Mon.Jul 08, 2024

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Teladoc’s enterprise growth exec to depart

Healthcare Dive

Laizer Kornwasser was terminated without cause after his position was eliminated. The executive change comes after Teladoc named a new CEO last month.

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How AI transcription, integrated with telehealth tools, can boost care quality

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

There has been a lot of discussion around the ways in which artificial intelligence can be used in telehealth, balancing the need for efficiency with patient security and privacy. Howard Hu, CEO of Whereby, vendor of a videoconferencing API for telehealth platforms, knows quite a bit about this niche. His company is implementing AI to enable real-time transcription of patient sessions, freeing practitioners to engage more deeply with patients without the distraction of note-taking.

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Healthcare groups say cyber rule should explicitly name insurers, vendors

Healthcare Dive

Healthcare associations say insurers and vendors need to be more clearly included in the regulation, citing the impact of the Change Healthcare cyberattack.

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How one digital health app helps encourage clinical collaboration

Healthcare It News

Celo's HIPAA-compliant messaging app allows care teams to share information easily without compromising patients' privacy. Jack Clough, the company's chief growth officer, shares more about the technology.

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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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Reimagining collaboration in senior care: A technology driven approach

Healthcare Dive

The need for effective collaboration between senior care facilities is more critical than ever.

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OpenAI Startup Fund, Thrive Global launch new company Thrive AI Health

Mobi Health News

The company will build a genAI-enabled expert-level health coach focused on personalizing and scaling behavioral change.

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Over 6,000 operations and appointments delayed by London cyber attack

Digital Health News

More than 6,000 operations and appointments have been postponed at London hospitals affected by the Synnovis cyber attack, NHS England has confirmed.

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Healthcare industry rails against CISA's 'redundant' and 'burdensome' cyber incident reporting proposal

Fierce Healthcare

Healthcare industry groups are urging the federal government to streamline and loosen a recent proposed rule outlining cybersecurity incident reporting requirements for entities considered to be cr | Hospitals, practices, information management executives and even insurers criticized a proposed rule for its overlap with other federal reporting requirements and limited oversight of smaller third-parties, among other concerns.

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Is Epic the Biggest Obstacle to Interoperability in Healthcare? – Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 144

Healthcare IT Today

For the 144th episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are discussing interoperability in healthcare! We kick this episode off by debating whether or not Epic is the biggest obstacle to interoperability in healthcare. Then we discuss the other obstacles we can see to interoperability. Next, we try to problem-solve and talk about what could be changed to help make interoperability more of a reality today.

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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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Patient Data Compromised in Palomar Health Medical Group Cyberattack

HIPAA Journal

Palomar Health Medical Group has warned patients that they may have been affected by an April 2024 cyberattack, and DaVita has learned that tracking tools on its website and mobile app may have sent user data to third-party vendors. Palomar Health Medical Group Announces April 2024 Cyberattack Palomar Health Medical Group, a provider of primary and specialty care to communities in North San Diego County, has informed patients about a recent cyberattack that exposed some of their protected health

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SEQSTER partners with Antidote Technologies for clinical trial enrollment

Mobi Health News

Antidote will use SEQSTER's operating system to improve clinical trial time lines and enhance patient engagement for pharma and life sciences companies.

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Physician burnout drops below 50% for first time since 2020, AMA poll finds

Fierce Healthcare

The portion of physicians surveyed by the American Medical Association (AMA) who report at least one symptom of burnout has dropped below 50%, a first since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. | The American Medical Association, which often cites burnout as a key threat to the well-being of the profession and the long-term supply of medical professionals, celebrated the results but said there’s still work to be done.

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Pennsylvania’s Updated Breach Notification Law Requires Credit Monitoring Services for Breach Victims

HIPAA Journal

Pennsylvania has updated its data breach notification law, narrowing the definition of personal information, adding the requirement to notify the state Attorney General, and requiring credit monitoring services to be provided to data breach victims in certain circumstances. The Breach of Personal Information Notification Act was amended by Senate Bill 824 and was signed into law by state Governor Josh Shapiro on June 28, 2024.

