Health Populi

AUGUST 27, 2024

In the U.S., aging in and staying at home is a priority for most people over the age of 45 — and for nearly one-half of younger people between 18 and 44 — we learn in Best Buy Health’s Research Brief discussing the company’s survey of 1,000 U.S. consumers. Best Buy Health, the health-focused operation which is part of the electronics retailer Best Buy, worked with Sage Growth Partners to assess 1,000 U.S. consumers, 18 years and over, on their perspectives on health care

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FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 27, 2024

A decade ago, federal officials drafted a plan to discourage Medicare Advantage health insurers from overcharging the government by billions of dollars—only to abruptly back off amid an “uproar” fr | Filings and testimonies in a multibillion-dollar Justice Department civil fraud case against UnitedHealth Group outline industry pressure that led the government to bury a proposed rule on Medicare Advantage chart reviews.

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Digital Health Global

AUGUST 27, 2024

ConTIPI Medical , a leader in non-surgical solutions for pelvic floor dysfunctions, has chosen EVERSANA to spearhead the U.S. commercialization of its innovative ProVate device. This partnership aims to provide a new, non-surgical option for the 57 million American women suffering from pelvic organ prolapse (POP). ProVate, a ready-to-use, disposable device, empowers women to manage POP at home.

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FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 27, 2024

TennCare, the state of Tennessee’s Medicaid program, intentionally prevented families from receiving healthcare coverage and benefits, a federal district judge determined Aug. 26. | TennCare, the Tennessee state Medicaid program, was found to have intentionally prevented families from receiving healthcare coverage and benefits, a federal court found.

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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 Global

AUGUST 27, 2024

Current state, challenges, and opportunities Digital health technologies hold immense potential to transform the management of pediatric sepsis. These innovations can enhance early detection, streamline treatment protocols, and improve patient outcomes globally. However, to fully realize these benefits, there are several challenges to be addressed. In a series of four papers on pediatric sepsis published on The Lancet Digital Health , authors explore the global landscape of digital solutions in

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FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 27, 2024

UnitedHealth Group's philanthropic arm has released a new | UnitedHealth Group's philanthropic arm has released a new deep dive into maternal and infant health, underscoring socioeconomic disparities in women's health.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 27, 2024

The following is a guest article by the retimer media desk. The significance of sleep for physical, mental, and emotional health is well-established. In our daily lives, we often encounter examples of sleep disruptions, with 1 in 3 people globally experiencing issues related to sleep quality or quantity. Shift work (or working till late at night) is a prime example, with research showing a significantly higher proportion of fatal accidents among those with insufficient sleep due to night shifts.

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Lloyd Price

AUGUST 27, 2024

Exec Summary: Value-based care (VBC) is a healthcare payment model that rewards providers for achieving positive health outcomes rather than simply providing more services. As healthcare systems worldwide grapple with rising costs and inconsistent quality, VBC has emerged as a promising solution. Here are some key trends shaping the future of value-based care: Increased Adoption: The shift from fee-for-service to value-based payment models is accelerating.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 27, 2024

When acute care providers look at hospital readmissions, it is natural to think about what is being done once the patient is discharged. However, what many forget is that a large portion of patients are discharged to a post-acute facility. In order for post-acute care teams to address things like readmissions and length of stay (LOS), it is essential for acute care providers to create collaborative relationships with their post-acute partners.

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Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

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FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 27, 2024

An Oregon policy capping maximum hospital payments appeared to reduce patients’ out-of-pocket spending, though their state health plan’s savings were fettered by a resulting increase in utilization | “These findings suggest that at least some savings from the price reductions were passed along to enrollees through lower out-of-pocket spending at the point of service,” researchers wrote in JAMA Health Forum.

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DigitalHealth

AUGUST 27, 2024

An electronic children’s observation system has been rolled out at Shropshire’s two acute hospitals to improve the care of young people.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 27, 2024

Southeast Texas Health System’s Support Joins Other Seed Investments from a Venture Fund, Entrepreneurs, and Healthcare Leaders Guidehealth , a nationally acclaimed, AI-enabled healthcare services provider, today announced it successfully closed $14 million in seed funding. The round included an investment from leading nonprofit health system Memorial Hermann Health System and additional participation from healthcare entrepreneur Sidd Pagadipati and other healthcare investors and industry leade

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Connected Health Initiative

AUGUST 27, 2024

The Connected Health Initiative (CHI) appreciates the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for finalizing the Transitional Coverage for Emerging Technologies (TCET) pathway. While this is a positive step toward bringing new health technologies into Medicare, we believe CMS missed a crucial opportunity by keeping the TCET pathway too narrow.

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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.

DigitalHealth

AUGUST 27, 2024

West London Children’s Healthcare has deployed a clinical decision support tool to safeguard prescribing for young patients.

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BMC Digital Health

AUGUST 27, 2024

Light exposure significantly impacts human health, regulating our circadian clock, sleep–wake cycle and other physiological processes. With the emergence of wearable light loggers and dosimeters, research on r.

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Redox

AUGUST 27, 2024

At Redox, we know that effective data monitoring is crucial for maintaining the health and integrity of your healthcare integrations. We’re excited to announce that we’ve made significant updates to our traffic alert rules. These enhancements are designed to give you even more control and flexibility, making it easier than ever to manage your integrations and ensure the smooth operation of your subscriptions.

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FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 27, 2024

People enrolled in Affordable Care Act marketplace plans had access to 40% of the local physicians in-network, according to a new analysis from KFF.

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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.

DrKumo Remote Patient Monitoring

AUGUST 27, 2024

Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) is transforming the landscape of chronic disease care, particularly for individuals managing Type 1 Diabetes. By leveraging cutting-edge technology, RPM enhances Disease Management and offers new solutions for better health outcomes. However, integrating RPM into healthcare protocols presents unique challenges alongside groundbreaking innovations.

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Digital Health Global

AUGUST 27, 2024

An analysis of 20k people shows that the platform can reverse signs of type 2 diabetes, improve measures of heart health, and lead to other long-term health benefits. CAMBRIDGE, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)– InsideTracker , the leading personalized health provider, today announced significant findings in a study of its digital health platform (DHP).

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FierceHealthIT

AUGUST 27, 2024

Northwell Health and Nuvance Health’s 28-hospital merger logged a key milestone Monday with word that Connecticut and New York’s attorneys general have conditionally signed off on the deal. | The attorneys general secured promises to maintain care services in western Connecticut and limit rate negotiations to single states. The $18 billion deal still awaits all-clears from state regulatory offices.

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