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CVS cuts 2024 outlook on Medicare Advantage caution

Healthcare Dive

The insurer on Wednesday joined its peers in slamming proposed MA payment rates as insufficient given the dogged increase in medical costs.

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Amazon cuts hundreds of jobs in One Medical, Pharmacy units

Fierce Healthcare

Amazon is eliminating a "few hundred roles" across One Medical and Amazon Pharmacy, the company confirmed Tuesday. | Amazon is eliminating a "few hundred roles" across One Medical and Amazon Pharmacy, the company confirmed Tuesday.

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Amazon cuts hundreds of One Medical, Amazon Pharmacy jobs

Healthcare Dive

The layoffs come after the CEO praised the divisions’ “momentum” on a fourth-quarter earnings call.

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Electronic Prescribing for Controlled Substances Set to Take Off

Healthcare IT Today

Two bills in U.S. Congress this year are expected to boost e-prescriptions. This article explains the complexities that makes it so hard to implement electronic prescribing for controlled substances (EPCS), summarizes the intended impacts of the bills, and introduces Imprivata digital identity technology, which has been used in health care for such purposes for many years.

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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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HHS settles cybersecurity investigation with Montefiore Medical Center

Healthcare Dive

The nonprofit will pay $4.75 million to settle allegations that data security failures allowed an employee to steal and sell the protected health information of thousands of patients, according to the HHS.

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Chicago children’s hospital network still offline following ‘cybersecurity matter’

Healthcare Dive

Lurie Children’s Hospital first reported the outage last week. Phone, email and electronic systems are still down.

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98point6 Technologies Announces the Acquisition of Bright.md to Accelerate the Launch of its Asynchronous Care Module

Healthcare IT Today

New Module to Offer More Robust Integrated V irtual Care Delivery Options 98point6 Technologies , a leader in licensed on-demand virtual care software, announced the addition of a new asynchronous module to its flagship technology , allowing providers the option of delivering both live and asynchronous care capabilities. By enabling healthcare organizations to license this additional model of care delivery, 98point6 once again sets the bar with an integrated, purpose-built clinician solution th

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AHA calls for more payer oversight in No Surprises dispute resolution

Healthcare Dive

In comments on a proposed rule, the American Hospital Association argued regulators haven’t fully addressed how they’ll handle oversight for some situations, like when an insurer fails to pay after a dispute determination.

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Montefiore Medical Center pays $4.8M after OIG investigation of insider data breach

Fierce Healthcare

Montefiore Medical Center has agreed to a $4.75 million settlement over data security failures federal officials uncovered when investigating an employee who had sold patient information to crimina | Federal officials investigated the New York City-based health system after an incident in which an employee's inappropriate access and sale of patient data wasn't detected for more than a year.

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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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Virgin Pulse, HealthComp rebrand as Personify Health following $3B merger

Mobi Health News

Personify will merge Virgin Pulse's well-being, health and comprehensive navigation services with HealthComp's health plan administration offerings.

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Despite insurance coverage, people living in poor neighborhoods have worse surgical outcomes: study

Fierce Healthcare

Patients living in poor neighborhoods are more likely to have worse postsurgical outcomes even if they’ve got insurance coverage, according to a

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Amazon reportedly to cut hundreds of healthcare jobs

Mobi Health News

Amazon is reportedly cutting over 100 jobs at One Medical and Amazon Pharmacy, according to a letter to employees from Amazon Healthcare Services executive Neil Lindsay. Roughly 115 positions may be eliminated within the healthcare division, according to Business Insider, in a move to decrease One Medical operating losses.

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8-Step Strategy to Prevent EHR-Driven Physician Burnout

HIT Consultant

Etienne Boshoff, Managing Director of EHR Consultancy MediConfig These days, technology plays a vital role in improving the quality of life, impacting various sectors, including healthcare. Electronic Health Records (EHR) have revolutionized the way medical professionals access and manage patient data, leading to streamlined processes, improved patient care, and increased cost-efficiency.

