health Why it’s Simpler for Health Care Organizations to Outsource Payer and Entity Enrollment By anderscpa.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:00:00 +0000 Managing new entity and payer enrollment with payers can be a complex, time-consuming process for health care organizations. Whether launching a new practice, merging with another entity or expanding into new markets, the administrative burden of enrolling with insurance payers and Medicare/Medicaid is significant. From navigating payer-specific requirements to meeting tight deadlines, it’s easy for... The post Why it’s Simpler for Health Care Organizations to Outsource Payer and Entity Enrollment appeared first on Anders CPA. Full Article News health care
health PrestigePEO sees success with Gradient AI's SAIL, delivering enhanced group health risk assessment and underwriting By www.kmworld.com Published On :: Wed, 20 Mar 2024 09:50:13 EST PrestigePEO leverages AI-driven insights for informed decision-making and optimal pricing strategies Full Article
health SCCMPod-447 eSIMPLER: A Dynamic, Electronic Health Record-Integrated Checklist By sccm-audio.s3.amazonaws.com Published On :: Thu, 28 Oct 2021 17:49:39 UTC The increasing use of electronic health records (EHRs) has inspired the need for a more dynamic checklist. Geva et al conducted a before-after quality improvement study by replacing a static checklist with an updated dynamic checklist. Full Article Medicine
health Court Revives Health Care Worker's Claim for Tuberculosis By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Tue, 11 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Hawaii Court of Appeals revived an injured health care worker’s untimely claim for her tuberculosis infection. Case: Weis v. Pali Momi Medical Center, No. CAAP-19-0000575, 06/04/2024, unpublished. Facts: Teresa L. Weis… Full Article
health Governor Approves Legacy Court, Mental Health Bills By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 16 May 2024 00:00:00 -0700 Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt signed bills creating a new venue for legacy claims and covering public safety workers with mental health claims that aren’t accompanied by a physical injury. Stitt on… Full Article
health Court Upholds Award for Postinjury Mental Health Treatment By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 06 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Virginia Court of Appeals upheld an award of benefits for a worker’s mental health treatment after her on-the-job injury. Case: Virginia Commonwealth University v. Miller, No. 1859-23-2, 08/20/2024, unpublished. Facts: Sabrina… Full Article
health Health Care Worker Gets 0% Award for Injuries By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Oct 2024 00:00:00 -0700 West Virginia’s Intermediate Court of Appeals upheld a determination that an injured worker was entitled to a 0% permanent partial disability award. Case: Gibson v. Greenbrier Valley Medical Center, No. 24-ICA-160,… Full Article
health DWC Posts 2025 Health Care Provider Assessment Plan By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Mon, 04 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0800 The Texas Division of Workers’ Compensation will evaluate health care providers on two measures as part of its 2025 performance-based oversight assessment process. The DWC said it will assess providers on… Full Article
health BWC Opens Registration for Annual Medical and Health Symposium By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation opened registration for its 2024 Medical & Health Symposium being held in November. The free virtual event will focus on how technology in medicine is… Full Article
health ICA Names New Safety and Health Program Manager By ww3.workcompcentral.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 00:00:00 -0700 The Industrial Commission of Arizona announced that Joanna Martelles was chosen to serve in the newly created position of Safety and Health Program manager. The new position will be tasked with… Full Article
health Good heart health in middle age may preserve brain function among Black women as they age By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Wed, 24 Apr 2024 07:00:00 GMT Research Highlights: Middle-aged Black women with better heart health were less likely to show a decline in mental function compared with middle-aged Black women with worse heart health. In this study, heart health was unrelated to cognitive decline... Full Article
health Knowing you have a brain aneurysm may raise anxiety risk, other mental health conditions By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 26 Aug 2024 09:00:00 GMT Research Highlights: People diagnosed with unruptured cerebral aneurysms (weakened areas in brain blood vessels) who are being monitored without treatment have a higher risk of developing mental illness compared to those who have not been diagnosed... Full Article
health Better cardiovascular health in early pregnancy may offset high genetic risk By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Sat, 07 Sep 2024 19:15:00 GMT Research Highlights: Favorable cardiovascular health in early pregnancy, as measured by the American Heart Association's Life's Essential 8 (LE8) cardiovascular health score, was linked to lower risk of preeclampsia and gestational hypertension, ... Full Article
