Wed.Aug 07, 2024

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More than 700 rural hospitals at risk of closing: report

Healthcare Dive

One challenge hospitals face is reimbursement from private payers, which doesn’t cover the higher costs of care in rural areas, according to a report by the Center for Healthcare Quality and Payment Reform.

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The MRO Exchange: Christopher Kunney, healthcare technology and business strategist

MRO Compliance

Healthcare NOW Radio Podcast Network ยท MRO Exchange: Christopher Kunney, healthcare technology and business strategist, S1E6: Host Matt Wildman, Chief Commercial Officer, interviews Christopher Kunney, healthcare technology and business strategist, and host of ‘Straight Outta Health IT’ podcast. They discuss the current healthcare landscape, including payer/provider relationships, the importance and ownership of patient data, as well as responsible access to that data.

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Aetna executive ousted as CVSโ€™ Medicare Advantage woes drag into second quarter

Healthcare Dive

On Wednesday, CVS slashed its earnings guidance for the third time this year, announced a plan to cut $2 billion in costs and fired the head of its insurance division Aetna, which continues to struggle with high medical utilization.

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Proactive Decision Making in Revenue Cycle Management with Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Tools

Healthcare IT Today

Making well-informed decisions is very important in the healthcare space, especially for areas that are necessary for your organization to function, like revenue cycle management (RCM). The best way to make sure that we have all of the information we need to make the best possible decisions is through data analytics and business intelligence tools. To get more insights on how these tools impact RCM, we reached out to our talented Healthcare IT Today Community to ask them – how does the int

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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

Let's discuss the trusty pagerโ€”an old favorite thatโ€™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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Uninsured rate jumps to 8.2% amid Medicaid unwinding: CDC

Healthcare Dive

The slide in the nation’s uninsured rate could become steeper if subsidies in the Affordable Care Act exchanges expire on schedule next year, according to health policy experts.

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Premiums for ACA plans to grow 7% next year: KFF

Healthcare Dive

Insurers cited workforce shortages, hospital consolidation and growing demand for pricey GLP-1 drugs as reasons driving the premium increases for 2025.

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Centene Medicare Advantage subsidiary WellCare to retreat from 6 states in 2025

Fierce Healthcare

Centene is exiting six states through its WellCare Medicare Advantage subsidiary next year, investment bank Stephens has revealed. | WellCare is leaving six states next year, impacting more than 37,000 Centene members across the country.

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Hospital blood center targeted by ransomware

Becker's Health IT

"Ransomware attack on One Blood, a major blood supplier to Southeast hospitals, disrupts critical systems and causes blood shortage in multiple states.

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CVS Health kicks off multiyear, $2B cost-cutting effort

Fierce Healthcare

As it seeks to boost its financial fortunes, CVS Health has "identified a multiyear opportunity" to generate as much as $2 billion in savings, CEO Karen Lynch told investors Wednesday. | As it seeks to boost its financial fortunes, CVS Health has "identified a multiyear opportunity" to generate as much as $2 billion in savings, CEO Karen Lynch told investors Wednesday.

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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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Alarming Rise of AI Voice Deepfakes: Waging War on Healthcare

HIT Consultant

Aaron Painter, CEO of Nametag Imagine youโ€™re an IT professional for a large health system. A resident physician calls and says he must urgently send in a patient script, but heโ€™s locked out of the system and needs a password or account reset. You recognize his voice. He provides his ID number and other credentials for verification. You successfully restored his access so he can log in โ€“ only, it wasnโ€™t the doctor that you just spoke to.

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NeueHealth reveals another adjusted EBITDA profit, but EPS suffers

Fierce Healthcare

Coming off a recent debt financing round, NeueHealth reported a net loss but small adjusted EBITDA profit during its second-quarter earnings results. | NeueHealth's second-quarter results were without significant surprises, though the company noted a moderate increase in membership.

