Stephanie Baum, Author at MedCity News https://medcitynews.com/author/sbaum/ Healthcare technology news, life science current events Fri, 07 Jun 2024 17:37:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 228111745 How Payers Use Tech to Support Healthcare Transformation https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/how-payers-use-tech-to-support-healthcare-transformation/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/06/how-payers-use-tech-to-support-healthcare-transformation/#respond Thu, 06 Jun 2024 11:30:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=126998

Executives at the ViVE Payer Insights event earlier this year discussed prior authorization, AI, value-based care and the role of tech to help achieve their goals.

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Canadian Women’s Health Medtech Startup Wins Over Audience at MedCity INVEST https://medcitynews.com/2024/05/canadian-womens-health-medtech-startup-wins-over-audience-at-medcity-invest/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/05/canadian-womens-health-medtech-startup-wins-over-audience-at-medcity-invest/#respond Thu, 23 May 2024 10:07:27 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=126549

Fem Therapeutics won the audience choice award in the Canadian PItch contest at MedCity INVEST in Chicago this week. It competed with Reach Orthopaedics , PragmaClin Research, and OPTT Health.

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Unlocking Transparency in PBM Pricing https://medcitynews.com/2024/05/unlocking-transparency-in-pbm-pricing/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/05/unlocking-transparency-in-pbm-pricing/#respond Mon, 20 May 2024 11:30:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=126337

Dan Reedy, senior director of pricing and underwriting for Abarca, spoke recently with MedCity News about what payers should consider as they explore new models and press for greater transparency.

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Employers Will Share Value-Based Care Strategies at MedCity INVEST https://medcitynews.com/2024/05/employers-will-share-value-based-care-strategies-at-medcity-invest/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/05/employers-will-share-value-based-care-strategies-at-medcity-invest/#respond Thu, 16 May 2024 11:56:42 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=126334

At the MedCity INVEST conference from May 21-22 at the Ritz Carlton in Chicago, a panel discussion sponsored by Quantum Health will share how employers are addressing value-based care.

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Healthcare Investment Trends Take Center Stage at MedCity INVEST https://medcitynews.com/2024/05/healthcare-investment-trends-take-center-stage-at-medcity-invest/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/05/healthcare-investment-trends-take-center-stage-at-medcity-invest/#respond Mon, 13 May 2024 11:53:55 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=126214

The boutique healthcare investment conference in Chicago is scheduled for May 21-22. Space is limited so register today!

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StartUPDATES: New Developments from Healthcare Startups https://medcitynews.com/2024/05/startupdates-new-developments-from-healthcare-startups-93/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/05/startupdates-new-developments-from-healthcare-startups-93/#respond Fri, 10 May 2024 11:22:26 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=126124

Check out news from Alpha Sophia, Triomics, In-House Health, and Humanaut Health.

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Using Informed Awareness to Transform Care Coordination and Improve the Clinical and Patient Experience https://medcitynews.com/2024/05/using-informed-awareness-to-transform-care-coordination-and-improve-the-clinical-and-patient-experience/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/05/using-informed-awareness-to-transform-care-coordination-and-improve-the-clinical-and-patient-experience/#respond Tue, 07 May 2024 13:40:48 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=125890

This eBook, in collaboration with Care Logistics, details how hospitals and health systems can facilitate more effective decision making via elevated awareness. With the right tools in place, organizations can expedite strategic achievement across every area of the system.

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There’s Still Time to Register for MedCity INVEST https://medcitynews.com/2024/05/theres-still-time-to-register-for-medcity-invest/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/05/theres-still-time-to-register-for-medcity-invest/#respond Mon, 06 May 2024 11:33:43 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=126029

The conference is the premier boutique healthcare investment event in the U.S. and is scheduled for May 21-22 in Chicago at the Ritz Carlton hotel.

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The Evolution of eConsent Management for Mental Health, Substance Use Disorders Data https://medcitynews.com/2024/05/the-evolution-of-econsent-management-for-mental-health-substance-use-disorders-data/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/05/the-evolution-of-econsent-management-for-mental-health-substance-use-disorders-data/#respond Wed, 01 May 2024 11:30:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=125153

In a discussion led by Aneesh Chopra, president of CareJourney, health tech organizations and providers discussed the protected health information (PHI) consent gaps and complex workflows impeding interoperability, and how companies such as Docusign are addressing them.

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Shifting the Payer Landscape with Health Tech https://medcitynews.com/2024/05/shifting-the-payer-landscape-with-health-tech/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/05/shifting-the-payer-landscape-with-health-tech/#respond Wed, 01 May 2024 11:30:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=125410

A new eBook from HLTH and MedCity News captures how health insurers and their partners are using health tech to improve the patient experience, hea

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What’s Keeping Healthcare CIOs Up at Night: How Health Systems Automate Routine Phone Calls to Improve Workforce Effectiveness and Reduce Agent Burnout https://medcitynews.com/2024/04/whats-keeping-healthcare-cios-up-at-night-how-health-systems-automate-routine-phone-calls-to-improve-workforce-effectiveness-and-reduce-agent-burnout/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/04/whats-keeping-healthcare-cios-up-at-night-how-health-systems-automate-routine-phone-calls-to-improve-workforce-effectiveness-and-reduce-agent-burnout/#respond Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:30:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=125476

With hospitals struggling to retain staff and value-based care shrinking healthcare revenues, health systems must look to technology resources to become more efficient, without losing sight of patient care or staff support.

