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Steward Health Care files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy

Healthcare Dive

The filing marks the largest provider bankruptcy in decades, according to experts.

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The IT strategy behind a groundbreaking new $2B pediatric hospital

Healthcare It News

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Arthur M. Blank Hospital is scheduled to open this September. It was built from the ground up with the very latest healthcare information technology. It is one of the largest and most advanced pediatric hospitals in the world. It cost more than $2 billion. It is 19 stories tall, with nearly two million square feet.

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More than a third of nurses extremely likely to change jobs in 2024: survey

Healthcare Dive

The results suggest job dissatisfaction is still high among nurses, and turnover is likely to remain elevated.

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Clinical champions are key when workflow changes are needed

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Internal sponsors have been hugely helpful in encouraging their peers to adopt telehealth and RPM at Providence, says Dr. Eve Cunningham, the health system's chief of virtual care and digital health, and a HIMSS24 Changemaker.

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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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Medicaid redeterminations losses exceeding predicted levels in some states

Healthcare Dive

As of November, eight states had blown past their projected disenrollment of adults, while 12 states exceeded their projected disenrollment of children, according to new research from the Urban Institute.

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A Case Study in Ambient Clinical Voice at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles

Healthcare IT Today

Each day that passes, I’m seeing how ambient clinical voice has become the most impactful part of health IT since the $36 billion of stimulus money for EHR software. What’s most exciting about this technology is that it’s mature enough to be used by doctors and provide a lot of value today and yet we’re still in the early days of what’s going to be possible with this technology.

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Medicare hospital trust fund extended by five years to 2036

Fierce Healthcare

The Hospital Insurance Trust Fund will be fully solvent for longer than previously projected, according to an annual Medicare Trustee report. | The Medicare Hospital Insurance Trust Fund won't run out of money as quickly as expected. Here's how federal officials are reacting.

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Change Healthcare cyberattack: 5 technical takeaways from UnitedHealth CEO’s testimony

Healthcare Dive

Change Healthcare was running on legacy technology, which magnified the ransomware attack’s impact and hampered recovery efforts, Andrew Witty said.

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CIO Podcast – Episode 74: Ambient Clinical Voice with Ray Lowe

Healthcare IT Today

For the 74th episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today, we are joined by Ray Lowe, SVP and CIO at AltaMed ! We kick this episode off by discussing how the role of CIO is different at an FQHC than at other organizations. Then Lowe shares with us the patient experience projects he is actively working on and discusses how those projects have changed over time.

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More than just shortages, the nursing workforce risks a crisis of experience

Healthcare Dive

Building a sustainable nursing workforce requires more than just filling vacancies. How can we prepare and support new nurse graduates to develop a competent and resilient nursing workforce?

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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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The FDA approves Apple Watch's heart monitoring tool for use in clinical trials

Mobi Health News

The Agency has qualified Apple's atrial fibrillation history feature as a medical device development tool, allowing it to be used in clinical trials.

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Recommendations to support clinician well-being

Healthcare Dive

Consider these recommendations to best combat clinician burnout and protect your team.

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Continuum Health Alliance Data Breach Affects 377,000 Consensus Medical Group Patients

HIPAA Journal

Marlton, NJ-based Continuum Health Alliance has recently confirmed that it has experienced a security incident that exposed the data of 377,119 patients of its client, Consensus Medical Group, a physician-owned medical group in Evesham, NJ. Continuum identified unauthorized activity within its network on October 19, 2023, and after taking steps to secure its systems, third-party cybersecurity specialists were engaged to identify the suspicious activity.

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Milken Institute: How employers can change the paradigm for obesity care

Fierce Healthcare

Employers are in a strong position to lead the charge in changing the conversation around obesity care, according to a new report from the Milken Institute. | Employers are in a strong position to lead the charge in changing the conversation around obesity care, according to a new report from the Milken Institute.

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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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OM1 Unveils AI-Powered Phenotyping Platform for Personalized Medicine

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – OM1 introduces three new products: OM1 Orion, OM1 Lyra, and OM1 Polaris powered by PhenOMTM – an artificial intelligence-powered digital phenotyping platform for personalized medicine and clinical research. – OM1 is the leader in providing Real-World Evidence (RWE) insights from bench to bedside, leveraging advanced predictive and generative AI platforms coupled with deep clinical data to empower healthcare stakeholders.

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A Strategic Response to Cyber Incidents in Health Care: Becoming Prepared and Resilient

Becker's Health IT

Many organizations believe they are prepared for an emergency until crisis arrives.

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Struggling Steward Health Care files for bankruptcy

Fierce Healthcare

Embattled health system Steward Health Care filed for bankruptcy on Monday, a move it says is critical to continue to treat patients as it navigates its financial issues. | Embattled health system Steward Health Care filed for bankruptcy on Monday, a move it says is critical to continue to treat patients as it navigates its financial issues.

