Becker's Health IT
JANUARY 3, 2025
Healthcare organizations are ramping up their cybersecurity defenses, with a growing focus on third-party risk management, network security and proactive infrastructure improvements, a Jan. 2 report from KLAS found.
Healthcare It News
JANUARY 3, 2025
Hospitals and health systems have been discussing digital-first patient engagement for a while now, but fewer organizations than you might think have made huge strides forward on that front. Likewise, data-driven decision-making is a phrase that's been tossed around quite a bit in healthcare, but in many cases it's a dream that's yet to become reality.
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Healthcare Dive
JANUARY 3, 2025
The update, which would be the first since 2013, aims to clarify and provide more instruction on securing health data as cyberattacks and breaches in the sector skyrocket.
Healthcare It News
JANUARY 3, 2025
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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!
Healthcare Dive
JANUARY 3, 2025
The $100 million settlement is one of the larger recent sums agreed to by an MA payer accused of inflating its members’ sicknesses to get higher reimbursement from the government.
Healthcare IT Today
JANUARY 3, 2025
As we wrap up another year and get ready for 2025 to begin, it is once again time for everyone’s favorite annual tradition of Health IT Predictions! We reached out to our incredible Healthcare IT Today Community to get their insights on what will happen in the coming year and boy did they deliver. We in fact got so many responses to our prompt this year, that we have had to narrow them down to just the best and most interesting.
Health Care Compliance Brief brings together the best content for health law & compliance professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Healthcare IT Today
JANUARY 3, 2025
One-third of medical claims are denied due to missing patient info, according to Krista Hawk, SVP, Sales and Marketing at e4health. Hark and Todd Goughnour, VP, Health Information Management, discuss the value of data quality in this video. Even more important than correct billing, Goughnour says, is making informed decisions for patients. A doctor can do serious harm by having the wrong information on a patient or even consulting the record for the wrong patient.
Fierce Healthcare
JANUARY 3, 2025
Mimicking prior federal and state investigations into drug manufacturers, health insurer Aetna is suing in Connecticut for rigging the generic drug market.
Digital Health News
JANUARY 3, 2025
NHS Lothian in Scotland has made an AI-powered physiotherapy clinic available to nearly one million patients as part of a large-scale pilot.
Mobi Health News
JANUARY 3, 2025
Julia Strandberg, chief business leader of connected care and monitoring at Philips, told MobiHealthNews she anticipates continued mergers, partnerships and AI innovation in 2025.
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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.
Digital Health News
JANUARY 3, 2025
Thousands of patients are benefitting from an NHS initiative that uses AI to better support those living with long-term health conditions.
Becker's Health IT
JANUARY 3, 2025
A data breach at Staten Island, N.Y.-based Richmond University Medical Center has potentially exposed sensitive personal and health information of 674,033 individuals.
Digital Health News
JANUARY 3, 2025
A pilot by South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust is utilising technology to support digital access for kidney patients.
Compliancy Group
JANUARY 3, 2025
Quick, what do these words have in common? Cloud computing, internet of things, generative AI, blockchain, augmented reality, internet of things, machine learning. Answer: As of 2025, all of these words are used in everyday conversation. In 1998, when the HIPAA Security Rule was first proposed, some of these terms did not exist. Others have a definition today that is vastly different from the definitions that held currency 27 years ago.
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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.
Mobi Health News
JANUARY 3, 2025
Integral to the certification is ModMed's AI-powered ambient listening technology, ModMed Scribe, which employs AI in its EHR.
Fierce Healthcare
JANUARY 3, 2025
Ardent Health is making good on its ambitions to grow its footprint in ambulatory care through acquisitions. The for-profit system kicked off 2025 by buying 18 urgent care clinics across New Mexico and Oklahoma from NextCare Urgent Care.
Becker's Health IT
JANUARY 3, 2025
A class-action lawsuit has been filed against Anna Jaques Hospital in Newburyport, Mass., and its parent organization, Boston-based Beth Israel Lahey Health, over a December 2023 data breach that exposed the personal and medical information of 316,342 patients.
HealthIT Answers
JANUARY 3, 2025
The healthcare landscape in 2024 witnessed transformative changes driven by a series of high-profile mergers and acquisitions. Here is a look back at five that stood out in 2024. The post Friday at Five Notable 2024 Healthcare Mergers & Acquisitions appeared first on Health IT Answers.