health New Spanish language stroke prevention website aims to remove barriers to equitable health By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 09 Sep 2024 13:00:00 GMT DALLAS, September 9, 2024 — While stroke is the fifth-leading overall cause of death in the United States, it disproportionately impacts Hispanic people. It is the third leading cause of death among Hispanic women and the fourth leading cause of death ... Full Article
health 5 health technology start-ups finalists in global heart disease solution competition By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:45:00 GMT DALLAS, Nov. 8, 2024 – High blood pressure, obesity and other risk factors contribute to high rates of heart disease and stroke worldwide, including in the U.S. where cardiovascular disease is the leading killer.[1] While experts work to improve outcomes... Full Article
health Targeted scientific research projects to demonstrate effectiveness of ‘food is medicine’ in health care By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Wed, 24 Jan 2024 14:00:00 GMT DALLAS, Jan. 24, 2024 — In an effort to identify effective food is medicine approaches for incorporating healthy food into health care delivery, the American Heart Association, the world’s leading voluntary organization focused on heart and brain health... Full Article
health Supreme Court decision to overturn ‘Chevron deference’ threatens to disrupt public health care system By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:42:00 GMT WASHINGTON, D.C., June 28, 2024 — Today, the Supreme Court of the United States announced its decision on the Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo case and its companion case, Relentless v. Dept. of Commerce. The majority’s opinion abolishes the rule of... Full Article
health New CDC grants will help fortify nation’s public health system By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Fri, 11 Oct 2024 12:00:00 GMT DALLAS, October 11, 2024 — The American Heart Association has secured awards from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for projects that will increase education and awareness of heart valve disease. The awards, totaling $8.4 million ... Full Article
health Collaboration between leading health organizations aims to improve health outcomes in communities of color By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Wed, 27 Apr 2022 15:00:00 GMT DALLAS, April 27, 2022 – Bank of America, along with leading public health organizations – the American Heart Association, the American Diabetes Association, the American Cancer Society and the University of Michigan School of Public Health – have ... Full Article
health Investment, action urged to improve access, quality and equity in women’s heart health By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 09 May 2022 09:00:00 GMT Advisory Highlights: Women continue to be underrepresented in research for cardiovascular disease (CVD), leading to gaps in knowledge and understanding of how CVD impacts women. Some risk factors for heart disease are specific to women, such as risks ... Full Article
health American Heart Association adds sleep to cardiovascular health checklist By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Wed, 29 Jun 2022 09:00:00 GMT Advisory Highlights: American Heart Association’s checklist to measure cardiovascular health is updated, now called Life’s Essential 8™, adding healthy sleep as essential for optimal cardiovascular health. Other health and lifestyle factors in the ... Full Article
health This is Our Lane - Too: Joint Statement on the Maternal Health Crisis from the Association of Black Cardiologists, American College of Cardiology and American Heart Association By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Wed, 17 May 2023 20:24:00 GMT This Mother’s Day and beyond, as cardiologists we care for the fate of all women. The death of a woman during pregnancy, at delivery, or soon after childbirth is an immeasurable tragedy for her family as well as society at large. Urgent action is ... Full Article
health Delay of lifesaving tobacco rules will jeopardize the health of communities By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Wed, 06 Dec 2023 17:00:00 GMT WASHINGTON, D.C., December 6, 2023 — Lifesaving final rules to prohibit the sale of menthol cigarettes and all flavored cigars will be further delayed, according to the Biden administration’s Fall 2023 Unified Agenda of Regulatory and Deregulatory ... Full Article
health Socioeconomic status during early pregnancy may play a large role in future heart health By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 10:00:00 GMT Research Highlights: The socioeconomic status of first-time moms in early pregnancy may affect their cardiovascular health up to seven years later. Socioeconomic status — education level, income level, health insurance status and health literacy — of ... Full Article
health Let’s talk about sex: Heart patients want guidance from health care professionals By newsroom.heart.org Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:00:00 GMT Research Highlights: A small survey of adults aged 30 to 89 (average age of 65) in Sweden who have heart conditions found that there is a significant difference between the sexual health information they seek and what is provided to them by their ... Full Article
health Navigating Your Health Online & How to Master Your Wellness Journey with Tech By dailyblogtips.com Published On :: Wed, 24 Apr 2024 12:45:58 +0000 The post Navigating Your Health Online & How to Master Your Wellness Journey with Tech appeared first on DailyBlogTips.com. Full Article Productivity
