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Picture this: Carle Health gains sizable rewards with enterprise imaging system

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Dr. Doug W. Morton is a neuroradiologist at Carle Health and Carle Foundation Hospital, a Level 1 trauma center and comprehensive stroke center in Urbana, Illinois. He holds a PhD in neurobiology. A program lead for the Carle Enterprise Imaging Team, he directs a group in implementing and managing imaging informatics systems. As an IT leader, physician and engineer, he believes medical technology – when designed with the end user in mind – can dramatically increase clinician engageme

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The Limits of HIPAA Auditing and What Needs to Change

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Jay Trinckes , Data Protection Officer/CISO at Thoropass The healthcare industry faces a critical cybersecurity challenge. Despite the stringent requirements outlined in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), enforcement remains alarmingly limited. A recent report revealed that the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) at the U.S.

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UnitedHealth shareholders withdraw effort to force transparency on coverage denials

Healthcare Dive

The faith-based shareholders’ proposal was challenged by UnitedHealth twice, thanks to a recent SEC guidance change the shareholders slammed as unfair. They could still reintroduce it next year.

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UiPath Launches Medical Record Summarization AI Agent, Powered by Google Cloud

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What You Should Know: – UiPath , an enterprise automation and AI software company, has unveiled its new generative AI-based UiPath Medical Record Summarization agent at Google Cloud Next 2025. – Powered by Google Cloud’s Vertex AI and Gemini models, the platform is designed to transform how payer and provider organizations handle medical documents.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

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Brown University policy expert talks about the future of telehealth flexibilities

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

For Medicare, telemedicine reimbursement and regulation has been about kicking the can down the road – more temporary extensions of COVID-era flexibilities. The current ones run out on September 30. It's April 2025 and healthcare still waits for a permanent solution from the government for telemedicine and Medicare – which tends to drive what Medicaid and private insurers do.

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Tungs’ Taichung MetroHarbor Hospital latest to achieve Stage 7 EMRAM in Taiwan

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Tungs' Taichung MetroHarbor Hospital is the latest in Taiwan to get validated for the HIMSS Electronic Medical Record Adoption Model. The EMRAM measures an organisation's adoption and maturity of their EMR capabilities. WHY IT MATTERS Tungs' Hospital was validated for Stage 6 of the EMRAM almost two years ago. In preparing for the highest EMRAM stage validation, Dr Min-Che Tung, chief superintendent of Tungs' Hospital, revealed to Healthcare IT News that they adopted a "digi

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Vori Health Secures $53 Million in Series B Funding to Transform Value-Based Musculoskeletal Care

Healthcare IT Today

Vori Health , the nation’s pioneering physician-led solution for musculoskeletal care, is making waves in the healthcare industry and just announced a $53 million Series Bfunding round. Led by NEA and with continued support from AlleyCorp , Intermountain Health ‘s Intermountain Ventures, Echo Health Ventures , andMax Ventures, this heavily oversubscribed round is a testament to Vori Health’s rapid growth and innovative care model.

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Doctors and Debt: Why Short Visits Create Long-Term Challenges

HIT Consultant

Mark Newman, CEO of Nomi Health Doctors arent just healerstheyre involuntary lenders. Every time a physician treats a patient, theyre fronting the cost of care and hoping to get reimbursed. If the insurer underpays or denies the claim, the financial burden falls on the patient. And if the patient cant pay? The doctor eats the loss. No other profession operates like this.

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Immediate Patching Required to Address High Severity INFINITT PACS Vulnerability

HIPAA Journal

Three vulnerabilities have been identified in the INFINITT Healthcare INFINITT PACS, including a high-severity vulnerability for which there are publicly available exploits. CISA warns that the vulnerabilities can be exploited in a low-complexity attack. The high-severity vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-27721. Successful exploitation would allow an unauthorized user to access the system without proper authorization and access system resources.

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3 keys to providing an elevated patient experience

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Sponsor: Wolters Kluwer Primary topic: Patient Engagement Topic: Patient Engagement Resource Central: White Papers External url: [link] Thumbnail: Body: Sponsor: Wolters Kluwer Enterprise Taxonomy: Quality Care Care Short Headline: 3 keys to providing an elevated patient experience Region Tag: Global Edition Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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HIPAA Compliance 2025: Navigating Regulatory Changes & Industry Trends

Based on comprehensive survey data from diverse healthcare providers, the 2025 HIPAA Benchmark Report delivers actionable intelligence for modern compliance programs. This report examines how organizations are restructuring HIPAA Privacy Programs to address emerging regulatory requirements. Through analysis of staffing models, program operations, and breach management protocols, it provides a clear picture of current best practices.