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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.
Fierce Healthcare
JANUARY 3, 2025
Providence is no longer in-network for Oregonians enrolled in Aetna plans amid lengthy contract negotiations between the two. | Providence is no longer in-network for Oregonians enrolled in Aetna plans amid lengthy contract negotiations between the two.
NY Health Law
JANUARY 3, 2025
At the end of December, the Second Circuit joined several other circuit courts in holding that a plaintiff adequately pleads an Anti-Kickback Statute (AKS) violation when she states with the requisite particularity that at least one purpose of the alleged scheme was to induce fraudulent conduct, the at-least-one-purpose rule. In United States ex rel.
Compliancy Group
JANUARY 3, 2025
Currently, there are 8,303 providers and entities on the New York OMIG exclusion list. There are a variety of reasons that a provider can end up on this list, from committing fraud, providing care with a suspended license, or being involved in patient abuse cases. There has been a 4.2% increase in providers being involved in cases of just fraud alone this is only one of the many reasons why HR professionals need simpler ways to check the New York OIG exclusion list, cross reference with other l
Healthicity
JANUARY 3, 2025
Our 2024 Annual Compliance and Auditing Checkup Report combines data from over 600 professionals to provide a comprehensive view of the current state of these essential programs.
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.
Hanys
JANUARY 3, 2025
Standing membership call on state and federal issues Jan. 7 Establishing boundaries and time management best practices Jan. 14 HANYS' Sepsis Program: Applying the CDC Hospital Sepsis Core Elements Jan. 15 MarketEdge user group winter webinar Jan. 15 HANYS and Hyve Health payer data strategy Jan. 15 Using patient experience data to drive health equity improvements Jan. 16 Fiscal policy update call Jan. 23 Fireside chat: How nursing homes can support and leverage their resident council Jan.
Hall Render
JANUARY 3, 2025
NATIONAL 16 cardiology practices to pay $17.7M in Medicare fraud settlement 10 behavioral health policy changes taking effect in 2025 An uncertain era for Stark law: 12 updates in 2024 CMS launches campaign to support nursing home staffing rule CMS taps 4 states for behavioral innovation model: 5 things to know Epic files to dismiss antitrust lawsuit Healthcare company to pay $15.2 million for fraud, kickback scheme HHS launches campaign against vaccine misinformation HHS proposes HIPAA updates:
Hanys
JANUARY 3, 2025
Learn to master time management, prioritize self-care and the power of boundaries during the Jan. 14 session of Vital Skills for Effective Leadership. Learn more and register for any or all of the three remaining sessions online.
Healthcare IT Today
JANUARY 3, 2025
Health Systems Trust symplr to Manage 3 Million Vendor Check-Ins Annually symplr ,a leading provider of enterprise healthcare operations software, today announced the successful integration of IntelliCentrics , following its recent acquisition. This strategic acquisition positions symplr to broaden its technological capabilities within its Access Management solution, enhancing symplrs ability to deliver secure, compliant, and efficient credentialing nationwide.
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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.
Hanys
JANUARY 3, 2025
This week the governor signed the following bills of interest into law: Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations – Chapter 624 of the Laws of 2024 Maternal depression screenings – Chapter 644 of the Laws of 2024 Maternal health care and birthing standards workgroup – Chapter 661 of the Laws of 2024 Doula admittance in operating rooms – Chapter 654 of the Laws of 2024 Utilization review step therapy protocols – Chapter 641 of the Laws of 2024 The governor vetoe
Hall Render
JANUARY 3, 2025
The health care real estate industry experienced breakthroughs and challenges in 2024. Below are our health care real estate predictions for 2025. 2025 Predictions The election of President Trump will surely shake things up for health care providers in the new year. We expect a more favorable environment for M&A activity and possible deregulation that may open doors to new types of arrangements and financing structures.
Hanys
JANUARY 3, 2025
This week , HANYS and HTNYS announced their 2025 boards of trustees. Thank you to all these leaders for their continued dedication to strengthening and improving healthcare in New York state!
Hanys
JANUARY 3, 2025
Nominate your organization for HANYS' Community Health Improvement Award by Feb. 18! Back this year — the winning CHIA program will be recognized in person at HANYS' Annual Membership Conference June 18-20! Learn more and submit your nomination on our awards page.
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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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