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Common Infection Control Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

American Medical Compliance

More than a million hospitalized patients each year acquire healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) while being treated for other health conditions. Despite rigorous training and established protocols, mistakes in infection control can still occur, leading to severe consequences, including the spread of healthcare-associated infections (HAIs). In this blog, we will explore common infection control mistakes and provide practical tips on how to avoid them, helping to create a safer healthcare envi

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Synnovis rebuilds IT systems following London cyber attack

Digital Health News

More than 60 core IT systems used within laboratories are being rebuilt following the cyber attack on pathology system provider Synnovis.

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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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Phonak Introduces Worldโ€™s First AI-Powered Hearing Aid

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Phonak , a leading provider of hearing solutions, unveiled its groundbreaking Audรฉo Sphere Infinio hearing aid, powered by the innovative Infinio platform. – The new device features the world’s first dedicated real-time AI chip, delivering unprecedented speech clarity in noisy environments. Audรฉo Sphere Infinio Overview The Audรฉo Sphere Infinio addresses a critical challenge faced by individuals with hearing loss: understanding speech in background noise

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Advanced fined ยฃ6m over stolen patient data in 2022 cyber attack

Digital Health News

The Information Commissionerโ€™s Office has imposed a ยฃ6.09m fine on Advanced for failing to protect peronsal information during a cyber attack.

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Healthcare Compliance for New Providers: Getting Started

American Medical Compliance

Patient safety is a critical concern, with the World Health Organization (WHO) estimating that 1 in 10 patients is harmed while receiving healthcare. Notably, many of these incidents are preventable and could have been avoided with proper compliance measures. Compliance with healthcare regulations is crucial not only for avoiding legal repercussions but also for ensuring high standards of patient care and safety.

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After CrowdStrike: how to ensure the resilience of healthcare IT

Digital Health News

In the wake of the largest IT outage in history, healthcare organisations must keep faith in digital โ€“ and reinforce their infrastructures, writes Mizaicโ€™s Jon Pickering

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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. Thatโ€™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. Youโ€™ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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The Role of Leadership in Creating a Safe Workplace Environmentย 

American Medical Compliance

According to OSHA’s report , hospitals pose significant hazards, including the risk of violence, making them among the most hazardous workplaces. Effective leaders understand that prioritizing safety not only protects employees from harm but also enhances productivity. More importantly, it boosts morale and overall business success. In this blog, we will delve into the critical role that leadership plays in promoting safety.

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Future of Virtual Care Relies on Reimbursement, Accessibility, and Engagement

HealthIT Answers

By Chris Sullivan - Virtual careโ€™s rise to status quo during the pandemic had many thinking that doctor visits by video or phone was going to become the norm. But four years later, telehealth still isnโ€™t as large a part of our "new normal" as many thought it would be. The post Future of Virtual Care Relies on Reimbursement, Accessibility, and Engagement appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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This Weekโ€™s Health IT Jobs โ€“ August 7, 2024

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: Solution Architect 1 – Informatica Senior Medical Device Software Application Analyst – Vanderbilt U

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CVS CEO Karen Lynch to take over 'day-to-day' operations at Aetna amid ongoing struggles

Fierce Healthcare

CVS Health is making changes at the top of its Aetna division as the insurer navigates choppy waters. | CVS Health is making changes at the top of its Aetna division as the insurer navigates choppy waters.

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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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8 Mistakes That Lead to Failure in Digital Health

HealthIT Answers

Joshua Liu MD explains what eight mistakes lead to failure in digital health. The post 8 Mistakes That Lead to Failure in Digital Health appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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2 in a row: Oscar Health announces 2nd consecutive quarterly net profit

Fierce Healthcare

Just two months after detailing its long-term expansion plan, Oscar Health reported a second consecutive month of quarterly net profit. | Oscar Health raised its full-year guidance and announced another quarter in the black, another sign smaller major insurers are turning the corner. Executives also gave updated thoughts on ACA subsidies and ICHRA.

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McLaren's IT disruption a 'criminal cyberattack'

Becker's Health IT

McLaren Health Care confirmed the Aug. 6 IT disruption was the result of a "criminal cyberattack," and the health system is continuing to restore its IT and phone systems.

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Flo Health responds to viral male-founded femtech funding debate

Digital Health News

Male-founded firm Flo Health has called on investors to recognise the โ€œvast potentialโ€ of the femtech, following a viral debate on VC funding.

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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.