Monday, July 31, 2023

CMS to test dementia care model for caregivers, patientsCMS to test dementia care model for caregivers, patientsCMS to test dementia care model for caregivers, patients

CMS to test dementia care model for caregivers, patients

The Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience Model will offer providers and community-based organizations enhanced payments to connect patients to services.



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Merger failure post-mortem: What's next for Fairview and Sanford?Merger failure post-mortem: What's next for Fairview and Sanford?Merger failure post-mortem: What's next for Fairview and Sanford?

Merger failure post-mortem: What's next for Fairview and Sanford?

Fairview, which continues to report operating losses, will be compelled to find another partner to stabilize its financial situation, industry observers said.



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Traditional weight loss docs wary of ‘drive-through’ GLP-1 providers Traditional weight loss docs wary of ‘drive-through’ GLP-1 providers Traditional weight loss docs wary of ‘drive-through’ GLP-1 providers

Traditional weight loss docs wary of ‘drive-through’ GLP-1 providers

The popularity of GLP-1s and growing numbers of telehealth companies have combined to bring more patients into traditional weight loss clinics looking for the medications.



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Friday, July 28, 2023

Hospices get higher-than-expected Medicare pay hikeHospices get higher-than-expected Medicare pay hikeHospices get higher-than-expected Medicare pay hike

Hospices get higher-than-expected Medicare pay hike

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services gave hospice providers a reimbursement bump for next year, along with a warning about fraud and waste.



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Hospitals look to RVs to help ease rural care burdensHospitals look to RVs to help ease rural care burdensHospitals look to RVs to help ease rural care burdens

Hospitals look to RVs to help ease rural care burdens

Medical and RV industry professionals say hospitals offering RV parking are easing access to healthcare for some patients driving long distances for treatment.



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Centene may lose sole 4-star Medicare Advantage rating, CEO saysCentene may lose sole 4-star Medicare Advantage rating, CEO saysCentene may lose sole 4-star Medicare Advantage rating, CEO says

Centene may lose sole 4-star Medicare Advantage rating, CEO says

Centene reported $1.1 billion in net income for the second quarter, a rebound from a $172 million net loss a year before.



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Salesforce, OpenAI CEOs invest in diagnostics companySalesforce, OpenAI CEOs invest in diagnostics companySalesforce, OpenAI CEOs invest in diagnostics company

Salesforce, OpenAI CEOs invest in diagnostics company

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman were among investors in Vital Biosciences, which is developing point-of-care diagnostics.



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Nursing homes beefed up staff with PPP loans, study findsNursing homes beefed up staff with PPP loans, study findsNursing homes beefed up staff with PPP loans, study finds

Nursing homes beefed up staff with PPP loans, study finds

Nursing homes that received loans under the Paycheck Protection Program during the COVID-19 pandemic used the funds to boost staff hours.



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Thursday, July 27, 2023

Sanford Health, Fairview Health Services call off proposed mergerSanford Health, Fairview Health Services call off proposed mergerSanford Health, Fairview Health Services call off proposed merger

Sanford Health, Fairview Health Services call off proposed merger

The failed Sanford-Fairview merger attempt marks the second scuttled proposed deal between the nonprofit health systems over the last decade.



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CMS prior authorization data rules in conflict, AHA, AMA, insurers sayCMS prior authorization data rules in conflict, AHA, AMA, insurers sayCMS prior authorization data rules in conflict, AHA, AMA, insurers say

CMS prior authorization data rules in conflict, AHA, AMA, insurers say

The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services must clarify rules on prior authorization data exchanges, the American Hospital Association and others assert.



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