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- The American Cancer Society (ACS) and Color Health announced today a significant expansion of their existing program, creating a first-of-its-kind comprehensive cancer solution for employers and labor unions. This enhanced program goes beyond screening and prevention to support employees and members throughout all stages of the cancer journey.
- The expanded program builds upon the existing collaboration between ACS and Color Health, which has already provided
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Rectangle Health Launches Technology Partnership Program
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- Rectangle Health, a leading healthcare technology company, today announced the launch of its Technology Partnership Program (TPP). This program aims to empower healthcare providers by fostering collaboration with best-in-class digital health companies.
- By collaborating with leading healthcare technology firms through TPP, Rectangle Health aims to enhance the accessibility of valuable tools for providers and organizations, ultimately opening new avenues for growth
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FOLX Health Appoints Greg Sottolano as Chief People Officer
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- FOLX Health, the first of its kind, nationwide LGBTQIA+ digital healthcare service provider, built to serve the community’s specific needs appoints Greg Sottolano as Chief People Officer.
- As Chief People Officer, Greg will be responsible for HR, L&D and Internal Communications and will be focused on developing best-in-class talent across clinical and headquarters staff and enhancing the company culture.
- The strategic hire will support FOLX Health’s
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Unlocking the Potential of Value-Based Care with AI
The momentum of value-based care (VBC) is poised to accelerate. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has outlined an ambitious objective: to transition all traditional Medicare beneficiaries into a VBC arrangement by 2030, a notable increase from the mere 7% recorded in 2021 by Bain Research. As more plans, providers and members enter VBC arrangements, substantial volumes of clinical data will need to be managed effectively to oversee patient risk and care quality.
The
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Rise of Retail Healthcare: Challenges and Opportunities for Payers
Healthcare delivery continues to evolve to meet ever-changing patient demands. Over the years, rural doctors who historically performed house calls have been replaced with regional physician groups and community hospitals that are owned and managed by large health systems with multiple locations. Nearly 70% of physicians now work for a corporate entity instead of private practices. Telehealth visits increased 26x during the COVID-19 pandemic and have since leveled off, but are still a preferred
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New Consortium Aims to Ensure Responsible Use of AI in Healthcare
A new initiative, the Trustworthy & Responsible AI Network (TRAIN), was announced at the HIMSS 2024 Global Health Conference. Through collaboration, TRAIN members will help improve the quality, safety, and trustworthiness of AI in health by sharing best practices, enabling registration of AI used for clinical care or clinical operations, providing tools to enable measurement of outcomes
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Strengthening Healthcare IT Infrastructure: A Wake-Up Call for Cybersecurity Resilience
The recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare highlights the healthcare industry’s vulnerability when threatened with criminal attempts to disrupt technology and operations. The ransomware strike caused a chain reaction among healthcare providers, where payment systems were disrupted, cash flow halted, and—worst of all—patient safety was put in jeopardy.
For many healthcare providers, the incident reinforced the reality that cyberattacks targeted outside their organizations
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Amazon, CVS, Google, Mayo Clinic, Stanford Others Join Coalition for Health AI (CHAI) as Founding Partners
What You Should Know:
- The Coalition for Health AI (CHAI) announced today a significant milestone with the formation of its founding partner group.
- The diverse group brings together leading non-profit research institutions, patient advocacy organizations, and healthcare providers alongside major technology companies.
Shared Mission: Trustworthy AI for Better Healthcare
CHAI's core mission is to establish itself as the go-to resource for responsible AI in healthcare. They aim
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Banner & Foodsmart Offer Free Groceries, Meals & Nutrition Help in Arizona
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Banner – University Family Care announced a new partnership with Foodsmart, the nation’s largest food benefits management company.The partnership supports the shared mission to improve the health and quality of life of Banner – University Family Care members through nutritional education and improved access to healthy food at scale.
Empowering Healthy Communities: Foodsmart's Holistic Approach to Addressing Food Insecurity and Nutritional
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Northwell Forms 3-Year Partnership with Playbook Health for AI-Powered Clinical Documentation
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- Playback Health, a healthcare technology company forms a three-year strategic integration partnership with Northwell Health, the largest health system in New York state.
- The partnership focuses on integrating Playback Health's innovative clinical communication platform with Northwell Health's dedication to exceptional patient care. A key component of this initiative is the introduction of Playback Health's latest AI-powered feature, Notes.
Introducing Notes:
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