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UnitedHealth reaches record revenue in 2024, though profit falls

Healthcare Dive

UnitedHealth’s net income plummeted to its lowest level since 2019 amid hefty costs, including some from the Change cyberattack. CEO Andrew Witty also remembered slain executive Brian Thompson on a Thursday morning call.

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HIMSSCast: How digital health can lower costs and enhance care delivery

Healthcare It News

The pressures on healthcare are significant. But many experts believe digital health can help hospitals and health systems cope with these pressures. There are various challenges in healthcare driving up costs, impacting both providers and patients. But there are advancements in care delivery helping alleviate inflationary pressures. Digital health has a role to play in lowering costs and bridging these divides for providers as well as patients.

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FTC releases second report slamming pharmacy benefit managers

Healthcare Dive

Agency commissioners voted unanimously on Tuesday to publish the report, which makes similar allegations against the controversial drug middlemen as the agency’s first report released last summer — but relies on more data.

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Truveta and 30 health systems increase genomic sequencing goal

Healthcare It News

Dozens of health systems representing millions of patients across the United States are collaborating with the Truveta Genome Project, Regeneron Genetics Center and genomic sequencing company Illumina to sequence the exomes of their first ten million volunteers. As part of what may be the largest and most diverse sequencing project of genotypic and phenotypic information ever assembled, the health systems said in Truveta's announcement Monday that their collaboration would aid in the develop

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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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Apollo Hospitals to integrate AI copilots and more AI briefs

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Apollo Hospitals to adopt AI copilots from Microsoft Apollo Hospitals will be adopting four AI copilots as part of its new collaboration with Microsoft. In a statement, the technology giant said it will help the hospital group develop and implement its AI roadmap, which will focus on expanding Apollo's remote healthcare platform worldwide and building new technology solutions.

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The FTC released its second interim staff report Tuesday during Chair Lina Khan's final open commission meeting, but declined to indicate whether it would take further legal action.

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Telemedicine helps SSM Health triple volume of psychiatric care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital is an inpatient and outpatient pediatric medical center based in St. Louis, Missouri. And Missouri has a serious healthcare problem – a massive behavioral health provider shortfall. THE PROBLEM The demand for behavioral health services is overwhelming across the country, but it's particularly acute in Missouri, where approximately only 200 of the state's 1,000 licensed psychiatrists actually reside in the state to serve a populati

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Fierce Healthcare

UnitedHealth Group reported $5.5 billion in profit for the fourth quarter of 2024, on par with its haul a year prior. | UnitedHealth Group reported $5.5 billion in profit for the fourth quarter of 2024, on par with its haul a year prior.

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MRO Starts 2025 Strong with Top CEO Award, Major Client Wins, and Record-Breaking Growth

MRO Compliance

NORRISTOWN, Pa. January 15, 2025 MRO Corp. (MRO), the leading clinical data exchange company in healthcare, is pleased to announce its CEO, Jason Brown, was named one of The Top 50 Healthcare Technology CEOs of 2024 , following several years of client expansion and growth. This years Top CEO list features individuals whose leadership has been a driving force behind some of the most significant advancements in healthcare.

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Top healthcare technology trends in 2025

Healthcare Dive

Experts say the future of AI regulation is uncertain in 2025 with a new presidential administration. Also this year, organizations will continue to bolster their cyber defenses to withstand increasing attacks.

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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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Setting the bar for digital primary care

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Enterprise Taxonomy: Operations Maturity Models Core Technologies EHR Digital Health Business Organizational Governance Technology Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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DEA plans to create a special telehealth registration for prescribers

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency has released its notice of proposed rulemaking for a framework to permit medically necessary controlled substances without an in-person visit without violating the Ryan Haight Online Pharmacy Consumer Protection Act. WHY IT MATTERS The NPRM comes two months after the DEA and U.S. Health and Human Services announced they extended the pandemic-era virtual prescribing of controlled substances a third time.

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The new notice of proposed rulemaking adheres to calls from Congress and industry for the agency to create a special telemedicine registration system. Its three-tiered approach could cost telehealth companies over $40,000 to prescribe controlled substances in all 50 states.

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The Digital Doctor Is In: How AI Self-Triage Redefines Virtual Care

HIT Consultant

Dr. Jakub Jaszczak, Sr. Product Manager, Infermedica Imagine a world where your smartphone becomes your first line of defense against illness where artificial intelligence (AI) can assess symptoms, offer personalized advice, and guide you to the right care faster than ever before. This isnt science fiction; its the rapidly emerging reality of AI-powered self-triage in healthcare.

