Healthcare Dive
OCTOBER 21, 2024
UnitedHealth, CVS and Humana used technology to increase MA prior authorization denials for post-acute services, boosting profits, according to a report from a Senate subcommittee.
Bill of Health
OCTOBER 21, 2024
by Zain Khalid October 10th marked the first anniversary of California’s Senate Bill 43 (SB 43), a major revision of the landmark Lanterman-Petris-Short Act of 1967, a de-institutionalization era law designed to “end the inappropriate, indefinite, and involuntary commitment of persons with mental health disorders.” The law loosened eligibility standards for civil commitment by expanding the existing “grave disability” criterion, making it easier to detain and hospitalize persons with mental illn
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Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 20, 2024
LAS VEGAS—The Coalition for Health AI unveiled the first applied model card, completed by AI imaging company Aidoc. | The Coalition for Health AI released a draft of their AI model card, or “nutrition label” for AI, filled out with information from AI imaging company Aidoc. CHAI's work is part of ongoing efforts to ensure the responsible use of AI in healthcare.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Collaboration and a shared vision in improving patient care are key factors for success, shares Bumrungrad International Hospital Chief Administrative Officer Dr Korpong Rookkapan.
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.
Healthcare Dive
OCTOBER 21, 2024
It’s the latest in a string of lawsuits from health insurers scrambling to protect their prized quality scores and the money that ratings represent.
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Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 21, 2024
LAS VEGAS—Health tech companies CopilotIQ and Biofourmis announced a strategic merger on Monday that combines tech-enabled in-home care solutions from pre-surgical optimization to acute, post-acute | Health tech companies CopilotIQ and Biofourmis announced a strategic merger on Monday that combines tech-enabled in-home care solutions from pre-surgical optimization to acute, post-acute and chronic care.
HIT Consultant
OCTOBER 21, 2024
What You Should Know: – Gesund.ai , the clinical AI validation company, today announced the open sourcing of a comprehensive library of evaluation methodologies and frameworks to help developers and users address AI performance and potential bias across patient cohorts for the FDA-regulated AI solutions on the market. – As part of its mission to standardize AI validation, Gesund.ai is also announcing it has joined the Coalition for Health AI, after partnering with public and private
Healthcare Dive
OCTOBER 21, 2024
A cybersecurity expert explains why healthcare organizations are vulnerable to cyberattacks — and how they can strengthen their defenses.
Mobi Health News
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The Agency says AI can transform multiple aspects of healthcare, but it is difficult to fully oversee and regulate the technology without the assistance of all involved sectors.
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Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Google Cloud announced its Vertex AI Search for Healthcare platform is now available for general use while also rolling out new features for its Healthcare Data Engine. | The Vertex AI Search for Healthcare tool is designed to make it faster for healthcare professionals and other employees to find critical information within health records and medical documents.
HIT Consultant
OCTOBER 21, 2024
What You Should Know: – HealthEx , a new healthcare technology company, has emerged from stealth mode with $14M in Seed and Series A funding. – The company, hatched by General Catalyst with participation from Electric Capital , is building a global consumer preference and consent platform designed to simplify and streamline data access in healthcare.
Healthcare Dive
OCTOBER 22, 2024
The academic medical giant is the latest health system to notch a deal with One Medical, defraying the cost of expansion for the primary care chain while creating a valuable source of referrals for the hospital.
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The Acquisition of TeamHealth’s Virtual Care Network Expands Access and Services Across All 50 States and 36 Million Additional Lives Fabric Now Serves Over 75 Health Systems, 30,000 Employers, and 100 Million Covered Lives Fabric , a leading healthcare technology company, today announced the acquisition of TeamHealth VirtualCare, a virtual care provider licensed in all 50 states and part of TeamHealth , the leading physician practice group in the United States with more than 14,000 clinicians.
Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer
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Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Academic health system Cleveland Clinic is teaming up with an industry disruptor to expand primary care services in Northeast Ohio. | Academic health system Cleveland Clinic is teaming up with an industry disruptor to expand primary care services in Northeast Ohio.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
OCTOBER 22, 2024
Approximately 6.7 million Americans over the age of 20 currently live with heart failure, with this number projected to rise to 8.5 million by 2030. The lifetime risk of developing heart failure has increased to 24%. Despite advances in treatment, heart failure remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality. Heart failure-related hospitalizations and deaths have been on the rise, reversing earlier improvements.
Healthcare Dive
OCTOBER 22, 2024
The collaboration comes amid controversy about claims automation technology. Paul Markovich, CEO of Blue Shield of California, promised to keep a "human in the loop" to oversee any denials.
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 19, 2024
Welcome to our Healthcare IT Today Weekly Roundup. Each week, we’ll be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why they’re important to the healthcare IT community. We hope this gives you a chance to catch up on anything you may have missed during the week. The Top Technologies For Improving Healthcare’s Security Posture. This was our latest question for the Healthcare IT Today community.
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.
HIT Consultant
OCTOBER 21, 2024
What You Should Know: – Aidoc , a clinical AI company, and NVIDIA , a pioneer in AI technology, have joined forces to develop BRIDGE, a groundbreaking guideline designed to accelerate the adoption and scaling of AI solutions in healthcare. – The development of the BRIDGE guideline will involve close collaboration with healthcare providers, academic partners, and industry leaders.
Digital Health News
OCTOBER 21, 2024
One in three GPs say their work computer is not fit for purpose, while more than 50% report data-sharing challenges, an RCGP survey found.
Healthcare Dive
OCTOBER 21, 2024
M&A could allow startups to add products and capabilities in a more restrained funding environment, panelists said at HLTH.
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 21, 2024
For the 82nd episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today, we are joined by Erin Osbourn, Chief Information Officer at Child Mind Institute , to talk about mental health! We kick this episode off by discussing how being a CIO of a mental health organization differs from being a CIO of other healthcare organizations. Then Osbourn shares what she would do if she had a magic wand that could make anything happen for mental health.
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
OCTOBER 21, 2024
What You Should Know: – Withings Health Solutions , a leader in connected health, has announced the launch of BPM Pro 2, a revolutionary cellular blood pressure monitor that sets a new standard for patient-centric care. – The device not only provides highly accurate measurements but also incorporates a unique Patient Insights feature to gather contextual information about patients’ daily lives, empowering healthcare providers with a more holistic view of their health.
Fierce Healthcare
OCTOBER 21, 2024
LAS VEGAS—Recursion and Google Cloud have expanded their tech partnership to use cloud technologies to power Rcursion's drug discovery platform. | On the second day of HLTH, Recursion announced it was deepening its partnership with Google Cloud and HealthEx unveiled a $14 million funding round.
HealthIT Answers
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Are you at HLTH today? You might run into some of these people also attending. They shared what they thought would be the trends there this week. The post Will We See These Trends at HLTH? appeared first on Health IT Answers.
Healthcare IT Today
OCTOBER 21, 2024
The following is a guest article by Ashay Thakur, VP of Data Strategy at Cedar Gate Technologies The traditional fee-for-service (FFS) payment model has dominated the healthcare industry’s payment systems for decades. Unfortunately, this focus on quantity over quality has plagued the healthcare industry, leading to high-volume care with little to no accountability for whether it provides value in terms of better patient outcomes.
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