Tue.Mar 26, 2024

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Tax breaks exceed community care spending at large majority of nonprofit hospitals: report

Healthcare Dive

Nonprofits’ cumulative “fair share” deficit is enough to pay off the medical debt of everyone in California, Texas, New York and Pennsylvania combined, according to the Lown Institute.

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First 24/7 virtual emergency clinic in Australia's outback launched

Healthcare It News

Not-for-profit aeromedical services provider Royal Flying Doctor Service has introduced what could be the first unmanned virtual medical emergency centre in Australia's outback. The new RFDS William Creek Community Health Service in the outback tourism town of William Creek in South Australia features a 24/7 virtual emergency centre with a telehealth unit that members of the community and tourists can access to connect with on-call RFDS doctors.

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Senior lawmaker questions UnitedHealth over Change cyberattack

Healthcare Dive

Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., said UnitedHealth’s “rapid consolidation and vertical integration” has major consequences for the healthcare sector, including increased control of the health IT market.

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Keys to improving the patient experience, from the experts

Healthcare It News

Since the onset of the pandemic, patient experience scores from Press Ganey, a firm with more than 40 years of experience in patient experience, have taken a drastic dive – with much of the data pointing to staffing shortages and other challenges as key indicators of the decline in scores. However, since February 2023, the firm has observed a steady rise in patient experience scores – at the end of 2023 nearly reaching pre-pandemic levels.

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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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Ascension will outsource Illinois hospitalist functions to PE-backed staffing firm

Healthcare Dive

Beginning June 1, the Catholic health system will cede responsibility of hospitalist functions to staffing firm SCP Health.

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Revolutionizing Clinical Data Exchange: Healthcare Innovation 2024 Innovator Award Winner

MRO Compliance

In healthcare today, efficiency and accuracy are paramount. Now, more than ever, healthcare organizations are seeking innovative solutions to streamline processes and enhance collaboration among stakeholders. At the heart of MRO’s mission lies a commitment to optimizing the quality reporting process within healthcare systems. Recognizing the complexities and administrative burdens inherent in quality reporting, MRO has dedicated its efforts to developing cutting-edge solutions that simplify ever

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How Amazon Pharmacy is using AI to deliver medications faster as it expands same-day delivery

Fierce Healthcare

Amazon Pharmacy expanded its same-day medication delivery service to New York City and Los Angeles, with plans to add a dozen more U.S. | Amazon Pharmacy expanded its same-day medication delivery service to New York City and Los Angeles, with plans to add a dozen more U.S. cities by the end of the year, the company announced Tuesday.

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VBA Provides A Suite of Tools for Payers and TPAs Including a New Generative AI Product

Healthcare IT Today

VBA offers numerous portals to payers and their clients (which include doctors, patients, brokers, and more)—”one-stop shopping” for a large range of services. To ease the user experience with these services, the company has started using generative AI for training on their platform through a tool called VBA Assist. At the HCAA conference, President and CEO Mike Clayton cites their mission to “make the health care experience better for everyone” and explains some of their

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DHSC announces procurement for social care interoperability architecture

Digital Health News

The Department of Health and Social Care has announced a procurement for an interoperability platform for adult social care.

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WebMD Health Corp. Acquires Healthwise, Incorporated’s Operating Assets, Building on Leadership in Member and Patient Engagement Solutions

Healthcare IT Today

Healthwise’s Current Operating Assets will become part of WebMD Ignite, Creating an Industry-Leading Healthcare Growth and Engagement Platform Serving 650+ Healthcare Organizations WebMD Health Corp. , an Internet Brands company and a leader in health information services for consumers, physicians and other healthcare professionals, today announced it has joined forces with Healthwise, Incorporated , the patient and member health education and engagement company, through the acquisition of

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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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Will hospitals need to notify patients about the Change hack?

Becker's Health IT

Following the Change Healthcare cyberattack in February, questions remain around what data may have been stolen and how patients would be notified if needed — the issue is top of mind for hospitals nationwide.

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Digital Health issues call for AI and Data 2024 speakers

Digital Health News

Digital Health is on the lookout for speakers to present at AI and Data 2024, following a successful inaugural event last year in London.

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Amazon Pharmacy launches same-day RX delivery in New York and Los Angeles

Mobi Health News

The company says its pharmacists will use genAI and machine learning to help them accurately and quickly fill prescriptions.

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Insurers are booming as ACA debate rages. What does the future hold?

Fierce Healthcare

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) is still a very big deal. | Love it or hate it, the Affordable Care Act's enrollment numbers have exceeded 21 million as some companies double down on ICHRA.

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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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Novosound locks down patent for wearable ultrasound imaging platform

Mobi Health News

The Scottish startup’s patent is for a Wi-Fi ultrasound system.

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Roche develops continuous glucose monitor with predictive algorithms

Digital Health News

Roche has developed a continuous glucose monitor with predictive algorithms, allowing diabetes patients to more easily manage their conditions.

