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HHS’ new cyber framework for hospitals includes stricter requirements, potential penalties

Healthcare Dive

The agency’s plans include working with Congress to receive funding to support hospitals’ security infrastructures as the sector faces the growing threat of cyberattacks.

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How AI can improve patient experience and patient engagement

Healthcare It News

Hospitals and health systems, especially larger ones, are using AI in myriad new ways – including leveraging it for improved patient experience, and for better patient engagement with the goal of reducing health inequities. Tom Kiseau, digital leader and chief innovation officer at the Chartis Group, hosts a regular series of AI roundtables alongside colleagues and experts from other practices in the industry.

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Healthcare executives look to implement generative AI next year, survey finds

Healthcare Dive

Though only a quarter of respondents said they’d already adopted the tools, 58% reported they were likely to do so within the next year, according to Klas Research.

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The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe: Responding to Public Health Emergencies by Upholding Human Rights, Democracy, and the Rule of Law

Bill of Health

By Anita Gholami The Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe, which brings together parliamentarians from 46 member States, has been a vigilant guardian of respect for the European Convention on Human Rights and other international standards throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. The Assembly has adopted a number of resolutions and recommendations seeking to equip parliaments in our European member States and beyond with the relevant tools and expertise to uphold human rights, democracy and t

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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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Michigan doubles fines for violence against healthcare workers

Healthcare Dive

The Great Lakes state will issue harsher penalties next year in an attempt to deter workplace assault and harassment.

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Kroger’s new benefits program expands access to affordable food

Healthcare Dive

The tie-up with a healthcare technology company lets Medicare Advantage, Medicaid and other employer benefits program recipients use services at the grocer’s pharmacies as well as buy eligible food and over-the-counter items.

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Digital health leaders discuss their biggest takeaways from 2023

Mobi Health News

Execs overwhelmingly cite genAI as having the most significant impact in healthcare this year, though others provide alternative takes on the years' events.

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White House, senators take aim at 'corporate greed in healthcare'

Fierce Healthcare

Both the executive branch and key bipartisan legislators announced plans Thursday to tackle the negative impacts of corporate interests and ownership in healthcare. | Multiple federal agencies and bipartisan Senate leaders have launched a salvo of efforts targeting anticompetitive behaviors, high prices and private equity-involvement in the healthcare industry.

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How Digital Health Companies Attract Software Engineers: Human Resource Management

Healthcare IT Today

The previous articles in this series discussed what kinds of programmers do well and enjoy working in a digital health company. This final article looks at some important aspects of culture and how to cultivate the developers you have. Allow Programmer Creativity, With Sensitivity Several of my respondents talked about giving professionals flexibility and autonomy.

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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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Healthcare's biggest cybersecurity challenges

Becker's Health IT

Budget, lack of talent, and difficulties in managing and maintaining effective control over the security and access protocols within a system are some of the biggest challenges healthcare organizations are facing when it comes to cybersecurity, chief information security officers told Becker's.

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How Wolters Kluwer Health Keeps Large Language Models and AI Honest

Healthcare IT Today

Wolters Kluwer Health offers a service called UpToDate , consulted by doctors around the world to help their clinical decision making. In this video, chief medical officer Peter Bonis explains how they are working to add a large language model (LLM), the technology currently popular in generative AI. Bonis also offers a broad overview of trends in digital health.

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Insights Management: A New Paradigm for Cancer Treatment

HIT Consultant

Lance Hill, CEO of Within3 The cancer market for the pharma industry accounts for about a third of their product pipeline. With oncology drug sales set to top $390 billion by 2027 , life science companies are aligning efforts to prioritize this critical market opportunity ahead of competitors. The field of cancer presents unique challenges for the pharmaceutical industry, requiring innovative solutions to address high demand, intense competition, expensive research and development (R&D), com

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AAPC Expands Its Technology Solutions Portfolio with the Acquisition of Semantic Health

Healthcare IT Today

Semantic Health’s AI-Powered Auditing Software Will Supplement AAPC’s Suite of Business Solutions that Safeguard Against Revenue Cycle Errors AAPC , a leading global solutions provider in healthcare revenue cycle management, is pleased to announce the successful acquisition of Semantic Health , an early-stage healthcare technology company focused on creating AI-powered inpatient medical auditing software for health insurance plans and hospitals. “We are thrilled to integrate Se

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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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ONC Launches Platform for Organizing and Building USCDI+ Datasets

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Today, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) has officially launched a new platform dedicated to organizing and building USCDI+ datasets. – This user-friendly platform, located at [link] , provides a central location for accessing and exploring all USCDI+ datasets across various domains.

