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Proposed rule would wipe medical debt from credit scores

Healthcare Dive

The vice president also called for states to increase oversight of their nonprofit health systems’ charity care programs, noting some patients incurred debt when they should have qualified for assistance.

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Campaigners protest against Palantir at NHS Confed Expo

Digital Health News

Demonstrators disrupted sessions and gathered outside the NHS Confed Expo to protest against its sponsorship by US data analytics giant Palantir.

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Complex environments, 24/7 availability: Why cybersecurity poses a unique challenge for hospitals

Healthcare Dive

Andrew Carney, from HHS agency ARPA-H, explains why hospitals struggle with cybersecurity and talks about a new program that aims to help them defend their technology environments.

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Canary Speech secures $13M for AI-enabled speech recognition software

Mobi Health News

The company will use the funds to expand its team.

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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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Protected health data may have been compromised during Ascension cyberattack

Healthcare Dive

Hackers gained access to the major nonprofit’s systems early last month after a worker accidentally downloaded a malicious file, Ascension said.

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NHS tech is at ‘tipping point’, says Amanda Pritchard

Digital Health News

NHS England chief executive, Amanda Pritchard said the NHS is at “a tipping point” when it comes to the use of technology.

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Telehealth startup Done's CEO and clinical president arrested, charged with fraud

Fierce Healthcare

The CEO and clinical president of telehealth startup Done have been arrested and charged with fraud, accused by federal authorities of participating in a scheme to distribute Adderall online. | According to the DOJ, Done's CEO and clinical president allegedly arranged the prescription of 40 million Adderall pills as well as other stimulants, generating more than $100 million in revenue.

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Integrations and Varied Uses for ScribeMD’s Ambient Clinical Voice Solution

Healthcare IT Today

Elie Toubiana, CEO at ScribeMD.ai , describes three levels of EHR integration for a tool like their AI-driven ambient voice assistant. ( Be sure to check out our full list of ambient clinical voice solutions ) What he calls “shallow” or “shell” integration can transcribe a patient converation and fill out the proper fields in the EHR.

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Q&A: Better Health scores $14M to scale medical support and supply company

Mobi Health News

Naama Stauber Breckler, CEO and cofounder of Better Health, discusses the company's latest strategic funding round and how it plans to use the investment.

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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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The comeback story of Decent Health and how it aims to make health plans more affordable

Fierce Healthcare

There have been many twists and turns in Decent Health's six-year journey as a startup. | Decent has relaunched with a new approach to build level-funded health plans around direct primary care to serve small and medium-sized companies.

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Cognizant Unveils Healthcare Large Language Models (LLMs) on Google Cloud’s GenAI Platform

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – As part of an expanded partnership announced last August, Cognizant (NASDAQ: CTSH) has launched the first set of healthcare large language model (LLM) solutions on Google Cloud’s generative AI (genAI) technology, including the company’s Vertex AI platform and Gemini models, aimed at redesigning healthcare administrative processes and improving experiences. – Google Cloud has awarded Cognizant “2024 Industry Solution Services Partner of the Year – Healthc

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Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan pulling back on GLP-1 coverage

Fierce Healthcare

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan will pull back on coverage for GLP-1 drugs amid rising costs for these products. | Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan will pull back on coverage for GLP-1 drugs amid rising costs for these products.

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Implementing digital therapeutics – Kaiser Permanente's perspective

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

KP director of regional telemedicine and mobility Dr. Dennis Truong describes how the health system is using DTx to improve the care experience for both its patients and providers.

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The Role of Technology in Remote Patient Monitoring

Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.

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Digital heart check service to integrate with NHS App

Digital Health News

PocDoc's home testing kit for cardiovascular disease is to be integrated with the NHS App, allowing patients to see test results on their NHS patient record.

