Healthcare Dive
APRIL 23, 2024
The FTC estimates the final rule would lower healthcare costs by $194 billion over the next decade, while freeing up physicians to more easily move between employers.
Healthcare It News
APRIL 23, 2024
Andrew Schultz, PatientPoint chief product and strategy officer, shows how the technology works as a communication hub between the waiting room, exam room, infusion suite and the back office.
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Healthcare Dive
APRIL 23, 2024
The rule places more stringent staffing requirements on nursing homes than those initially proposed and offers exemptions for certain providers. Still, interest groups on all sides slammed the rule, calling it either too stringent or lax.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
APRIL 23, 2024
Providence, a 52-hospital health system based in Renton, Washington, views digital innovation as an important vehicle to overcoming industrywide challenges and transforming care delivery for the betterment of the communities it serves. Many of the virtual care and digital health systems in development, as well as those pursued over the past several years, are geared toward addressing three macro challenges healthcare currently faces: workforce shortages and burnout; hospitality capacity and thro
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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.
Healthcare Dive
APRIL 23, 2024
More than 20 screenshots of potentially stolen patient data were posted on the dark web for about a week, the insurer said Monday.
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Healthcare Dive
APRIL 23, 2024
Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Edward Markey sent letters last week to the Steward Health Care’s top lenders, asking for modified loan terms to help keep hospitals open.
Fierce Healthcare
APRIL 23, 2024
The Joint Commission announced Tuesday a new set of accreditation standards for telehealth and remote patient monitoring companies. | A third-party healthcare accrediting organization will offer a new program for telehealth and remote monitoring platforms to build patient trust and ensure high-quality virtual healthcare.
Healthcare Dive
APRIL 23, 2024
In two final rules issued Monday, the CMS also moved to crack down on financing gimmicks used by states and hospitals to increase federal Medicaid funding — though not until 2028.
Fierce Healthcare
APRIL 23, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) voted 3-2 Tuesday to issue a final rule striking new noncompete agreements for all workers and phasing out existing noncompetes for all but senior executives acro | The final rule, which does not apply to nonprofits, forbids noncompete contracts for all new hires and winds down existing noncompetes for all employees who are not senior executives.
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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.
Mobi Health News
APRIL 23, 2024
The SaaS company looks to harness Edgility’s AI capabilities to expand its patient-capacity offerings and augment its patient-flow model.
Becker's Health IT
APRIL 23, 2024
UnitedHealth Group admitted to paying ransom in an attempt to protect patient data stolen during the February cyberattack against its subsidiary, Change Healthcare, according to a CNBC report.
Healthcare IT Today
APRIL 23, 2024
There were three burning questions we wanted to ask NextGen’s CEO David Sides. (1) How are they improving their mobile app? (2) What’s happening with Mirth? (3) How are they approaching cybersecurity? It’s good news on all fronts. David Sides, CEO at NextGen Healthcare (NextGen) graciously agreed to sit down with Healthcare IT Today for an impromptu interview.
Digital Health News
APRIL 23, 2024
University Hospitals of Derby and Burton (UHDB) and Chesterfield Royal Hospital (CRH) have signed a joint contract for a new EPR provided by Nervecentre.
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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.
HIPAA Journal
APRIL 23, 2024
March was a particularly bad month for healthcare data breaches with 93 branches of 500 or more records reported to the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR), a 50% increase from February and a 41% year-over-year increase from March 2023. The last time more than 90 data breaches were reported in a single month was September 2020.
HIT Consultant
APRIL 23, 2024
What You Should Know: – Healthcare technology leader DrFirst has joined forces with medication adherence company PatchRx to tackle a major healthcare challenge: medication non-adherence. – The strategic collaboration aims to improve patient health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs associated with patients not taking their medications as prescribed.
MRO Compliance
APRIL 23, 2024
Norristown, Pa. – April 23, 2024 – MRO Corp. (MRO), the leading clinical data exchange company in healthcare, announces an extension of automated retrieval services by leveraging technology to improve patient care across the healthcare continuum. MRO is now automating data exchange between providers for continuity of care (COC) purposes. The automated retrieval of patient medical records allows for a more seamless exchange, quicker turnaround times, and improved patient care and satisfaction.
Mobi Health News
APRIL 23, 2024
Members can access mental health coaches for cases that may not require a licensed therapist, such as sleep-related issues or building healthy relationships.
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Healthcare IT Today
APRIL 23, 2024
The following is a guest article by Jolie Ritzo, VP of Strategy and Network Engagement at Civitas Networks for Health Health data management in 2024 is both intricate and complex. From integrating artificial intelligence (AI) into healthcare and health data platforms to establishing robust data standards that reach beyond clinical settings to managing patient consent and increased patient access, it is fair to say that health data exchange and data management have many important intricacies wort
Digital Health News
APRIL 23, 2024
AI-generated patient avatars are being created by Coventry University, allowing students to gain experience in interacting with patients.
Healthcare IT Today
APRIL 23, 2024
Syllable Expands Artificial Intelligence Offerings to Health Systems Through the Purchase of Actium Health’s Patient Activation Solution, Thus Furthering its Vision to Advance and Accelerate Patient Access to Care Syllable Continues on the Path to Revolutionize Healthcare with Actium Health to Alleviate Pain Points of Growing Patient Demands and Expectations while Driving Patient Volume Syllable , a leader in healthcare artificial intelligence and process automation, today announced its purchase
Fierce Healthcare
APRIL 23, 2024
More than 1,600 Blue Shield of California members have registered for a musculoskeletal (MSK) program through the payer's digital health platform since its launch in January. | Less than 2,000 members have registered for musculoskeletal health programs through the Blue Shield of California digital platform, but the insurer hopes to see growth ramp up soon.
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
Mobi Health News
APRIL 23, 2024
Elekta’s radiation therapy offerings will now utilize GE HealthCare’s recently acquired MIM software.
Fierce Healthcare
APRIL 23, 2024
Medicaid managed care plans and the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) will be subject to new wait time standards and quality ratings requirements, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid S | CMS defended implementing stronger rules over nursing home staffing as well as explained its thoughts behind Medicaid access and managed care rules.
Becker's Health IT
APRIL 23, 2024
Change Healthcare confirms massive data breach affecting a substantial proportion of Americans in ransomware attack. UnitedHealth Group offers support.
Fierce Healthcare
APRIL 23, 2024
Alaffia Health, a health tech business that works with payers and third-party administrators to minimize fraud and help clinicians conduct reviews more efficiently, has raised $10 million in series | Alaffia Health's revenue has increased 4x in the last year. Here's how its AI tools help payer partners save money and be more efficient.
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