Fri.Dec 06, 2024

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A Brief Quantum Medicine Policy Guide

Bill of Health

by Mauritz Kop, Suzan Slijpen, Katie Liu, Jin-Hee Lee, Constanze Albrecht & I. Glenn Cohen I. Introduction: Harnessing Quantum and AI in Precision Medicine The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and quantum technology (QT) in precision medicine promises to revolutionize healthcare by enabling hyper-personalized treatment. Fundamentally, for our purposes, quantum technology leverages unique properties of quantum physicssuch as superposition and entanglementto solve problems beyond cl

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Health insurers remove executive bios, images from websites after UnitedHealthcare CEO killing

Healthcare Dive

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Indonesia reports first robotic cardiac surgery and more briefs

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MHRA selects five AI-powered medical devices for regulatory pilot

Digital Health News

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has selected five medical technologies for its AI Airlock a pilot scheme.

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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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Roundup: AI partnerships aim to advance cardiac radiology, gynecology, more

Healthcare It News

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10 most common phishing emails

Becker's Health IT

Learn about the top 10 phishing email subjects used by hackers to gain access to IT networks, according to a global analysis.

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Mount Nittany Health to pay $1.8M to settle online tracking technology lawsuit

Healthcare Dive

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In the Push to Close Nurse Staffing Gaps, the Math Points to Diversifying Support

HIT Consultant

Curtis Anderson, CEO and founder of Nursa Gaps in the nursing workforce remain elevated, with an 18.4% hospital turnover rate for registered nurses and an RN vacancy rate of 9.9%, a recent report shows. In fact, more than half of hospitals face nurse vacancy rates of 10% or higher. Its a sign of the need to seriously evaluate how we are filling nursing shifts, rather than clinging to a full-time-only model for support or expecting part-time nurses to work exclusively for the hospital or health s

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Accurx calls for modern GP access to be spread to all practices

Digital Health News

Accurx, has published a report calling for NHSE's modern GP access model to be spread to all practices, so help manage record-level demand.

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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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'Brace for impact': How healthcare leaders can prepare for 2025's cyber threats

Becker's Health IT

As hospitals and health systems face increasing cybersecurity threats, John Riggi, national advisor for cybersecurity and risk at the American Hospital Association, and James "Scott" Gee, deputy national advisor at the AHA, told Becker's that cybersecurity must be viewed as more than just an IT issue.

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OCR Issues $1.19 Million CMP Against Florida Provider for HIPAA Workforce Access Violations

Compliancy Group

“The past is never dead. It’s not even past.” (Faulkner, “Requiem for a Nun” 73). In early December of 2024, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a $1.19 million civil monetary penalty (CMP) against Gulf Coast Pain Consultants, LLC d/b/a Clearway Pain Solutions Institute (Gulf Coast Pain Consultants, or Gulf Coast) for HIPAA Security Rule violations – most HIPAA workforce access violations.

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To RSNA24 We Will Go – AI, AI, Oh!

Healthcare IT Today

Healthcare IT Today once again attended the annual RSNA conference in Chicago, IL and once again the event was filled with interesting sessions and innovations. It was no surprise that AI utter dominated the discussions and the booths. We had to dig deep to find companies doing interesting (and meaningful) things with AI in radiology, but we found them!

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UnitedHealthcare CEO's death, wave of online anger likely to drive companies to rethink executive security

Fierce Healthcare

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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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Balancing Natural Treatments and Surgery for Orthopedic Conditions

Healthcare IT Today

In this interview, Meredith Warner, MD, Founder of Warner Orthopedics & Wellness , discusses ways to avoid medication and surgery for osteoarthritis and other common conditions. She does surgery much less often than most orthopedists. Whether someone uses surgery and medications or is trying to avoid them, the key to health is proper mindset, exercise, diet, and sleepa combination she calls MEDS.

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Cleerly scores $106M for heart disease diagnosis tools

Mobi Health News

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Simplifying Medical Bills to Improve Health Equity

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Mona Deora, Certified Medical Billing Specialist at BillingFreedom Records are very important in any health facility but for the patient, they can be a nightmare when it comes to access and analysis. Whether its a medical chart, lab results, or discharge summary, these documents are usually formulated in terms that are incomprehensible to any layperson.

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Massachusetts hospital discloses year-old Christmas breach

Becker's Health IT

Newburyport, Mass.-based Anna Jaques Hospital has disclosed a data security incident that may have compromised the personal and medical information of patients and employees.

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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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Aignostics Secures $34 Million Series B to Enhance Precision Medicine with AI

Healthcare IT Today

Investments will Support New Product Offerings, US Expansion, and Development of Pathology Foundation Models Aignostics , a global artificial intelligence (AI) company that turns complex multi-modal pathology data into transformative insights, announced today that it has raised $34 million in Series B financing. This additional funding will be used to build new product offerings for biopharmaceutical clients, fuel growth within the United States (US), and develop leading foundation models for pa

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David O. Sacks, future White House AI Czar, likely to favor startups and 'thoughtful' regulation

Fierce Healthcare

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Offcall launches with $2M to help physicians navigate their careers and finances

Mobi Health News

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Medical Home Network and Instacart Partner to Address Food Insecurity

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Medical Home Network (MHN) , an organization supporting value-based care in federally qualified health centers (FQHCs) forms a collaboration with Instacart , the North American grocery technology leader, to integrate Instacart’s SNAP eligibility screener into MHNConnect, its care management platform. – The strategic partnership aims to address food insecurity among vulnerable populations and improve health outcomes.

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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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California hospital network disrupted by ransomware attack

Becker's Health IT

"PIH Health, a California-based healthcare provider, falls victim to a ransomware attack, disrupting its network and IT systems.

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5 Ways Health IT Can Improve Patient Adherence to Weight Loss Medications

HealthIT Answers

By Emily Newton - Weight management medications have made tremendous strides recently. Newer options most prominently GLP-1 agonists show remarkable effectiveness at fighting obesity and related health conditions. At the same time, patient adherence to their prescriptions for such drugs remains an issue. The post 5 Ways Health IT Can Improve Patient Adherence to Weight Loss Medications appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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MedTrainer Is a Leader in Behavioral and Mental Health Training

MedTrainer

LAS VEGAS, November 15, 2024 MedTrainer, an industry leader in workforce compliance and learning software, has expanded their course library to better serve all behavioral health organizations , including Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs). In addition to courses that meet state and federal regulatory needs, MedTrainers learning management system (LMS) now includes continuing education credit that satisfies certification and licensing requirements in 48 states.

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Enhancing Essential Health Benefits: How States Are Updating Benchmark Plans to Improve Coverage

Center for Health Insurance Reform

The Affordable Care Act mandates that health plans in the individual and small-group markets cover essential health benefits (EHB), with states setting the scope through a benchmark plan.

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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.