Healthcare Dive
AUGUST 29, 2024
Testimony from the heads of Express Scripts, Optum Rx and Caremark in July defending pharmacy benefit managers’ business practices could be coming back to bite them.
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 8, 2024
Michigan Health Information Network Shared Services, or MiHIN, has partnered with Beyond Lucid Technologies, a healthcare data exchange and analytics company, as well as the Reading Emergency Unit and South Central-based Hillsdale Hospital. The aim is to facilitate data exchange between REU and the hospital through MiHIN's secure network. Not only will ambulatory medical professionals be able to access a more complete view of the patient, but MiHIN will also route their continuity of care do
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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
AUGUST 26, 2024
Like many states, Nebraska is facing a significant shortage of trained emergency medical workers. As a predominantly rural state, many of its community fire and ambulance services rely heavily on volunteers. But recruitment and retention of EMTs has become a major challenge. THE PROBLEM With older volunteers retiring and younger ones moving on to other opportunities, departments are struggling to attract new volunteers, placing increased pressure on those who remain.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 20, 2024
Health IT giant Epic is pushing ahead rapidly to build out artificial intelligence technologies and generative AI features in its electronic health record software. | The goal, according to Epic executives, is to ease the documentation burden for clinicians, streamline charting and coding and bring evidence-based medical insights and research right to doctors' fingertips at the point of care.
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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.
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 12, 2024
What You Should Know: – New research from Bain & Company has revealed an intriguing trend in the healthcare industry: U.S. patients are more comfortable with generative artificial intelligence (AI) analyzing their radiology scans and making diagnoses than with AI answering the phone at their doctor’s office. This finding underscores a broader trend where healthcare consumers show a preference for generative AI supporting their doctors rather than interacting directly with the tec
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Healthcare Dive
AUGUST 7, 2024
One challenge hospitals face is reimbursement from private payers, which doesn’t cover the higher costs of care in rural areas, according to a report by the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform.
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 15, 2024
AllianceChicago is a unique organization. A federally funded health center network of more than 76 community health centers operating in more than 23 states, its work is centered on improving personal, community and public health through innovative collaboration. The collaboration has been in operation for more than 25 years and is committed to developing and implementing systems that promote equity and optimize health and well-being.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
AUGUST 19, 2024
Roughly one in three Americans, 96 million adults, has prediabetes – but only 2-3% are offered help to prevent progression to full-blown disease. The medical effects of diabetes are significant, of course – affecting eyesight, circulation and even, in severe cases, requiring amputation. But there are other implications too. With untold healthcare resources devoted to managing the myriad medical risks of the disease, adequately addressing diabetes – and, ideally, preventing it &
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 23, 2024
The healthcare industry confronts a complex, double-barreled challenge as it tries to combat the recent deluge of dangerous and damaging cyberattacks. | Cyber resilience is the ability to recognize threats, respond to them, recover quickly and at scale. The clear goal: fending off attacks more efficiently, limiting damage and restoring normal operations with minimal impact to patients.
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Healthcare IT Today
AUGUST 16, 2024
The following is a guest article by Dave Werry , Co-Founder & President at Well Personalized healthcare continues to become more ubiquitous, and its well-documented benefits include greater health outcomes, enhanced convenience, and reduced employer costs. Driven by advancements in technology, the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, and rising healthcare costs, the personalized medicine market is expected to surpass $1.2 billion by 2033.
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 27, 2024
What You Should Know: – A recent report by G-Med , a global online physician community, sheds light on the alarming issue of physician burnout and its impact on vacation time. The report , based on extensive analysis of peer-to-peer discussions among verified physicians, reveals that a significant number of doctors are not taking all their allotted vacation days, either due to workload pressures or discomfort in requesting time off.
Healthcare Dive
AUGUST 7, 2024
On Wednesday, CVS slashed its earnings guidance for the third time this year, announced a plan to cut $2 billion in costs and fired the head of its insurance division Aetna, which continues to struggle with high medical utilization.
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 1, 2024
Staffing for urgent care sites has always been a challenge at Baptist Health, which is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, and serves that state and Indiana. THE PROBLEM Staff at Baptist Health can look at prior patterns but still struggle at times to predict correctly for specific days and times. Further, with today's healthcare staffing challenges, even if Baptist Health recognizes a need for extra workers, it may not have the resources to upstaff appropriately.
