Tue.Jan 23, 2024

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Nurse sues UPMC over alleged labor abuses

Healthcare Dive

The lawsuit seeks to represent thousands of other UPMC employees who may have been affected by the nonprofit’s alleged wage suppression and other anticompetitive practices.

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New cardiac device offers non-invasive diagnosis for heart failure in the home

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Heart failure affects 6.5 million people in the U.S. , with an additional 550,000 newly diagnosed each year. Heart failure hospitalizations are a leading cause of admissions for those 65 and older, totaling hundreds of billions in costs. Sean Brady, CEO and cofounder of Ventric Health, is doing his part to turn this problem around. He is head of the team behind a newly FDA-cleared cardiac device designed to help manage the challenges around heart failure.

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Bon Secours Mercy Health, vendor hit with lawsuit after data breach

Healthcare Dive

The suit alleges the health system and a vendor failed to implement standards or promptly alert people whose data may have been exposed following a cyberattack.

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#MaternalHealthAwarenessDay: Three Policies to Push

Bill of Health

By Joelle Boxer Today is Maternal Health Awareness Day, focused on the theme “ Access in Crisis.” “Crisis” is the right word, yet still an understatement. In the U.S., for every 100,000 live births in 2021, nearly 33 pregnant people lost their lives. In Norway, that number was 2. Black and Native American women in the U.S. are particularly at risk, with death rates 2-3 times higher than those of white women, due to structural racism.

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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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HSHS to close Wisconsin hospitals, health centers due to financial challenges

Healthcare Dive

Hospital Sisters Health System is shuttering operations in Western Wisconsin as nonprofits struggle to rebound from pandemic-related challenges.

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HCA subsidiary acquires two Texas surgery centers

Healthcare Dive

The purchase by Surgery Partners comes after HCA has made other acquisitions in Texas, one of the hospital operator’s largest markets.

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Key Skills and Qualifications for a Successful Career in Health IT and How They’ve Evolved with Advancements in Healthcare Technology

Healthcare IT Today

Having a career in Health IT requires a lot of skills and qualifications, even more so if you want that career to be successful – but what are those skills and qualifications? We all know what skills and qualifications we needed when we first entered the field, but regardless of how long you’ve been working in Health IT, the field has changed a lot since then.

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New Unite Us-driven payments pilot to reimburse social service organizations in Brooklyn

Fierce Healthcare

Community Care of Brooklyn (CCB), a network of more than 1,000 Brooklyn-based providers and community-based organizations, has teamed up with Unite Us to track and reimburse for social services.

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The Big Consult: Clinicians Who Entered Digital IT Speak About the Differences

Healthcare IT Today

We’ve been through several waves of health IT adoption, and are witnessing a new phase of growth (temporarily interrupted by the rise in interest rates) with exciting new ventures. All these digital health companies bring in expert doctors, nurses, or other clinical staff to help them design products and interact with potential customers. These highly experienced people, with one foot firmly in the world of medicine and the other in IT, form bridges between technologists and the clinicians

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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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Price transparency startup Turquoise Health picks up $30M series B funding

Fierce Healthcare

Price transparency data startup Turquoise Health clinched $30 million in fresh funding to build out its capabilities. | Price transparency data startup Turquoise Health clinched $30 million in fresh funding to build out its capabilities. The company is building an AI-based platform to support payer and provider contract management, consumer transparency compliance and advanced platform-based analytics.

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Accenture Invests in QuantHealth to Accelerate Use of AI-Powered Clinical Trial Simulations to Drive Cost-Effective Drug Development

Healthcare IT Today

Accenture announced it has made a strategic investment, through Accenture Ventures , in QuantHealth , an AI-powered clinical trial design company that simulates clinical trials in the cloud, allowing pharmaceutical and biotech companies to more quickly and cost-effectively develop treatments for patients. With proprietary AI technology trained on a massive dataset of 350 million patients, large biomedical knowledge graphs, and clinical trial data, QuantHealth’s simulation platform can predict t

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Wyden seeks details from brokers in probe of MA marketing tactics

Fierce Healthcare

The Senate Finance Committee sent letters to multiple insurance marketplaces, seeking additional details on the marketing strategies they use to reach potential Medicare Advantage enrollees. | The Senate Finance Committee sent letters to multiple insurance marketplaces, seeking additional details on the marketing strategies they use to reach potential Medicare Advantage enrollees.

