Fri.May 31, 2024

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Expense management differentiated nonprofit providers in Q1

Healthcare Dive

But the industry has a long way to go before it’s fully back to the profitability levels seen before the pandemic — if it fully rebounds at all, analysts told Healthcare Dive.

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AI chest X-ray tool made available to radiologists at more than 40 NHS trusts

Digital Health News

Six imaging networks in England have selected global health tech firm Annalise.ai as the preferred provider to support early lung cancer diagnosis.

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Akili to merge with Virtual Therapeutics in $34M deal

Mobi Health News

The publicly traded company, which announced it was seeking strategic alternatives for its business last month, will go private thanks to the merger.

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BBC investigation links NHS IT failures to patient harm

Digital Health News

A BBC News investigation found 126 instances of serious harm linked to IT issues across 31 acute trusts, including three patient deaths.

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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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Why COPD is a Perfect Target for RPM

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Dr. Michael B. Polsky at Pulmonary Associates of Richmond Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is one of the most common and debilitating respiratory diseases patients face. COPD, which impacts nearly 16 million Americans and is the third leading cause of death worldwide, can be challenging to manage if not treated early and effectively.

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Plenful secures $17M for its AI pharmacy and health operations platform

Mobi Health News

The investment comes less than a year after the company launched with $9 million in funding, bringing its total raise to more than $25 million.

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Mass General Brigham affiliate reports data breach

Becker's Health IT

Belmont, Mass.-based McLean Hospital, part of Somerville, Mass.-based Mass General Brigham, reported unauthorized access to an email archive containing potentially sensitive information.

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Mayo Clinic to Deploy Virtual Platform for Enhanced Nurse Education Materials

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Kahuna , the leading skills and competency management software, has entered into a copyright and know-how agreement with Mayo Clinic to deploy a virtual platform for enhanced nurse education materials. – Kahuna’s competency management platform combined with Mayo Clinic’s TSAM® Orientation Model will generate a starting point for health systems looking to digitize their competency management processes.

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Top 10 Ways To Automate Healthcare Compliance

MedTrainer

Healthcare compliance is at a tipping point. There are 629 regulations that organizations need to meet, at a cost of nearly $7.6M annually. With no relief in sight, something has to give — without compromising safety or patient care. To handle the ever-growing workload, healthcare compliance professionals must embrace technology. Automation can reduce the redundant administrative tasks and broken processes that plague compliance — at a significant time and cost savings.

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How to improve internal communication in healthcare

PowerDMS Compliance

Effective internal communication in healthcare is essential to smooth operations and quality care. Here are some ways to improve communication.

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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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Can Patient Care Be Powered By AI? Healthcare That Focuses On Quality Care

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Michael Bradford, head of operations of Americas, HappyOrNot. In today’s healthcare, organizations encounter several obstacles while trying to provide high-quality treatment to patients, such as limited resources and the ever-changing demands and expectations of […] The article Can Patient Care Be Powered By AI?

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Digital Healthcare Company Ciba Health Raises $10M Series A, Announces C-Suite Expansion and Growth Numbers to Transform Chronic Disease Treatment with Root-Cause Approach

Healthcare IT Today

Established Virtual Whole Person-Care Leader Ciba Health Adds Veteran Technology Expert Nwamaka Imagosie as Chief Technology Officer, Shares 100% YoY Revenue Growth and 300% User Growth Over Four Years Ciba Health , a cutting-edge digital health company simplifying healthcare with a personalized, whole person-care approach to prevent and reverse chronic diseases through root-cause treatment, today announced rapid growth and an expansion to its leadership team on the heels of its $10M Series A fu

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Plenful picks up $17M to automate administrative tasks for pharmacists

Fierce Healthcare

Startup Plenful launched out of stealth seven months ago to tackle the labor challenges and administrative bottlenecks plaguing pharmacy operations. | Plenful, which developed an AI workflow automation platform to streamline pharmacy and healthcare operations, banked $17 million in series A funding to build out its infrastructure and fuel more product development.

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Chemotherapy Billing Codes Explained: A Detailed Overview

Medisys Compliance

Introduction Chemotherapy, a powerful treatment for various cancers, involves administering specific drugs to kill or slow the growth of cancer cells. Accurate and compliant billing is crucial to ensure patients receive this critical treatment and providers are fairly reimbursed. This article provides a high-level overview of key concepts and resources to empower you with a solid understanding of billing for chemotherapy services.

