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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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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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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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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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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

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?

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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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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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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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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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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

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

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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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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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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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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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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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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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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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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

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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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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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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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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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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.