Healthcare Reform

‘Go Head First Into 2024’: Talkspace Therapists Provide Simple, Actionable Steps For Prioritizing Mental Health This Year

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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With the goal of fostering meaningful and lasting change, Talkspace’s ‘Go Head First Into 2024’ campaign encourages individuals to prioritize mental health and well-being by embracing simple, actionable steps.

Key Points: 
  • With the goal of fostering meaningful and lasting change, Talkspace’s ‘Go Head First Into 2024’ campaign encourages individuals to prioritize mental health and well-being by embracing simple, actionable steps.
  • The ‘Go Head First Into 2024’ campaign calls on people to commit to a single impactful plan: prioritizing mental health, rather than writing resolutions that set them up to fall short.
  • Recognizing that a resilient mental state enhances all aspects of life, including relationships, work, physical health, and financial goals, the campaign aims to inspire positive, sustainable changes.
  • Talkspace mental health providers have distilled their expertise into four practical actions to guide individuals in going ‘head first’ into 2024:
    Set an intention.

Medical Home Network, NeueHealth Help FQHCs Achieve $10.1M+ Savings

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Friday, December 22, 2023
Insurance, Hospitals, Public Policy, Government, Healthcare Reform, Telemedicine, Virtual Medicine, Professional Services, Health Insurance, Managed Care, Health, REACH, MHN, BHG, Community health, Acos, Medicare, ACO, Patient, Safety, CMS, Pharmaceutical industry

Medical Home Network (MHN) provider partners participating in NeueHealth Premier ACO achieved $10.1 million in gross savings and a 100% quality score in the 2022 performance year, according to data recently released from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).

Key Points: 
  • Medical Home Network (MHN) provider partners participating in NeueHealth Premier ACO achieved $10.1 million in gross savings and a 100% quality score in the 2022 performance year, according to data recently released from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
  • MHN supported the FQHCs in hiring and training care coordinators and care managers who provide culturally tailored, whole-person care.
  • “This also shows ACOs led by FQHCs can achieve stellar results.”
    More than 30.5 million Americans rely on FQHCs for their care.
  • As CMS works to achieve its goal of having 100% of Medicare beneficiaries in an accountable care relationship with their providers by 2030, FQHCs must continue to be included in value-based care efforts.

The Lactation Network Takes Meaningful Step Forward in Advocacy for IBCLC Profession

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023
General Health, Professional Services, Public Policy, Government, Healthcare Reform, Family, Military, Consumer, Health, Health Insurance, White House, Federal Government, Advocacy Group Opinion, Defense, Insurance, Women, Human Resources, Parenting, Baby, Maternity, NDAA, Lactation, National security, Congress, International Board, Face, TLN, National Defense Authorization Act

The Lactation Network (TLN), the largest national provider of insurance-covered lactation care delivered by International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs), secured a bipartisan amendment to the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), signed last week by President Biden.

Key Points: 
  • The Lactation Network (TLN), the largest national provider of insurance-covered lactation care delivered by International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs), secured a bipartisan amendment to the 2024 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), signed last week by President Biden.
  • Working closely with Representative Lisa McClain (R-MI) and Senators Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) and Cory Booker (D-NJ), TLN crafted language that underscores the importance of lactation care expertise while providing funding for military spouses seeking their IBCLC certifications.
  • Further, the bipartisan, bicameral coalition behind the NDAA amendments represents a vote of confidence in IBCLC expertise which will drive meaningful access to lactation care on military bases and beyond.
  • “In passing this bill, Congress and the president did more than fund the military; they funded military families and elevated the IBCLC profession,” added Kellogg Neff.

Wolters Kluwer leaders predict accelerated AI transformation for healthcare in 2024

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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
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As 2024 nears, the healthcare landscape is undergoing unprecedented transformations, particularly with headlines about artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, and Generative AI (GenAI) in particular, promising to reshape how healthcare is delivered.

Key Points: 
  • As 2024 nears, the healthcare landscape is undergoing unprecedented transformations, particularly with headlines about artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, and Generative AI (GenAI) in particular, promising to reshape how healthcare is delivered.
  • To shed light on anticipated trends and innovations impacting the healthcare industry in 2024, leading experts from across Wolters Kluwer Health offer their expectations for healthcare AI in 2024.
  • Wolters Kluwer products, services and expert solutions are based on a foundation of trust, transparency, and responsibility – in line with the company’s values.
  • Wolters Kluwer’s AI Principles guide the design, development, and deployment of advanced technologies in helping customers solve their most complex problems—in healthcare and beyond.

African Insight Informs AHF’s Pandemic Governance and Funding Recommendations

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
University, Biotechnology, Education, AIDS, Other Health, Health, Healthcare Reform, Public Policy, Other Policy Issues, Infectious Diseases, Government, Partnership, Pandemic, Agreement, AHF, Developing country, Health policy, Tuberculosis, Negotiation, PPPR, Public, World Health Organization, Global health, Pharmaceutical industry

In a collaborative effort to reshape global health policy discourse, the AHF Global Public Health Institute , in partnership with the University of Miami Public Health Policy Lab and AHF Africa Bureau, has released a critical report titled " African Insights: Recommendations for Global Pandemic Governance and Funding 2023 ."

