TEFCA goes live in ‘Big Bang’ for health data exchange
Healthcare Dive
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Five Qualified Health Information Networks, or QHINs, completed the onboarding process and are ready for data exchange, with more companies in the pipeline.
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The intersection of telehealth and AI: How can they reinforce each other?
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Telemedicine took a huge leap forward during the pandemic as more providers and patients embraced remote delivery of healthcare services. Today, artificial intelligence-powered telemedicine tools that remotely diagnose patients and route them to the proper care setting have begun popping up; they are designed to increase access to healthcare services and assist providers in making informed decisions, ensuring timely and appropriate care.
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House passes bill targeting price transparency, site-neutral payments, PBMs
Healthcare Dive
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Hospitals have lobbied against the site-neutral payment policies included in the bipartisan legislation.
The Case for Procurement Transparency
Bill of Health
DECEMBER 12, 2023
By Tara Davis and Nicola Soekoe In January 2021, the Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO) observed that the world was on the brink of a “catastrophic moral failure” if wealthier nations did not ensure the equitable distribution of COVID-19 vaccines. Global health activists and civil society organizations who worked transnationally to curtail what came to be referred to as “vaccine apartheid” faced a pharmaceutical industry that globally relied on secrecy, capital-f
3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings
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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.
Kaiser Permanente, Novant Health to cut IT jobs
Healthcare Dive
DECEMBER 12, 2023
The nonprofit systems are the latest to cut IT jobs this year as they navigate thin operating margins fueled by inflation and prolonged staffing shortages.
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Health costs grew in line with overall inflation in 2023, new Turquoise data shows
Healthcare Dive
DECEMBER 12, 2023
The findings — some of the first from new price transparency data — illustrate how overall economic inflation could be catching up to faster health cost growth.
Massachusetts providers, payers axing mental health, prior drug use credentialing questions
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Massachusetts healthcare organizations announced this week that every hospital, health system and local health plan in the state is removing “stigmatizing or invasive” mental health questions from | In a nationwide first, every hospital, health system and local health plan in the state has signed on to removing sensitive mental health questions from physician credentialing processes that advocates say inhibit their ability to seek help.
Optimizing the Patient Experience Throughout the Care Journey
HealthIT Answers
DECEMBER 12, 2023
By Ryne Natzke - As the patient experience in healthcare evolves to mirror that of retail industries, it has become more essential for providers to provide patients with engaging and convenient tools throughout the care journey. For example, providers should take steps to ensure patients have clarity about every aspect of their care, including. The post Optimizing the Patient Experience Throughout the Care Journey appeared first on Health IT Answers.
Practice Better launches AI tool to transcribe sessions, give time back to practitioners
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Practice Better, an all-in-one practice management software platform, has launched its take on an artificial intelligence charting assistant. | The AI tool is intended to give practitioners back critical face time with patients and securely records, transcribes and summarizes client sessions in a practitioner’s charting workflow.
15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence
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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?
RSNA Panel Emphasizes Link Between Radiology and Quadruple Aim
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 12, 2023
A panel of radiology experts at RSNA23 put the spotlight on the important role radiology plays in achieving the quadruple aim. The panelists unanimously agreed that radiologists have a significant impact on a patient’s care journey and population health. At the 2023 RSNA Conference in Chicago, PocketHealth hosted a lunch and learn event on Day 1. This special event featured a panel of radiology and data sharing experts: Rishi Nayyar – Co-Founder & CEO at PocketHealth (moderator) Aimee
TEFCA goes live in 'Big Bang' for nationwide health data sharing
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Seven years in the making, a nationwide network to exchange patient data called the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement is now operational, marking a critical step in establishing unive | Seven years in the making, a nationwide network to exchange patient data called the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement is now operational, marking a critical step in establishing universal connectivity across providers.
Redefining Chronic Kidney Disease Management with Remote Patient Monitoring
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Lucienne Marie Ide, M.D., PH.D., Founder & CEO of Rimidi Chronic kidney disease may be one of the biggest killers of American adults, but individuals affected may not even know it. Today, more than 37 million people – 15% of the population – have chronic kidney disease, which is the ninth leading cause of death. But, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as many as 90% of these individuals are unaware they have this disease.
Most healthcare provider leaders are eying the door—and many have already heard offers, survey finds
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Healthcare leadership may be more optimistic going into 2024 than the year prior, but more than three in five say they're hoping for greener pastures within the next 12 months, according to a new s | A new poll of provider organization leadership found that 62% are planning a job change within the next 12 months. Nearly four in five say they've been propositioned within the past six months.