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How a Medical Receptionist Service Can Help Improve the Patient Experience

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Stephanie Maharjan, Operations Leader at WellReceived. The role of a medical receptionist has transformed significantly. They are not just a point of contact, they are the gateway to a healthcare facility, embodying its ethos and values from the first ‘hello.’ Ensuring a positive patient experience is fundamental to the healthcare industry’s success.

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Generative AI in Healthcare: Accuracy/Reliability Cited Biggest Challenge for Providers, KLAS Reports

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – KLAS, a leading research and insights firm focusing on healthcare IT, recently released a report exploring the growing adoption and future plans of generative AI in healthcare organizations. – The report, “ Generative AI 2023: What Are Organizations’ Current Adoption & Future Plans? ,” i s based on the perspectives of 66 healthcare executives, provides valuable insights into the current state and future potential of generative AI in healthcare.

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Draft Digital Health Rewired24 programme published

Digital Health News

Digital Health has published the draft programme for the big five stages at Rewired24, the UK’s biggest and best health IT and digital health event.

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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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Generative AI Transforms Nurse Hiring Experience on Incredible Health Platform

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: Incredible Health , the fastest-growing healthcare career marketplace for healthcare workers, announced today that it has implemented generative AI across its platform, becoming the first within this essential field to do so. Logistical challenges within nurse hiring limit opportunity for nurses to find permanent positions that best suit them and contribute to the growing U.S. healthcare staffing crisis.

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Dedalus and Ibex launch end-to-end AI-powered digital pathology solution

Digital Health News

Dedalus and Ibex have jointly launched a new end-to-end AI-powered pathology solution that will help to streamline cancer diagnosis.

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Yseop Secures Investment to Accelerate Generative AI Content Automation for Pharma

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: Yseop , a world-leading Generative AI company for life sciences, today announces the closing of a strategic investment round, with new investor Novartis (dRx Capital), joining existing investors Eli Lilly, NextStage AM and Wille Finance and celebrates its involvement in more than 150 clinical trials across the leading pharmaceutical companies in the world.

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Overcoming Healthcare Staffing Challenges in 2024

Symplr

According to symplr’s 2023 Compass Survey of health system leaders, workforce challenges are the top threat to healthcare organizations in the coming year. Demand for healthcare services has ramped up in recent years due to population growth and aging, while increasing numbers of healthcare professionals are leaving the industry due to burnout or reaching retirement age.

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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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b.well Connected Health Appoints Sarah Jones as Chief Outcomes Officer

HIT Consultant

Sarah Jones, Chief Outcomes Officer at b.well Connected Health What You Should Know: – b.well Connected Health , the leading platform for unified consumer health experiences, announced the appointment of Sarah Jones as its Chief Outcomes Officer. – In this newly created role, Jones will oversee how b.well defines client success and ensures positive patient outcomes are aligned with long-term value for its health system, payer, and technology clients. “Chief Outcomes Officer is

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Fresenius says 500,000 peoples' data stolen

Becker's Health IT

Fresenius Medical Care reports that 500,000 medical records from US-based patients have been stolen from a data warehouse.

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CMS suggests expanding Medicare treatment coverage for myelodysplastic syndromes

Fierce Healthcare

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is considering expanding the national coverage determination for allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplants using bone marrow or peri | A new request from CMS would give full coverage of stem cell treatments to Medicare patients with myelodysplastic syndromes, a deadly condition that can progress to leukemia.

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NursesNOW Roundup November 2023

HealthIT Answers

Our monthly round up of nurses news, from the associations, providers, hospital systems, and nurses themselves. The post NursesNOW Roundup November 2023 appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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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.