health Genotyping and Health Monitoring in Aquaculture By www.labroots.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0700 Boost aquaculture efficiency with advanced tools for precise genetic differentiation, pathogen detection, and real-time health monitoring. Enhance fish hea Full Article Cell & Molecular Biology
health 3 Key Features of Pets Health Monitoring Systems By www.404techsupport.com Published On :: Tue, 01 Nov 2022 17:48:37 +0000 It’s always interesting to observe how technologies are transforming different industries by bringing the efficiency of many processes to a new level and also reducing costs. Healthcare is one of the industries that has changed a lot with the introduction of new tech solutions. However, when we are talking about healthcare we should mention not […] The post 3 Key Features of Pets Health Monitoring Systems appeared first on 404 Tech Support. Full Article Articles Hardware Gadgets and Products
health Genotyping and Health Monitoring in Aquaculture By www.labroots.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0700 Boost aquaculture efficiency with advanced tools for precise genetic differentiation, pathogen detection, and real-time health monitoring. Enhance fish hea Full Article Earth & The Environment
health Genotyping and Health Monitoring in Aquaculture By www.labroots.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0700 Boost aquaculture efficiency with advanced tools for precise genetic differentiation, pathogen detection, and real-time health monitoring. Enhance fish hea Full Article Genetics & Genomics
health Potential links between cannabis legalization and mental health medications By www.labroots.com Published On :: Thu, 05 Sep 2024 15:35:00 -0700 What influence does cannabis legalization, whether medical or recreational, have on mental health prescription medications? This is what a recent study pub Full Article Neuroscience
health Subtype-Dependent Health Disparities Among Breast Cancer Patients By www.labroots.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 03:00:00 -0700 Breast cancer remains the most common invasive cancer diagnosed in women in the United States, accounting for about one in three new female cancers each ye Full Article Health & Medicine
health Smart mask to detect health problems By www.labroots.com Published On :: Sat, 31 Aug 2024 18:05:00 -0700 A team of researchers at the California Institute of Technology have released a prototype for a new type of advanced, smart mask that could be used to dete Full Article Clinical & Molecular DX
health Subtype-Dependent Health Disparities Among Breast Cancer Patients By www.labroots.com Published On :: Thu, 19 Sep 2024 03:00:00 -0700 Breast cancer remains the most common invasive cancer diagnosed in women in the United States, accounting for about one in three new female cancers each ye Full Article Clinical & Molecular DX
health Genotyping and Health Monitoring in Aquaculture By www.labroots.com Published On :: Thu, 12 Sep 2024 05:00:00 -0700 Boost aquaculture efficiency with advanced tools for precise genetic differentiation, pathogen detection, and real-time health monitoring. Enhance fish hea Full Article Microbiology
health 2024 Mental Health and Addictions Symposium: A Pathway Forward By www.civicinfo.bc.ca Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 17:00:00 GMT Organizer: North Central Local Government AssociationLocation: Prince George Full Article
health Philadelphia Expands Protections for Security, Janitorial, Maintenance, Food and Beverage, Hotel, and Health Care Employees Whose Jobs are Outsourced By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Apr 2021 14:36:14 +0000 The Philadelphia Protection of Displaced Contract Workers Ordinance offers job protections to workers providing security, janitorial, building maintenance, food and beverage, hotel service, or health care services who are employed by service contractors, and are displaced when the service contract is terminated and awarded to another service contractor.1 A recent amendment to the Ordinance significantly expands its scope to impose obligations on a business that decides to no longer utilize its Full Article
health California Health Care Employers Must Implement California Health Care Minimum Wage Raise By October 16, 2024 By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:22:39 +0000 Last fall, California enacted Senate Bill 525, which substantially raises the base minimum wage for health care workers over time to $25 per hour. The first incremental increase above the general state minimum wage was scheduled to occur on June 1, 2024. However, there were several delays and amendments to the law due to its impact on the California budget. After the last delay in late June, health care employers did not have a clear answer t Full Article
health More than one million fit notes issued for mental ill-health last year – what can HR do to help? By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jul 2024 19:48:50 +0000 Sophie Vanhegan says employers must continue to shift culture and workplace dynamics to encourage greater awareness of and support for mental health matters. People Management View Full Article