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
Bertelsmann Investments Invests €5 Million in Doccla’s European Expansion
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Europe’s Virtual Hospital Raises Fresh Funds to Accelerate European Expansion, with Focus on Germany Leading virtual ward technology provider Doccla has received a strategic investment of €5 million Euro from Bertelsmann Investments , the global venture capital arm of Bertelsmann Corporation. The funding (received in the form of a convertible loan) will be deployed for Doccla’s European expansion – with a focus on Germany, which Doccla views as a priority market during the next phase of th
Optum Rx rolls out new weight management program
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Optum Rx is launching a new weight management program aimed at improving outcomes and addressing affordability. | Optum Rx is launching a new weight management program aimed at improving outcomes and addressing affordability.
DMA results show only 10-30% of trusts with an EPR have key functionality
Digital Health News
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Results from the Digital Maturity Assessment have shown that only 10-30% of the 90% of NHS trusts with an electronic patient record have key functionality.
Health costs have grown steadily with inflation: report
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 12, 2023
On the heels of price transparency legislation gaining momentum in Congress, software platform Turquoise Health today revealed data showing health costs did not grow faster than the rate of inflati | Healthcare costs, perhaps surprisingly, have not exceeded the rate of inflation. But the payer reimbursement rate to providers for certain services can still vary greatly, price transparency data shows.
Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide
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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.
OCR Takes Enforcement Action for Phishing Attack
C&M Health Law
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Last week, the Office for Civil Rights (“OCR”) announced a settlement with Lafourche Medical Group (“LMG”), a Louisiana medical group, for a 2021 phishing attack and breach that affected the protected health information (“PHI”) of 34,862 individuals. In addition to paying $480,000 to OCR, LMG agreed to a corrective action plan that will include implementing security measures to protect electronic PHI, developing written policies and procedures to comply with HIPAA rules, and training staff membe
UC San Diego Health Appoints Inaugural Chief Health AI Officer
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Karandeep Singh, MD, Chief Health AI Officer at UC San Diego Health What You Should Know: – UC San Diego Health has announced the appointment of Dr. Karandeep Singh, MD, as the Joan and Irwin Jacobs Endowed Chair in Digital Health Innovation at University of California School of Medicine and the inaugural Chief Health Artificial Intelligence (AI) Officer at UC San Diego Health. – This newly created position emphasizes the health system’s commitment to advancing the use of AI in
Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ?
Digital Health News
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Today's briefing includes an announcement of a leadership transition at Imprivata and news of an AI-enabled stethoscope to monitor asthma at home
Illinois hospital reports data breach
Becker's Health IT
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Morrison Community Hospital reported a data breach affecting 122,488 patients. An unauthorized party accessed the hospital's network on Sept. 24.
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.
Conformance with standards is essential to futureproof procurements and support interoperability
Digital Health News
DECEMBER 12, 2023
If we want to deliver an effective, connected health and care system we must get the basics right - and that means adopting standards consistently. By Lorraine Foley from the Professional Record Standards Body.
3 Key Ways AI Will Transform Health IT in 2024
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 12, 2023
Andrew Lockhart, CEO of Fathom Healthcare leaders need to lean into artificial intelligence (AI) or risk losing out. With advancements in technology taking place at lightning speed, 2024 is the year adopting AI becomes a strategic necessity. Although healthcare has been slower than other industries to embrace AI, the tides are changing. A recent Morgan Stanley Research survey found that 94% of healthcare organizations use AI in some capacity, and the industry’s average budget allocation fo
South Tees Hospital extends EPR contract with Alcidion
Digital Health News
DECEMBER 12, 2023
South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has extended its contract with Alcidion for its Miya Precision EPR, allowing for new modules to be deployed.
Darena Solutions, Leidos, and SLI Compliance Launches Healthcare AI App Verification Program to Streamline EHR Integration
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 12, 2023
What You Should Know: – Darena Solutions , Leidos , and SLI Compliance join forces to launch a first-of-its-kind verification program for AI applications in healthcare. This healthcare AI app verification program aims to bridge the gap between the growing demand for AI and the challenges of integrating it seamlessly with Electronic Health Records (EHRs). – This initiative represents the first time two ONC-approved test labs have collaborated on such a program.
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.
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