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Four Innovative Canadian Medtech Startups to Watch at MedCity INVEST https://medcitynews.com/2024/04/four-innovative-canadian-medtech-startups-to-watch-at-medcity-invest/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/04/four-innovative-canadian-medtech-startups-to-watch-at-medcity-invest/#respond Tue, 30 Apr 2024 11:15:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=125694

The group of four healthcare startups spans women’s health, orthopedics, remote patient monitoring for Parkinson’s disease, AI, and 3D printing. David Kereiakes, Managing Partner, Windham Venture Partners will moderate the session.

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An Overview of the Nation’s Largest SEED Fund https://medcitynews.com/2024/04/an-oveview-of-the-nations-largest-seed-fund/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/04/an-oveview-of-the-nations-largest-seed-fund/#respond Mon, 29 Apr 2024 11:30:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=125686

Eligible small businesses may receive millions of non-dilutive dollars from NIH’s Small Business Innovative Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs. Funding comes in tranches, from $300,000 – $4 million, based upon the stage of development and likelihood of the end product “moving the needle” in healthcare.

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StartUPDATES: New Developments from Healthcare Startups https://medcitynews.com/2024/04/startupdates-new-developments-from-healthcare-startups-92/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/04/startupdates-new-developments-from-healthcare-startups-92/#respond Fri, 26 Apr 2024 11:30:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=125616

Check out news from Alpha Sophia, Handl Health, Alaffia Health, and Summer Health

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Which AI Applications Interest Your Employer Clients the Most? Where Will They Have the Greatest Impact? https://medcitynews.com/2024/04/which-ai-applications-interest-your-employer-clients-the-most-where-will-they-have-the-greatest-impact/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/04/which-ai-applications-interest-your-employer-clients-the-most-where-will-they-have-the-greatest-impact/#respond Thu, 25 Apr 2024 18:48:21 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=125577

If you advise self-insured employers on healthcare benefits, your expert insights will help provide a comprehensive perspective of the state of healthcare benefits for employers in our second annual survey, the 2024 Benefit Consultant Sentiment THE INDEX.

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Six Biopharma Companies to Watch at MedCity INVEST Pitch Perfect Contest https://medcitynews.com/2024/04/six-biopharma-companies-to-watch-at-medcity-invest-pitch-perfect-contest/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/04/six-biopharma-companies-to-watch-at-medcity-invest-pitch-perfect-contest/#respond Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:30:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=125512

The MedCity INVEST conference is scheduled for May 21-22 at the Ritz Carlton hotel in Chicago, The companies will offer a window into some of the promising treatments under development such as different types of cancers to muscular dystrophy. Space is limited so register today!

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Which Medtech Startups Will Take Part in the MedCity INVEST Pitch Perfect Contest? https://medcitynews.com/2024/04/which-medtech-startups-will-take-part-in-the-medcity-invest-pitch-perfect-contest/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/04/which-medtech-startups-will-take-part-in-the-medcity-invest-pitch-perfect-contest/#respond Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:25:30 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=125442

The diagnostics/medical device track focuses on cardiology this year.

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Benefit Consultants: How Are You Guiding Employers on Cost Management? https://medcitynews.com/2024/04/how-are-you-guiding-employers-on-virtual-care-solutions-within-their-benefits-plan/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/04/how-are-you-guiding-employers-on-virtual-care-solutions-within-their-benefits-plan/#respond Fri, 19 Apr 2024 17:51:44 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=125264

Cost management is one of the most important healthcare benefit issues for clients right now. How are you guiding and advising your clients in the costly areas of drug/specialty pharmacy, cancer care, and more? Take part in our survey and share your insights!

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Want to Connect with Innovative Healthcare Startups and Investors? Register for MedCity INVEST Today! https://medcitynews.com/2024/04/want-to-connect-with-innovative-healthcare-startups-and-investors-register-for-medcity-invest-today/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/04/want-to-connect-with-innovative-healthcare-startups-and-investors-register-for-medcity-invest-today/#respond Wed, 17 Apr 2024 11:30:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=125119

In addition to panel discussions around some of the hottest topics in healthcare transformation, there is also a startup pitch contest, a presentation on government funding for startups and networking opportunities.

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EConsent Workflows Must Evolve to Support Interoperability and Health Equity https://medcitynews.com/2024/04/econsent-workflows-must-evolve-to-support-interoperability-and-health-equity/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/04/econsent-workflows-must-evolve-to-support-interoperability-and-health-equity/#respond Tue, 16 Apr 2024 11:30:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=125056

Former U.S. CTO Aneesh Chopra will moderate a webinar on April 16 at 1pm ET on eConsent and interoperability with DocuSign, Velatura, Mid-State Health Network and Southwest Michigan Behavioral Health.

