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COP29 and the UNFCCC’s Health Turn: Progress or Peril?

Bill of Health

by Thalia Viveros Uehara and Alicia Ely Yamin Conclusion of the Digital Symposium Climate Change and Health: Mobilizing Public International Law into Action COP29 in Baku underscored what many had feared a summit defined by missed opportunities. Perhaps this was to be expected, given that it was the second COP in a row held in a petro-state, with more fossil fuel lobbyists in attendance than climate and environmental activists.

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Predictive Heart Monitoring Startup, GPx, Secures New Investment from NEC X; Joins Elev X! Boost Venture Studio Program

Healthcare IT Today

New Implant and Needle-Free Solution, CardioID, Uses AI and ML to Surpass Accuracy of Conventional Heart Monitoring NEC X ,the Silicon Valley venture studio backed by NEC s portfolio of advanced technologies and global businesses, today announced a new investment in General Prognostics Inc. (GPx) , a fast-growing MedTech startup revolutionizing chronic disease monitoring and management.

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2025 Value-Based Care: Will it Look Any Different?

HealthIT Answers

Our annual predictions for 2025 continue with VBC. 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 interoperability, virtual care, and how AI will impact healthcare finance, security, RCM, and clinical issues. The post 2025 Value-Based Care: Will it Look Any Different? appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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How OCR is Transforming Healthcare With Automation and Efficiency

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Yeelen Knegtering, Co-Founder and CEO at Klippa The healthcare industry is an epicenter of innovation, but one area that has struggled to keep up is document management. From patient intake forms to insurance claims, managing the large volume of paperwork has always been challenging. Traditional methods consume valuable time and increase the risk of human error, potentially disturbing patient care and operational efficiency.

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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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OCR Enters Into $250,000 Settlement with Healthcare Clearinghouse Over Potential HIPAA Violations

Compliancy Group

In December of 2024, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a $250,000 settlement with Puerto Rico-based healthcare clearinghouse Inmediata Health Group, LLC (Inmediata), over the latters potential HIPAA Privacy and Security Rule violations. Details of the settlement over potential HIPAA violations are provided below.

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Jonathan Bush, Patient Access to Health Data, and Is Epic a Monopoly? with Brendan Keeler – Part 3

Healthcare IT Today

We wrap up this interview series withBrendan Keeler, Interoperability Practice Lead at HTD Health , with a look at his time workin with Jonathan, Bush, a discussion of the EHR market including Epic’s rise to dominance, a discussion of whether Epic is a monopoly, and finally a look at patient access to health data. In case you missed part 1, check out our look at Epic’s culture and the start of our healthcare interoperability discussion and part 2 where we did a deep dive into healthc

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COP29 and the UNFCCC’s Health Turn: Progress or Peril?

Bill of Health

by Thalia Viveros Uehara and Alicia Ely Yamin Conclusion of the Digital Symposium Climate Change and Health: Mobilizing Public International Law into Action COP29 in Baku underscored what many had feared a summit defined by missed opportunities. Perhaps this was to be expected, given that it was the second COP in a row held in a petro-state, with more fossil fuel lobbyists in attendance than climate and environmental activists.

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UChicago Medicine Expands Abridge GenAI Program to 800+ Clinicians

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Promising results from a pilot program using a generative AI platform to help with clinical documentation show improvements in both patient and clinician experiences at the University of Chicago Medicine, according to survey data of patients at the academic health system. – UChicago Medicine will expand the program to more than 800 clinicians across its health system.

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NHS using AI to predict frequent emergency service users

Digital Health News

The NHS in England is using AI to predict patients who are at risk of becoming frequent users of emergency services.

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Pleno Closes $25M Series B & Appoints Dr. Vik Vaz as CEO

HIT Consultant

Dr. Vik Vaz, CEO at Pleno What You Should Know: – Pleno , an innovative multi-omics diagnostics company, announced it has raised $25M in Series B funding and appointed Dr. Vik Vaz as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Key investors Deerfield Management, Foresite Capital and Medical Excellence Capital remain committed to supporting the next phase of the companys growth strategy. – Dr.

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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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Medical Devices are Attacked Every 20 Seconds: Here Is How to Protect Them

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Daniel Trivellato, vice president of healthcare and cyber risk solutions, Forescout. A recent honeypot study revealed that every 20 seconds, somewhere in the world, a cybercriminal targets a medical imaging device. In the time […] The article Medical Devices are Attacked Every 20 Seconds: Here Is How to Protect Them appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Redesign Health Secures $175M to Launch and Scale Healthcare Companies

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Redesign Health , a venture builder in the healthcare space, has announced a $175M investment for a new fund dedicated to launching and scaling transformative healthcare companies. – The significant investment, with participation from prominent investors like Declaration Partners and Euclidean Capital , will further solidify Redesign Health’s position as a driving force in healthcare innovation. – The new funding will enable Redesign Health to supp

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Macmillan chief executive joins Rewired 2025 speaker lineup

Digital Health News

Gemma Peters, chief executive of leading UK cancer care charity Macmillan Cancer Support, has joined the lineup of speakers at Rewired 2025.

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How payers can accelerate digital transformation by consolidating payments and communications

Fierce Healthcare

So much of everyday life has been modernized digitally. | To enable digital transformation of payment workflows, payers benefit from eliminating silos and integrating payment and communication solutions.

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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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Digital Health Unplugged: 2024 Year in Review

Digital Health News

In the final Unplugged of the year, the Digital Health news team reflect on the biggest stories covered in 2024 and look ahead to 2025.

