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Microsoft life sciences leader on what makes for successful disruptors

Healthcare It News

Even in regions where healthcare delivery mechanisms are abundant, demand can be overwhelming while other healthcare operational challenges interfere with patient outcomes. As the digital transformation in healthcare lags behind other industries and value-based care drives provider efficiencies while the government invests in healthcare cost reduction and access measures, health tech is positively overripe for disruption.

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RPM strategies for moving from discharge to hospital-at-home care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

By 2030, all Baby Boomers will be over 65 – all as alternative care models emerge. McKinsey estimates $265 billion worth of care services for Medicare patients could shift from traditional facilities to the home by 2025. Instead of thinking of patients as "discharged" once they leave the hospital, which implies care is finished, many healthcare professionals believe it's time to treat home as a fundamental care setting that needs to be well integrated into the care continuum.

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ViVE 2024 Preview – Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 134

Healthcare IT Today

ViVE 2024 is rapidly approaching! The conference will be held in Los Angeles on February 25 – 28 this year, so for the 134th episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are sharing our thoughts, predictions, and tips. First, we share what we are looking forward to the most at ViVE 2024. Then we debate who we think will be the most talked about company/organization.

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CIO Spotlight: Dr. Michael Ross of Northern Light Health

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Ross' HIMSS24 session, "Tightly Integrating Telehealth for Better Access: Lessons From Northern Light," is scheduled for Tuesday, March 12, 10:30-11:30 a.m. in Room W204A. Learn more and register.

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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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Man pleads guilty to crippling UVM Medical Center cyberattack

Becker's Health IT

A ransomware attack against Burlington,Vt.-based UVM Health Network in 2020 cost the system millions and disrupted patient care at the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Vyacheslav Penchukov, a Ukrainian national, pleaded guilty to leading the attack.

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ViVE 2024 in LA: Booths to Stop By

HealthIT Answers

Heading to the ViVE conference in Los Angeles? Add these booths to your trip to the exhibit hall. Say hi and tell them HealthIT Answers and Healthcare NOW Radio sent you! The post ViVE 2024 in LA: Booths to Stop By appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Austin-Based Vital Interaction Closes $15M Series A Funding Round to Revamp Patient Communication with Hyper-Personalization

Healthcare IT Today

Vital Interaction , a healthcare technology company that combines healthcare data, business intelligence, and workflow automation, today announced the closing of $15 million in Series A funding led by Austin-based Next Coast Ventures. Vital Interaction uses key practice and patient data to ensure patients follow through on prescribed care plans, recalling and reactivating both new and existing patients to encourage follow-up appointments and reduce patient churn.

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Tailor fit digital health tech to the elderly's needs: study

Mobi Health News

Based on latest survey in South Korea, there is a difference in the use of mobile health apps and devices between frail and healthy seniors.

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OCR Releases Guidance for Implementing the HIPAA Security Rule

Colington Consulting HIPAA Blog

On February 16, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) released of the final version of Special Publication 800-66 Rev. 2, titled “Implementing the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIP.

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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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Maven Clinic expands partnership with AT&T to give employees fertility, family benefits

Mobi Health News

AT&T employees can access providers across more than 35 specialties, receive support from a care advocate, and access guidance around IVF, surrogacy, and more.

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iPLATO and Healthera launch Click and Collect on myGP app

Digital Health News

iPLATO, in partnership with Healthera’s national pharmacy network, has announced its latest addition to the myGP app, Click-and-Collect prescriptions.

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mPulse reports 106% revenue growth year-over-year

Mobi Health News

The AI-enabled company attributes its revenue growth to its HealthTrio and Decision Point Healthcare Solutions acquisitions announced in December.

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Lenus Health rolls out heart failure diagnostic at Blackpool CDC

Digital Health News

Lenus Health, a supplier of predictive AI solutions, will roll out its heart failure diagnostic tool at Fleetwood Community Diagnostics Centre.

