Wed.Oct 09, 2024

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Discover how healthcare leaders are using generative AI

Healthcare It News

Generative AI technology presents exciting opportunities for healthcare organizations to communicate more effectively with patients and build loyalty. However, using these tools can also introduce risks for patients and providers. Josh Stageberg, Vice President of Product at SolarWinds, talks about the organizational successes and possible pitfalls that generative AI can bring, as well as other topics of discussion from the HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum.

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The number of AI medical devices has spiked in the past decade

Healthcare Dive

The FDA has authorized nearly 1,000 medical devices with artificial intelligence features as companies including GE Healthcare and Siemens Healthineers build out their AI efforts.

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How AI is making an impact on public health

Healthcare It News

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Exploring the Future of Payer-Provider Data Exchange: Insights from MRO and CHIME’s Recent Research Report

MRO Compliance

As healthcare moves deeper into the digital age, the seamless exchange of clinical data between health systems and payers has become increasingly critical. Earlier this year, MRO in collaboration with the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME), conducted an extensive survey of over 180 leaders from health systems across the U.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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NHS doctor's personal history inspired new digital mental health service

Healthcare It News

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Centene completes sale of management services subsidiary

Healthcare Dive

The sale of Collaborative Health Systems to value-based care firm Astrana Health comes after Centene has divested a number of non-core assets in recent years.

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West Yorkshire trusts share test results using Clinisys ICE OpenNet

Digital Health News

The West Yorkshire Association of Acute Trusts (WYAAT) can now access results from across their pathology network using Clinisys’ ICE OpenNet.

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CMS rolls out proposed generic drug list to ease cost-sharing burden

Fierce Healthcare

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a list of prescription drugs it hopes to include in its new Medicare $2 Drug List Model, the agency announced Wednesday. | CMS is looking to further refine its new Medicare $2 Drug List Model to make prices more predictable for Part D beneficiaries.

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92% of healthcare organizations experienced a cyberattack in 2024

Becker's Health IT

In the past 12 months, 92% of healthcare organizations reported experiencing at least one cyberattack, up from 88% in 2023, an Oct. 8 survey from Proofpoint and Ponemon Institute found.

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Amazon plots big expansion of pharmacy business to offer same-day delivery to 20 new cities in 2025

Fierce Healthcare

Amazon plans an aggressive expansion of its pharmacy business to offer same-day delivery of prescription medications to 20 new cities in 2025, which more than doubles its current operations. | Amazon plans an aggressive expansion of its pharmacy business to offer same-day delivery of prescription medications to 20 new cities in 2025, which more than doubles its current operations.

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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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Digital mental health referral scheme launched for parents in Wales

Digital Health News

New and expectant parents in Wales can be referred directly by their perinatal teams to free digital mental health support via SilverCloud.

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Big 3 PBMs want Lina Khan off the FTC insulin lawsuit

Fierce Healthcare

UnitedHealth Group, CVS Health and Cigna all submitted motions Oct. 8 to remove Lina Khan from the Federal Trade Commission’s ongoing antitrust lawsuit. | UnitedHealth, CVS Health and Cigna all view FTC chair Lina Khan as unfair toward PBMs and say she should be removed from the FTC's recently filed antitrust lawsuit.

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How to unlock the potential of patient portals

Digital Health News

Digital portals promise huge benefits for patients and providers – but using them is unnecessarily complicated, writes the PRSB’s Oliver Lake

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Ransomware attack at Texas health system spreads

Becker's Health IT

Discover the far-reaching effects of a recent ransomware attack on a Texas health system, causing downtime and capacity disruptions at nearby facilities.

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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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Online GP consultations reached peak in August 2024

Digital Health News

Online and video GP consultations reached a peak in August 2024 with 5% of patients seen virtually, according to NHS England data.

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Smith+Nephew and JointVue Partner to Enhance Personalized Knee Replacement Surgery

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Smith+Nephew, a global medical technology company, has joined forces with JointVue to offer surgeons a new level of personalized planning for robotic-assisted knee replacement surgery. – This collaboration integrates JointVue’s patented OrthoSonic™ 3D Surgery Planning Technology with Smith+Nephew’s CORI◊ Surgical System, providing surgeons with advanced tools to optimize procedures and improve patient outcomes.

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KFF: Employer family premiums rose by 7% in 2024

Fierce Healthcare

Family premiums in employer-sponsored coverage grew by 7% in 2024, averaging $25,572, according to a new | Family premiums in employer-sponsored coverage grew by 7% in 2024, averaging $25,572, according to a new report from KFF.

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Reveleer Acquires Curation Health to Expand Capabilities in Clinical Intelligence

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Reveleer , a value-based care platform, is strengthening its commitment to improving patient outcomes by acquiring Curation Health , a company specializing in advanced clinical insights. – The strategic move combines the strengths of both organizations to deliver a comprehensive solution that spans the entire spectrum of value-based care, from risk adjustment and quality improvement to member enrollment.

