Steward contends with possible facility closures
Healthcare Dive
JUNE 14, 2024
State regulators, workers and creditors reacted to Steward's new loan terms, which demand the health system transition or close facilities that don't sell at auction.
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CPT Editorial Panel suspends changes to RPM coding – what's next?
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JUNE 14, 2024
A push to improve reimbursement for remote patient monitoring programs has stalled, and that could prompt health systems and hospitals to think twice about launching or expanding their platforms. The roadblock is coming from the American Medical Association's 21-member CPT Editorial Panel , which hasn't been able to agree on amendments to the CPT codes covering RPM services.
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CMS recalculates Medicare Advantage star ratings in major win for insurers
Healthcare Dive
JUNE 14, 2024
The redo comes after regulators lost two court cases over the methodology used to determine 2024’s quality ratings, and should result in hundreds of millions of dollars in additional bonuses to plans that see their ratings improve.
Advancing technologies, evolving therapeutics
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JUNE 14, 2024
Business models have changed in digital therapeutics as tech evolves, says Aaron Gani, founder and CEO of RealizedCare, who discusses how pharma can leverage DTx modalities to collect data for R&D and patient analytics.
Fertility Benefits Playbook: How HR Leaders Are Delivering Value in 2025
Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll
Fertility benefits have become a crucial component of employee well-being and retention strategies. In today’s competitive landscape, creating a fertility benefits program that aligns with both employee needs and organizational goals can be more complex than it seems. From cycle-based to flat-dollar and telehealth models, each solution offers unique advantages and challenges that directly affect employee satisfaction and financial well-being.
VA extends EHR modernization contract with Oracle
Healthcare Dive
JUNE 14, 2024
Even though patient safety and technical concerns have plagued the years-long rollout of the new electronic health record, the Department of Veterans Affairs extended its contract with Oracle Health for another 11 months.
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Lawmakers promise to stop kicking the can on Medicare solvency
Healthcare Dive
JUNE 14, 2024
The House Budget Committee met Thursday and said they’d take action to restore Medicare’s financial footing, though the hearing was light on specifics.
Done Health CEO and clinical president arrested for alleged $100M scheme
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JUNE 14, 2024
The telemedicine company's clinical president and its founder and CEO allegedly participated in a scheme to profit from providing easy access to Adderall for no valid medical purpose.
Done Health CEO and clinical president arrested for alleged $100M scheme
Mobi Health News
JUNE 14, 2024
The telemedicine company's clinical president and its founder and CEO allegedly participated in a scheme to profit from providing easy access to Adderall for no valid medical purpose.
Drug Enforcement Administration sends second attempt at a telehealth prescribing rule to executive budget office
Fierce Healthcare
JUNE 14, 2024
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s long-awaited second attempt at a telemedicine prescribing rule has been handed off to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. | The Drug Enforcement Administration has submitted a proposed telehealth prescribing rule to the Office of Management and Budget which aims to regulate how telehealth providers prescribe controlled substances when the patient and provider do not have an established relationship.
Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide
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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.
Return-to-paper playbook: How hospital leaders can plan for downtime
Becker's Health IT
JUNE 14, 2024
Hospitals and health systems across the country have been returning to paper medical records during IT outages caused by the unceasing number of cyberattacks plaguing the industry.
Tempus AI shares jump 15% in stock market debut as IPO priced at over $6B valuation
Fierce Healthcare
JUNE 14, 2024
Tempus AI, a precision medicine company that, as its name implies, uses artificial intelligence to process medical data, popped in its stock market debut Friday, with shares jumping 15%. | Tempus AI, a precision medicine company that, as its name implies, uses artificial intelligence to process medical data, popped in its stock market debut Friday, with shares jumping 15%.
New Rule Opens the Affordable Care Act Marketplaces to DACA Recipients
Center for Health Insurance Reform
JUNE 14, 2024
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services has released a final regulation allowing people who receive Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) to access new health insurance options. CHIR's Sabrina Corlette and Julian Polaris of Manatt Health review the rule and its implications for state policy.
Virtual primary care provider HealthTap now accepting insurance
Fierce Healthcare
JUNE 14, 2024
Virtual primary care company HealthTap is expanding its reach to millions of Americans by now accepting health coverage for it services. | Virtual primary care company HealthTap is expanding its reach to millions of Americans by now accepting health coverage for it services.
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.
How to implement change: the crucial role of the digital clinical lead
Digital Health News
JUNE 14, 2024
In the second of our four-part series on effective NMAHP teams, Elaine Tustian looks at the crucial role of the digital clinical lead
New Washington program equips hospitals with tools to prescribe MOUD, connect patients to clinics
Fierce Healthcare
JUNE 14, 2024
A new clinical program launched in Washington last week aims to help facilitate medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in emergency rooms across the state. | Funded by opioid settlement funds, ScalaNW is designed to bridge between ER docs with ongoing outpatient care, and to ultimately save the lives of patients with opioid use disorder.
