Healthcare It News
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Australian gov't urged to raise My Health Record funding An organisation of general practitioners in Australia has called on the federal government to upgrade the country's digital health record system. "We’re calling for the federal government to overhaul My Health Record to improve its useability for Australians, GPs, and other health professionals," said RACGP President Dr Nicole Higgins in a statement.
Healthcare Dive
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Independent hospitals can receive efficiency and profitability boosts from acquisitions. However, buyouts don’t continue to improve operating metrics for corporate-owned hospitals, according to a new study.
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Bill of Health
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Photo credit: Martina Šalov International Safe Abortion Day is 28 September. This new digital symposium, ReproDialogue: Critical Discussions on Self-managed Abortion & Reproductive Justice by guest editor Lucía Berro Pizzarossa in collaboration with Birmingham Law School and the Centre for Health Law, Science and Policy at the University of Birmingham , brings the international revolution in self-managed reproductive healthcare into focus.
Healthcare Dive
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
One clinical affairs expert argues that it’s time to reexamine the federal Hospital-Acquired Condition Reduction Program.
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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
New federal requirements on wireless carriers could help address the nation’s mental health crisis and improve local suicide prevention response and patient care, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said in an announcement Wednesday. Federal Communications Commission Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said the agency will vote to codify the rule at its October meeting.
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Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
The following is a guest article by Matt Murren, Co-Founder and CEO at True North Modern healthcare groups depend on dozens of vendors, from EHR and other software companies to imaging services and medical device manufacturers. Unfortunately, vital third-party “business associates” like these accounted for nine out of ten of the largest data breaches in healthcare in 2022 as well as the two breaches in 2023 whose “individuals affected” dwarfed the rest of the list (Health EC LLC and ESO Solution
Digital Health News
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) has published a contract notice for the Digital Workplace Solutions 2 framework, worth £2.5 billion.
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
What You Should Know: – Epic Systems , a leading electronic health records (EHR) provider, has initiated a dispute against Particle Health through the Carequality interoperability network, raising concerns about the potential misuse of patient medical records. – The dispute, filed at the direction of Epic’s customer governing council, alleges that some Particle customers used the network to take people’s medical records under false pretenses.
Becker's Health IT
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Community Health Network, based in Indianapolis, partnered with CLEAR, a secure identity platform, to enhance security and streamline identity verification processes, according to a Sept. 25 press release from Community Health Network.
Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer
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Digital Health News
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
An independent actuarial report from Strategia has confirmed the potential of Frimley Health’s remote monitoring programme.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Looking for healthcare events in the fall of 2024 and 2025? We rounded up some of the top conferences, both virtual and live, that are on the calendar. | Here's our roundup of some of the top events in healthcare scheduled in the fall of 2024 and 2025.
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
What You Should Know: – Telehealth , hailed as a potential game-changer in healthcare accessibility, has experienced mixed success in meeting patient expectations, according to the latest J.D. Power 2024 U.S. Telehealth Satisfaction Study. – While telehealth usage has skyrocketed, particularly during the pandemic, the study reveals significant variations in patient satisfaction between different telehealth providers and concerns regarding the effectiveness of telehealth for various t
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
As I’ve attended more and more user conferences, I’ve realized that the experience as these user conferences really represents the leadership and the culture of the company. I think it’s almost impossible for a company to fake it. Who you are shows up on stage, in the programming, and the approach to the conference. I saw this first hand this week at the MEDITECH Live conference.
Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson
Running a small business is no small feat. Payroll management, in particular, can be one of the most time-consuming and complex parts of that equation. Yet, businesses that crack the code on streamlining these processes often discover not just savings, but new avenues for growth. Our expert speakers will share actionable insights and real-world examples of how businesses have reduced overhead and improved payroll efficiency.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Welcome to this week's Chutes & Ladders, our roundup of hirings, firings and retirings throughout the industry. | Welcome to this week's Chutes & Ladders, our roundup of hirings, firings and retirings throughout the industry. Please submit the good news—or the bad—from your shop, and we will feature it here at the end of each week.