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.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
AUGUST 14, 2024
Posterity Health is a virtual-first center of excellence for male reproductive health. It provides a hybrid care delivery model, allowing for telehealth appointments, ongoing treatment plans and in-person care. Through various technologies, personalized care and expert guidance, Posterity Health empowers males to take control of their reproductive health.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 4, 2024
Medical records software giant Epic has rolled out a new feature that makes it easier for patients to release their medical records to the health or wellness apps they use. | The new capability is part of a wider effort by the healthcare industry, facilitated by new health tech policies from the federal government, to advance data-sharing at scale.
Healthcare IT Today
AUGUST 7, 2024
Making well-informed decisions is very important in the healthcare space, especially for areas that are necessary for your organization to function, like revenue cycle management (RCM). The best way to make sure that we have all of the information we need to make the best possible decisions is through data analytics and business intelligence tools. To get more insights on how these tools impact RCM, we reached out to our talented Healthcare IT Today Community to ask them – how does the int
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 20, 2024
What You Should Know: – Google Research has unveiled a groundbreaking advancement in healthcare technology with the introduction of HeAR, a bioacoustic foundation model designed to analyze human sounds and identify potential health issues. – By leveraging the power of AI and vast amounts of audio data, HeAR aims to revolutionize disease screening, diagnosis, and monitoring.
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.
Healthcare Dive
AUGUST 14, 2024
The documents, released Tuesday, say Prospect is under federal investigation for possible False Claim Act violations, as well as state investigations for failing to safeguard patients’ personal data before a ransomware attack last year.
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 1, 2024
From enhancing efficiency to helping organizations strengthen essential face-to-face human interactions, artificial intelligence holds significant promise for healthcare. But strong regulation and clear definitions of the technology's use and capabilities will be required. WHY IT MATTERS Those were among the conclusions drawn from a roundtable discussion , featuring two dozen leading experts on healthcare AI, hosted this summer by Epic and UW Health, the integrated health system of the Unive
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
AUGUST 12, 2024
The behavioral health landscape faces several significant challenges, primarily stemming from a severe shortage of providers and increasing demand for services. As has been seen in recent years, there's been a surge in behavioral health needs across all demographics. This mismatch between supply and demand has led to long wait times, difficulty accessing care, and, in some cases, patients going without necessary treatment.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 14, 2024
Entrepreneur and investor Mark Cuban wants to "f--k up" the U.S. healthcare system to make it more affordable, the billionaire told "The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart this week. | Entrepreneur and investor Mark Cuban wants to "f--k up" the U.S. healthcare system to make it more affordable, the billionaire told "The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart this week.
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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.
Healthcare IT Today
AUGUST 8, 2024
The following is a guest article by Jane Jeppson, RN, MBA, Head of Clinical Operations at Nursa In 11 years of nursing, I’ve watched too many colleagues I respect leave the profession. Their reasons are personal yet universal: frustration and burnout due to scheduling inflexibility, unmanageable workplace conditions, and lack of opportunities for career advancement.
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 29, 2024
Amy Miller, the Regional Director of Growth at AMD Global Telemedicine The burnout rate among physicians and medical teams is soaring, but it’s possible to deflate many healthcare stressors by embracing telehealth solutions. Beating back burnout has become one of the hottest topics in medicine. Just how bad is burnout in healthcare settings? A recently released survey from the American Medical Association (AMA) revealed that nearly two-thirds (62%) of emergency medicine doctors said they w
Healthcare Dive
AUGUST 19, 2024
Inflation, expensive specialty drugs and demand for pricey glucagon-like peptide 1 medications, or GLP-1s, are pushing costs higher, according to the professional services company.
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 27, 2024
Once a cancer diagnosis is confirmed, a patient's life is not only altered but there is a lot to learn as they make care decisions. "For cancer survivors and those managing a recent diagnosis, having access to online medical records via patient portals or smartphone-based health apps is critical," said researchers from the U.S. Health and Human Services in a new report that examines the use of electronic health information.
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