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GE HealthCare Unveils Head-Only MRI Scanner for Advanced Neuroscience Research

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – GE HealthCare announced the unveiling of SIGNA MAGNUS , a revolutionary head-only magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner. – This FDA 510(k) pending technology holds immense promise for unlocking new frontiers in neuroscience research, a field previously limited by the capabilities of conventional whole-body MRI systems.

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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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WeightWatchers partners with Personify Health for B2B weight loss offering

Mobi Health News

The announcement comes less than a year after Virgin Pulse and HealthComp announced their $3 billion merger and their rebranding as Personify Health.

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Exploring The Impact of AR in Surgical Training and Simulation

HIT Consultant

Image by JAFAR AHMED on Unsplash Human surgery training has used the classical approach of dissections of bodies and presence in live surgery for a long time. These means offer truly priceless opportunities to learn but multiple problems lie in accessibility, interactivity, and safety. AR has started a new era in surgical training through its affordability, interactivity, and safety.

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Moniker magic: The adventurous world of naming a startup

Fierce Healthcare

As a proud Colombian, Maria Artunduaga, M.D., wanted her startup to have a Spanish name that could easily be pronounced in English. | Every founder has a different story to tell about naming a startup. Two main approaches exist: do it yourself or outsource help. It all comes down to what they can afford.

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Opmed.ai Secures $15M to Bring AI Optimization to Healthcare Operations

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Opmed.ai, the AI optimization platform for healthcare, announced today the successful raise of $15M in series A funding. – The round was co-led by NFX and Grove Ventures , with Secret Chord Ventures , the Impact investor Sir Ronald Cohen, and Unbox Ventures also participating Revolutionizing Healthcare Efficiency: Opmed.ai’s AI-Powered OR Optimization Solutions The funding announcement arrives amidst a critical shortage in healthcare labor, with projecti

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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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Suki secures Premier sticker of approval — and thousands of potential hospital customers

Fierce Healthcare

Suki, a voice-assistive AI and scribe tool, inked a national group purchasing agreement with Premier, Inc. The deal could skyrocket Suki to the top of the healthcare AI assistant market. | A new group purchasing agreement between Premier, Inc. and Suki AI will encourage adoption by Premier's thousands of hospital and health system members.

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The Top 3 Challenges With Managing Regulatory Compliance

Compliancy Group

Administrative tasks are among the primary strains in the healthcare industry, and 61% of HCPs agree that this is a top indicator of the industry’s high level of burnout. While there may still be a small percentage of physicians and other healthcare professionals who swear by the ease of pen and paper, the majority want more electronic means of charting, documentation development, and operations tracking.

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Finding the future of interoperability with Redox: Part 3 – How Carequality can solve disconnected data for digital health

Redox

In this series, I am exploring how Redox can fill the gap between things one would think should be possible and what actually is possible. In the first two posts, I covered how Redox is overcoming current limitations with bulk FHIR and translating data between HL7 ® v2 and HL7 ® FHIR ®. Let’s dive in. What is Carequality? As someone who sells products to innovators, speed to go-live and value come up on nearly all my sales calls.

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2024 HFMA Annual Conference

HealthIT Answers

Starts June 24th in Las Vegas - The HFMA Annual Conference is the premier event in healthcare finance, drawing more than 3,000 participants from across the nation and offering 4 strategy-focused general sessions, more than 70 educational sessions, and 7 content tracks over 4 days. The post 2024 HFMA Annual Conference appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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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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Ensuring Access to Behavioral Health Providers

Center for Health Insurance Reform

Lack of access to care for behavioral health conditions is a longstanding issue. In a recent post for the Commonwealth Fund, CHIR experts JoAnn Volk and Justin Giovannelli reviewed state and federal access standards for behavioral health providers and services.

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Getting Intentional About Equity

HealthIT Answers

From the AHRQ Blog - Just over 20 years ago, the Institute of Medicine released two seminal reports on the need to improve healthcare quality—one on healthcare disparities, another that emphasized the promise of digital healthcare technologies. Since then, healthcare technology has made significant strides. The post Getting Intentional About Equity appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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WeightWatchers partners with Personify Health for B2B weight health offering

Mobi Health News

The announcement comes less than a year after Virgin Pulse and HealthComp announced their $3 billion merger and their rebranding as Personify Health.

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The AI Applications Augmenting Rehabilitation Care Delivery

HealthIT Answers

By Jared Gillespie - As healthcare continues to shift towards value-based care models, rehabilitation services are increasingly evaluated based on the quality of outcomes and cost-efficiency. In this environment, clinicians face the dual challenge of delivering high-quality care while minimizing costs. The post The AI Applications Augmenting Rehabilitation Care Delivery appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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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.