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House adopts budget plan that could cue Medicaid cuts

Healthcare Dive

Now, lawmakers will hash out legislation that follows the spending blueprint, which could include cuts to the safety-net insurance program — a potentially unpopular choice among Republican voters.

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Transforming Healthcare with AI and Deviceless Remote Patient Monitoring

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Darren Challender, Client Engagement Partner (Healthcare) at Hitachi Digital Services As healthcare systems around the world continue to face increasing demands and resource constraints, innovative solutions are becoming critical in ensuring that care delivery is both efficient and effective. The recent webinar by Hitachi Digital Services focused on population health and deviceless remote patient monitoring (RPM) , shedding light on how artificial intelligence

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DHL Group to Invest $2.2B in DHL Health Logistics by 2030

HIT Consultant

Source: DHL Group What You Should Know: – DHL Group has announced a significant investment of $2.2B (2B) by 2030 to strengthen its logistics capabilities in the life sciences and healthcare sector. – The strategic investment aims to support the company’s “Strategy 2030” and enhance its ability to assist healthcare customers in expanding their operations, fostering innovation, and improving patient care on a global scale.

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MRO Earns Prestigious 2025 USA TODAY National Top Workplaces Award

MRO Compliance

NORRISTOWN, Pa. April 11, 2025 MRO Corp. ( MRO ), the leader in clinical data exchange, is proud to announce that it has earned the prestigious 2025 USA TODAY National Top Workplaces award. MRO is a four-time winner, and this years recognition makes MRO the highest ranked vendor serving the healthcare industry in the USA. The National Top Workplaces USA TODAY honors organizations with 150 or more employees that have created exceptional, people-first cultures.

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Simplify Screening for Excluded Providers

Every health care provider that accepts federal payments must screen for excluded providers. Use this sample Exclusion Screening Checklist and Compliance Policy to evaluate and improve your organization’s compliance with the law. Payments from Medicare, Medicaid, and TriCare trigger screening requirements that may extend to employees, contractors, volunteers, board members, and network providers.

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The Biggest Opportunity for Sporting Goods is Consumers’ Physical Inactivity: Learning from McKinsey (with a personal nod to pickleball)

Health Populi

McKinsey just published a detailed report into Sporting Goods 2025 , which the firm calls a “new balancing act” that must turn uncertainty into opportunity. The report is based on five key observations: Only a few sporting goods companies have expanded growth and margins since 2018 — and must “rethink the value chain” in the face of challenging geopolitical headwinds One-half of so-called “active consumers” say that fitness is a core element of their ide

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Judge permanently blocks NIH’s plan to cap funding, setting up appeal battle

Healthcare Dive

A district judge has continued to block the agency’s unilateral plan to cut billions of dollars to research overhead support, which has already created widespread disruption.

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This Week’s Health IT Jobs – April 9, 2025

Healthcare IT Today

It can be very overwhelming scrolling though job board after job board in search of a position that fits your wants and needs. Let us take that stress away by finding a mix of great health IT jobs for you! We hope you enjoy this look at some of the health IT jobs we saw healthcare organizations trying to fill this week. Here’s a quick look at some of the health IT jobs we found: Associate Clinical Specialist – Wellsense, Inc.

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Samsung Partners With Stanford Medicine for New AI Sleep Apnea Feature

HIT Consultant

Source: Samsung What You Should Know: – Samsung Electronics and Stanford University today forms a research collaboration with Stanford Medicine aimed at developing health solutions leveraging Samsungs recently FDA De Novo authorized obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) feature. – The initiative, announced on World Health Day, underscores the critical role of sleep in overall well-being and marks a significant step towards proactive healthcare through pioneering research.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕

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Our latest news roundup covers Care Control's new AI tool and a study exploring how wearable tech can help people manage type 2 diabetes.

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Essential Guide to Email Authentication and Deliverability: How to Configure DMARC, SPF, and DKIM Records

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How to Configure DMARC, SPF, and DKIM Records *This process is technical and requires access to your Domain Name Server (DNS). It’s recommended to have an IT professional handle these configurations to avoid potential issues. If you proceed yourself, first, back up your current settings with screenshots or copies before making any changes. Organizations rely heavily on email for marketing and communication, making it a prime target for malicious actors.

