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Singapore unveils online health insurance planning tool and more briefs

Healthcare It News

Singapore launches online health insurance planning tool Singapore's Ministry of Health and the Central Provident Fund (CPF) Board have unveiled a digital tool for health insurance planning. The Health Insurance Planner (HIP) on the CPF website helps individuals visualise their MediSave medical savings and health insurance premiums; compare benefits, features, and premiums across private insurance plans for their preferred ward type; and project the premiums up to 30 years for their chosen p

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Latest telehealth service expansions in Australia and more briefs

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Tasmania expands virtual care services Tasmania's Department of Health has expanded the coverage of its virtual care program. According to a media release, the Care@home service's Acute Virtual Monitoring Program will now cover additional short-term conditions and illnesses, including urinary tract infections, cellulitis and gastroenteritis.

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Channeling the Power of Generative Health AI: Implications for Health Care, Research, and Governance (Part I)

Bill of Health

Artificial Intelligence Channeling the Power of Generative Health AI: Implications for Health Care, Research, and Governance (Part I) Medicine is one of humanitys greatest information-processing challenges. Understanding and repairing the human body requires synthesizing vast amounts of interconnected knowledge and information while making high-stakes decisions.

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Medicaid, SNAP cuts could lead to 1 million jobs lost in 2026: report

Healthcare Dive

Reducing spending on Medicaid and the food assistance program could batter state economies and lead to job cuts — including 477,000 roles in in the healthcare sector alone, according to the Commonwealth Fund.

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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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Making AI-Driven Healthcare Solutions Accessible and Equitable Across Diverse Populations

Healthcare IT Today

The world of healthcare has dedicated a lot of our time to developing, improving, and discussing AI-driven healthcare solutions, all in our strive towards a better future for our patients and our staff. However, all of this work doesn’t mean much if these solutions are only given to a select few. In order for them to truly make the impact on healthcare that we have designed them to, we also need to put in the work to make sure they are accessible and equitable across diverse populations.

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Behavioral health roundup: AI helps predict risk, boost patient experience

Healthcare It News

Several IT companies and healthcare organizations are making news in the behavioral health space recently. Talkspace, for instance, said its new mobile patient engagement tool can reinforce recommended practices between mental health visits. Additionally, ProsperityEHR debuted its AI-ready architecture for electronic health records that automates key workflows from patient intake to claims processing.

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How 3D Modeling is Transforming Medical Imaging and Diagnosis

HIT Consultant

Nik Froehlich, CEO and Founder of Saritasa In the 21 st century, we are fortunate to benefit from perpetual advances in medicine. Researchers continue to discover new procedures and treatments, and those advances often rely on technology. Improvements in hardware, internet speeds, interconnected devices, and artificial intelligence all contribute to higher efficiency, personalization, and accessibility in treatments.

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HHS announces sweeping reorganization, including cuts of 10K workers

Healthcare Dive

Along with shrinking the HHS’ workforce further, the reorganization announced Thursday will cut the department from 28 divisions to 15, and close five regional offices.

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Sexual Harassment Prevention for Healthcare Facilities

American Medical Compliance

Sexual harassment is a serious issue that impacts workplaces across all industries, but in healthcare facilities, the stakes are especially high. The unique dynamics of healthcarelong hours, high-stress situations, and frequent close interactions with colleagues, patients, and visitorscreate conditions where incidents of harassment can more easily occur.

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Healthcare’s quiet battle with burnout and technology lag

Healthcare It News

Sponsor: Infor Primary topic: Patient Engagement Topic: Patient Engagement Resource Central: White Papers External url: [link] Thumbnail: Body: Enterprise Taxonomy: Operations Business Short Headline: Healthcares quiet battle with burnout and technology lag 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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VR stroke rehabilitation platform awarded NHS England funding

Digital Health News

Reneural has been awarded funding from NHS England to develop its virtual reality stroke rehabilitation platform for patients.

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AI Ambient Scribes Show Promise in Reducing Clinician Burnout, Research Reveals

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – A new report from the Peterson Health Technology Institute (PHTI) reveals that early adopters of AI-powered “ambient scribe” technology, designed to automate note-taking during patient appointments, are reporting significant potential in reducing clinician burnout. However, the financial impact of these tools remains unclear. – Ambient scribes utilize artificial intelligence to convert patient-clinician conversations into EMR notes, aiming to allev

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Advocacy groups say Medicaid cuts would be ‘catastrophic’

Healthcare Dive

In a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, hundreds of groups said the potential cuts would “shred our nation’s social safety net,” delaying access to care and ultimately drive up healthcare costs.

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Colorado Eye Clinic Investigating Suspected Ransomware Attack

HIPAA Journal

Data security incidents have been announced by Columbia Eye Clinic in Colorado, Meigs County Emergency Medical Services in Ohio, Cottrills Specialty Pharmacy in New York, and ALN Medical Management in Colorado. Columbia Eye Clinic, South Carolina Columbia Eye Clinic, a medical and surgical ophthalmology practice with four locations in Columbia and Lexington in South Carolina, announced a data security incident on March 14, 2025, involving the exposure of patients’ protected health informat

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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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Understanding the lived experience is key for improvements in women's health

Healthcare It News

Femtech is helping reduce medical gaslighting by generating data that translates women's experiences into measurable health insights, says Ida Tin, founder of think tank Femtech Assembly.

