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Introducing new technology in the healthcare sector can be a challenge, especially when trying to balance innovation and practical application.
Startups developing products for a complex ecosystem, like a hospital, may not fully understand the needs of providers on the frontlines and all the dynamics at play. A successful tool should not only address a need but also make it possible for providers to integrate into their workflow seamlessly.
To help unpack this, Fierce Healthcare’s Anastassia Gliadkovskaya spoke to Kevin Baumlin, M.D., at the University City Science Center, where he helps founders refine their products and find the right fit within health systems. Baumlin knows firsthand that a meaningful development and implementation process includes providers from the get-go. He breaks down what this type of partnership ideally looks like and gives examples of collaboration in action.
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ViVE 2024: Health systems are making big bets on AI. Here's how Mount Sinai launches health tech incubator, names clinical decision support startup avoMD as its first participant Taking a page from consumer-facing tech, Providence launches startup to modernize patient engagementSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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More than one million women reach menopause each year in the U.S. Menopause can bring on many unwanted symptoms and increase the risk of chronic conditions, affecting a woman’s health and quality of life. Yet many report feeling uncomfortable talking about this challenging transition in the workplace and with their healthcare providers. Many also struggle to find relief for their symptoms. Experts say employers and providers should be doing more to care for women in midlife.
To close out October, Menopause Awareness Month, Fierce Healthcare’s Anastassia Gliadkovskaya sat down with Kathleen Green, M.D., an OBGYN at Maven Clinic. Like many other physicians, Green did not get formal training on menopause in medical school. She had to learn how to help women through this natural part of aging. In the episode, they discuss why the status quo is not working and what it will take to improve the system.
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HLTH24 Day 2: Halle Berry wants to change the dialogue on menopause HLTH24: Jill Biden announces $110M ARPA-H funding award, prods industry to invest in women's health Menopause care is still a largely untapped market. Here's why investors and startups should dive in Industry Voices—Menopause is making headlines. Are healthcare workers keeping up?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In healthcare, the best solutions come from bringing different perspectives to the table.
That’s the core idea behind Inlightened, a platform connecting innovators with a network of vetted experts, including clinicians, industry leaders, policymakers and more.
In this week's episode of "Podnosis," Fierce Healthcare’s Emma Beavins chats with Inlightened CEO Shelli Pavone. She explains why diverse viewpoints are essential for tackling the industry’s toughest challenges and how building real engagement is the bedrock for innovation that fills gaps in the industry and can endure.
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In the last 30 years, HIV rates have gone down, in large part because of the game-changing prescription drug pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), which reduces the risk of contracting HIV through sex by 99%. Since the FDA approved the drug in 2012, more people have started to use it, and HIV rates have steadily decreased. However, not everyone sees the same results.
The South had 53% of new HIV diagnoses in 2022 but represented only 39% of PrEP users in 2023. Regionally, Black people made up 48% of new HIV diagnoses in 2022, but only 22% of PrEP users in 2023.
In a recent collaboration between Fierce Healthcare and new investigative LGBTQ-focused news outlet Uncloseted Media, Anastassia Gliadkovskaya and Sam Donndelinger dive into the HIV epidemic and how it disproportionately affects at-risk individuals in the South. Barriers like a lack of awareness, insurance coverage, and stigma contribute to inequitable access.
Read the full story at FierceHealthcare.com or UnclosetedMedia.com.
In this week’s episode of “Podnosis,” Gliadkovskaya and Donndelinger discuss the reporting process and introduce three patients impacted by the HIV epidemic who share their personal experiences.
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'I'm another statistic. I feel let down': How HIV prevention stays out of reach for many
CMS proposes risk adjustment changes, broker fraud crackdown for 2026 plan year
‘A mixed bag’: Fifth Circuit rules on ACA preventive services legal case
Blue Cross NC removes HIV drugs from costly price tiers
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There are many complexities and challenges that can lead to inefficiencies and friction among payers, providers, and healthcare consumers in the payments landscape.
In this podcast episode, we sit down with Dylan Papa and Michael Bernabe to discuss fresh perspectives for healthcare payers on how to improve claims payments operations, meet digital demands, and enhance the healthcare payments experience for all.
