of an app for children with ADHD that improves attention and cognition, from Scott Kollins, chief medical officer at Akili Interactive.

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The Rise of Chat in Healthcare and Remaining Concerns

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by David Dyke, Chief Product Officer at Relatient Hybrid Chat Facilitates Hands-On Patient Interaction and Eases Administrative Burden through Automation Chat technology is beginning to be embraced by healthcare organizations to better serve patients, reduce staff burnout, increase internal efficiencies, and improve the overall patient experience.

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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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Cell and gene therapy manufacturing: the next generation of startups

Healthcare Dive

At least six companies have emerged to help unstick what developers say is a “bottleneck” in advancing complex genetic treatments.

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Five Reasons Drug Costs are So High

HealthIT Answers

By Tom Dorsett - Drug costs are skyrocketing, but why? First we must understand the cause of high drug costs in order to properly address the problem. For more than twenty-five years, I've seen drug costs grow and dominate pharmacy budgets across the United States. The post Five Reasons Drug Costs are So High appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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How to differentiate your products with integrated patient matching solutions

Healthcare Dive

Health technology product owners need EMPI solutions to address the quality and accessibility of patient data.

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3 Ways Consumers are Putting the Pressure on Health Plans

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Mike Pattwell, Principal Business Advisor, Value Based Care at Edifecs Consumers are at the heart of healthcare — their fears are forcing healthcare innovators to shift priorities to deliver consumer-centric digital health offerings. This is true today, tomorrow, and far into the future. With inflation brings financial concerns that lead to cost-cutting efforts often resulting in poorer health outcomes from millions of Americans.

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The Legal Implications of Board-Driven Decision Making (Pt. 1)

McGuire Wood

In the premier episode of The Professor’s Corner, McGuireWoods partner and host Geoff Cockrell is joined by McGuireWoods partner and complex corporate healthcare litigator David Pivnick. They discuss a whistleblower case in Massachusetts that challenged the widely accepted notion that private equity investors are insulated from risk beyond the scope of their financial investment.

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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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‘Below the Belt’ Exposes the Silent Crisis of Endometriosis Care

Bill of Health

By Timothy Bonis Premiering tonight on PBS , the film Below the Belt sheds light on endometriosis by documenting four women’s experiences with the disease. Endometriosis is a silent crisis. One in ten women have it, yet, on average, people with the condition see seven doctors before they get diagnosed. Many experience severe pain, and the disease costs the American economy $80 billion annually in lost productivity, but the standard treatments are outdated and ineffectual.

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State Medicaid spending fell below pre-pandemic levels during continuous enrollment

Healthcare Dive

An analysis by KFF found state spending on Medicaid fell during the COVID-19 pandemic even as enrollment soared. But spending will likely increase as the federal government begins to pare back its increased contribution.

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Talkdesk talks about the benefits of being an early adopter of ChatGPT

Healthcare It News

Before COVID-19, healthcare worker burnout had reached crisis levels , research from the National Academies of Medicine shows. More than 330,000 U.S. healthcare professionals left the industry in 2021, with many remaining workers considering leaving, reported commercial intelligence company Definitive Healthcare. For healthcare organizations, burnout leads to decreased productivity, with increased recruitment and training costs.

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How RPM can solve many patient and provider problems in rural areas

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Rural communities across the U.S. are facing an increasing healthcare crisis due to shortages in healthcare providers and facilities, especially as the nursing shortage continues throughout the country. One way people in these rural areas still can receive access to high-quality healthcare in a convenient and cost-effective way is through telemedicine and remote patient monitoring options.

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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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Monthly Round-Up of What to Read on Pharma Law and Policy

Bill of Health

By  Ameet Sarpatwari , Liam Bendicksen , and  Aaron S. Kesselheim Each month, members of the Program On Regulation, Therapeutics, And Law (PORTAL) review the peer-reviewed medical literature to identify interesting empirical studies, policy analyses, and editorials on health law and policy issues relevant to current or potential future work in the Division.

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Oracle reportedly lays off hundreds of Cerner employees amid VA contract troubles

Healthcare Dive

The layoffs, reported by Insider, come after the VA renegotiated its contract with Cerner in May over patient safety issues and follow massive job cuts from other tech giants this year.

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Looking more holistically at consumer-first experiences

Healthcare It News

Sam Seering, product manager of Cheers for Epic, talks about expanding engagement with patients, and how a switch to automated outreach saved one provider $37K, while addressing a care gap.

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Telemedicine, Medicare Advantage and star ratings: What you need to know

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Over the last few years, Medicare Advantage plans have dramatically increased their deployment of telehealth systems for seniors. While some in the healthcare industry may be skeptical of telehealth’s utilization, particularly within the Medicare population, these plans continue to move full steam ahead. There is growth in the number of plans offering virtual care services and expansion in the varieties of services offered.

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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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Physician-owned hospitals' negotiated, cash prices lower than nearby facilities, study finds

Fierce Healthcare

Physician-owned general acute care hospitals charge less than other non-physician-owned facilities in their region for several common shoppable care services, according to a new analysis published | A new analysis of competing hospitals' published prices adds fuel to the debate over whether Congress should lift the Affordable Care Act's ban on new physician-owned hospitals.

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Tenet names ex-AmerisourceBergen executive as new CFO

Healthcare Dive

Sun Park’s background in healthcare and corporate finance, in addition to the long lead time between his appointment and start date as CFO, indicate Tenet’s efforts to ensure a smooth leadership changeover, according to analysts.

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Q&A with Geisinger CEO and president Dr. Jaewon Ryu, who will be CEO of the new Risant Health

Healthcare It News

In April, Kaiser Foundation Hospitals announced the formation of a new nonprofit organization, Risant Health, and its first acquisition, Geisinger Health. Dr. Jaewon Ryu, president and CEO of Geisinger Health, will transition from his current role to that of CEO of Risant Health when the deal closes. Healthcare Finance News interviewed Dr.

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Elation Health partners with Zocdoc to streamline online appointment scheduling

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A new collaboration announced this week between Zocdoc and Elation Health aims to help physician practices and other providers using Elation's electronic health records reach new patients on the Zocdoc marketplace and reduce administrative burden. WHY IT MATTERS Through the new partnership, providers’ existing scheduling software integrates with Zocdoc, automatically adding appointments booked online to providers' schedules in their Elation EHRs, according to today's announceme

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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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The State of Healthcare in America, State-By-State

Health Populi

If you live in Massachusetts, Hawaii, and New Hampshire, you win a kind of state lottery for public health and well-being, based on this year’s read of the 2023 Scorecard on State Health System Performance from The Commonwealth Fund. Here’s a picture of the annual study’s top-line findings, a roster of the fifty U.S. states ranked by a mash-up of health system indicators.

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HHS warns industry about resurfaced ransomware group after attack on cancer center

Healthcare Dive

The department sent a cybersecurity notification to the sector about TimisoaraHackerTeam after an attack on a U.S. cancer center that “significantly reduced” its capability to treat patients.

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Prevention, not intervention, should be key goal of community care

Healthcare It News

Enterprise Taxonomy: Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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The CONNECT for Health Act is reintroduced, again

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

A bipartisan group of legislators has reintroduced the Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies for Health Act – first introduced in 2016 – to expand opportunities and coverage for telehealth through Medicare. This is the second time the bill has been reintroduced. WHY IT MATTERS Last introduced in 2021, CONNECT 2023 would expand coverage of telehealth services through Medicare, make permanent COVID-19 telehealth flexibilities and make it easier for pa

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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.