Tue.May 28, 2024

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Nursing homes sue to block HHS staffing mandate

Healthcare Dive

The plaintiffs slammed the rule as an overreach of authority that creates an “onerous and unachievable” mandate.

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New workflow software boosts care experience at one psychiatric practice

Healthcare It News

Psychiatric Medical Care prides itself on delivering evidence-based care services. It wanted the ability to drive patient treatment through their responses to evidence-based testing. THE PROBLEM The healthcare provider organization is accredited by The Joint Commission, which requires patients' treatment plans be developed based on an evidence-based testing process.

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Veradigm exploring sale, names new interim CEO

Healthcare Dive

The healthcare technology company was delisted from Nasdaq this year after failing to file timely financial reports for months.

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Using digital models to improve patient care

Healthcare It News

Thierry Marchal of Ansys and researcher María Angeles Pérez discuss how combining clinical data and mathematical models to create digital simulations can increase precision across specialties and expedite patient treatment.

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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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Putting patients at the heart of digital healthcare

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Crowded waiting rooms, stressed medical staff, and time pressure during diagnostic examinations—these are familiar challenges faced by many healthcare facilities and they require urgent attention. The Vinzenz Gruppe, one of the largest private operators of non-profit healthcare facilities in Austria, is committed to expanding its digital patient portal to meet the ever-increasing demands.

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Patient medical bill stress can be fought with personalized, proactive communication

Healthcare It News

Digital tools can provide patients with customized payment plans for unexpected bills and treat them with dignity along their financial journey. Ryne Natzke, chief revenue officer at TrustCommerce, a Sphere company, explains how.

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Familiar voices build trust in African public health initiatives

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Asad Lilani, political strategy director at the Access Challenge, says the NGO recruits regional influencers and community members for its African vaccination campaigns. Their messages appear on each region's favored communications platform.

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Q&A: Amazon Business on supply management in healthcare

Mobi Health News

Bill Kopitke, head of healthcare at Amazon Business, discusses how the company uses analytics to help improve operations and supply management in care settings.

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Hospital orgs join cross-industry appeal for FTC to delay noncompete ban implementation

Fierce Healthcare

Hospital lobbies have signed onto a multi-sector letter of 230 industry associations and chambers of commerce urging the Federal Trade Commission to bump the effective date of its ban on employee n | The American Hospital Association and the Federation of American Hospitals are among 230 groups urging the regulator to put the final rule on hold pending legal challenges and "lack of Commission guidance on key pieces" of the ban.

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I Helped Accelerate FHIR, It’s Time to Scale

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Shannon West, Chief Product Officer at Datavant Since the dawn of electronic medical records, American healthcare delivery systems have traced a winding path toward the dream of seamless and timely health data interoperability. Four years ago, we reached a milestone when leaders from three federal entities announced landmark healthcare technology regulations centered around a clinical data-sharing standard called Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resource, or F

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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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While health AI legislation remains distant, Senate wants to appropriate funds, spur action in committees and agencies

Fierce Healthcare

While health AI legislation remains distant, Senate wants to appropriate funds, spur action in committees and agencies ebeavins Tue, 05/28/2024 - 14:35

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Leveraging the Right Tools and Data to Improve the Patient Experience

Healthcare IT Today

I recently was able to attend the Qualtrics X4 conference that’s focused on collecting and using data to improve the patient experience. It’s always a fun event to attend because many conferences just talk about patient experience anecdotally and in generalities. At this conference, the Qualtrics users have collected the data to really know what the patient experience is like at their organization and they’re using that data to make a real difference for patients.

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Jersey Gov to award £2m to tech that can support ageing population

Digital Health News

The Government of Jersey is awarding up to £2 million to technology solutions that improve the lives and wellbeing of Jersey’s rapidly ageing population.

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UChicago Medicine reports employee email breach

Becker's Health IT

An unauthorized user or users accessed the email accounts of a "small number" of University of Chicago Medicine employees, potentially compromising patient health information.

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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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Sleep diagnosis AI startup HoneyNaps bags $12M Series B funding

Mobi Health News

The South Korean company now plans to expand the application of its AI to diagnose other medical conditions, including heart and neurological disorders.

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How to Enforce Consistent Travel Compensation Policies Across Your Staffing Agency | symplr

Symplr

Travel nurses, therapists, and other contingent workers are the backbone of many healthcare facilities. But managing travel compensation for this vital workforce can be a complex task. Different locations, tax regulations, and client requirements all add to the challenge.

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NHS England and NICE announce plan to speed up innovative tech adoption

Digital Health News

NHS England and NICE have outlined a joint proposal to help fast-track clinically and cost-effective products for use by the healthcare system.

