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The Health Care Costs for Someone Retiring in 2024 in the U.S. Will Reach $165,000 – Fidelity’s 23rd Annual Update

Health Populi

The average person in the U.S. retiring in 2024 will need to bank $165,000 to pay for health care costs in retirement — a sum that does not include long-term care, Fidelity Investments advises us in the 23rd annual look at this always-impactful (and sobering) forecast. I’ve covered this study every year since 2011 here in Health Populi, continuing to add to this bar chart; in the interest of space and legibility, I started this year’s version of the chart at 2014, when the cost

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23andMe to launch GLP-1 telehealth offering, shuts down internal drug development business

FierceHealthIT

Consumer genetic testing company 23andMe sees an opportunity to get in on the weight loss boom. | 23andMe plans to launch a GLP-1 weight loss telehealth membership through its Lemonaid Health platform by the end of the month.

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What the “Vibe-Cession” Means for Health Care in the U.S. – Spending is Personal

Health Populi

People living in the U.S. continue to feel a “vibe-cession” malaise, based on the American Mindset July 2024 update from Dentsu’s Consumer Navigator research. Notwithstanding generally good news about the American macroeconomy — in terms of growth, downward ticking inflation, and expected interest rate relief come September from the Federal Reserve — one in two Americans still thinks the country is in a recession.

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The impact of AI and telemedicine on behavioral health services

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

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.

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Less Stress, More Success: Accounting Best Practices & Processes for 2025

Speaker: Amanda Adams, Fractional CFO, CPA

Are you ready to elevate your accounting processes for 2025? 🚀 Join us for an exclusive webinar led by Amanda Adams, a seasoned fractional CFO and CPA passionate about transforming back-office operations for finance teams. This session will cover critical best practices and process improvements tailored specifically for accounting professionals.

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The Challenges and Opportunities of Evolving Revenue Cycle Management Practices to Align with New Payment Models

Healthcare IT Today

The world of healthcare is constantly shifting and evolving in order to best serve our staff and our patients. However, in this constant shift and change, it is important that we stay vigilant to not only how this could help but also how this could hinder our efforts and our organization. One such area that is currently undergoing some evolution is Revenue Cycle Management.

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CalmWave names healthcare and technology leader Andrew Thompson to Board of Advisors

Digital Health Global

Advisory Board of World-Class Subject Matter Expert Clinicians and Renowned IT and Operations Leaders Support Company in Eliminating All Non-Actionable Alarms SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)– CalmWave , the leader in eliminating non-actionable clinical alarms through data science and Transparent AI, today announced the appointment of healthcare and technology entrepreneur and executive Andrew Thompson to the company’s Board of Advisors.

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Tell Me Why: The Imperative of Explainability in AI for Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Neeraj Mainkar , VP of Software Engineering and Advanced Technology at Proprio Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing healthcare by enhancing diagnostic accuracy, personalizing treatment plans, and it can potentially improve patient outcomes. However, the rapid demand for AI integration into healthcare systems raises significant concerns about the transparency and explainability of advanced technologies.

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KFF: A look at prior authorization trends in Medicare Advantage

FierceHealthIT

Prior authorization denials in Medicare Advantage jumped between 2021 and 2022, according to a new analysis from KFF.

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals to trial laser-activated antimicrobial

DigitalHealth

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is to begin trials of a new laser-activated antimicrobial in an effort to cut post-surgery infections.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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J.D. Power: Brick-and-mortar pharmacies ceding ground to mail order options on consumer satisfaction

FierceHealthIT

While customer satisfaction with mail order pharmacies is continuing to grow, brick-and-mortar pharmacies are falling behind, according to a new survey from J.D. Power. | While customer satisfaction with mail order pharmacies is continuing to grow, brick-and-mortar pharmacies are falling behind, according to a new survey from J.D. Power.

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Alder Hey goes live with Meditech Expanse EPR

DigitalHealth

Alder Hey has become the second NHS trust to go live the Meditech Expanse electronic patient record system.

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SoundHealth Receives $7 Million Seed Round Funding and Launches SONU, the World’s First FDA-Authorized, AI-Enabled, Wearable Device for Treating Nasal Congestion Due to Allergic and Non-Allergic Rhinitis

Healthcare IT Today

SONU is the First Over-the-Counter Device Authorized for At-Home Use that Extends the Toolbox of Treatment Options for Patients and Physicians and Offers a Safe Alternative to Pharmaceutical Treatments SoundHealth, Inc. , a medical technology company harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and medical science to improve patient outcomes, today introduced SONU.

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The ConV2X Conference: Blending Platforms for Patient and Enterprise Success

E-CareManagement

I want to make sure you’re aware of an in-person event at which I am speaking – the 8 th annual ConV2X Blending Platforms for Patient and Enterprise Success in Healthcare & Life Sciences , September 10 and 11, Quincy, MA, USA. About the ConV2X Conference ConV2X is short for ConVerge-2-Xcelerate – an annual event that informs audiences with high-value education, discussion, and information about trends on the horizon.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

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.

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How Telehealth Allows Providers to Better Focus on Patient Care

Iris Telehealth

Iris clinicians facilitate top-quality behavioral health care – averaging 2.3M patient encounters every year. We are proud of the work our providers do every day to fill care gaps and support healthcare organizations across the country by providing their communities with timely access to exceptional care. Every month, we sit down with one of our providers to spotlight the amazing work they’re doing every day and the impact they’re making on the communities they serve.

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Spotlight on Medicare Advantage, Q2 Results

Digital Health Wire

Medicare Advantage stole the spotlight last week with a steady barrage of new reports, investigations, and Q2 payor results. KFF kicked things off with its MA Enrollment and Key Trends Update , which showed that 54% of eligible Medicare beneficiaries – 32.8M people – are now enrolled in private MA plans. That’s quite the jump from just 19% in 2007, and the CBO projects that percentage to continue climbing to 64% by 2034.

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ArchiMate & SAP LeanIX Drive Enterprise Architecture

LeanIX

ArchiMate is a standardized graphical language for modeling your enterprise architecture. Learn how SAP LeanIX supports ArchiMate to empower your models.

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FHIR Digital Signatures

Healthcare Exchange Standards

There is a FHIR leadership desire to have the FHIR Data Type "Signature" normative in FHIR R6. The ballots leading to FHIR R6 will give us a chance to test with the community their interest in this Data Type being ready to be called Normative. However so far to date it has not received much attention. The FHIR Signature Datatype is less concerning than all of Digital Signatures.

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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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HIStalk Interviews Steve Holloway, Managing Director, Signify Research

HIStalk Interviews

Steve Holloway is managing director of Signify Research. Tell me.

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Republican attorneys general sue CMS over Dreamers insurance coverage rule

FierceHealthIT

A recent rule by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) extending health insurance to children of undocumented immigrants under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) pro | A coalition of right-leaning states are calling foul on a recent CMS rule that would expand health insurance for DACA recipients under the Affordable Care Act.

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