health Why employers should make sure health care plans are inclusive to transgender employees By www.littler.com Published On :: Thu, 21 Dec 2023 20:39:34 +0000 The Supreme Court has ruled that transgender people are protected under the Civil Rights Act, and so Joycelyn Stevenson and Sarah Belchic say employers need to ensure that their health care plans are inclusive. The Tennessean View Full Article
health Sponsoring a Group Health Plan for Employees? What Employers Need to Know About the Consolidated Appropriations Act By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 16 Feb 2024 22:20:18 +0000 Employers sponsoring group health plans must understand and comply with new requirements imposed by the Consolidated Appropriations Act. On the plus side, the new compliance requirements can provide sponsors with valuable insights into the operation of their group health plans. To avoid potential liabilities, however, sponsors should act proactively to avoid allegations of imprudent fiduciary processes. Full Article
health San Francisco-Based Employees? Health Care Expenditures May Be Required By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 13 Aug 2024 13:55:10 +0000 The San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance (HCSO) requires employers to make certain health care expenditures on behalf of their San Francisco-based employees, even if the employer is not located in the City. Given the complexity of the HCSO, it is advisable to consult with experienced legal counsel to ensure full compliance with all aspects of the law. Full Article
health Why Employers Should Care About Women’s Health And Its Impact On Workplace Policies By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 19 Aug 2024 21:19:56 +0000 Mikayla Almeida, Kimberly Doud and Anne Sanchez LaWer explain to employers about how implementing benefits related to women’s health and fertility could reduce turnover and retain talent. ACC Central Florida View Full Article
health San Francisco-Based Employees: Health Care Expenditures May Be Required By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:06:41 +0000 Anne C. Sanchez and Briana M. Swift explain what employers need to know about the San Francisco Health Care Security Ordinance (HCSO), a local ordinance that requires employers to make certain healthcare expenditures on behalf of their San Francisco-based employees. SHRM View (Subscription required) Full Article
health Sixth Circuit Clarifies Employer’s Bargaining Obligations During Public Health Emergencies By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 09 Oct 2024 18:38:33 +0000 A recent Sixth Circuit decision provides some guidance to employers regarding bargaining obligations during exigent circumstances like the COVID-19 pandemic or other public health emergencies. In general, an employer can make unilateral decisions to address unforeseen circumstances that have a major effect on the economics of its operations, but this right is not without limits. Full Article
health Ontario, Canada Court Orders Independent Medical Examination of Employee Claiming Indefinite Inability to Mitigate Due to Mental Health Condition By www.littler.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 14:51:46 +0000 Marshall v. Mercantile Exchange Corporation, 2024 CanLII 71128 (ONSC), is an action for wrongful dismissal where the employee claimed he could not mitigate his damages by seeking alternative employment indefinitely because of a mental health condition (i.e., stress and depression) allegedly arising out of his termination. He claimed a 26-month notice period. The employer sought an independent medical examination (IME) of the employee pursuant to s. Full Article
health The Puerto Rico Department of Health Implements Compulsory Vaccination for In-Person Educational Institutions By www.littler.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Jul 2021 22:03:29 +0000 On July 22, 2021 the Puerto Rico Department of Health (PRDOH) issued Administrative Order No. 2021-509 (AO) providing that, in order to physically attend school, post-school educational institutions, or universities, personnel and students age 12 and older must be vaccinated against COVID-19. According to the PRDOH, the vaccination requirement for in-person school attendance will play an essential role in controlling the pandemic and providing a safer educational environment for students. Full Article
health New Puerto Rico Executive Order Mandates Booster Shots for Health and Education Sectors By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 27 Dec 2021 14:57:15 +0000 Puerto Rico Governor Pedro R. Pierluisi recently issued back-to-back executive orders (EO) regarding COVID-19. It appears that the third EO was stuck in holiday traffic. This latest EO, like her sisters, amends November’s EO-2021-075 to curtail COVID-19 infections. Full Article
health Puerto Rico Mandates COVID-19 Booster Shots for Health and Education Sectors By www.littler.com Published On :: Mon, 10 Jan 2022 17:03:57 +0000 Anabel Rodríguez-Alonso and José L. Maymí-González examine Puerto Rico’s new back-to-back executive orders regarding COVID-19. SHRM Online View (Subscription required.) Full Article
health NLRB and OSHA Announce MOU to Strengthen Health and Safety By www.littler.com Published On :: Fri, 03 Nov 2023 18:42:49 +0000 On October 31, 2023, the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) announced that the agencies have executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) “to strengthen the agencies’ partnership to promote safe and healthy workplaces through protecting worker voice.” The Full Article