Tue.Sep 19, 2023

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Over 80% of nursing homes currently fall short of proposed CMS staffing thresholds

Healthcare Dive

In over half of states, less than a quarter of nursing facilities would meet staffing requirements under a proposed federal rule, according to a new KFF analysis.

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Access to Uterus Transplantation and the Workplace

Bill of Health

By Natasha Hammond-Browning Uterus transplantation first hit the headlines in 2014, with the birth of the first baby born following a uterus transplant. This first birth in Sweden has led to trials worldwide. Most recently, in August 2023, the United Kingdom saw its first uterus transplant. In the United States, the University of Alabama (UAB) Medicine uterus transplant program is the first program to offer uterus transplantation outside of a clinical trial, and the first birth in that program w

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PBMs, PhRMA trade blame over drug costs in House hearing

Healthcare Dive

Pharmacy benefit manager lobby PCMA and drugmaker lobby PhRMA pointed fingers over problems in the prescription supply chain during the House committee's second PBM hearing on Tuesday.

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ATA releases SDOH toolkit to scale community telehealth delivery

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

New tools from the American Telemedicine Association can help assess a community's digital infrastructure and estimate the cost of telehealth-based clinical or social interventions to show how virtual care can impact healthcare disparities. WHY IT MATTERS ATA announced Monday that it is releasing new tools developed under the guidance of its Advisory Group on Using Telehealth to Eliminate Disparities and Inequities to help decision-makers target and fund interventions that address the econom

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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.

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Ochsner Health launches generative AI pilot for patient messaging

Healthcare Dive

The New Orleans-based health system will use generative artificial intelligence to draft messages to patients, which will be reviewed and edited by clinicians.

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Gates Foundation grants GE HealthCare $44M for AI ultrasound tech

Healthcare Dive

The money will go to GE subsidiary Caption Health to develop AI tools to help with maternal care and pediatric lung health.

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Oracle Health integrates generative AI, voice tech into EHR system to automate medical note-taking

Fierce Healthcare

Software giant Oracle has integrated generative AI services into its Cerner electronic medical record system as health IT companies race to harness this cutting-edge tech for providers. | Software giant Oracle has integrated generative AI services into its Cerner EHR system as health tech companies race to harness this cutting-edge tech for providers.

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Reasons, Rewards, and Tips for a More Accessible and Inclusive Web

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Ben Cash, Founding Partner and CEO at Reason One The end of September marks International Week of the Deaf, followed soon after by Blind Americans Equality Day. Both are reminders of the need to make online resources accessible to all. Supporting this is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), intended to protect the civil rights of persons with disabilities when it comes to areas like employment, government services, public accommodations, transportation,

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Industry Voices—Medicare’s assault on home health keeps patients from going home

Fierce Healthcare

A home health agency in Missouri recently announced it is shutting down due to the impact of | Home healthcare providers are experiencing severe payment cuts along with challenges to retain nurses and therapists, putting healthcare services at home in jeopardy.

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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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The Role of Digital Tools In Enhancing the Patient Experience and Value-Based Care

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Chris Martini, chief provider officer, PatientPoint. In today’s U.S. healthcare system, patients often find themselves in a perplexing situation where the quality of clinical care can be excellent, but the overall patient experience may […] The article The Role of Digital Tools In Enhancing the Patient Experience and Value-Based Care appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Equip nabs additional investment to expand virtual eating disorder treatment services to adult patients

Fierce Healthcare

Digital health startup Equip is expanding its virtual eating disorder treatment services to adults as demand for care continues to grow. | Equip banked an additional investment from General Catalyst to fuel its growth as it expands its virtual eating disorder therapy services to adults.

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Health Level Seven Announces New John Quinn Fellows and W. Edward Hammond Volunteer of the Year Awards

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Health Level Seven (HL7) International, the global authority on interoperability of health information technology with members in 55 countries, announced the 2023 class of John Quinn HL7 Fellows and the 2023 recipients of the W. Edward […] The article Health Level Seven Announces New John Quinn Fellows and W.