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Nick Frenzer on Integrating Technology in Healthcare

HealthIT Answers

NOW on Demand The Scope With Dr. K. On this episode Dr. Kosinski chats with Nick Frenzer, Epics Population Health and Implementation executive, about the transformative power of technology in healthcare. The post Nick Frenzer on Integrating Technology in Healthcare appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕

Digital Health News

Today's news roundup covers the government's new 100m CRDC scheme and concerns about the UK's underinvestment in digital initiatives.

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Oracle executives address healthcare's biggest challenges and opportunities

Fierce Healthcare

| Oracle execs discuss healthcare challenges: payer-provider collaboration, cybersecurity, and tech innovation.

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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.

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CoachCare Raises $11M for Virtual Care Management

HIT Consultant

– CoachCare , a provider of remote patient monitoring (RPM) and virtual care management solutions secures $11M investment from Catalyst Investors, a growth equity firm specializing in technology-enabled services. This latest funding follows a successful year of growth for CoachCare, bringing its total capital raised in 2024 to over $110M. – In connection with the Catalyst Investors transaction, Kapil Desai has joined CoachCare’s Board of Directors.

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Weekly HCRE Briefing: Brookdale to Prune 120 Communities from Portfolio | CareTrust Acquires 46 Facilities | Hilltop Publishes High Yield Survey

Hall Render

Brookdale Senior Living announced it will not be renewing its master lease with Ventas for 120 senior living communities. The master lease expires at the end of 2025. Brookdale cited rent increases of 3% to 10% upon renewal, along with historical negative cash flow from the communities as reasons for not renewing the lease. The 120 communities account for roughly 19% of Brookdales portfolio.

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1m Secures $10M to Transform Risk Management in Healthcare

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – 1m , a data and analytics technology company focused on healthcare risk management, has announced a $10 million Series A financing round led by Banner Health , with participation from prominent healthcare organizations like Cleveland Clinic and Stanford Health Care. – This investment will accelerate 1m’s mission to empower healthcare systems with advanced risk management solutions.

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Donor Government Funding for Family Planning in 2023

KFF

This report provides an analysis of donor government funding to address family planning in low- and middle-income countries in 2023, which totaled US$1.47 billion, and was an increase of 7% (US$101 million) compared to the 2022 amount (US$1.37 billion); although, it was still below the peak level reached in 2019 (US$1.58 billion). The overall increase was due to increased bilateral funding from most donor governments; multilateral funding (contributions to UNFPAs core resources) declined slightl

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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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SpinSci Secures $53M for AI-Enhanced Patient Engagement

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – SpinSci , a healthcare technology company specializing in AI-powere d patient engagement solutions secures $53M majority investment from Aldrich Capital Partners. – The company plans to use the funding to accelerate SpinSci’s growth and innovation in delivering seamless digital experiences for healthcare providers and patients.

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Private Equity Deal Spotlight | Weekly Update

Hall Render

Health care continues to drive private equity (“PE”) activity, creating opportunities for investors and traditional health care providers. Transactions in the health care space are especially complicated, layering health care regulatory and reimbursement considerations on top of a complex securities, antitrust, privacy and security framework.

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LiveFreely Acquires Sompo Horizon to Expand AI-Powered Caregiving

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – LiveFreely Inc. , a digital health technology company focused on empowering seniors and their caregivers, has acquired Sompo Horizon , a caregiving benefits provider and subsidiary of Sompo Holdings. – The strategic acquisition will enable LiveFreely to expand its reach and enhance its platform with integrated caregiving solutions.

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Interoperability Perspectives and Insights from the eHealth Exchange Annual Meeting

Healthcare IT Today

This week I had a chance to attend the eHealth Exchange Annual meeting to learn more about what’s happening with their network along with a wide variety of inteorperability topics. The conference covered a wide range of topics from public health to TEFCA and everything in between. Here are some of the highlights I heard at the conference along with some additional commentary.

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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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Optimizing MIPS Value Pathways (MVPs) for Oncology Practices in 2025

HIT Consultant

Erin Crum, Sr. Director of Quality Strategy and Innovation, The US Oncology Network and McKesson The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) introduced the MIPS Value Pathways (MVPs) as part of its ongoing revisions to the Merit-Based Incentive Payment System (MIPS) program, which was established in 2017 to encourage ongoing and consistent quality, efficiency, and improvement in medical practices.

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Health IT Business News – December 12, 2024

HealthIT Answers

Health IT business news from Actium Health, SeamlessMD, NextGen Healthcare, OncoHost, Volpara Health, Lunit, Greenway Health, Rimidi, Carta Healthcare, Omnicell, ZeOmega, KARL STORZ, Red Rover Health, Lindus Health, Panda Health, symplr, Incredible Health, and more. The post Health IT Business News – December 12, 2024 appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Sunrise Acquires Sleep Clinic Dreem Health, Expands to U.S.

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Sunrise , an innovator in sleep disorder diagnostics, is bringing its technology and services to the United States through the acquisition of Dreem Health , a California-based sleep clinic. – The strategic move aims to democratize and accelerate access to sleep care for millions of Americans. Financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed.

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Most People in the U.S. Trust the CDC and NIH for Health Information, and Most Want President Trump to Strengthen Health Institutions

Jane Sarashon

Most health citizens in the U.S. trust the CDC, NIH, and FDA, and most people also want the 47th incoming President Donald Trump to strengthen health/care institutions — from the VA and FDA to Medicare, Medicaid, as well as the CDC and Affordable Care Act. The Axios/Ipsos American Health Index , published this week, reveals both concurrence among U.S. health consumers with some striking differences across political party ID.

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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.