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Talkspace & Labcorp’s Ovia Health Form Women’s Health Coalition

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Talkspace , an online therapy company, and Ovia Health , a digital health solution focused on women’s health, have joined forces to create the Women’s Health Coalition for Digital Solutions. – The Women’s Health Coalition for Digital Solutions, launched on the International Day of Action for Women’s Health, unites Talkspace and Ovia Health with a collective of prominent women’s health companies.

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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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Hospital interoperability push moving from adoption to 'routine' use, ONC says

Fierce Healthcare

The proportion of hospitals meeting the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT’s (ONC’s) bar for interoperability rose substantially from 2018 to 2023, though a focus on day-to-date data | Industrywide interoperability has jumped in the past half decade, but there's room for improvement among lower resourced hospitals and point-of-care use of external provider data, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT wrote in a recent data brief.

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Beamtree inks $2M AI deal to enhance private Saudi hospital's clinical data

Mobi Health News

The Australian company is now taking jabs at Saudi's private health sector after cementing its presence in the kingdom's public health system.

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Veradigm Announces Leadership Changes Amidst Strategic Review

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Veradigm Inc. (OTCMKTS: MDRX), a leading healthcare data and technology company, announced today that it will be undergoing leadership changes as it explores strategic alternatives. – Effective June 7th, 2024, Tom Langan, currently serving as Veradigm’s President and Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), will assume the role of interim Chief Executive Officer (CEO).

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Syra Health expands nationwide footprint with another state contract

Mobi Health News

The company will provide training and support services in Washington state to help recruit and retain a behavioral health workforce.

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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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3 Steps to Unlock the True Potential of AI for Health Leaders

HIT Consultant

Robbie Hughes, founder and CEO, Lumeon The AI buzz is not subsiding, making headlines across industries. In his summary article about the 2024 HIMSS conference, Chilmark Research ’s John Moore III noted, “Good luck trying to get noticed for anything other than AI or cybersecurity (in the wake of the Change Healthcare breach).” One of Moore’s key takeaways was the consensus among attendees that while all the new AI use cases may be compelling, there is still concern about their readiness for broa

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Carallel rolls out new app designed to support family caregivers

Fierce Healthcare

Carallel is building on its work to support caregivers with the launch of its new app, which aims to provide them a personalized digital experience. | Carallel is building on its work to support caregivers with the launch of its new app, which aims to provide them a personalized digital experience.

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Weekly Ozempic/Wegovy Injections May Lower Kidney Failure Risk, Study Finds

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – A new study suggests that a weekly treatment with semaglutide, a glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist, may significantly reduce the risk of kidney failure and other complications in patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD). – Funded by Novo Nordisk creators of Ozempic and Wegovy semaglutide injections for diabetes management, the study published in The New England Journal of Medicine investigated the effectiveness of semagluti

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Hackers access emails of 2 pediatric health system staffers

Becker's Health IT

Hackers breach pediatric health system, exposing patient data of 7,260 individuals. Children's Minnesota taking steps to enhance email security.

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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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Innovaccer Launches Quality Management Solution for Health Plans

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Innovaccer Inc. , a leader in healthcare artificial intelligence, has unveiled a quality management and reporting solution designed specifically for health plans. – The comprehensive platform empowers health plans to streamline workflows, improve member health outcomes, and achieve higher quality ratings. Addressing Challenges in Healthcare Quality Management Health plans have long grappled with managing quality and reporting requirements effectively.

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J.D. Power: A look at the widening gap between plans with the best and worst consumer experience

Fierce Healthcare

A significant gap exists between health plans that have the highest consumer experience scores and those with the lowest, according to a new survey from J.D. Power. | A significant gap exists between health plans that have the highest consumer experience scores and those with the lowest, according to a new survey from J.D. Power.

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Sheba Medical Center & Salignostics to Develop Saliva Test for Early Oral Cancer Detection

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Jerusalem-based Salignostics , a company specializing in rapid tests using saliva samples, has joined forces with ARC Innovation , the innovation arm of Sheba Medical Center , in a groundbreaking initiative. – The strategic partnership is focused on developing a revolutionary test for early detection of oral cavity cancer through saliva analysis.

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Healthcare payments firm Waystar eyes IPO, plans to raise about $1B

Fierce Healthcare

Healthcare payment software maker Waystar is looking to raise about $1.04 billion in an initial public offering, potentially marking the biggest IPO this year. | Healthcare payment software maker Waystar is looking to raise about $1.04 billion in an initial public offering, potentially marking the biggest IPO this year.

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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.