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The Future of Revenue Cycle Management in Healthcare: Trends and Innovations

HealthIT Answers

By Richa Jain - Looking at the massive amounts of complex financial processes, the need for an efficient and more patient-centric system cannot be denied. But what does the future have for RCM? Do you know how several innovations are driving this change? The post The Future of Revenue Cycle Management in Healthcare: Trends and Innovations appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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HHS finalizes 2024-2030 Federal Health IT Strategy 

Healthcare It News

The Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy within the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology has published its final 2024-2030 Federal Health IT Strategy, which seeks to enhance care delivery and experiences for patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, public health professionals and others in the healthcare continuum.

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UHS forced to pay more damages related to child sexual abuse allegations at behavioral care facilities

Healthcare Dive

The health system has been hit with a combined $895 million in damages this year related to alleged child abuse at some of its behavioral health subsidiaries.

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5G will power the next evolutionary stage of healthcare in APAC

Healthcare It News

Remote surgeries, holographic medical imaging, mixed reality, and patient tracking are some of the emerging 5G-powered healthcare innovations in the Asia-Pacific region. Dr Gao Yujia, Assistant Group CTO, National University Health System; William Chan, CIO, CUHK Medical Centre; Chien-Chang (Paul) Lee, Chief Medical Information Officer, Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW), Taiwan; and Terence Wong, Head of APAC 5G Industry, GSM Association, Hong Kong sat together to discuss these innovations d

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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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HCA’s Mission Hospital in North Carolina still without running water days after Hurricane Helene hits

Healthcare Dive

Mission Hospital’s emergency department is at double capacity as supply shortages create processing delays, nurses told Healthcare Dive.

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Cyber Security Bill will prevent future attacks on NHS, says DSIT

Digital Health News

A Bill intended to improve UK cyber defences will prevent attacks similar to the ransomware attack impacting London hospitals, said the DSIT.

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Leeds Teaching Hospitals CEO confirmed as Rewired25 keynote

Digital Health News

Professor Phil Wood, CEO at Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, is the latest keynote speaker to be confirmed for Digital Health Rewired 2025.

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Private equity firm TPG to take majority stake in Surescripts

Healthcare Dive

The e-prescribing giants’ other investors — CVS Health, Cigna-owned pharmacy benefit manager Express Scripts and two pharmacist trade groups — will retain a minority interest.

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Humana's stock stumbles after it reveals 2025 star ratings drop

Fierce Healthcare

Humana's stock took a tumble early on Wednesday after it revealed in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that its Medicare Advantage star ratings had declined significantly. | Humana's stock took a tumble early on Wednesday after it revealed in a filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission that its Medicare Advantage star ratings had declined significantly.

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Why the NHS needs a transparency revolution after Darzi

Digital Health News

Openness around quality and outcomes on a scale like never before is needed to understand and solve problems, prevent harm and complexity, focus resources effectively, tackle the big issues, and restore public confidence in the NHS, writes Dr Mark Ratnarajah, NHS paediatrician and UK managing director for C2-Ai.

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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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CMS readies changes for 2nd round of drug price negotiation program

Fierce Healthcare

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) rolled out guidance Oct. 2 as stakeholders prep for the second round of the drug price negotiation program. | CMS is looking to increase feedback from drug manufacturers and foster better communication with pharmacies as stakeholders prep for the next round of drug price negotiations.

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5 Ways Tech is Enhancing Patient Engagement in Clinical Trials

HIT Consultant

Eben Scanlon, Chief Customer Officer at OneStudyTeam Patient engagement is critical on several levels. It helps inform updates to trial design and processes, it ensures critical data is collected to determine the safety and efficacy of an investigational product, and it supports patient retention for the duration of the trial. That’s why biopharma sponsors and research sites are leaning into technology to facilitate this engagement.

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DOJ urges district court not to toss antitrust case against UPMC

Fierce Healthcare

A proposed class action lawsuit brought by healthcare workers accusing UPMC of wielding its market power to suppress the labor market has picked up support from the U.S. Department of Justice. | The federal government filed a statement of interest in support of a proposed class action alleging the large nonprofit used its market power to suppress wages and worker mobility.

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Accelerating Drug Discovery: Proscia Launches Concentriq Embeddings and AI Toolkit

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Proscia , a provider of AI-powered pathology solutions, is accelerating the pace of drug discovery and diagnostic development with the launch of Concentriq® Embeddings and the Proscia AI Toolkit. – These powerful new tools empower life sciences organizations to leverage the full potential of artificial intelligence in pathology, leading to faster breakthroughs and improved patient outcomes.

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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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PE Firm TPG buys majority stake in health information network Surescripts

Fierce Healthcare

TPG bought a majority stake in health information network Surescripts to fuel more investment in its technology solutions and possible M&A deals, the companies announced Tuesday. | PE firm TPG Capital bought a majority stake in Surescripts to fuel more investment in its technology solutions and possible M&A deals, the companies announced Tuesday.

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Claimable Launches AI-Powered Appeals Platform to Fight Unjust Healthcare Denials

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Claimable , a healthcare technology innovator, is taking on the pervasive issue of healthcare claim denials with the launch of its AI-powered appeals platform. – This solution leverages advanced AI to analyze clinical research, policy details, appeals data, and patients’ individual medical circumstances to generate and submit customized appeals in mere minutes.