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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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As Food-As-Medicine Gains Momentum, Watch for Dietitians and Pharmacists to Sit at The FaM Table – And A Lesson from George Washington Carver

Jane Sarashon

The food industry, both retail food chains and food suppliers, has found health and nutrition are having a positive impact on their businesses both for margins and for missions, we learn in the latest annual survey on Food Industry Contributions to Health & Well-being, 2024 , from FMI. Most retail food channels operate pharmacies, three in five operate clinics in stores, and 2 in 5 of the clinics are health system-owned and operated.

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ? 

Digital Health News

Today's briefing includes Barking, Havering and Redbridge reporting positive results from its frailty virtual ward and Aglio announcing new investment.

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Healthcare & Life Sciences Private Equity Deal Tracker: KKR Acquires Stake in Cotiviti from Veritas

McGuire Wood

KKR has acquired a stake in Cotiviti from Veritas Capital, according to a news release. The deal is valued at around $11 billion, according to WSJ. Cotiviti , based in South Jordan, Utah, is a healthcare data and technology business. Founded in 1979, the company states it works with more than 180 healthcare payers to deliver payment accuracy, risk adjustment, quality improvement, network and clinical analytics, and consumer engagement programs.

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Docobo remote tech used at Medical University of Vienna

Digital Health News

Medical University of Vienna is using Docobo remote monitoring technology for its cancer patients to improve standards of care.

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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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What’s Happening at the ONC

HealthIT Answers

Supporting the adoption of health IT and the promotion of nationwide health information exchange to improve health care, here is what is happening at the ONC, including a one-on-one conversation on Health Policy with National Coordinator, Micky Tripathi, the upcoming quarterly Health IT Certification Program Developer Roundtable, and more! The post What’s Happening at the ONC appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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TORTUS secures $4.2m to give every clinician a personal AI assistant

Digital Health News

Tortus is planning to give every clinician an AI assistant. It has recently raised funds for expansion and is embarking on a trial with Great Ormond Street.

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Group Therapy Billing for Behavioral Health Providers

Medisys Compliance

Introduction Group therapy offers unique benefits for both providers and patients, fostering shared support and cost-effectiveness. However, navigating insurance for group therapy sessions can feel like navigating a labyrinth. Medisys, your trusted partner in behavioral health billing, is here to clear the billing confusion and equip you with the knowledge to maximize reimbursement!

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Navigating the 2025 Advance Notice: Implications for Medicare Advantage and Part D

Innovaare Compliance

On January 31, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a draft of the 2025 Advance Notice describing the Methodological Changes for Calendar Year (CY) 2025 for Medicare Advantage (MA) Capitation Rates and Part C and Part D Payment Policies ahead of the final notice to be published on April 1, 2024. Comments are invited and due by 6 p.m.

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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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Understanding HIPAA’s Central Role in Healthcare

MedTrainer

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has been a cornerstone healthcare regulation since 1996. Twenty-eight years later, the importance of HIPAA compliance in healthcare has not waned. This key legislation mandates the protection of patient privacy and the security of health information, affecting nearly every aspect of healthcare operations.

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9amHealth raises Series A extension, led by Cigna Ventures

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: 9amHealth, the leading virtual provider for cardiometabolic health, announced it has raised $9.5 million in a Series A extension round today. The financing round was led by Cigna Ventures, with additional support from existing institutional investors, including 7Wire Ventures, Define Ventures, Leaps by Bayer, and Founders Fund.

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Why is Incident Reporting Important in Healthcare?

MedTrainer

We’ve all seen healthcare news stories related to medical errors. A doctor performs surgery on the wrong body part. An instrument is left inside a patient’s body. Each is considered a critical mistake or incident. In this blog, we’ll answer the question “why is incident reporting important in healthcare?,” why most medical errors and emergencies are reported through an incident reporting system, what makes up an incident report , and real-life examples of where incident reporti

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Clark on Connecting: Possess a Desire to Serve the Greater Good

HealthIT Answers

By Susan Clark - You may have seen my recent appearance on a webcast discussing justice-involved individuals and their coordination of care and wondered, “Why would someone who has never worked in the justice system have insights on this topic?” Let’s jump in my way-back machine to explore the origin. The post Clark on Connecting: Possess a Desire to Serve the Greater Good appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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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.