Healthcare Dive
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
More than 300 telehealth and provider groups say time is running out for regulators to propose a rule before pandemic-era flexibilities expire at the end of the year.
Healthcare It News
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Management of cancer patients' symptoms always has been a challenge for providers, especially among racial/ethnic minoritized (REM) populations that often face health disparities that might negatively impact their health outcomes. THE PROBLEM Hence, over the years many researchers have evaluated whether electronic tools can help facilitate early recognition of symptoms.
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Healthcare Dive
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Though CVS Caremark holds a dominant share of the commercial, Medicare Part D and Medicaid managed care markets, each large pharmacy benefit manager seems to be focusing on one particular arena.
Bill of Health
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
by James Toomey Imagine that you were to develop dementia and someone else had to make medical decisions on your behalf. How would you want them to decide? Then suppose that you had to make medical decisions on behalf of another person with dementia. Would you think about decision-making in the same way? A new study in AJOB Empirical Bioethics by myself, Jonathan Lewis, Ivar Hannikainen, and Brian Earp suggests that people may favor different decisions when deciding for others versus when decidi
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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.
Digital Health News
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has pledged a move “from an analogue to a digital NHS”, following the publication of Lord Ara Darzi’s report.
Health Care Compliance Brief brings together the best content for health law & compliance professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Digital Health News
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
AI-powered genomic health prediction could pose significant risks concerning privacy and discrimination, according to a new report.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Enrollees in both traditional Medicare and Medicare Advantage have cost-sharing obligations for behavioral health services, a GAO report shows.
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
What You Should Know: – The American Medical Association (AMA) has released the CPT® 2025 code set , a comprehensive update that reflects the latest advancements in medical procedures and services. – This year’s release features 420 total changes, including 270 new codes, 112 deletions, and 38 revisions. Key Updates in CPT 2025 CPT codes are essential for data sharing, billing, and reimbursement in the healthcare industry.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
More than 50 years after the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA) was signed into law, a House hearing Sept. 10 delved into ways to protect and improve the legislation. | A House hearing celebrating the 50th anniversary of ERISA put a spotlight on ways to bring down costs for employers and individuals.
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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.
Becker's Health IT
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Maine hospital's IT network hacked in July, patient data possibly stolen. Cybercriminal group RansomHub claims responsibility for the attack.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
More Kaiser Permanente members in Colorado will soon be able to visit CommonSpirit Health hospitals for their inpatient and emergency care, the nonprofit giants announced Tuesday. | Four of CommonSpirit Health's Metro Denver area hospitals will integrate Kaiser Permanente physicians and employees to provide care for its members. The nonprofit systems have a similar arrangement at five other hospitals elsewhere in the state.
Digital Health News
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust (NUH) has declared a critical incident as a result of an IT failure in its pathology service.
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
What You Should Know: – A new study presented at the International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer (IASLC) 2024 World Conference on Lung Cancer offers exciting possibilities for early lung cancer detection. – Researchers at Phrapokklao Hospital’s Cancer Centre of Excellence in Bangkok, Thailand, used an AI-powered chest X-ray interpretation tool (qXR from Qure.a i) and found promising initial results.
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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.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Salesforce is doubling down on its strategy to develop industry-specific artificial intelligence capabilities and solutions, with a strong focus on financial services, healthcare and life sciences, | Salesforce's new patient and member services AI tool, which can be found in the AI use case library, will help accelerate time to care with pre-visit recaps, AI-generated prescriptions and benefits summaries.
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
What You Should Know: – Aledade , the nation’s largest network of independent primary care, has launched a new service to accelerate practices’ ability to hire physicians, advanced practice providers and new staff, addressing the ongoing nationwide workforce challenges that primary care practices encounter. – Aledade’s Practice Health Recruiting Solution streamlines the hiring process – from initial opportunity intake to candidate sourcing and vetting – of both clinical and non-cli
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
As long time readers will know, we were happy to be able to take part in the Epic UGM conference in Verona, WI this year. If you missed it, be sure to check out all the Epic UGM announcements that we covered. In that article, we kind of glossed over the fact that Epic was working on over 100 AI projects. We did that partially because Epic didn’t put too much focus on it in their UGM keynote.
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Neeraj Mainkar, VP of Software Engineering & Advanced Technology at Proprio In healthcare, the impact of well-designed medical devices reaches far beyond their physical form. When these devices are thoughtfully crafted with the end-user in mind, they become catalysts for efficiency and accuracy in diagnoses and treatments. A symbiosis of clear interfaces, intuitive controls, and an overall positive user experience not only propel healthcare professionals toward optimal care delivery but also
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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?
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
The following is a guest article by Deepti Sharma, Senior Vice President of Product Management at HSBlox Healthcare providers are continuing to form and invest in Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) as a means of improving care quality and reducing costs. Some of the largest ACOs serve upwards of hundreds of thousands of patients, while, overall, 13.7 million Medicare beneficiaries are being cared for by ACOs this year, according to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Krista Cataldo, Business Analytics and Insights Lead at Primacy Dan Campagna, Account Director at Primacy Implementing web analytics and data collection in healthcare has always required extra caution. By its very nature, collecting a patient’s (or prospective patient’s) information over the web leaves the door open to accidental and unsafe collection of protected health information (PHI).
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
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: Principal Integration Architect – Sentara Health IT Field Technician – Hopscotch Primary Care Health
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Remote physiologic monitoring company Cadence released data showing that rural patients at Lifepoint Health clinics who took part in Cadence's type 2 diabetes and hypertension programs ha | Remote monitoring company Cadence has released data from its three-year partnership with Lifepoint Health. Together, the companies have improved outcomes of rural patients with type 2 diabetes and hypertension that surpass the outcomes of their urban counterparts.
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
Becker's Health IT
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Hackers are always looking to make a quick buck, and now, they’re targeting vulnerable sectors like healthcare for profit. In the past year, the shift in focus to health providers has become alarmingly clear. The infamous attack on Change Healthcare at the end of 2023 marked a significant turning point, highlighting the severe risks and consequences of cyberattacks in the healthcare sector.
HIPAA Journal
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Welcome Health and United Way of Connecticut have reported breaches of employee email accounts and potential unauthorized access to patient data. Welcome Health On July 8, 2024, Welcome Health identified suspicious activity in a user’s email account and immediately terminated access to its systems. The forensic investigation confirmed that the user’s credentials had been compromised and were used by an unauthorized individual to access Welcome Health’s systems between June 11, 2024, and Ju
Digital Health News
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
Hexarad and Newton’s Tree have partnered with the aim of transforming how NHS radiology departments access technology, including AI tools.
HIPAA Journal
SEPTEMBER 11, 2024
The Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General (HHS-OIG) conducted an audit of New Mexico’s state Medicaid agency’s personal care services (PCS) program and found that it did not always ensure that PCS were provided by appropriately qualified personnel, which put Medicaid enrollees at risk. The audit of the New Mexico Human Services Department, New Mexico’s state Medicaid agency, covered 2.7 million paid Medicaid PCS encounter claims in calendar year 2019, from which a s
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