Tue.Jun 11, 2024

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Steward secures $225M days before it was set to run out of cash

Healthcare Dive

The health system found financing after its original backer Medical Properties Trust declined to provide more funds. Steward will present the deal in federal bankruptcy court later this week for final approval.

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New plans and partnerships to expand patient access

Healthcare It News

Kyruus Health is a nationwide platform than aims to boost access for its 90 million members by using specific matching techniques and partnering with 120 health systems and 100 health plan brands. Kyruus president Paul Merrild explains.

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Elevance wins star ratings lawsuit (sort of)

Healthcare Dive

Friday’s district court ruling is the latest suggesting the CMS might have to recalculate every MA plan’s star rating score due to an administrative oversight.

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MIT, Movano Health will study long COVID, chronic Lyme disease with Evie Ring

Mobi Health News

Movano's Evie Ring collects data on the wearer's heart rate, blood oxygen saturation levels, activity, sleep quality and menstrual cycle.

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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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Lawmakers: UnitedHealth is violating HIPAA

Becker's Health IT

Two senators accused UnitedHealthcare of violating HIPAA because the company has not sent out breach notifications for the February cyberattack on Change Healthcare, one of its subsidiaries.

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‘Digital babies’ created to advance infant precision medicine

Digital Health News

A joint Irish-German study is exploring the use of 'digital babies' to help advance precision medicine for infants with inherited metabolic diseases.

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Clear expands footprint in healthcare with InterSystems, Epic partnerships

Fierce Healthcare

Clear, a company well recognized for its biometric identity tech used in airports, is expanding its reach in healthcare and ramping up partnerships with major health IT companies like InterSystems | Clear, a company well recognized for its biometric identity tech used in airports, is expanding its reach in healthcare and ramping up partnerships with major health IT companies like InterSystems and Epic.

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University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire to launch new EPR

Digital Health News

A new EPR is to be deployed at University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust with the aim of improving patients' experience.

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Fast Epic EHR and Oracle ERP Deployments at SBH Health System

Healthcare IT Today

This video interviews leaders from a health information technology services firm, HCTec , and a front-line safety-net health care system, St. Barnabas Hospital in the South Bronx, New York City. In this extensive discussion, these leaders explain the elements of a successful partnership that implemented a new EHR, ERP system, and patient portal in about nine months.

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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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Verily Launches AI-Powered Chronic Care Solution, Lightpath

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Verily , Alphabet’s precision health subsidiary, today announced Lightpath , a next-generation chronic care solution designed to address the evolving needs of health plans and their members. – The initial offering, Lightpath Metabolic, focuses on empowering individuals with cardiometabolic conditions to achieve and maintain their health goals.

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AHIP 2024: The hurdles to widespread biosimilar adoption

Fierce Healthcare

LAS VEGAS—Biosimilars hold significant promise in reducing pharmacy costs, and pharmacy benefit managers have touted them for years as being the key to introducing competition to some of the most i | LAS VEGAS—Biosimilars hold significant promise in reducing pharmacy costs, and pharmacy benefit managers have touted them for years as being the key to introducing competition to some of the most in-demand branded products.

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Healthcare’s Data Deluge is Intensifying Misdiagnosis

HIT Consultant

Eli Ben-Joseph, co-founder and CEO of Regard In 2019, my aunt was admitted to the hospital with heart failure. It was a harrowing experience for everyone involved. My family, desperate for answers, waited for hours for a doctor to check-in. When they finally did, their time was limited and felt rushed. But the whole time, we couldn’t shake the uncomfortable feeling that we were nuisances, that our welcome had run its course.

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Humana finds value-based care leads to fewer hospital admissions for kidney patients

Fierce Healthcare

Value-based care arrangements significantly reduce costs and improve outcomes for people with chronic kidney disease and end-stage renal disease, according to a report from Humana. | A new report from Humana shows value-based care lowers medical expenses and is coupled with fewer inpatient utilization for its members needing kidney care.