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EY Announces Jason Brown of MRO as an Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 Greater Philadelphia Award Winner

MRO Compliance

Gladwyne, PA, June 13, 2024 – Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) today announced that Jason Brown, CEO of MRO was named an Entrepreneur Of The Year ® 2024 Greater Philadelphia Award winner. Entrepreneur Of The Year is the preeminent competitive awards program for entrepreneurs and transformational leaders of high-growth companies. Mr. Brown was selected by an independent judging panel made up of previous award winners, leading CEOs and other business leaders.

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California employee retirement system flips to Blue Shield of CA for PPO coverage

Fierce Healthcare

The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) has named Blue Shield of California as the only health plan in its preferred provider organization.

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84% of Patients Would Participate in a Hospital-at-Home Program In Order To Get Home Sooner

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – As waivers allowing in-home patient care expire this year, a new survey by Vivalink , a leader in digital healthcare solutions, reveals a growing public interest in Hospital at Home (HaH) programs. – The survey polled over 1,000 U.S. consumers aged 40 and over, highlighting a significant shift towards embracing remote healthcare options.

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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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California hospital EHR nears restoration after cyberattack

Becker's Health IT

Poway, Calif.-based Palomar Health Medical Group said it is getting ready to bring its systems back online after "suspicious activity" forced them offline in May, NBC affiliate KNSD reported June 12.

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32 bipartisan state attorneys general ask Supreme Court to take up Oklahoma PBM case

Fierce Healthcare

More than half of the country’s state attorneys general have banded together to get the Supreme Court’s input on pharmacy benefit manager (PBM) regulation. | The attorneys general coalition said that an appellate court's position on an Oklahoma law conflicts with the decision the top court handed down in 2020, creating ambiguity over the reach of state PBM regulation.

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Securing Your Hospital Network: Vendor Solutions Beyond Encryption

HIT Consultant

Mike Betsko, Sr. Director, Marketing & Solutions, Canon U.S.A., Inc. Tim Dawson, Chief Technology Officer, Canon Medical Systems U.S.A. Modern healthcare environments are charged with processing massive amounts of patient data in tandem with an extensive network of connected clinical and administrative devices that can be infiltrated by hackers to access the entire system and hold mission-critical and patient-related information and services hostage.

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AHIP 2024: Verily unveils new chronic care platform called Lightpath

Fierce Healthcare

LAS VEGAS — Alphabet's Verily unit has unveiled a new chronic care management solution, and the team views the offering as the "next generation" of its precision health work. | LAS VEGAS — Alphabet's Verily unit has unveiled a new chronic care management solution, and the team views the offering as the "next generation" of its precision health work.

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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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CipherHealth Launches AI Summaries to Transform Patient Rounding

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – CipherHealth , a recognized leader and innovator in patient-centered communications and insights for the nation’s leading healthcare systems, today announced the launch of AI Summaries for its rounding toolkit, CipherRounds. – Harnessing the power of generative AI, the new solution elevates and personalizes interactions by seamlessly surfacing contextual insights for providers at the point of care.

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Beyond the 7 Elements: Prepare Your Hospital for Future Compliance Challenges | symplr

Symplr

While adhering to the seven elements addressed in part one of this blog series is fundamental, your hospital must adopt a forward-looking approach to compliance that anticipates future challenges.

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Abridge AI Slashes Clinician Burnout by 40% at CHRISTUS Health

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Abridge announced an enterprise-wide agreement with CHRISTUS Health, an international, not-for-profit health system based in Texas with 15,000 physicians and more than 600 care centers. – With Abridge’s generative AI solution for clinical documentation in use over the last few months, CHRISTUS clinicians have already experienced a significant reduction in burnout and now give more undivided attention to patients.

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Adopting AI In Behavioral Health Practices: Three Factors for Success

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Carina Edwards, CEO, Kipu Health. According to one report, business executives mentioned Artificial Intelligence (AI) more than 30,000 times in earnings calls at the end of 2023. AI, and debates around fears, capabilities and […] The article Adopting AI In Behavioral Health Practices: Three Factors for Success appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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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.