Zelis built Zelis Advanced Payments Platform to cleverly address these challenges by managing all payments and communications in one intelligent hub, unlocking efficiencies, ensuring compliance, and delivering the modern and customized payments experience that providers need and members demand – now, and in the future.
In this interview, Papa and Bernabe discuss the significance of combining the fusion of centralizing all payment modalities, plus communications and additional advice to payers on how to effectively modernize for the future.
To find out more, tune in to the full episode or visit Zelis.com.
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Chronic kidney disease is a silent threat. It is one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., yet 90% of those affected are unaware they have it. The lack of widespread testing means many, particularly in the Black community, face rapid health deterioration, often landing in dialysis without warning.
In this episode, Geoff Martin, CEO of Healthy.io, joins Fierce Healthcare’s Emma Beavins to explore how his company is tackling this hidden crisis and changing the future of chronic kidney disease care.
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Healthy.io, National Kidney Foundation team up to promote early disease detection, using tech to reach at-risk people More than half of Americans are unfamiliar with chronic kidney disease, survey finds 'Podnosis': Changing the game on kidney care Humana finds value-based care leads to fewer hospital admissions for kidney patientsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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With just a month left until the Nov. 5 presidential election, Fierce Healthcare's Heather Landi spoke with David Shulkin, M.D., to gain his insights on the future of healthcare policy.
Shulkin, a healthcare executive, served as the ninth Secretary of Veterans Affairs under the Trump administration. Notably, he was the only cabinet member retained from the Obama administration, after serving 18 months as the VA’s Under Secretary for Health.
In their conversation, Shulkin also reflected on his time as VA Secretary, including his decision to award Cerner a $10 billion, no-bid contract to replace the VA’s outdated medical records system.
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VA extends EHR modernization contract with Oracle Health for 11 months VA pauses $16B Oracle Cerner EHR deployments indefinitely to address error-ridden early rollout Former VA secretary's latest venture, Override, emerges out of stealth to tackle chronic painSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Certain cancer rates are on the rise, and outcome inequities remain a major public health concern. Getting into clinical trials is difficult, care is fragmented and treatments can be prohibitively expensive. Meanwhile, research for many cancers is underfunded.
The American Cancer Society is on a mission to end cancer as we know it. Its venture capital and impact investment arm, BrightEdge, invests in early-stage companies developing therapeutics, diagnostics, devices and technologies that share in this goal.
In this week’s episode of “Podnosis,” Fierce Healthcare’s Anastassia Gliadkovskaya chats with BrightEdge’s managing director Alice Pomponio about how the organization leans into its expertise in research, patient support and advocacy when working with entrepreneurs, what it looks for in emerging companies and how it measures their impact.
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What will it take to improve the future of cancer care? Clinicians, patients stress better collaboration and reimbursement American Cancer Society, Color Health team up to boost cancer screenings for employees American Cancer Society, ASCO join forces to create 'credible' online cancer information under one roofSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Employers hold significant power in the healthcare industry. About 60% of people under the age of 65 received insurance coverage through their employer last year, according to KFF.
Kim Thiboldeaux stepped into the role of CEO at the Northeast Business Group on Health in early 2024. The organization's members provide coverage for millions of lives.
In this week's episode of "Podnosis," Thiboldeaux sits down with Fierce Healthcare Senior Writer Paige Minemyer to discuss her goals at the helm of NEBGH and the healthcare topics employers are watching most closely.
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NEBGH: Here's how employers can support cancer patients in the workplace Employers seek guidance on mental health benefits: survey New NEBGH guide aims to help employers tackle social determinants of health Emergency preparedness lessons for employers from COVID-19See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Healthcare worker burnout is a critical issue. Bill Charnetski, EVP of Health System Solutions at PointClickCare, reveals how burnout impacts both patient care and operational efficiency, sharing personal insights from his wife’s experience in skilled nursing administration. He advocates for leveraging health information technology to reduce administrative burdens, enhance job satisfaction, and minimize manual errors. The importance of thoughtful policy-making in supporting healthcare workers and ensuring technology adoption effectively addresses their needs without adding to their workload cannot be underscored enough. A shift in tone towards valuing frontline healthcare heroes and implementing flexible, targeted regulations to improve care and operational outcomes is needed.