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Northwell, Nuvance merger clears final regulatory hurdle

Healthcare Dive

Regulators required Northwell to maintain all collective bargaining agreements currently in place and constrain growth in commercial prices.

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P2PE vs. E2EE in Healthcare Data Security: Is the Juice Worth the Squeeze?

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Ruston Miles, Founder of Bluefin In todays healthcare landscape, data security is a critical priority. With cyberattacks on the rise and patient data becoming increasingly valuable, healthcare providers face a pressing decision: should they adopt traditional end-to-end encryption (E2EE) or invest in next level point-to-point encryption (P2PE)?

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

Healthcare communication has evolved from handwritten notes and paper charts to digital tools like EHRs, telemedicine, and AI-powered platforms. This blog explores how these advancements improve patient outcomes, streamline care delivery, and enhance provider collaboration. Learn about the role of mobile health (mHealth) apps, secure messaging, and social media in bridging communication gaps.

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The Imperative of Health Equity: Why Data and Intention Matter

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Dr. Ndidi Unaka, Chief Health Equity Officer at Stanford Medicine Childrens Health As the daughter of Nigerian immigrants who are both social workers, I observed how dedicated they were to their careers of service. Following in their footsteps, I am privileged to serve patients and families as a physician, and I have also become all too familiar with the undeniable truth about the impact of health inequities on specific populations.

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Follow these 5 steps to build better patient partnerships

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Sponsor: Wolters Kluwer Primary topic: Patient Engagement Topic: Patient Engagement Resource Central: White Papers External url: [link] Thumbnail: Body: Sponsor: Wolters Kluwer Enterprise Taxonomy: Quality Care Care Short Headline: Follow these 5 steps to build better patient partnerships Region Tag: Global Edition Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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How a cloud communications platform puts connection at the center of care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Sponsor: RingCentral Primary topic: Cloud Computing Topic: Cloud Computing Telehealth Resource Central: White Papers External url: [link] Thumbnail: Body: Sponsor: RingCentral Enterprise Taxonomy: Cloud computing Telehealth Emerging Technologies Patient Access Technology Short Headline: How a cloud communications platform puts connection at the center of care Region Tag: Global Edition Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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Judge temporarily blocks $11B in public health funding cuts

Healthcare Dive

A district court judge granted an emergency restraining order during a hearing Thursday, citing a “voluminous” list of harms documented by the plaintiffs.

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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

Let's discuss the trusty pager—an old favorite that’s losing its shine in hospitals and clinics. While once a staple in hospitals and clinics, pagers now present significant limitations that hinder rather than facilitate communication among healthcare professionals. Healthcare professionals are constantly on the move, and they need communication tools that can keep up with their fast-paced lives.

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Weekly Roundup – April 12, 2025

Healthcare IT Today

Welcome to our Healthcare IT Today Weekly Roundup. Each week, well be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why theyre important to the healthcare IT community. We hope this gives you a chance to catch up on anything you may have missed during the week. Todays Opportunities for AI Agents in Healthcare. Jason Warrelmann at UiPath and Harsh Singh and Vinit Singhal at Genzeon joined John Lynn to talk about helping healthcare organizations uncover the 60% of tasks with automation poten

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The Case for Healthcare-Specific Large Language Models

HIT Consultant

David Talby, CEO, John Snow Labs Large language models (LLMs) like ChatGPT and other general-purpose artificial intelligence (AI) systems have demonstrated remarkable versatility, excelling in tasks such as summarization, content generation, and conversational interfaces. However, when it comes to medicine, the limitations of general-purpose AI become glaringly apparent.

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HIMSSCast: 'How do we grow again?'

Healthcare It News

Upfront by Health Catalyst recently collaborated with Hartford Healthcare in Connecticut to integrate a tech-enabled patient engagement program for the seven-hospital system.

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Choosing the Right Cardiology Medical Billing Company

Medisys Compliance

The Financial Heartbeat of Your Cardiology Practice As a cardiologist, your primary focus is rightly on providing exceptional patient care – for example, diagnosing complex conditions, performing life-saving procedures, and managing chronic heart health. However, the financial health of your practice is equally vital. It hinges significantly on efficient, accurate medical billing and coding, often best handled by a specialized cardiology medical billing company due to the unique administra

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Healthcare Vendor Risk Management: Strategies for Protected Data

In healthcare, where patient data protection is paramount, effective vendor risk management isn't just good business—it's essential for maintaining compliance and trust. This comprehensive guide helps healthcare compliance professionals navigate the complexities of third-party vendor relationships in an increasingly interconnected healthcare environment.