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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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Ascension hack: What's new in 11 states and DC

Becker's Health IT

Ascension continues to recover from a cyberattack, causing disruptions in services and delays for patients. See which facilities were still affected May 31.

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Movers and Shakers news roundup

Digital Health News

The latest Movers and Shakers roundup includes interim appointments at Surrey and Borders Partnership and East London NHS Foundation Trusts.

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NursesNOW Roundup May 2024

HealthIT Answers

Our monthly round up of nurses news, from the associations, providers, hospital systems, and nurses themselves. The post NursesNOW Roundup May 2024 appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Chutes & Ladders—NYC Health appoints inaugural decarbonization officer; Uber Health exec moves to VC

Fierce Healthcare

Chutes & Ladders—NYC Health appoints inaugural decarbonization officer; Uber Health exec moves to VC ebeavins Fri, 05/31/2024 - 13:21

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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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Mercy settles data breach lawsuit for $1.8M

Becker's Health IT

Mercy to pay $1.8 million to settle 2020 data breach lawsuit. Class members eligible for compensation. Former employee accessed personal and health information.

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How digital preferences define the modern healthcare consumer

Fierce Healthcare

In an age of digital evolution and expanding care options, what today’s healthcare consumer wants is changing. | What do today’s healthcare consumers want? Huron’s recent survey details how digital trends are impacting consumer preferences and choice.

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Children’s Minnesota Deploys On-Demand Nursing Solution

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – ShiftMed, the leader in On Demand workforce technology, announces its partnership with Children’s Minnesota , an award-winning healthcare system delivering high quality pediatric healthcare. – ShiftMed will provide Children’s Minnesota access to its integrated platform and extensive network of local, qualified healthcare professionals.

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Information Security Policy in Healthcare: Benefits and Resources

PowerDMS Compliance

In a time of increasing cyberattacks, you can protect yourself by developing strong healthcare cybersecurity policies and training practices.

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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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Upcoming events

Hanys

Burnout and the brain: An introduction to cognitive and organizational ergonomics June 4 Common claims against physicians: A specialty review June 5 Microsoft Excel for healthcare professionals June 5-6 Changes to the Hospital Financial Assistance Law June 6 Myths and medicine: Evolving from eminence to evidence-based medicine June 6 First-year wrap-up: 3 essential HEIA takeaways June 11 Leading through change June 12 Government relations update series June 14 Staying SPARCS compliant as an ASC

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Understanding OIG Audit Reports

Compliancy Group

Did you know that inaccurate documentation can result in millions of mistakes in the healthcare industry? For example, regarding tracking claims documentation, 2 million mistakes can result from just 1% of documentation inaccuracies. The Office of Inspector General (OIG) plays a crucial role in overseeing compliance and integrity across the healthcare industry.

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Last chance: Register now for HANYS’ Annual Membership Conference!

Hanys

There's one week left to register online for this not-to-be-missed conference! Join us in Saratoga June 19-21 where we'll cover major healthcare focus areas including the public perception of hospitals, artificial intelligence, health equity and workforce challenges.

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Oy Apotti Ab partners with uPerform to enhance EHR education and support

Digital Health News

Apotti pioneers Finnish collaboration with uPerform to scale its EHR education programme and optimise support

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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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State regulatory activity

Hanys

This week's update includes the adoption of regulations on general misconduct provisions, histotechnologist licensure requirements and licensure and education requirements for license-qualifying education programs. Stay up to date with HANYS' regulatory chart.

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How to Develop a Healthcare Compliance Training Program

MedTrainer

An effective healthcare compliance training program mitigates risks, enhances patient care, and keeps the organization compliant with all federal and state regulations that require education. Understanding how to develop a healthcare compliance training program means finding ways to keep employees engaged, ensuring content meets regulatory requirements, tracking completion, and more.

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HANYS comment letters

Hanys

HANYS submitted comments to CMS on three Medicare proposed rules: Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System ; Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility PPS ; and Inpatient Psychiatric Facility PPS.

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Weekly Health Care Real Estate Briefing: CommonSpirit Details Business Strategy | Only 1 in 5 Nursing Homes Meet CMS Staffing Requirements | Tennessee Revamps CON Law

Hall Render

CMS’s minimum staffing rule for skilled nursing facilities (“SNFs”) continues to make waves in the SNF industry. According to a new article , only one in five SNFs currently meets all the staffing requirements. Of the SNFs that meet the minimum staffing requirements, about 41% are owned by non-profit corporations and 10% by for-profit entities.

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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.