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Rejoy Health Secures $125 Million Valuation to Expand AI Capabilities and Enhance Healthcare Solutions Rejoy Health announces the successful completion of a significant funding round, resulting in a company valuation of $125 million. This capital will be strategically allocated to expanding the company’s AI capabilities, with a focus on hiring additional AI engineers and expanding GPU clusters.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Electronic health records giant Epic wants a behind-the-scenes dispute with Particle Health over patient data made public, saying the startup has mischaracterized the events in its antitrust lawsui | Electronic health records giant Epic wants a behind-the-scenes dispute with Particle Health over patient data made public, saying the startup has mischaracterized the events in its antitrust lawsuit.
Dot Compliance
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
ISO 13485 and ISO 9001 are both quality management system (QMS) standards, but they serve distinct purposes within different industries. While ISO 9001 provides a generic framework for quality management, ISO 13485 is specifically tailored to the medical device sector. Both standards share fundamental principles centered on customer satisfaction, process-based approaches, and continual improvement.
Speaker: Andrea Wuchiski
In an era where a workforce spans multiple generations, HR managers and Total Rewards leaders face the unique challenge of designing benefits packages that cater to diverse employee needs. This session will delve into how comprehensive fertility benefits can bridge generational gaps, support employees’ health, and enhance workplace satisfaction. Join us for an insightful session that highlights the strategic importance of fertility benefits in today’s competitive job market.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Many counties do not have medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) services available through providers and treatment programs, and even in counties that do, Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries of | A new report from HHS OIG looked at access to medication for opioid use disorder services and found many high need counties do not have specialized providers.
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
What You Should Know: – NaNotics LLC, a biopharmaceutical company developing NaNots® – novel subtractive nanoparticles that treat disease by capturing and clearing pathogenic molecules from blood – today announced that it has been selected for the inaugural SPACE-H Accelerator program – a collaboration between Starburst, NASA’s Human Research Program (NASA HRP), the Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH), Methuselah Foundation, and Microsoft Federal. – The SPACE-H
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Medicare's open enrollment window opens in a few weeks, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is offering a broad look at the landscape around Medicare Advantage and Part D before si | Medicare's open enrollment window opens in a few weeks, and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is offering a broad look at the landscape around Medicare Advantage and Part D before signups begin.
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
What You Should Know: – NaNotics LLC, a biopharmaceutical company developing NaNots® – novel subtractive nanoparticles that treat disease by capturing and clearing pathogenic molecules from blood – today announced that it has been selected for the inaugural SPACE-H Accelerator program – a collaboration between Starburst, NASA’s Human Research Program (NASA HRP), the Translational Research Institute for Space Health (TRISH), Methuselah Foundation, and Microsoft Federal. – The SPACE
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Dive into the Compliance Officer's Handbook for advanced OSHA and HIPAA strategies. This guide provides detailed steps for maintaining compliance in healthcare facilities, covering key regulations like the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and HIPAA Privacy Rule. Learn to create a culture of compliance with management commitment, employee training, and regular risk assessments.
Compliancy Group
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
With Cybersecurity Awareness Month looming, data security should be top of mind for any organization that handles sensitive information. This is further highlighted by the announcement of the most recent Office for Civil Rights (OCR) settlement involving a ransomware incident. After receiving a complaint that Cascade Eye and Skin Centers allegedly suffered a ransomware incident, OCR launched an investigation into the healthcare provider.
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Katie Sender, MSN, RN, PHN, CRC VP, Clinical and Coding Services at Cotiviti, Inc. Risk adjustment requires constant attention to ensure accurate coding, timely regulatory compliance, and streamlined communications across the payer-provider continuum. Increasingly rigorous oversight from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and Office of the Inspector General (OIG) are calling for better diligence, planning and administrative oversight for effective risk adjustment.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
It is critically important to recognize the need to build out an ecosystem of community-based care options, providing varying levels of care and including both the home and post-acute skilled nursing facilities.
Hanys
SEPTEMBER 27, 2024
Workshop for executive assistants and board coordinators Oct. 1-29 Standing membership call on state and federal issues Oct. 1 The new Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) overview Oct. 2 Unlocking benefits: How student loan debt forgiveness counseling retains employees Oct. 2 Appeal denials like a pro Oct. 2 What can AUR do for you? Data visualization and presentation pro tips Oct. 3 Understanding The Joint Commission's IC.07.01.01 and other infection control standards Oct. 10 Gover
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