Nurses have the highest level of public trust across medical professions, yet there’s a huge chasm between Americans’ appreciation for nursing and the profession’s uncertain future. A nursing shortage, exacerbated by the COVID pandemic, has been fueled largely by high levels of moral distress, politicization, and lack of support. Left unchecked, the country will experience a critical shortfall of nearly 200,000 nurses in just a few years, according to the latest U.S. Bureau of Labor
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Epic, Microsoft, Nuance Expands Partnership to Accelerate Generative AI
What You Should Know:
Today, Epic, Microsoft, and Nuance announced an expansion of their strategic initiative to bring generative AI to healthcare at scale, integrating conversational, ambient, and generative AI technologies across the Epic EHR ecosystem.This initiative will expand secure access to AI-powered clinical insights and administrative tools within a wide range of Epic modules to enhance patient care, increase operational efficiency, improve healthcare experiences, and support the
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Cressey & Company Acquires HealthDrive – Health M&A
What You Should Know:
Private equity investment firm Cressey & Company LP ("Cressey") acquires HealthDrive, a leading multi-specialty clinical services organization to patients residing in long-term care facilities, from Bain Capital Double Impact.The investment will enable continued expansion of access to HealthDrive's high-quality healthcare offering for long-term care residents.
HealthDrive Background
Based in Framingham, Massachusetts, HealthDrive offers a comprehensive set
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Innovaccer Launches AI Automation Suite, Sara for Healthcare
What You Should Know:
Innovaccer Inc., a data platform accelerating innovation in healthcare announced the launch of its new suite of AI solutions at the Innovation Keynote, the company’s annual online event.During Innovation Keynote, company leaders introduce groundbreaking technologies to help health systems improve patient outcomes, strengthen financial performance, and better engage providers and consumers.This dynamic suite of AI solutions will bring the power of AI to
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Financial Experience: Empowering Patients to Improve Affordability
It’s no secret that healthcare costs have continued to rise over the years. In fact, a staggering four in 10 Americans have skipped medical care due to financial concerns. The rise of high-deductible health plans means more financial responsibility has fallen directly on patients, as out-of-pocket costs have skyrocketed by 111% since 2010 and are projected to increase by 10% each year through 2026.
But there’s good news. According to our own research and data, there is roughly $58
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Talkdesk Joins Epic’s Pals Program to Co-Innovation on Integrated Patient Experience Solutions
What You Should Know: - Talkdesk®, Inc., a global AI-powered cloud contact center leader today announced that it has joined Epic’s new Pals program to expand the Epic EHR integration with its Talkdesk Healthcare Experience Cloud™ platform. - Talkdesk is the first CCaaS vendor to be announced as a member of the Pals program, which helps customers select vendors that use validated integrations with Epic’s software.Co-Innovate on Integrated Patient Experience SolutionsThe two companies will
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Healthcare Security & Privacy Challenges of ChatGPT, AI Tools
Recent advances in Generative AI Large Language Models, such as ChatGPT, have been making waves across various industries, not least in healthcare. With the ability to converse with users much like a friend, adviser, or assistant, these models have a broad appeal and immense potential. Their user-friendly nature is democratizing access to AI and stirring a cauldron of innovation, with healthcare emerging as a field ripe for exploration.
Nevertheless, as with any powerful tool, there's a
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Detecting Behavioral Health Fraud: How Health Plans Can Strengthen Their Approach
As behavioral health claim volumes continue to increase, there’s a growing need for health plans to be vigilant in spotting fraud, waste and abuse. Today, the complexity and cost of these schemes necessitate a proactive, preventative approach.
Nearly four out of five psychologists say they are seeing increased volumes of patients experiencing anxiety, while two out of three reported an increase in symptom severity in 2022, an American Psychological Association survey shows. High volumes,
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Azalea Health, Particle Health Integrate to Enhance Interoperability for Rural Provider Care Delivery
What You Should Know:
- Azalea Health forms a strategic partnership with Particle Health to foster a seamless interoperability of vital healthcare data, streamline communication, and elevate the standard of patient care for the rural health market.
- By integrating Azalea's state-of-the-art ambulatory and inpatient solutions with Particle's robust data exchange infrastructure, healthcare providers, even those in rural locations, will gain access to a unified platform capable of
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CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, Ryse Health Partner to Accelerate VBC for Diabetes Patients
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Today, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield (CareFirst), the largest not- for-profit health plan in the mid-Atlantic region, and Ryse Health (Ryse), an operator of specialized cardiometabolic health clinics, announced a first of its kind quality improvement partnership serving individuals with uncontrolled type 2 diabetes in CareFirst’s commercial networks.The program will pair Ryse providers with CareFirst members in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Northern
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