Calderdale and Huddersfield awarded HIMSS stage 6 for analytics capabilities
Digital Health News
JUNE 14, 2024
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust has achieved a stage 6 validation from HIMSS for its use of data and approach to data science.
Stronger nurse staffing could have saved 'thousands' of lives during COVID, study finds
Fierce Healthcare
JUNE 14, 2024
COVID-19 patients admitted to hospitals with fewer nursing resources prior to and during the early pandemic were significantly less likely to survive their illness, a recent study found. | The risk of a COVID-19 patient's in-hospital mortality rose by 20% for each additional patient added to a nurse's workload in the months before the pandemic, a recently published analysis found.
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.
Virtual Nursing: The New Solution Addressing Healthcare Challenges
HIT Consultant
JUNE 14, 2024
Joel Landau, founder & chairman of The Allure Group In an age where technology consistently reshapes various sectors, healthcare and elder care stand transformed. The emergence of virtual nursing heralds a transformative approach to patient care, reshaping how we tackle healthcare hurdles. With an expanding population and surging healthcare needs, virtual nursing introduces groundbreaking remedies to bridge existing gaps.
Digital platform offers online consultations with community pharmacists
Digital Health News
JUNE 14, 2024
A new digital platform has been launched, allowing patients to book free online Pharmacy First consultations with community pharmacists.
Clinical Decision Support Solutions Can Prevent 95% Of Medication Errors In The Operating Room
HIT Consultant
JUNE 14, 2024
What You Should Know: A new study from Massachusetts General Hospital brings promising news for surgical patients. Researchers have found that specialized computer software can dramatically reduce medication errors in the operating room, potentially preventing harm to patients. The study, published in the journal Anesthesia & Analgesia , published by Wolters Kluwer found that this software, known as clinical decision support (CDS), could have prevented a staggering 95% of medication errors d
Kent Community Health sexual health service goes live with EPR
Digital Health News
JUNE 14, 2024
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust's sexual health service has implemented a new electronic patient record provided by Inform Health.
How To Empower Your Workforce With Modern Fertility Benefits
Speaker: Andrea Wuchiski
In an era where a workforce spans multiple generations, HR managers and Total Rewards leaders face the unique challenge of designing benefits packages that cater to diverse employee needs. This session will delve into how comprehensive fertility benefits can bridge generational gaps, support employees’ health, and enhance workplace satisfaction. Join us for an insightful session that highlights the strategic importance of fertility benefits in today’s competitive job market.
Real-Time AI Alerts Reduce Patient Deaths by 43%, Mount Sinai Study Finds
HIT Consultant
JUNE 14, 2024
What You Should Know: – A new study from Mount Sinai Hospital suggests artificial intelligence (AI) can significantly improve patient outcomes by predicting and preventing health decline. The research, published in Critical Care Medicine , found hospitalized patients receiving AI-generated alerts about potential health deterioration were 43% more likely to receive escalated care and far less likely to die. – Traditionally, healthcare professionals relied on manual methods like the ME
Friday at Five: Weekend Reading on the Facts
HealthIT Answers
JUNE 14, 2024
Bookmark these reports on your "to read" list. From the AHA on hospital stats, ONC on interoperability, AHRQ on using data on practice improvement, and Sellers Dorsey's summary of CMS-2439-F final rule. The post Friday at Five: Weekend Reading on the Facts appeared first on Health IT Answers.
May Research Roundup: What We’re Reading
Center for Health Insurance Reform
JUNE 14, 2024
The days are heating up and so is the summer research! This month we read about the effects of health risk assessments on Medicare Advantage payments, how the Affordable Care Act transformed the healthcare landscape in this country, and finally, about hospital pricing and the values of transparency.
Chutes & Ladders—Teladoc snaps up GuideWell exec; Optum AI exec departs; AMA inaugurates new president
Fierce Healthcare
JUNE 14, 2024
Chutes & Ladders—Teladoc snaps up GuideWell exec; Optum AI exec departs; AMA inaugurates new president ebeavins Fri, 06/14/2024 - 13:13
Advanced Compliance: OSHA & HIPAA in Healthcare Facilities
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Dive into the Compliance Officer's Handbook for advanced OSHA and HIPAA strategies. This guide provides detailed steps for maintaining compliance in healthcare facilities, covering key regulations like the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and HIPAA Privacy Rule. Learn to create a culture of compliance with management commitment, employee training, and regular risk assessments.
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