Homeschooling continues despite school reopenings
[ad_1] The coronavirus pandemic has sparked the fastest homeschooling growth in U.S. history. Two years later, even after schools reopen and vaccines are widely available, many parents choose to continue directing their children’s education on their own. The number of people homeschooled this year is down from last year’s all-time high, but remains well above […]
WHO: Africa’s coronavirus cases and deaths fall to lowest levels so far
[ad_1] Coronavirus cases and deaths in Africa have fallen to their lowest levels since the start of the pandemic, marking the longest decline for the disease, according to the World Health Organization. The United Nations health agency said in a statement on Thursday that COVID-19 infections due to a surge in omicron had “fallen” from […]
Arbitrators expand contingency billing dispute resolution review, CMS says
[ad_1] The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services said in the revised guidance that arbitrators in contingency billing disputes will need to consider information beyond the contracted median contract rate for billed items or services. provider and healthy insurance company were able submit this The following type of information arrive Influence arbiter Decide exist Qualifying […]
Paramedics warn of dangers of merger
[ad_1] Health workers, researchers and observers warned federal regulators at a public hearing on Wednesday that the integration would harm employees and patients. The FTC and DOJ seek comments as they redesign guidance on horizontal and vertical mergers. Most speakers claimed that mergers and acquisitions involving hospitals, doctors, pharmacy benefit managers and insurance companies increased […]
Cigna’s Evernorth launches initiative for patients with autism
[ad_1] Cigna’s health services division, Evernorth, and Behavioral Health Center of Excellence are collaborating to develop treatment standards to ensure patients with autism receive services that meet clear quality and efficacy metrics. The organizations will work together to improve access to autism treatment, advance patient-centered and value-based care using patient and provider input, increase transparency […]
Kaiser Permanente doubles its affordable housing fund
[ad_1] The Integrated Health System said Thursday that Kaiser Permanente plans to double the size of its efforts to address housing insecurity with an additional $200 million. Since the establishment of the Prosperous Communities Fund 2018, the program has saved or produced more than 7,000 affordable housing units in the United States and is on […]
PhD. Ngozi Ezike is the new CEO of Sinai Chicago
[ad_1] “I’ve had a lot of calls over the past year about opportunities, but this was the right call and the right timing for me,” Ezick said in a statement. “Chicago Sinai is where I want to be.” Board-certified internist and pediatrician Ezike succeeds Karen Teitelbaum, Announce She was leaving last fall. At the time, […]
A travel nurse fears tampering with hospital medicines in three states
[ad_1] As of Wednesday, Brewster’s multi-state license was “under investigation” in Kentucky but was otherwise unrestricted, meaning she could still work as a nurse in much of the country. It’s unclear where else Brewster may have worked as a travel nurse, including in the seven months after she was first charged with tampering in Tennessee. […]
Longstanding problem: High C-section rates plague the South
[ad_1] All along, Julia Maeda knew she wanted to have her baby naturally. For her, that meant being in the hospital, vaginally, without an epidural to ease the pain. This is her first pregnancy. Although she was a nurse, she was working with cancer patients, not mothers or babies in labor. “I really didn’t know […]
Healthcare leaders call for better datasets to power AI innovation
[ad_1] Ho cites a question on the Tia intake form that asks patients if they have experienced sexual abuse or assault, both of which are linked to a wide range of health problems. Mark Solazzo, president of strategic initiatives and chief operating officer, said Northwell is improving its data on the maternal health of black […]
#HealthTechDeals Episode 23; Real, Iris Telehealth, 9am Health, Eko & Duos – Healthcare Blog
[ad_1] health technology In this episode of health tech deals, Jess argues that the music has stopped, as Rock Health reports that Q1 funding is lower than Q4 2022! No $100 million in funding today!But still $37 million for Real Madrid; $40 million for Iris Telehealth; $16 million for 9am Health, but lots of Livongo […]
Designed for User Experience in Healthcare
[ad_1] Columbia Primary Care Manhattan Valley emphasizes the patient experience and a friendly neighborhood atmosphere. of graduates Master of Professional Studies in Healthcare Design At the New York School of Interior Design (NYSID), Amy Carter, NCIDQ, is now a professor of the program and a leading health care planner at Gensler. In her work as […]