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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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Telemental health visits decline when cost-sharing returns, new study finds

Fierce Healthcare

In a study published in JAMA Network Open on Tuesday, Included Health and Harvard Medical School found that patients in high deductible health plans are less likely to seek virtual behavioral healt | A study by Included Health and Harvard Medical School found that when cost-sharing is reintroduced for telehealth visits for patients in high-deductible health plans, patients will use fewer services.

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AI can help build sustainable services – but only if we mitigate its risks

Digital Health News

Concerns about AI should not stop progress.

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HHS announces $27.5M in funding to address women's behavioral health needs

Fierce Healthcare

A variety of government and healthcare organizations are now eligible to tap into newly announced funding by the Department of Health and Human Services. | The funding will support community-based maternal behavioral health services and a women’s behavioral health technical assistance center.

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Industry Groups Give Feedback on CISA’s Proposed Cybersecurity Reporting Requirements

HIPAA Journal

In April, as required by the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act of 2022 (CIRCIA), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) introducing new requirements for critical infrastructure entities to report certain cybersecurity incidents. CISA sought comment from the public, and several healthcare stakeholders have provided feedback on the proposed rule.

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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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ONC leader and FDA official step down from Coalition for Health AI

Fierce Healthcare

Two high-ranking government officials have abdicated their roles on the board of the Coalition for Health AI, the organization and HHS confirmed. The breakup is a strong departure from th | Micky Tripathi and Troy Tazbaz have officially stepped down from their Board-level federal liaison roles at the Coalition for Health AI, one of the nation's largest healthcare AI standards organizations.

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Texas system restores EHR access 2 months after breach

Becker's Health IT

"CentroMed regains access to EHR system after cyberattack, announces restoration of basic features and ongoing efforts for full operability.

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Pandemic policies have fewer adults skipping medical care due to cost

Fierce Healthcare

Nearly 5 million fewer people delayed care from 2019 to 2022, a study from the Urban Institute with funding from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation revealed. | Pandemic-era policies appear to have helped almost 5 million people access necessary medical care that they otherwise may not have been able to, a recent report shows.

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Charting the Unknown: Reflections on the “Frontier of Health” from HFMA 2024

HealthIT Answers

By Erica Olenski - At the HFMA Annual Conference 2024 in sunny Las Vegas, “frontier” was this year’s passionate theme. HFMA described the healthcare finance industry as “a new frontier of health.” Here is my take. The post Charting the Unknown: Reflections on the “Frontier of Health” from HFMA 2024 appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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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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Why Precision Medicine Demands a Completely New Type of Database

HIT Consultant

Precision medicine is revolutionizing healthcare – by optimizing the efficiency and therapeutic benefit for particular groups of patients, especially by using genetic or molecular profiling. This approach enables a range of health disciplines, including disease prediction, prevention and the resulting treatments, diagnostic screening for prenatal and newborns, and screening for rare diseases and cancer types.

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Dartford and Gravesham performs its first robot-assisted hysterectomy

Digital Health News

Dartford and Gravesham NHS Trust has carried out the first robotic-assisted hysterectomy in Kent and Medway.

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California hospital nears full restoration amid cybersecurity recovery

Becker's Health IT

"Palomar Health Medical Group works towards restoring access to systems after suspicious activity, with plans to have all patient care systems fully restored wi

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Healthcare Identity Crisis: How CIAM Saves Lives in the Digital Age

HIT Consultant

Mifan Careem – Chief Solutions Officer and Head of Healthcare at WSO2 In today’s rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, the shift towards digital services isn’t just about convenience; it’s crucial for effectively maneuvering patient care and saving lives. But it’s easier said than done given the unique challenges healthcare organizations have to deal with in managing patient identification and data access.

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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.