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Healthcare providers of all sizes are feeling the impact of burnout, time constraints, and burdensome administrative requirements. This is especially challenging for private practices, which often experience resource and time constraints. Managing these challenges can be overwhelming.
How are practice management companies meeting the evolving needs of healthcare providers?
Practice Better is an electronic health record and practice management software that serves independent health and wellness practitioners. In this week’s episode of “Podnosis,” CEO Kim Walsh shares how the company prioritizes value and the different approaches it takes to best serve its customer base.
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Practice Better adds new tools, billing integration for mental health practitioners Elation Health rolls out AI scribing tool embedded in its EHR for primary care docs SimplePractice expands into psychiatry with prescription management tool 2024 Outlook: How tech, incentives could push measurement-based care in behavioral healthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Specialty drugs bring new hope to patients with complex conditions, but they also present unique challenges.
In this episode of Podnosis, Heath Clendening speaks with Peter Demogenes, Senior Vice President of Product at Optum, about how health plans are adapting to the rapidly changing specialty care sector.
Demogenes explains two common strategies health plans use.
First, individualized management typically sees issues managed on a case-by-case basis, focusing on medical benefits, and utilizing tools to manage costs independently.
Second, holistic management takes a broader view, recognizing the interconnectedness of patients, providers, payers, and stakeholders.
The conversation also highlights the role of innovation, featuring Optum’s Specialty Fusion program. Designed to simplify care for patients with complex conditions, this program not only lowers the cost of expensive specialty drugs but also streamlines treatment decision-making for health plans, helping patients start their therapies sooner.
For further insights into how these innovations are shaping the future of specialty care, listen to the full episode.
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Microplastics are everywhere, including our bodies. Research suggests that ingested microplastics can reduce fertility and increase the risk of cancer and other diseases. However, the full effects of their chemical makeup on human health are not yet known.
Plastic has been used in the healthcare setting since the 1900s. The material does have some benefits, like hygiene and lower cost. At the same time, single-use plastics contribute enormously to healthcare waste and pollute the environment, in addition to the body.
In this week's episode of "Podnosis," two experts break down the history of plastics use in the healthcare sector and what it would take for an organization to phase them out.
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Breathing better: Hospitals begin to phase out major pollutants in patient care Industry Voices—Collective action is the key to decarbonizing healthcare Hackensack Meridian hospitals first to attain Joint Commission's new sustainability certification Most clinicians believe hospitals should address climate change, Commonwealth Fund survey findsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In this week's episode of "Podnosis," we dive into a discussion with two founders of the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI). They share why both local providers and the federal government must play a role in overseeing AI in healthcare.
Brian Anderson, M.D., CEO of CHAI, and Michael Pencina, Ph.D., COO of CHAI and Director of Duke AI Health, tackle the misconception that legacy tech giants can stifle startup competitors through the assurance lab model. They also share updates on the federal AI assurance lab network, revealed first to Fierce Healthcare.
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CHAI releases draft framework of quality assurance standards for healthcare AI UMass Chan Medical School, MITRE plan to open assurance lab to test healthcare AI HIMSS24: Microsoft, 16 health systems to operationalize AI under new partner networkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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When it comes to health and wellbeing, good habits are everything. But forming habits is a challenge and maintaining them can be, too.
To try to help, a growing number of healthcare companies are looking to incentivize consumers to take care of themselves more proactively by forming lasting healthy habits. One such company, Wellth, works with payers to keep their members engaged and healthier.
In this week’s episode of “Podnosis,” Fierce Healthcare’s Anastassia Gliadkovskaya interviews Matt Loper, Wellth’s co-founder and CEO. She also chats with John Snyder, the former president and CEO of Sanford Health Plan, where he explains the return on investment the plan saw by working with a vendor like Wellth.
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Wellth reels in $20M to scale up its 'behavioral economics' approach to tackle chronic conditions How providers are leveraging patient engagement tools to close gaps in cancer screenings WebMD Ignite launches new member engagement platform for payersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In this week's episode of "Podnosis," we’re discussing the challenges and opportunities for telehealth, given some notable setbacks for the industry in recent months.