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The South Carolina District Court’s Ruling On the Definition of a 340B Patient

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Ken Perez, healthcare marketing, strategy and policy consultant The 340B Drug Pricing Program was created in 1992 to give safety-net providers—those that deliver a significant level of both healthcare and other health-related services to […] The article The South Carolina District Court’s Ruling On the Definition of a 340B Patient appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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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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Instacart, DispatchHealth partner to tackle food insecurity

Mobi Health News

The Denver-based company's in-home care providers will be able to utilize Instacart Health to provide patients with access to nutritious food.

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In Health Care, AI to Advance Rapidly Along With Its Regulation

Healthcare IT Today

This far-ranging video examines the current uses and future prospects for AI through the eyes of two experts from UST : Adnan Masood, PhD, Chief AI Architect, and Anand Nair, Head of Healthcare Payer. Masood pointed out that there is little point to regulating research and development in AI, because the rules tend to miss the point and impose unnecessary burdens.

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CardioSignal scores $10M for heart disease detection technology

Mobi Health News

The company will use the funds to expand its commercial efforts and seek additional clinical validation of its tech-enabled offering.

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Veterans Health Administration employs far less administrative staff than private health sector, study finds

Fierce Healthcare

The healthcare system’s private sector could learn a thing or two about efficiency from the government’s Veterans Health Administration, which employs about 30% less administrative staff across cli | The government health program's simplified payment system helps keep its payroll lean, as opposed to a private sector that employs hundreds of thousands more to secure or enhance its revenues, researchers wrote in JAMA Network Open.

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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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MedTrainer Elevates Healthcare Compliance and Education Through This Exclusive Outcomes Rocket Podcast Series

MedTrainer

[LAS VEGAS, JANUARY 23, 2024] – MedTrainer, an industry leader in healthcare compliance, is leaving an indelible mark on healthcare education with its five-part podcast series showcased on Outcomes Rocket. Featuring insights from CEO Steve Gallion and other key executives, the series delves into the convergence of technology, policy impact, credentialing, and the pivotal role of technology in healthcare operations.

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Great Ormond Street Hospital joins children’s health data collaborative

Digital Health News

A collaborative of leading children's hospitals - including Great Ormond Street hospital - is exploring how children's health data is used and managed.

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Ardent cybersecurity fallout continues

Becker's Health IT

Nashville, Tenn.-based Ardent Health Services said an unauthorized actor extracted copies of documents containing patient information from its organization and affiliates during a Nov. 23 ransomware attack.

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Health Innovation Leeds launched to showcase international excellence

Digital Health News

Leeds will be showcased to an international audience with the launch of Health Innovation Leeds, highlighting its research and innovation potential.

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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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132,000 patients impacted by North Carolina hospital breach

Becker's Health IT

"132,000 people affected by Columbus Regional Healthcare System's 2023 data breach, compromising names and Social Security numbers.

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Up to three out of four Londoners using digital tools to interact with GPs

Digital Health News

A new report from the Health Innovation Network and NHSE indicates that up to three quarters of Londoners have used online services, including the NHS App.

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Upfront Hires Tech Strategist Ryan Royal as CTO

HIT Consultant

Ryan Royal, CTO at Upfront What You Should Know: Health tech leader Upfront , recognized for its industry-leading patient engagement platform, has announced the appointment of Ryan Royal as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). – Joining Upfront’s executive leadership team, Royal will be responsible for overseeing the company’s product roadmap, scaling global engineering teams, and driving new innovation strategies.

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London Care Record’s plans for expansion in 2024

Digital Health News

After a very successful 2023, the London Care Record is looking ahead to 2024 with plans for expanding into more care homes and new neighbouring regions.

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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.