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Ionic Health gains FDA 510(k) clearance for nCommand Lite

Mobi Health News

The Brazilian company, which is a partner of GE HealthCare, received clearance for its nCommand Lite solution that provides remote operation support for imaging centers.

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Industry Voices—Healthcare is changing. Hospital staffing must, too

Fierce Healthcare

Walk the floors of a busy hospital today and you’ll see signs of a healthcare workforce in crisis. It really doesn’t matter which hospital, or where. The signs are the same across the country. | Nurses have been pushed to the limit. Their dedication and resolve is tested every day against the stark reality of an overburdened system. It’s a persistent and pervasive crisis, and the healthcare system has so far failed to adequately address it.

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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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Implicit Bias Training for Dental Healthcare Providers

American Medical Compliance

The following Implicit Bias Training for Dental Healthcare Providers course is designed to educate dental healthcare providers on how to recognize and mitigate implicit bias in the workplace. Most of us don’t recognize our own biases, yet we have them. It is the very nature of being human. In this implicit bias course, we’ll define diversity, show why it matters in your dental practice, discover what prevents it, and learn how to foster it.

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HHS releases newest list of inflation-capped Part B drugs

Fierce Healthcare

It's Groundhog Day for Medicare Part B drug manufacturers. | Now a quarterly tradition, HHS revealed its latest list of 41 drugs to be capped by inflation.

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SYNERGEN Health Appoints Patricia Smith as Director of Revenue Cycle Consulting

HIT Consultant

Patricia Smith, Director of Revenue Cycle Consulting at SYNERGEN Health What You Should Know: – SYNERGEN Health , an industry-leading provider of technology-enabled revenue cycle services and solutions for healthcare organizations appoints Patricia Smith as Director of Revenue Cycle Consulting. – Smith brings more than 25 years of experience in healthcare revenue cycle management and Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC) operations.

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EPA Retaliation Training

American Medical Compliance

The following EPA Retaliation Training is designed to educate healthcare staff on federal policy regarding retaliation and discrimination complaints. Understanding federal policies on retaliation and discrimination complaints and how they are applicable within your healthcare organization is extremely important. What you will learn: Description of retaliation Filing a discrimination complaint against a recipient of EPA funds Employment complaint resolutions Alternative dispute resolution Filing

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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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Unlocking the Power of Generative AI: InterSystems IRIS with Vector Search

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: Artificial intelligence has transformative potential for driving value and insights from data. As we progress toward a world where nearly every application will be AI-driven, developers building those applications will need the right tools for creating experiences from these applications. This is why InterSystems is excited to announce the addition of vector search to the IRIS data platform.

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State extends 500+ loans due to Change cyberattack

Becker's Health IT

The Maryland Department of Health has dispensed more than 500 loans to healthcare providers affected by the Change Healthcare cyberattack, WYPR reported.

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Implicit Bias Training for Healthcare Providers

American Medical Compliance

The following Implicit Bias Training for Healthcare Providers course is designed to educate healthcare providers on how to recognize and mitigate implicit bias in the workplace. Most of us don’t recognize our own biases, yet we have them. It is the very nature of being human. In this implicit bias course, we’ll define diversity, show why it matters in your medical facility, discover what prevents it, and learn how to foster it.

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Tennr Raises $18M to Fix Fax Problem in Healthcare with AI

HIT Consultant

Co-Founders Trey Holterman (CEO), Diego Baugh (CPO), Tyler Johnson (CTO) (Left to Right) What You Should Know: – Tennr , a New York-based company that automates the messy, painful, manual work holding healthcare organizations back from seeing more patients, increasing revenue, and growing their business raises $18M in Series A funding led by a16z.

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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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Ascension divesting 3 Michigan hospitals to MyMichigan Health

Fierce Healthcare

Ascension has a definitive agreement in place to offload three Northern Michigan hospitals and other facilities to MyMichigan Health. | The large Catholic nonprofit system's selloff, set to close in the summer, follows last year's deal to hand management of eight other Michigan hospitals to Henry Ford Health under a joint venture arrangement.

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Is ‘Float Pool’ Nursing the Way Out of the Staffing Shortage?

HIT Consultant

Becky Kahn, Chief Client Officer at Works & Trusted Health It’s no secret that health systems across the U.S. continue to struggle with the nurse shortage despite concerted efforts from federal officials to grow the workforce. Even before the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services projected that the demand for registered nurses would hit more than 3.6 million by the year 2030 – meaning that the field would have needed to add nearly 50,000 new registered nurses ea

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Transforming NHS procurement: how good data holds the key to integrated care

Digital Health News

Evidence-based decisions on spending require a system that can handle data from multiple sites and provide real-time insights, writes Lee Jackson.

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HC3 alerts shed light on two popular healthcare cyberattack tactics

Health IT Security

Recent HC3 sector alerts warned healthcare organizations of email bombing and credential harvesting, both of which may be used to enable healthcare cyberattacks.

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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.