Listen to the article 4 minutes This audio is automatically generated, please let us know if you have any feedback. Dive Overview: The U.S. Third Circuit Court of Appeals on September 6 reopened a lawsuit by home care companies challenging the U.S. Department of Labor’s rule that ended the exemption of home care workers from federal wage-hour laws, finding that a lower court erred in ruling that the companies’ lawsuit was premature. The plaintiffs in Intra-National Home Care, LLC v. U.S. Department of Labor argued that the Department’s 2013 final rule violated the Administrative Procedure Act because it was unlawful,…
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MHA released a new episode of the MiCare Champion Cast featuring Rick Pollack, president and CEO of the American Hospital Association (AHA), in which Pollack joined MHA CEO Brian Peters to discuss a variety of topics relating to past, present and future healthcare trends. The AHA, the largest membership association for hospitals and health systems in the U.S., is one of the most respected and effective advocacy organizations in the U.S. In addition to providing strong advocacy leadership, Ms. Pollack has been instrumental in addressing historic workforce challenges, expanding access to care, improving the quality and safety of care, and…
Oura, a Finland-based health tracking ring maker, announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Veri, a Finnish company that offers personalized metabolic health programs. Veri uses FDA-cleared Abbott FreeStyle Libre 1, 2, or 3 sensors to collect data from users’ bodies to monitor metabolic health, and the app, enabled by the continuous glucose monitor (CGM), guides users to improve their diet, habits, and health. This fall, Oura will integrate with Veri’s metabolic health service and introduce a new feature, “Meals,” that will allow members to track meal timing and understand how meal timing impacts sleep, stress and recovery.…
Memorial Healthcare System’s board of directors voted unanimously to terminate Chief Executive Officer Scott Wester’s contract, effective Wednesday.The board hired Wester as CEO in July 2022 under a three-year contract to run the health system, which has more than 17,000 employees and includes six South Broward hospitals and a new freestanding cancer center. On Wednesday night, the board terminated Wester’s contract a year early.”When we hired him, we felt he would help us with Memorial’s strategy and future,” board chair Elizabeth Justen said. “Unfortunately, two years later, the strategic plan he presented was not good, and we told him it…
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — Since the pandemic, labor shortages have impacted families for years, and household supplies continue to be a challenge, leading many to turn to the Consumer Directed Individual Assistance Program (CDPAP) to get by on a day-to-day basis. CDPAP is a health care program that provides essential, personalized care to New York’s elderly, sick and disabled residents in the comfort of their own home. What you need to know The Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program (CDPAP) is a health care program that provides elderly, sick and disabled New Yorkers with essential personalized care in the comfort of their…
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New mom Deepika Padukone brings her baby girl home from the hospital today. Here’s how Ranveer Singh welcomes themDeepika Padukone and Ranveer Singh On September 8, Deepika and her husband were blessed with their first child, a baby girl, sending waves of joy across the celebrity world. Deepika was admitted to the hospital on September 7, 2024. Now, rumours are rife that the new mom is all set to be discharged from the hospital. New mom Deepika Padukone to be discharged from hospital today: ReportsAs per a report in Zee News, the Om Shanti Om actress said that both mother…
Transcription technology has been a part of the medical transcription industry for the past 15 years and has had a profound impact on healthcare services. And the data backs it up: by 2030, the medical transcription market is expected to reach $117.1 billion, demonstrating the healthcare industry’s demand for the support that transcription provides. Many people turn to AI for affordable transcription, but AI comes with dangerous risks. Although AI has made progress in recent years, human transcriptionists are still needed in medical settings. While AI and human transcriptionists may seem the same at first glance, in reality the similarities…
Munson Healthcare Manistee Sleep Disorders Center has maintained accreditation by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine for caring for people with sleep disorders for 10 consecutive years.Dr. Craig Voss, director of Munson Healthcare Manistee Sleep Disorders Center, called the recognition an honor. “This truly reflects the dedication of the entire staff at Munson Healthcare Manistee Sleep Disorders Center to providing excellent care to all patients with sleep disorders,” Voss said in a news release.AASM-accredited sleep centers are unique in that they can provide comprehensive diagnostic and treatment services for a variety of sleep-related issues, including obstructive sleep apnea, chronic insomnia,…
More and more Americans are choosing to age at home rather than in nursing homes or other facilities, so it’s no surprise that the number of home health visits in the U.S. is also on the rise. But agency data shows that overall use of Medicare home health services has been declining over the past five years: In 2023, nearly 90% of Medicare beneficiaries eligible for home health benefits did not receive a visit from a home health aide. AARP is urging the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) to strengthen the Home Health Program. On August 26, we…