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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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False claims settlements in healthcare total $1.7B in 2024

Healthcare Dive

Healthcare fraud investigations accounted for more than half of the Department of Justice’s settlements and judgments in 2024, which totaled north of $2.9 billion.

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7 tips to prepare your healthcare organization for AI in 2025

Healthcare It News

As the healthcare industry faces growing patient demand , artificial intelligence (AI) and automation are giving hospitals and health systems the opportunity to rethink how they deliver care. However, many organizations struggle with where and how to deploy these technologies. “AI is not a hammer looking for a nail,” emphasized Dave Henriksen, Head of Value Based Care at Notable.

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HIPAA Phishing Scandal Results in $3M OCR Settlement

Compliancy Group

On January 14, 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a HIPAA phishing settlement with Solara Medical Supplies, LLC (Solara). Solara, a direct-to-patient diabetes care supplier, filed a breach report in November 2019 regarding a phishing incident, launching an OCR investigation. While not all breaches result in OCR settlements, when an organization fails to meet HIPAA requirements, it is often subject to civil monetary penalties and correc

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The annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference is officially underway, bringing the healthcare and biopharma industries' biggest wheelers and dealers to San Francisco.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Century Health to Curate Real World EHR Data for MS Research and Treatments

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Century Health , a provider in applying artificial intelligence (AI) to real-world data for research acceleration, and Nira Medical , a national leader in neurological care delivery, announced a strategic partnership to advance the understanding of multiple sclerosis (MS) and improve patient outcomes. – The collaboration will leverage Century Health’s AI platform to curate and structure data from over 3,000 MS patients treated within Nira Medical’s

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CMS expands enforcement power over shady ACA brokers

Healthcare Dive

A rule finalized Monday makes it easier for regulators to suspend agents and brokers from selling Affordable Care Act plans if they pose a risk to the exchanges.

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Robeauté raises £23m to develop rice-sized neurosurgical robots

Digital Health News

Robeaut has raised $28m (23m) to develop its microrobots which enter the brain to diagnose, treat and monitor neurological conditions.

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Training Healthcare Teams in Restorative Nursing: Best Practices and Tools 

American Medical Compliance

A 2023 systematic review published in BMC Nursing revealed a strong connection between clinical nurse competence and patient safety culture, underscoring the transformative impact of comprehensive training on nursing skills. Restorative nursing stands as a cornerstone of healthcare, dedicated to enhancing patients’ quality of life by helping them regain or maintain their highest levels of function and independence.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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The third day of the annual J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference brings presentations from GoodRx, Health Catalyst, Talkspace and Salesforce along with Medicare Advantage insurers Alignment Healthcare and Clover Health.

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Exclusive: Century Heath, Nira Medical partner to provide AI-curated EHR data

Mobi Health News

Century Healths AI platform will create structured datasets based on multiple sclerosis patient data collected from Nira Medicals network of clinics.

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Mayo Clinic expands AI documentation partnership with Abridge

Healthcare Dive

The notetaking assistant assistant will first be available to about 2,000 clinicians who serve around a million patients.

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Government announces AI Action Plan including health data library

Digital Health News

Prime minister Keir Starmer has unveiled details of the governments AI Opportunities Action Plan, which includes a National Data Library.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Telemedicine racks up big cost savings and enhanced care for Nebraska hospital

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Chase County Community Hospital has faced a number of challenges similar to those confronted by many other rural health systems. Chief among them was a growing shortage of physicians, a problem projected to worsen in the coming years. THE CHALLENGE Chase is a 15-bed critical access hospital in Imperial, Nebraska. Like many rural healthcare organizations, the facility relies heavily on advanced practice providers – nurse practitioners and physician associates.

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Chronic care management will continue to be an important growth driver for Teladoc, executives said. The company is teaming up with Amazon to make it easier for individuals to find and enroll in its virtual cardiometabolic programs.

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Q&A: Philips on game-changing innovation and responsible AI at JPM

Mobi Health News

Shez Partovi, chief innovation and strategy officer at Philips, discussed the helium-free BlueSeal MRI and AI advances in a sit down with MobiHealthNews at JPM.

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Teladoc joins Amazon’s digital health benefits program

Healthcare Dive

Entering the marketplace could help drive enrollment in Teladoc’s chronic care management programs, executives with the virtual care company said at the J.P. Morgan Healthcare Conference this week.

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The Role of Technology in Remote Patient Monitoring

Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.