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The Role of Technology in Remote Patient Monitoring

Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.

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Redox FHIR sandbox with writeback: A launchpad for flawless FHIR integrations

Redox

Some HL7 ® FHIR ® sandboxes feel more like playgrounds than testing environments. They lack the ability to write back data, making it impossible to simulate the full lifecycle of your integrations, including how your system responds when receiving updates from other healthcare systems. This can lead to unexpected errors and delays when your integration goes live, potentially impacting patient care and creating costly rework.

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OSF HealthCare President Sister Diane Marie McGrew dies at 57

Fierce Healthcare

Sister Diane Marie McGrew, president of the OSF HealthCare, died on Sunday. | McGrew had served as president of the 16-hospital Franciscan health system since 2006, and also held longstanding roles on its various boards. No plans for her succession have been disclosed.

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Chuck Divita named new Teladoc Health CEO

Mobi Health News

Virtual care company Teladoc Health's Board of Directors has appointed Charles "Chuck" Divita III as its new CEO, effective immediately. Davita has also joined the Board as of today. Divita joins Teladoc Health from GuideWell, a health solutions organization that includes Florida Blue, where he served as executive vice president, commercial markets.

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Wheel launches AI products for telehealth providers

Fierce Healthcare

Telehealth technology platform Wheel launched its new, AI-powered solution called Horizon on Wednesday. | Virtual care technology vendor Wheel launches a new AI product to drive insights from patient data and reduce burden on providers.

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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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Where Ascension has restored EHR access in wake of cyberattack

Becker's Health IT

"Ascension restores EHR access in 11 states after recent cyberattack, on track to fully restore by June 14.

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AHIP 2024: Oshi Health now available in all 50 states

Fierce Healthcare

Virtual gastrointestinal care clinic Oshi Health will be available nationwide by September 2024. | Oshi Health will soon be the only virtual gastrointestinal center of excellence available nationwide.

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Eye care company suffers 377K-record data breach

Health IT Security

Panorama Eyecare, a Fort Collins, Colo.-based eye care management company, notified 377,911 individuals of a data breach that occurred in May 2023.

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NeuroFlow acquires measurement-based care platform Owl to expand behavioral health offerings

Fierce Healthcare

NeuroFlow, a behavioral health tech company, has acquired Owl, a measurement-based care tech startup. | Owl works with outpatient behavioral health providers like certified behavioral health clinics or addiction treatment centers, while NeuroFlow works with primary care and payers.

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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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Streamlining Behavioral Health: Mercy Health Cuts ED Stays in Ohio by 64%

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – A collaborative effort between Conduit Health Partners and Mercy Health – Springfield Regional Medical Center has yielded significant improvements in behavioral health patient care. – The behavioaral health initiative, focused on streamlining transfers from the emergency department (ED) to appropriate care settings, has resulted in a remarkable 64% reduction in ED length of stay for these patients.

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Elevance Health earns partial win in legal fight over MA star ratings

Fierce Healthcare

Elevance Health notched a partial win in the insurer's legal fight over the methodology used to calculate the star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans. | Elevance Health notched a partial win in the insurer's legal fight over the methodology used to calculate the star ratings for Medicare Advantage plans.

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CCS Unveils PropheSee: AI Predictive Model Predicts and Improves CGM Adherence in Diabetes Management

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – CCS — leading provider of clinical solutions and home-delivered medical supplies for those living with chronic conditions — today announced PropheSeeâ„¢ a new, AI-powered predictive model for healthcare organizations focused on improving adherence in the population of people that have been prescribed a continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) device to help manage their diabetes. – In addition to improved clinical outcomes, health plans and risk-bearing providers can

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The Need for Sustainable Healthcare: Beyond Private Equity

Fierce Healthcare

Theo Koury, MD | Learn why physician-owned healthcare models are key to providing sustainable, high-quality patient care, free from private equity pressures.

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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.