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American Medical Association slams pay cut, G-codes in proposed Medicare pay rule for doctors

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In its comments to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on the draft CY2025 Medicare physician fee schedule (PFS), the American Medical Association badgered CMS on its pro | The American Medical Association submitted its comment letter to CMS on its draft CY2025 Medicare physician fee schedule. At issue was the 2.

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Chartis Announces Majority Investment from Blackstone to Advance Mission of Healthcare Transformation

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Chartis , a leading healthcare advisory firm, today announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to receive a majority investment from funds managed by Blackstone. This strategic investment will support the firm’s continued growth as a leading advisor to providers, payers, technology innovators, retail companies, and investors who are making positive and transformative changes within US healthcare.

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Providers, vendors building health AI have 'shared responsibility' to ensure safe adoption industrywide

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BOSTON—There’s no shortage of providers and vendors working to develop and deploy artificial intelligence in healthcare—but not all who are delivering care are in a position to make use of these no | Healthcare AI has a tough battle on adoption, trust and responsible use, particularly among organizations lacking in-house tech expertise. Whether it's a vendor or another health system, stakeholders must be prepared to help their peers along the way, experts say.

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VR project aims to improve mental health for homeless

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A virtual reality initiative has been launched to help homeless people improve their mental health and prepare for independent living.

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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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Thatch secures $38M, backed by a16z and General Catalyst, to expand ICHRA benefits

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Thatch wants to turn the traditional approach to health insurance on its head. | Thatch wants to turn the traditional approach to health insurance on its head. The company secured $38 million, backed by a16z and General Catalyst, to scale up its technology and fuel its growth.

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Mississippi Medicaid awarding contracts to Centene, Molina, TrueCare after 2-year delay

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Two years after Mississippi awarded Medicaid contracts to three insurers, the state is finally moving forward with its decision following challenges from UnitedHealthcare and Elevance Health. | Protests from UnitedHealth and Elevance Health, which have delayed implementation of Mississippi's Medicaid awards, are so far proving unsuccessful.

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The Mayo Clinic Platform Integrates Healthcare AI Innovation

Healthcare IT Today

The Mayo Clinic Platform is chasing the perennial technology promise: of boosting innovation from a wide range of sources by reducing the burdens of development, testing, integration, and administrative management. Jeff Wu, Vice President of Technology describes their platform to allowing “rapid iteration at early stages with non-production data” to “build trust over time.” They include a “distributed data network” that collects data “from participants

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Election results shouldn't upend hospitals' exchange volumes, Medicaid supplements, execs say

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As the country gears up for November elections, health systems say they are keeping an eye on, but not severely concerned about, potential major changes in the Affordable Care Act exchanges or Medi | Regardless of who takes charge in Washington, the heads of America's largest for-profit health systems are downplaying the likelihood of major political interference in populations and programs that have become increasingly important to their bottom lines.

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The Consequences of Generic Healthcare Messaging in America — and What We Can Do About It

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by SriVani Ganti, Senior Director of Health Equity, Content & Creative Services at mPulse My grandmother did not speak English. She spoke Telugu, the fourth most commonly spoken language in India. I remember trying to secure medical care for her once, and a practitioner told me I couldn’t translate on her behalf.

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From Payroll Pains to Growth Gains: Streamlining Payroll & HR for Success

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.

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Chutes & Ladders—City of Hope taps new chief digital officer; RhythmX AI hires new AI leader

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Welcome to this week's Chutes & Ladders, our roundup of hirings, firings and retirings throughout the industry. | Welcome to this week's Chutes & Ladders, our roundup of hirings, firings and retirings throughout the industry. Please submit the good news—or the bad—from your shop, and we will feature it here at the end of each week.

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Full-fibre radio network to help prevent loss of life on UK’s coastline

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The Maritime and Coastguard Agency has launched a £175 million search and rescue radio network to prevent loss of life on the coast and at sea.

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Virtual ward company Doccla secures £35m in Series B funding

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Virtual ward and remote monitoring technology provider Doccla has announced that it has secured £35 million in Series B funding.

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DigitalHealth.London reveals latest Accelerator programme cohort

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DigitalHealth.London has announced the latest 17 digital health companies selected for its accelerator programme.

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How 3 Urgent Cares Tackled Key Metrics For Accelerated Growth

Considering the growth of your clinic? It’s difficult to advance any business today without using technology — but what will truly enhance your daily operations? How successful are other urgent care centers with these solutions? This article offers a glimpse into real-world technology experiences from urgent care centers like yours. Discover how various solutions can boost your growth potential and see firsthand how effective they are.