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Call for Abstracts: Petrie-Flom Center Announces Annual Conference 2025

Bill of Health

The  Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology, and Bioethics  is pleased to announce our 2025 annual conference: “Law, Healthcare, and the Aging Brain and Body.” This year’s conference is organized in collaboration with Nina A. Kohn , the David M. Levy Professor of Law at Syracuse University College of Law and the Solomon Center Distinguished Scholar in Elder Law with the Solomon Center for Health Law and Policy at Yale Law School and Francis X.

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Ascensia Launches World’s First One-Year CGM System, Eversense® 365

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Ascensia Diabetes Care has announced the U.S. launch of the Eversense® 365 continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) system, an advancement in diabetes management. – Developed by Senseonics Holdings, Inc., Eversense 365 is the world’s first and only CGM system to offer an entire year of continuous glucose monitoring with a single sensor.

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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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Empowerment, Not Replacement: The Future of AI is Personal

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Frank McGillin, CEO at The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic In the rush to rapidly embrace AI, healthcare providers risk depersonalizing the patient experience. While AI is rife with excitement and unlimited potential, it’s also veiled in uncertainty for many patients A recent survey from The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic found that 38% of respondents would be less likely to consider a second opinion if their physician used AI to diagnose the condition.

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Rippl Secures $23M to Expand its Virtual Dementia Care Platform

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Rippl , a provider of virtual dementia care raises $23M ina Series A funding round led by Tina Hoang-To, Founding General Partner at Kin Ventures , with participation from existing investors including ARCH Venture Partners , General Catalyst , GV (Google Ventures) , F-Prime , Mass General Brigham Ventures , and 1843 Capital.

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Blue Shield of California inks deal to buy Humira biosimilar directly from manufacturer

Fierce Healthcare

A year ago, Blue Shield of California announced that it would move on from a traditional pharmacy benefit management relationship with CVS' Caremark and instead adopt a new model that leans on mult | The insurer is making one of its first major moves as part of the Pharmacy Care Reimagined model.

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DeepCura AI AI Medical Scribe and AI Clinical Automation Platform

Healthcare IT Today

This Fall I’ve been able to attend a wide variety of EHR user conferences. I can assure you that there’s no technology solution out there that healthcare organizations are more excited about than they are AI Medical Scribes. We’re excited as well and love how it helps relieve the documentation burden from clinicians. Of course, we’re just getting started with what’s possible as these solutions become full AI assistants.

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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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HIPAA-Compliant Email & Storage Solutions for 2025 and Beyond

HIPAA Vault

As the industry evolves, so do the solutions for secure communication. With recent changes in the market, many healthcare providers are seeking robust alternatives for HIPAA-compliant email and storage services. This comprehensive guide explores the essential features of HIPAA-compliant email solutions, with a focus on Gmail integration and secure cloud storage options.

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This Week’s Health IT Jobs – October 2, 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: HL7 Integrations Engineer – TEKsystems Director, Health Information Services Operations – Virginia M

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The Current International Mpox Emergency and the U.S. Role: An Explainer

KFF

This explainer answers key questions about mpox, the international response to date including the U.S. government’s role, and its challenges. It also discusses how the global emergency might affect the U.S. and the current status of mpox circulation within the U.S.

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Federal watchdog warns medical debt collectors off illegal tactics

Fierce Healthcare

The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) sounded a warning Tuesday for third-party collectors that rely on illegal practices, such as double-dipping, when pursuing medical debts. | The U.S. Consumer Financial Protection Bureau said double billing, exceeded payment caps and misrepresentation will all land third-party medical debt collectors on the wrong side of the law.

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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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Why Health Systems Don’t Trust Digital Health Companies that Lack Clinical Acumen

HealthIT Answers

Joshua Liu MD explains why health systems don't trust digital health companies that lack clinical acumen. The post Why Health Systems Don’t Trust Digital Health Companies that Lack Clinical Acumen appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Huma Acquires Digital Triage Platform eConsult, Launches Huma Workspace for Health Systems

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Huma , a global leader in healthcare AI and digital health solutions, has acquired eConsult , a prominent digital-first triage and automated consultation platform used throughout primary and emergency care in the UK. – The strategic move strengthens Huma’s commitment to transforming the NHS into a proactive, digital-first health system.

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Revenue Cycle and Payer News – October 2, 2024

HealthIT Answers

Reported payers and health insurance industry news from Independence Blue Cross, Highmark, AHIP, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CVS Health, UnitedHealthcare, Humana, Cigna, and more. The post Revenue Cycle and Payer News – October 2, 2024 appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Kettering Health Partners with Story Health to Improve Heart Failure Care

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Heart failure patients navigating their condition face multiple issues, including daily care management and monitoring, as well as risk of hospitalization. To improve the care experience for patients living with heart failure, Kettering Health has partnered with Story Health, a digital health company transforming specialty care delivery. – For Kettering Health patients who opt into the program, Story Health will collaborate with Kettering Health providers for

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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.