Key Points: 
  • In a collaborative effort to reshape global health policy discourse, the AHF Global Public Health Institute , in partnership with the University of Miami Public Health Policy Lab and AHF Africa Bureau, has released a critical report titled " African Insights: Recommendations for Global Pandemic Governance and Funding 2023 ."
  • The report is comprised of eleven recommendations derived from a set of consultations with key non-governmental African global public health experts and thought leaders on critical issues of global health.
  • Notably, this report offers recommendations on the governance of global health financing, the WHO Pandemic Agreement, and regional strategies for pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response (PPPR).
  • It also highlights the importance of further integrating African voices in the global health discourse, ensuring that the region's specific needs and insights are adequately addressed in global pandemic deliberations.

Butterfly Network Announces Commercial Agreement with Mendaera for Next-Generation Interventional Robotic System Powered by Butterfly's Ultrasound-on-Chip™ Technology

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
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Mendaera’s robotic technology is compatible with Butterfly’s proprietary semiconductor-based ultrasound device and connected via Butterfly’s software development kit – Butterfly Garden™ – creating a system designed to improve precision and consistency for a broad range of image-guided, needle-based interventions.

Key Points: 
  • Mendaera’s robotic technology is compatible with Butterfly’s proprietary semiconductor-based ultrasound device and connected via Butterfly’s software development kit – Butterfly Garden™ – creating a system designed to improve precision and consistency for a broad range of image-guided, needle-based interventions.
  • This new category of robotics will increase access to high quality interventional treatment, ultimately aiming to streamline patient care within a healthcare system burdened by workforce shortages and burnout.
  • Mendaera has also announced completion of the research and design process for this novel robotic system.
  • To learn more about Butterfly Garden™ or Powered by Butterfly™, visit: https://www.butterflynetwork.com/butterfly-garden .

Spectrum Solutions Names Bill Phillips as New Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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Spectrum Solutions ® and its owned corporations, Alimetrix, Inc., and Microarrays, Inc., today announced the appointment of Bill Phillips as the company’s new chief executive officer, replacing Stephen J. Fanning, who successfully served as Spectrum’s CEO for over four years.

Key Points: 
  • Spectrum Solutions ® and its owned corporations, Alimetrix, Inc., and Microarrays, Inc., today announced the appointment of Bill Phillips as the company’s new chief executive officer, replacing Stephen J. Fanning, who successfully served as Spectrum’s CEO for over four years.
  • Phillips was a founder of Spectrum Solutions and prior to his promotion to CEO, he served as the company’s Chief Operating Officer where he was recognized for his outstanding performance, strategic business acumen and strong leadership.
  • In this new position, Phillips will accelerate Spectrum’s strategic clinical healthcare business objectives, which will result in job growth and greater career opportunities for current team members.
  • “Bill Phillips’ promotion to CEO is well deserved and exciting for the future of Spectrum’s growth.

NACD New England honors Waters Corp. and Devoted Health as Public and Private Company “Boards of the Year”

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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The boards of directors of Waters Corp. (NYSE: WAT) and Devoted Health are being honored as, respectively, the Public and Private Company Boards of the Year.

Key Points: 
  • The boards of directors of Waters Corp. (NYSE: WAT) and Devoted Health are being honored as, respectively, the Public and Private Company Boards of the Year.
  • Waters , based in Milford, Mass., is a global leader in analytical instruments and software for the life, materials, food, and environmental sciences.
  • Devoted Health , of Waltham, Mass., is an all-in-one healthcare company for Medicare beneficiaries, delivering health insurance, access to high quality medical care, and a world-class service experience.
  • He also serves on the boards of Stonehill College and the New England Council and several advisory boards.

Most Patients Struggle with Access to Doctors While in a Hospital, J.D. Power Finds

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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Findings show that only 36% of patients say they are always able to speak to a doctor when needed.

Key Points: 
  • Findings show that only 36% of patients say they are always able to speak to a doctor when needed.
  • It examines hospital patient satisfaction based on seven experience areas: admission; discharge; doctors; nurses; tests and treatment; facility; and food and beverage.
  • While doctors are hard to speak with, patients are more satisfied with their in-person experience with doctors.
  • The 2023 U.S. Hospital Patient Satisfaction Study is based on responses from 2,885 hospital patients residing in the United States.

Iris House to Host Fresh Market Food Bank

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
General Health, Family, Consumer, State, Local, Infectious Diseases, Healthcare Reform, Food, Beverage, Retail, Women, AIDS, Health, Public Policy, Government, Holiday, SNAP, Woman, HIV/AIDS, Vegetable, Patient, AHF, Hepatitis C, Milk, Depression, HIV, Diabetes, Iris, Education, Obesity, Hypertension

“We will be providing fresh produce to members of the community as they prepare for the holidays,” said Ingrid Floyd, Executive Director of Iris House.

Key Points: 
  • “We will be providing fresh produce to members of the community as they prepare for the holidays,” said Ingrid Floyd, Executive Director of Iris House.
  • Iris House’s Plainfield site eventually will house a new, state-of-the-art AHF Healthcare Center providing cutting-edge medical care and services to patients regardless of ability to pay and will also feature an AHF Pharmacy Access Center.
  • Iris House saves lives through comprehensive support, prevention and education services for women, families, and underserved populations affected by HIV/AIDS and other health disparities in a safe, family-centered environment by passionate, professional and culturally competent staff.
  • Iris House was named for early HIV Activist Iris De La Cruz, whose passion for our cause was instrumental in establishing our programs.