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Epicore Biosystems Raises $26M Series B to Scale Its Sweat-Sensing Wearables and Cloud Analytics Platform

Healthcare IT Today

The Funding Will Be Used to Advance Global Adoption and Expand Biomarker Targets Epicore Biosystems(Epicore) , a digital health solutions leader developing advanced sweat-sensing wearables, today announced that it has raised $26M in Series B funding led by the Steele Foundation for Hope(SFFH). The funding will help Epicore drive global adoption of its personalized hydration and cloud analytics platform and expand into new biomarker targets relevant to kidney health, women’s health, malnutr

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Tasso Partners with SNBL to Bring Patient-Centric Blood Collection to Japan

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Shin Nippon Biomedical Laboratories, Ltd. (SNBL) and Tasso, Inc., a Seattle-based provider of patient-centric blood collection solutions, have announced an agreement to establish a new joint venture (JV) company. – The JV will focus on the exclusive distribution of Tasso’s proprietary on-demand blood collection device in Japan.

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The silent crisis in hospital administration. Can AI be the solution?

Healthcare Dive

America’s hospitals face staffing and cost crises, but AI assistants offer hope through automation and smart management.

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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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Beacon Health System Affected by Two Business Associate Email Breaches

HIPAA Journal

Beacon Health System, a South Bend, Indiana-based non-profit health care system, has disclosed two data breaches involving two different business associates. Two breach notices have been added to the Beacon Health System website, the first on March 24, 2025, involving a business associate called CPS Solutions, a provider of services to support pharmacy operations.

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The future of healthcare in virtual worlds: Web3, AI and social gaming

Healthcare It News

Virtual environments can provide soothing, nonjudgmental healthcare experiences, leveraging AI-generated agents and immersive spaces, says Anca Petre, cofounder of MedShake Studio.

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HelloHero Lands Growth Funding Package From Decathlon Capital Partners

Healthcare IT Today

Growth Debt Solution will Support Expansion of the Rapidly Growing Family Behavioral Health Company HelloHero , a leading provider of technology-powered mental health and behavioral care, has secured a multi-million dollar investment package from Decathlon Capital Partners. The funding will enable HelloHero to expand its service capabilities, support more school districts, and extend its reach into new geographies, ensuring that HelloHero can continue delivering accessible, personalized care to

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Chatbots Transforming Healthcare: From Diagnosis to Patient Support

HIT Consultant

Image by DC Studio on Freepik What You Should Know: – Chatbots are emerging as a revolutionary tool in healthcare, leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to improve patient engagement across diagnosis, treatment, monitoring, and support, according to a new report in the Cureus Journal of Medical Science. – The study of clinical studies highlights the growing role of chatbots in various medical fields, particularly in oncology, psychiatry, and chronic disease management.

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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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Penn Medicine cuts 300 roles, citing ‘pressures’ in operating climate

Healthcare Dive

University of Pennsylvania Health System is cutting staff “amidst continued changes and pressures for the field,” a spokesperson confirmed Wednesday.

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Oracle Health Breach Affects Patients of Multiple U.S. Multiple Hospitals

HIPAA Journal

Oracle appears to have suffered two security incidents, one of which involved data stored by Oracle Health related to the electronic health record (EHR) company Cerner.Oracle Health is a provider of health information technology to hospitals. In December 2021, Oracle announced it had reached an agreement to buy Cerner Corporation, an EHR vendor. The deal was closed in June 2022, and Cerner became Oracle Health.

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How can payers build trust with customers? Start by listening

Healthcare It News

Rita Sharma, chief product officer at Pager Health, says health plans that are transparent and offer access to care and member benefits have great Net Promoter Score results.

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Healthcare’s Security Paradox: Most Targeted, Least Prepared

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Mike Hale, Principal Solutions Engineer at EchoStor The healthcare industry finds itself in an increasingly precarious position. While it remains one of the most attractive targets for cybercriminals, it continues to trail behind other sectors in implementing robust cybersecurity measures. This disparity isn’t merely a matter of statisticsit represents a fundamental challenge that threatens patient care, institutional stability, and the broader healthcar

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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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Roadmap for Implementing Practical AI Uses in Home Healthcare

HIT Consultant

Jim Glueck, Chief Information Officer, Interim HealthCare Theres a common trap that businesses can fall into when it comes to technology everyone wanting everything, all at once. At a time when new, cutting-edge platforms and services are introduced at a lightning pace, its easy to get distracted by the shiny new object that may not have practical application for your business leading to wasted time and resources.

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Judge dismisses lawsuit against Wells Fargo over prescription drug costs

Healthcare Dive

The decision could throw cold water on potential copycat suits seeking to hold large, self-funded employers responsible if they overpay for prescription drugs.

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Navigating Medicare Billing: A Physician’s Guide

Medisys Compliance

Introduction For many physician practices, Medicare beneficiaries represent a significant portion of their patient population. Accurate and efficient Medicare billing is not merely about receiving timely payments; it forms the base for financial stability, regulatory compliance, and ultimately, the ability to continue providing quality patient care.

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Reducing Clinician Burnout with UST Healthcare Model Library

Healthcare It News

Sponsor: AWS/UST Primary topic: Patient Engagement Topic: Patient Engagement Resource Central: White Papers External url: [link] Thumbnail: Body: Sponsor: AWS Enterprise Taxonomy: Operations Business Short Headline: Reducing Clinician Burnout with UST Healthcare Model Library Region Tag: Global Edition Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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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.