Healthcare Dive
AUGUST 2, 2024
The deal with private equity firms TowerBrook and Clayton, Dubilier and Rice comes months after New Mountain Capital announced its own takeover bid, which some analysts thought undervalued the company.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
AUGUST 2, 2024
Many people watch the stock market on a fairly regular basis, but sometimes it takes a pro to make sense of what can be a very murky or volatile landscape. Fortunately, there are pros who specialize in the health IT market. Shahab Vagefi is managing director in Thomas H. Lee Partners' healthcare vertical who specializes in healthcare information technology.
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Healthcare Dive
AUGUST 2, 2024
Hospitals still weren’t happy with the final rule despite the bump from the CMS’ proposed rates, citing cuts to long-term and disproportionate share facilities.
Healthcare IT Today
AUGUST 2, 2024
Octagos Health , an industry-leading provider of AI-driven cardiac device monitoring solutions, today announced a successful equity raise of over $43 million in investment capital. The Series B investment round was led by funds managed by Morgan Stanley Expansion Capital , with continued participation from Mucker Capital and other strategic investors.
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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.
Digital Health News
AUGUST 2, 2024
NHS England has written to trusts asking them to confirm their plans for using the national Federated Data Platform, HSJ reports.
Health Care Compliance Brief brings together the best content for health law & compliance professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 2, 2024
Mike Battista, Director, Science & Research at Creyos The COVID-19 pandemic made the word “virtual” a part of our everyday lexicon. Many services that were previously done in person—even schools—quickly made the transition to being virtual. Today, our world is forever changed as many services that once were only in-person continue to be virtual due to convenience, accessibility, and technological advancements that enable everything online.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 2, 2024
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) quietly released changes to the ACO REACH Model, prompting one industry group to react to the modifications. | Accountable care organizations are evaluating the impacts of the new requirements for the ACO REACH program. So far, the changes are a mixed bag, says NAACOS.
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 2, 2024
What You Should Know: – Epic Systems announced a development that will empower patients to have greater control over their health information, CNBC first reports. Patients will soon be able to directly share their health data with various apps of their choice, marking a significant step forward in data interoperability. – This new capability is made possible through the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA), a federal initiative aimed at facilitating secure and seam
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 2, 2024
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the healthcare industry through advancements in predictive modeling and ana | AI tools can only be effective if served with the right kind of data, Elevance Health's Ashok Chennuru argues.
Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer
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Digital Health News
AUGUST 2, 2024
New robots that mimic creeping vine plants could transform cancer diagnosis and treatment, according to a study by University of Leeds.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 2, 2024
SimplePractice, an EHR and practice management platform, is expanding into the psychiatry space with the launch of a new prescription management tool. | The launch of the latest product, ePrescribe, follows the company’s acquisition of Luminello, an EHR and practice management platform for mental health professionals.
Healthcare IT Today
AUGUST 2, 2024
The following is a guest article by Dan Torrens , CEO at eHealth Technologies Health information management teams everywhere are constantly doing more, but somehow it always feels like playing catch up. Notably, between 30 and 47 percent of U.S. hospitals still rely on fax or mail to send and receive patient records. Only 40 percent of hospitals electronically integrate data from other hospitals outside of their system and only a distressing 30 percent of skilled nursing facilities exchange data
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 2, 2024
Chutes & Ladders—Nevada BCBS Medicaid taps president; Cleveland Clinic hires AI officer; Bamboo Health brings on executives ebeavins Fri, 08/02/2024 - 09:57
Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson
In the world of small business management, the challenge of managing payroll & HR efficiently while scaling operations can be overwhelming. Yet, with the right strategies in place, these challenges can become opportunities for growth and innovation. In this session, Joe Sharpe, Senior Director of Managed Payroll Services at IRIS, will reveal practical methods and expert insights for outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes, resulting in substantial time and resource savings.