Fierce Healthcare's Noah Tong chats with Sanjula Jain, Ph.D., chief research officer for Trilliant Health, who shares her insights on why some telehealth companies are struggling, and how the industry can overcome the barriers to adoption.To learn more about the topics in this episode:
How the virtual care market is shaking out in 2024 as Walmart, Optum exit the telehealth business As Walmart shutters clinics, startup Fabric buys its MeMD telehealth business A look at telehealth's future and an omnichannel approach to care Optum layoffs: Ohio facility closing, 129 employees impacted Optum WARN filing: 524 workers in California laid off Teladoc posts $838M loss in Q2, lays out BetterHelp strategic pivotSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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This week on “Podnosis” we're discussing a new payment model that could affect thousands of hospitals across the country. It's called TEAM, and it stands for Transforming Episode Accountability Model. It's a mandatory bundled payment program that covers five common procedures.
But what will it take for hospitals to prepare for the new payment model? How will they manage their clinical and financial risk and engage their patients and providers? And what can they learn from previous bundled payment models? To answer these questions, Fierce Healthcare's Anastassia Gliadkovskaya chatted with Brian Fuller, managing director of value-based care design and delivery at ATI Advisory, a consulting firm that helps healthcare organizations navigate the transition to value-based payment.
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CMS finalizes 2.9% pay bump for inpatient hospitals in FY2025 CMMI seeks feedback for a new bundled payment model CMS proposes 2.6% bump to inpatient pay in fiscal 2025See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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Many dermatologists are not trained to recognize skin conditions in people of color, which can lead to misdiagnoses and poor outcomes.
This week on "Podnosis," we dive into the topic of how to improve diversity and equity in dermatology. Fierce Healthcare's Anastassia Gliadkovskaya talked to Lisa O. Akintilo, M.D., a professor in the Ronald O. Perelman Department of Dermatology at NYU Langone Health. She is part of NYU Langone’s Skin of Color Section, a team of dermatologists that specialize in providing comprehensive treatments for skin conditions in people of color.
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VisualDx's diagnostic support tool to be available to all AMWA members
Eli Lilly expands ‘Get Better’ ad campaign to cover skin disease health equity
One year of VisualDx's Project IMPACT, a global effort to reduce skin color bias in medicine
Vaseline launches searchable platform of images to identify conditions affecting skin of color
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Twenty years ago, the healthcare industry was still largely paper-based. The Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT was created back in April 2004 through an executive order from President George W. Bush. In the past two decades, major health IT policies pushed through by ONC and HHS have helped to move providers to a digital healthcare system that enables more effective data-sharing.
Micky Tripathi, Ph.D., has spent most of his career in the health IT world and took the helm at ONC in January 2021. In this week’s episode of “Podnosis,” he chats with Executive Editor Heather Landi about ONC’s achievements over the past 20 years, the agency’s current top priorities, the rapid adoption of AI in healthcare and more.
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ONC's HTI-2 proposed rule 'big step forward' for interoperability, health IT experts say, but EHR vendors concerned about timelines HHS releases HTI-2 proposed rule to bolster public health, payer data sharing HHS pushes forward with new requirements for AI transparency, interoperability Hospitals, medical groups push back on ONC's 'excessive' and 'overly punitive' data blocking penaltiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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In this week’s episode of “Podnosis,” Fierce Healthcare’s Anastassia Gliadkovskaya explores the topic of inequities in maternal and infant health and what one nonprofit is doing to increase transparency and accountability.
She chats with Kimberly Seals Allers, a journalist by background who is passionate about narrative storytelling. Seals Allers runs Birthright, a podcast highlighting positive Black birthing experiences, and is the founder of Irth, an app that collects and shares reviews of hospitals and doctors by Black and brown birthing people. Armed with those insights, Irth works with providers to identify areas for improvement and to close gaps in health equity. Today, the nonprofit collaborates with health departments, hospitals, and other organizations in nearly a dozen states.
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Providers rarely screen for maternal mental health. Are new guidelines enough to move the needle? Sweeping new study analyzes maternal health outcomes with SDOH, finds Black mothers at much higher risk BCBSA takes on racial, ethnic disparities in maternal careSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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