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Elevance Health's CarelonRx launches new drug discount program

Fierce Healthcare

Elevance Health's pharmacy benefit manager, CarelonRx, is launching a new program that aims to make it easier for members to access drug discounts at the pharmacy counter. | Elevance Health's pharmacy benefit manager, CarelonRx, is launching a new program that aims to make it easier for members to access drug discounts at the pharmacy counter.

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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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Patient Engagement: How To Design Virtual Care Experiences for Long-Term Engagement

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Elise Mortensen, head of growth, HTD Health. We often think of healthcare as the direct communication between provider and patient in an appointment or clinical setting. However, most of what influences health outcomes sits […] The article Patient Engagement: How To Design Virtual Care Experiences for Long-Term Engagement appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Hospitals' online and over-the-phone cash prices rarely align, study finds

Fierce Healthcare

Patients checking their local hospital’s website for the cost of medical services may not find the same prices as those who called on the phone, according to a newly published study. | The comparison of 60 hospitals' listed prices and those obtained by secret shopper callers "highlight the continued challenges for uninsured patients and others who attempt to comparison shop for healthcare," researchers wrote.

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Health Tech Enterprise partnership expands opportunities

Digital Health News

A new partnership between Health Tech Enterprise and Highland Marketing is set to expand the opportunities available to the duo's health tech clients.

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Behavioral health system's illegal sober home kickbacks endangered vulnerable patients, DOJ alleges

Fierce Healthcare

A Massachusetts behavioral health system allegedly pushed thousands of substance abuse patients to choose its services by illegally offering free sober housing at facilities it knew to be unsafe, a | Federal and state law enforcement officials allege that Massachusetts-based Bournewood Health Systems illegally induced thousands of patients to partner sober homes it knew were dangerous, allowing the behavioral health provider to bill government programs for millions.

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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.

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GE HealthCare receives $44M from Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation

Mobi Health News

The funds will be used to develop AI-enabled ultrasound technology for maternal care and pediatric lung health in low- and middle-income countries.

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CMS rule to increase Medicare Savings Program enrollment

Fierce Healthcare

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized a rule Monday to streamline enrollment in Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) with the aim of making coverage affordable for 860,000 mo | A $26.16 billion CMS rule will streamline Medicare Savings Program enrollment, reducing administrative burden in the process.

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Google Searches for “AI in Healthcare” Up by 300% in 3 Years

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – An analysis of “AI in Healthcare” related Google search data from 2020 to 2023 increased by over 300%, according to a study conducted by Dataconomy Media in August 2023. – From a mere 12,100 queries in 2020, the enthusiasm surrounding AI’s role in healthcare has surged to an impressive 33,100 searches in 2023.

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AccessHope adds Johns Hopkins to its cancer care network

Mobi Health News

Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Care Center will be added to AccessHope's National Cancer Institute-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center partner network.

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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.

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Is the Federated Data Platform too expensive to cancel?

Digital Health News

Sticking with a hugely expensive plan to develop a ‘mythical beast’ of a fighter plane in the 1960s did not end well for the government of the day.

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The Omnichannel Imperative for Healthcare: Supporting Telehealth Awareness Week 2023

Health Populi

“What omnichannel really means: hearing the customer wherever they are and making them feel heard, valued, and understood.” That statement comes from Qualtrics’ explanation of omnichannel experience design. The very human needs of feeling one is heard, is valued, and is understood, underpin the rasion d’etre of omnichannel marketing.

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Digital Health Networks webinar debates Federated Data Platform

Digital Health News

NHS England’s proposed Federated Data Platform was the subject of a lively Digital Networks Webinar debate on September 8.

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Consumers Cite Healthcare Affordability Biggest Concern to Paying Medical Bills

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: Rising healthcare expenses, lack of certainty over costs and financial support and poor coordination between providers and payers have caused consumers to feel more stressed than ever before about their healthcare bills. According to the 2024 Healthcare Financial Experience Study , 72% of consumers cite affordability as the biggest challenge to paying larger healthcare bills—not that they don’t want to.

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Advanced Compliance: OSHA & HIPAA in Healthcare Facilities

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.