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AI is enabling more personalized oncology

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Premiums could rise, millions could lose coverage if enhanced ACA subsidies expire: CBO

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Reproductive Health at Risk: Climate Change and Agrotoxins in Latin America

Bill of Health

by Cristina Rosero-Arteaga The climate emergency in Latin America is intensifying a long-standing yet underrecognized health crisis: reproductive harm due to agrochemical exposure, particularly for rural women. As shifting climate patterns threaten to exacerbate these harms, it is crucial to bring these issues into the focus of climate action. The region’s human rights framework including landmark cases before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights and reports by special procedures has

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CareMax could lay off 530 people, including executives

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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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74% of hospital leaders say virtual nursing will become integral to acute care

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FTC warns 21 healthcare marketers against deceptive claims

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Telemedicine underway in regional Taiwanese hospital

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

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Ensuring the Security and Privacy of Patient Data while Managing Large Volumes of Electronic Health Records (EHRs)

Healthcare IT Today

The advancement of technology can be a double-edged sword in healthcare. Through technological advancements, we can make the lives of our staff and our patients much easier and make healthcare more accessible. However, with the same advancements in technology, cybercriminals are finding new ways to breach into healthcare systems and take what they want.

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Texas hospital bounces back from cyberattack

Becker's Health IT

Lubbock, Texas-based UMC Health System has successfully restored its systems following a cyberattack in September that temporarily disrupted operations, EverythingLubbock.com reported on Dec. 9.

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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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Dashboards, automation on top of palliative care nurses' wishlist

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Solving the Nursing Shortage: Incredible Health’s AI Driven Platform

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – I ncredible Health , the largest career marketplace for permanent healthcare workers, today announced new features available through its software and AI-powered marketplace designed to meet the growing labor demands of expanding health systems. – As hospitals expand and scale capacity and services to meet increasing patient needs, they need to meet the demand for labor and hire high-demand roles critical to care delivery.

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Hyro secures Series B extension for GPT-enabled conversational AI tool

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IT systems in Medway disconnected due to ‘suspicious activity’

Digital Health News

Medway Community Healthcare has disconnected its IT systems to protect patient and staff data after detecting some suspicious activity.

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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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Elation Health’s AI Assistant Can Have a Big Impact on Primary Care

Healthcare IT Today

Elation Health provides an EHR along with a tightly integrated ambient voice tool, Note Assist , that generates notes on visits. But to Kyna Fong, PhD, CEO and Co-Founder, the ambient voice solution’s main value and differentiator is to look beyond the note to ask “What other actions need to happen?” It can suggest referrals and prescriptions to “set the care plan on the right path and enable that care plan to be followed.” Although Elation Health supports many medi

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High-quality data is the foundation on which to build the NHS’s 10-year plan

Digital Health News

Transitioning from analogue to digital is not merely a technical challenge, writes Reecha Sofat, chair of PRSB.

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Hyro Secures $50M to Expand its AI-Powered Healthcare Communication Platform

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Hyro , the leader in voice and chat artificial intelligence (AI) for healthcare, today announced that it has finalized an extension to their Series B funding round led by Healthier Capital, joining previous investors including Macquarie Capital, Liberty Mutual, and Black Opal Venturesbringing the companys total funding to $50 million.

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All 107 stroke centres in England using AI technology, says NHSE

Digital Health News

All 107 stroke centres in England are now utilising AI technology, Darrien Bold, head of elective care at NHS England, has confirmed.

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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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Healthcare execs join cybersecurity advisory group

Becker's Health IT

Fortified Health Security, a provider of cybersecurity services specializing in healthcare, has established a new cybersecurity advisory group made up of executive IT leaders, including healthcare executives.

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Gateshead and Newcastle launch integrated diagnostic service

Digital Health News

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have launched an integrated diagnostic service.

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Navigating the CMS 2025 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule

HealthIT Answers

By James Pelletier - CMSs 2025 rule focuses on refining the QPP to support improved interoperability, reducing reporting burdens, and increasing flexibility for participants. For MIPS, MVPs, and APMs, the updates emphasize quality, efficiency, and tailored reporting options. The post Navigating the CMS 2025 Physician Fee Schedule Final Rule appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕

Digital Health News

Our latest Coffee Times Briefing covers new digital dashboards for NHS Wales and an engagement paper on AI in NHS comms.

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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

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Talent Tuesday: National Behavioral Health Workforce Career Navigator Launched

HealthIT Answers

In recognition of National Career Development Day, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, an agency within the HHS, announced the launch of the Behavioral Health Workforce Career Navigator, designed to help current and aspiring behavioral health professionals identify state requirements for a range of behavioral health careers.

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Spine Surgery Billing Guidelines

Medisys Compliance

Spine surgery billing is a critical component of revenue cycle management for practices specializing in neurosurgery and orthopedics. With detailed procedures, evolving payer guidelines, and highly specific CPT codes, accurate billing ensures optimal reimbursement and compliance. This article provides a detailed guide to spine surgery billing, addressing the complexities of procedure-specific coding, insurance coverage, and best practices for error reduction.

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Will AI Help Improve Healthcare Security in 2025?

HealthIT Answers

Our annual predictions for 2025 continue with AI in security. Throughout the next few weeks we will be asking the industry experts what they think we will see in 2025. Check back as we cover value-based care, interoperability, virtual care, and how AI will impact healthcare finance, RCM, and clinical issues. The post Will AI Help Improve Healthcare Security in 2025?

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Using Open-Source Technology to Transform Healthcare and Housing for the Homeless

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Graham Dodge, President at PathCheck Foundation The homelessness crisis in the United States has reached alarming levels with over 650,000 people in the U.S. experiencing homelessness in 2023 according to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Meanwhile, the politics on how to address this issue have never been more controversial with 75 U.S. cities, including Berkeley California, tightening restrictions on homeless encampments after a Supreme C

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.