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Health Benefit Consultants, Share Your Expert Insights in Our Survey https://medcitynews.com/2024/04/health-benefit-consultants-share-your-expert-insights-in-our-survey/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/04/health-benefit-consultants-share-your-expert-insights-in-our-survey/#respond Thu, 11 Apr 2024 15:15:08 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=124939

Share some of the trends you are seeing among your clients across healthcare, including chronic conditions, behavioral health, healthcare navigation, and more. 

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6 Women’s Health Startups You Should Get to Know https://medcitynews.com/2024/04/6-womens-health-startups-you-should-get-to-know/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/04/6-womens-health-startups-you-should-get-to-know/#respond Wed, 10 Apr 2024 20:14:15 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=124861

These health tech companies focused on the consumer and self-insured employer market will take part in the MedCity INVEST Pitch Perfect contest May 21-22 in Chicago. Register today!

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Behavioral Health, Interoperability and eConsent: Meeting the Demands of CMS Final Rule Compliance https://medcitynews.com/2024/04/behavioral-health-interoperability-and-econsent-meeting-the-demands-of-cms-final-rule-compliance/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/04/behavioral-health-interoperability-and-econsent-meeting-the-demands-of-cms-final-rule-compliance/#respond Wed, 10 Apr 2024 11:42:41 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=124871

In a webinar on April 16 at 1pm ET, Aneesh Chopra will moderate a discussion with executives from DocuSign, Velatura, and behavioral health providers on eConsent, health information exchange and compliance with the CMS Final Rule on interoperability.

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Which Health Tech Startups Will Present in the Payer/Provider Track of INVEST Pitch Perfect? https://medcitynews.com/2024/04/which-health-tech-startups-will-present-in-the-payer-provider-track-of-invest-pitch-perfect/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/04/which-health-tech-startups-will-present-in-the-payer-provider-track-of-invest-pitch-perfect/#respond Tue, 09 Apr 2024 12:02:49 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=124841

The finalists for the Payer/Provider track are applying their health tech solutions to addressing burnout and operational efficiency.

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StartUPDATES: New Developments from Healthcare Startups https://medcitynews.com/2024/04/startupdates-new-developments-from-healthcare-startups-91/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/04/startupdates-new-developments-from-healthcare-startups-91/#respond Fri, 05 Apr 2024 11:58:40 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=124701

Check out news from Alpha Sophia, Biolinq, EarliTec Diagnostics, and Nourish.

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Boutique Healthcare Investment Event in Chicago Highlights AI, Government Funding, Value-Based Care. Register Today! https://medcitynews.com/2024/04/boutique-healthcare-investment-event-in-chicago-highlights-ai-government-funding-value-based-care-register-today/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/04/boutique-healthcare-investment-event-in-chicago-highlights-ai-government-funding-value-based-care-register-today/#respond Thu, 04 Apr 2024 11:49:36 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=124615

The MedCity INVEST conference is scheduled for May 21-22 at the Ritz Carlton hotel in Chicago. In addition to panel discussions around some of the hottest topics in healthcare transformation, there is also a startup pitch contest, a presentation on government funding for startups and networking opportunities.

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Ardent Health Opts for New Employee Benefits and Employee Experience with Quantum Health and Imagine360 https://medcitynews.com/2024/04/ardent-health-opts-for-new-employee-benefits-and-employee-experience-with-quantum-health-and-imagine360/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/04/ardent-health-opts-for-new-employee-benefits-and-employee-experience-with-quantum-health-and-imagine360/#respond Thu, 04 Apr 2024 11:30:00 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=121603

Quantum Health CEO Zane Burke and Imagine360 CEO Jeff Bak highlighted the significance of the partnership, what it means for their respective businesses, and the industry at large, in response to emailed questions.

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How to Help Physicians Generate More Revenue and Make Their Patients Healthier https://medcitynews.com/2024/04/how-to-help-physicians-generate-more-revenue-and-make-their-patients-healthier/ https://medcitynews.com/2024/04/how-to-help-physicians-generate-more-revenue-and-make-their-patients-healthier/#respond Tue, 02 Apr 2024 17:52:07 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=98616

Interest in using GLP-1 drugs to reduce obesity combined with a desire by physicians to become less dependent on insurance-based reimbursement after the recent Change Healthcare cyberattack is building.

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MedCity INVEST Pitch Perfect Judge Shares Healthcare Investment Perspective https://medcitynews.com/2024/03/medcity-invest-pitch-perfect-judge-shares-healthcare-investment-perspective/ Mon, 25 Mar 2024 12:19:11 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=668322

David Kereiakes, managing partner with Windham Venture Partners, shared his perspective of the health tech sector and investment trends he’s seeing.

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We Need Your Self-Insured Employer Health Benefits Insights for Our Annual Survey https://medcitynews.com/2024/03/we-need-your-self-insured-employer-health-benefits-insights-for-our-annual-survey/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 11:30:28 +0000 https://medcitynews.com/?p=666525

Do you advise self-insured employers? The 2023 Benefit Consultant Sentiment INDEX offered robust insights and cast a spotlight on the evolving roles of employers as they navigate the changing healthcare landscape. Your insights offer leading, innovative points of view that can guide employers and peers. Join us for this year’s survey!

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