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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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KLAS: The High Cost of Clinician Turnover in 2024

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – The healthcare industry is facing a growing crisis of clinician turnover, with burnout and EHR frustration driving many professionals to leave their organizations or even the healthcare field entirely. – A new report from the KLAS Arch Collaborative sheds light on this concerning trend, examining the factors contributing to clinician turnover and highlighting best practices for improving clinician satisfaction and retention.

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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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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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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

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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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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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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 beyon

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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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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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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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HIPAA Compliance 2025: Navigating Regulatory Changes & Industry Trends

Based on comprehensive survey data from diverse healthcare providers, the 2025 HIPAA Benchmark Report delivers actionable intelligence for modern compliance programs. This report examines how organizations are restructuring HIPAA Privacy Programs to address emerging regulatory requirements. Through analysis of staffing models, program operations, and breach management protocols, it provides a clear picture of current best practices.

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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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'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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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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Simplify Screening for Excluded Providers

Every health care provider that accepts federal payments must screen for excluded providers. Use this sample Exclusion Screening Checklist and Compliance Policy to evaluate and improve your organization’s compliance with the law. Payments from Medicare, Medicaid, and TriCare trigger screening requirements that may extend to employees, contractors, volunteers, board members, and network providers.

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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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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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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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Healthcare Vendor Risk Management: Strategies for Protected Data

In healthcare, where patient data protection is paramount, effective vendor risk management isn't just good business—it's essential for maintaining compliance and trust. This comprehensive guide helps healthcare compliance professionals navigate the complexities of third-party vendor relationships in an increasingly interconnected healthcare environment.

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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.Healthcare pro

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Children's Hospital Colorado fined $548K for HIPAA violations

Becker's Health IT

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Office for Civil Rights has levied a $548,265 fine against Aurora-based Children's Hospital Colorado for violating HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules.

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The Benefits of Healthcare Privacy Compliance Certification

Compliancy Group

Staying on top of privacy and confidentiality laws in healthcare requires having professionals with the most advanced skills and experience. Providing access to healthcare privacy compliance certification can help your team stay ahead of the curve, mitigate the risks associated with security and privacy incidents, and safeguard your organizations reputation.

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Compliance Tools for Stronger Communication

Healthicity

Incident management requires communication and back-and-forth and Compliance Manager now enables team members to quickly share information and check the status of incidents.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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Community pharmacy chain gains access to GM Care Record

Digital Health News

Community pharmacy chain Well Pharmacy has signed up for access to the Greater Manchester (GM) Care Record.

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Weekly HCRE Briefing: Rural Hospitals Improve Margins Through M&A | Concord, MA Seeks to Implement PILOT on Non-Profit Hospitals

Hall Render

A recent report found that financial stability and margins improved for nearly half of rural hospitals after a merger, acquisition or affiliation with a larger system. More than a quarter of rural hospitals currently have negative operating margins. As inpatient stays shorten, providers are shifting capital investments from acute-care hospital facilities to outpatient construction or long-term acute-care facilities.

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Five OPDP Letters in 2024: Trend or Coincidence?

Hall Render

The Food and Drug Administration’s (“FDA”) Office of Prescription Drug Promotion (“OPDP”) has issued its fifth Untitled Letter of the year, matching last years total number of enforcement letters. As a reminder, OPDP issued four Untitled Letters and one Warning Letter in 2023. So far this year, FDA has not issued any Warning Letters.

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Health Provider News

Hall Render

NATIONAL 5 multimillion-dollar Stark law penalties in 2024 5 Deals That Defined Hospital M&A in 2024 50 Joint Commission moves in 2024 Bristol Myers Squibb latest drug company to sue HHS over 340B rebate model CMS finalizes new kidney transplant model: 10 things to know CMS updates immediate jeopardy guidance: 4 key changes CMS releases ‘significant revisions’ to nursing home survey guidance DOJ Pushes For Preliminary Injunction Denial in Nursing Home Staffing Mandate Lawsuit For

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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.