Compliancy Group
AUGUST 2, 2024
On August 1, 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement with American Medical Response. This marks the 49th civil monetary penalty under the HIPAA right of access initiative. The Complaint and the Settlement A patient requested a copy of their medical records from American Medical Response (AMR).
HealthIT Answers
AUGUST 2, 2024
By Kim Boyd - The rule proposes several new API certification criteria aligned with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services requirements from the CMS Final Rule (0057) Advancing Interoperability and Improving Prior Authorization. The HTI-2 proposed rule would advance the certification of the following APIs required for use in CMS-0057. The post ONC HTI-2 Proposed Rule: Understanding API Certification Requirements appeared first on Health IT Answers.
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 2, 2024
KONZA National Network What You Should Know: – KONZA National Network , a leading health information exchange (HIE), announced the launch of Birth Connect, a groundbreaking solution designed to enhance the care of mothers and newborns. – By providing timely alerts to obstetricians and gynecologists (OB/GYNs) about the birth of their patients’ babies, Birth Connect aims to improve maternal and infant health outcomes.
Center for Health Insurance Reform
AUGUST 2, 2024
While there is some movement toward improved health care provider ownership transparency at the federal level and in some states, more attention is warranted given increasingly complex and obscured provider ownership structures and the impact they can have on health care prices, access, and quality. In a recent piece for Health Affairs Forefront, CHIR experts Stacey Pogue and Nadia Stovicek analyze efforts to improve ownership transparency at the state and federal levels.
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.
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 2, 2024
What You Should Know: – Spring Health, a mental healthcare platform raises $100M in Series E funding round, bringing its valuation to $3.3B. The round was led by Generation Investment Management, with participation from existing investors Kinnevik , William K Warren Foundation , RRE , and Northzone. – The new funding will enable Spring Health to expand its reach, enhance its technology platform, and deepen its commitment to delivering exceptional mental healthcare.
Hanys
AUGUST 2, 2024
Briefing with the NYS Office of Medicaid Inspector General Aug. 5 Practical guidance to improve diagnostic quality and safety Aug. 8 Standing membership call on state and federal issues Aug. 20 Giving up the reins: Enhancing virtual nursing through change management Aug. 29 44th Annual Trustee Conference Sept.
Digital Health News
AUGUST 2, 2024
The latest Movers and Shakers roundup features the appointment of Duncan Burton as new chief nursing officer for England.
Hanys
AUGUST 2, 2024
The Healthcare Innovation and Lean Network of New York's free library offers expert-led recordings on topics like Six Sigma, project design, continuous improvement, change management and PDSA cycles. Explore the library online.
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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.
Digital Health News
AUGUST 2, 2024
A partnership between the North West London CAMHS PC and Real World Health has helped to reduce child admissions and time spent in hospital.
Hanys
AUGUST 2, 2024
This study group includes nine 90-minute interactive sessions facilitated by infection preventionists from APIC, NYSACC and organizations throughout New York state to prepare infection prevention professionals planning to take the CIC® exam. Register online.
Hall Render
AUGUST 2, 2024
Healthpeak closed on the sale of a 58-MOB portfolio to Unity Medical and Varde Partners for $674M, with assets located across 16 states. The portfolio comprises 2.76M SF of space at a reported cap rate of 6.8%. Following the recent closure of Walmart Health, Humana’s CenterWell announced it will move into 23 former Walmart Health locations in Georgia, Missouri and Florida to provide senior care, while Mercy Health will lease space in three former Walmart Health locations in Arkansas to pro
Hanys
AUGUST 2, 2024
We're accepting Member Spotlight submissions for late 2024-early 2025 stories. For accepted submissions, our team will produce a video and short story that showcase your organization's impact with statewide colleagues, policymakers and your community! Nominate your program today !
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Running a healthcare facility requires precision and care, not just for patients but also for your staff. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps healthcare providers choose the best provider. Efficient payroll management ensures timely, accurate payments, critical for maintaining staff morale and trust. Compliance support helps navigate complex healthcare regulations and avoid costly fines.
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