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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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This Week’s Health IT Jobs – October 9, 2024

Healthcare IT Today

It can be very overwhelming scrolling though job board after job board in search of a position that fits your wants and needs. Let us take that stress away by finding a mix of great health IT jobs for you! We hope you enjoy this look at some of the health IT jobs we saw healthcare organizations trying to fill this week. Here’s a quick look at some of the health IT jobs we found: Platform Manager – Brooksource Principal Full Stack Engineer – InterSystems Senior Data Analyst R

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Carequality Resolves Dispute Between Particle Health and Epic

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Carequality , a non-profit interoperability framework, has successfully resolved a dispute between two of its members, Particle Health and Epic. – The resolution underscores the strength of Carequality’s framework and the community’s dedication to upholding trust and responsible data-sharing practices.

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Transforming Healthcare: Unleashing the Power of Data and AI with Microsoft Fabric

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Noel Trinidade, Practice Lead, Data & AI, North America at Calian. Be sure to check out their upcoming Healthcare Fabric Webinar with guest expert, Colin Hung (CMO and Editor of Healthcare Scene). The healthcare industry in North America has been facing significant challenges since the onset of the pandemic, while also undergoing a significant transformation driven by the adoption of advanced technologies.

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clock.bio Raises $5.3M to Decode Human Rejuvenation, Develop Anti-Aging Therapies

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – clock.bio , a healthspan biotechnology company based at the Milner Therapeutics Institute in Cambridge, has secured $5.3M in seed funding to advance its groundbreaking research on human rejuvenation. – The seed funding round was led by LocalGlobe , with participation from BlueYard Capital , Onsight Ventures , and Dr.

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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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AGS Health Reduces the Pain of Claims Processing with AI-Powered Intelligent RCM Engine

Healthcare IT Today

AGS Health is using an AI-powered system to streamline revenue cycle management (RCM) processes and increase efficiency. The system allows the company to handle claims more quickly and with greater accuracy which has resulted in less stress on staff, more timely payments, and improved customer satisfaction. AGS Health calls their AI system, the Intelligent RCM Engine.

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CalmiGo Launches Platform to Help Users Manage Anxiety and Track Progress

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – CalmiGo , a pioneer in providing immediate relief and long-term care for anxiety, PTSD, and panic attacks, has unveiled its enhanced platform, CalmiGo Plus. – The innovative solution combines the award-winning CalmiGo device with a new app that leverages gaming technology and data insights to help users effectively manage their anxiety.

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Henry Ford Health unveils Populance, its 600,000-patient population health spinoff

Fierce Healthcare

Henry Ford Health has launched a population health subsidiary to help manage high-risk patients' conditions and reduce costs tied to preventable hospitalizations or readmissions. | Populance's 150-person team will employ case management programs developed at Henry Ford Health and its subsidiary health plan to reduce costs and improve 600,000 patients' care.

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Duke Health to Deploy New In-Home Care Model

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – NTT DATA , a global leader in healthcare IT, and Duke Health , a world-class academic and healthcare system, are collaborating to create a highly interactive and technologically advanced model for augmented home care delivery. – This new home-care model will integrate multiple technologies, including a GenAI-driven virtual agent from Ellipsis Health, automation, device interoperability, remote patient monitoring and a patient app and portal.

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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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Carequality releases final resolution in Epic and Particle Health's data dispute

Fierce Healthcare

Nonprofit network Carequality released a redacted version of a dispute resolution between Epic and Particle Health that resolves a conflict over healthcare data exchange practices. | Nonprofit network Carequality released a redacted version of a dispute resolution between Epic and Particle Health that resolves a conflict over how patient data is being accessed and shared.

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Reopening After A Hurricane: Steps for Healthcare Facilities to Ensure Safety and Compliance

Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA

Following the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, and any other disaster, one of the many challenges that medical and dental facilities will face is reopening. This article’s purpose is to provide some guidance for all facilities to open safely and to ensure a sanitary environment for both employees and patients. There are several concerns that will need to be addressed when reopening following a prolonged shutdown.

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Hello Heart partners with Amwell, despite divergent track records

Fierce Healthcare

Hybrid care delivery company Amwell (formerly American Well) is partnering with remote cardiovascular monitoring company Hello Heart, which seems to be a rising star in its category. | Hello Heart touts its 120 contracts with Fortune 500 and government employers, national health plans and labor organizations. But its Amwell, which posted a $124 million net loss in the first half of 2024, that will bring the cardiac health company into the fold.

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Is Poor Integration Holding Back Your Telehealth Potential?

HealthIT Answers

By Emily Newton - As health care decision-makers make telehealth integration plans, they must take all-encompassing approaches that account for the needs of patients, providers and other impacted parties. Then, they are most likely to create user-friendly experiences for everyone involved. The post Is Poor Integration Holding Back Your Telehealth Potential?

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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.