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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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County Durham and Darlington go live with Health Call’s Patient Portal

Digital Health News

County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust have launched their Patient Engagement Portal this week in partnership with Health Call.

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In-Depth: 2024 Best in KLAS Overall and Category Awards

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – KLAS Research , a leading healthcare IT research and consulting firm, has announced the winners of its 2024 Best in KLAS Awards , recognizing the top vendors and service providers in the healthcare technology and services industry. – Best in KLAS is awarded only in those software and services market segments that have the broadest operational and clinical impact on healthcare organizations.

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Digital Health Unplugged: Interoperability in action: empowering improved outcomes through connecting care records

Digital Health News

This episode of Unplugged takes a look at interoperability in practice and empowering improved health outcomes through connecting care records.

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Verily Appoints Myoung Cha as Chief Product Officer

HIT Consultant

Myoung Cha, Chief Product Officer at Verily What You Should Know: – Verily , an Alphabet precision health technology company appoints Myoung Cha as Chief Product Officer. – As Chief Product Officer at Verily, Cha will lead strategy and development across the company’s care (Verily Onduo), research (Verily Viewpoint), and products (Verily Numetric) portfolio.

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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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US Fertility Reaches $5.75M Data Breach Settlement

Health IT Security

US Fertility resolved a class action lawsuit following a 2020 ransomware attack and data breach that impacted nearly 900,000 individuals.

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H1 Unveils GenosAI Pro: Supercharging Clinical Trials with Conversational AI

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – H1 , the go-to resource for healthcare professionals, clinical trial information, and life sciences research, announced the launch of its conversational AI tool GenosAI Pro. – The conversational AI tool empowers pharmaceutical companies to streamline workflows, enhance data-driven decision-making, and optimize clinical trial processes within the Trial Landscape platform.

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Industry Voices—Why is it so hard to measure the impact of primary care?

Fierce Healthcare

Remember when the Camden Coalition’s hotspotting approach was the new kid on the block? | As accountable and full-risk payment structures grow in market share and popularity, there is a pressing need to redefine how success in primary care is measured.

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Doxy.me Appoints Dr. Esteban López as Chief Medical Officer

HIT Consultant

Dr. Esteban López, Chief Medical Officer at Doxy.me What You Should Know: – Doxy.me , a telehealth platform dedicated to making telemedicine accessible to all, announced the appointment of Esteban López, MD, MBA, as its new Chief Medical Officer (CMO), effective February 5, 2024. – As CMO, Dr. López will lead Doxy.me’s Growth Department, strategically expanding its reach in the US, particularly underserved communities, and growing its international presence.

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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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How Comprehend PT Takes Clinical Notes Out of Physical Therapists’ Hands

Healthcare IT Today

Physical therapists have unique needs for an ambient clinical voice solution. They are constantly walking about the floor, chatting with different patients and watching how many reps and sets they do. Comprehend PT uniquely meets the PT’s needs and allows the therapist to create notes in their particular tone and style just by speaking while they work.

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Ambience Healthcare Secures $70M to Advance AI-Driven Healthcare Operating System

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Ambience Healthcare , the leading AI operating system for healthcare organizations, announced a $70M Series B funding round co-led by Kleiner Perkins and OpenAI Startup Fund. – This funding comes on the heels of Ambience’s rapid commercial success, with deployments at major healthcare systems like UCSF, Memorial Hermann, and John Muir Health.

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Papa’s New Impact Programs Add Value for Health Plans

Fierce Healthcare

Papa’s New Impact Programs Add Value for Health Plans jpiatt Wed, 02/07/2024 - 12:00

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Helio Genomics Appoints Gary Frazier as Chief Growth Officer

HIT Consultant

Gary Frazier, Chief Growth Officer at Helio Genomics What You Should Know: – Helio Genomics , an AI-driven healthcare company specializing in diagnostics technology for cancer detection, has appointed Gary Frazier as its Chief Growth Officer. – Frazier’s appointment at Helio Genomics underscores the company’s commitment to strategic growth and innovation.

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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.