Wed.Apr 03, 2024

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Blue Shield of California and Providence at stalemate over contract negotiations

Healthcare Dive

It's the latest negotiation to spill out of the boardroom and into the public eye as tensions between providers and payers ramp up.

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Telehealth groups urge DEA to release virtual e-prescribing rules

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

With current pandemic-era flexibilities for telemedicine set to expire at the end of 2024, several telehealth groups and major health systems are calling on the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration to work faster in crafting a new proposed rule regulating the prescribing of controlled substances via telehealth. The American Telemedicine Association, the Alliance for Connected Care, the Consumer Technology Association, the Partnership to Advance Virtual Care, Allina Health, Johns Hopkins, Mass Ge

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Kaiser closes Geisinger acquisition, launching Risant Health

Healthcare Dive

The deal closed roughly a year after it was first announced. Geisinger is the first health system to join Risant, but it’s far from the last — the hospital operator wants to acquire at least four additional nonprofits.

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Rush Memorial's virtual ICU reduces transfers, boosts patient experience

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Not too long ago, Rush Memorial Hospital in Rushville, Indiana, did not have the capability to staff an ICU 24/7. Physicians and nurses were only able to provide ICU care on a part-time basis. THE PROBLEM This was something staff was looking into even before COVID, as they were thinking about what was best for their patients and their families when it comes to being admitted to the hospital.

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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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Surescripts exploring a sale: report

Healthcare Dive

A private equity buyer could make sense for the health IT vendor, as a strategic sale to a payer could raise antitrust concerns, one expert said.

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Intermountain-owned Saltzer shutters operations, sells clinics

Healthcare Dive

The financially strapped physician group finalized a midnight deal to sell some services to Trinity Health-owned Saint Alphonsus Health System and Intermountain Medical Imaging of Idaho.

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Epic plans to launch AI validation software for healthcare organizations to test, monitor models

Fierce Healthcare

As artificial intelligence rapidly advances in healthcare, the industry is grappling with how to evaluate AI models for accuracy and performance and monitor the technology for any downstream advers | The healthcare industry is grappling with how to evaluate AI models for accuracy and performance and monitor the technology for any downstream adverse outcomes.

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CMS finalizes ACA network adequacy rule

Healthcare Dive

Starting in 2026, plans sold in state-based exchanges will be required to meet time and distance standards for provider access that are already applied to plans sold federally.

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Startup Manifold secures $15M for its AI-based clinical research platform

Fierce Healthcare

Initially founded as an AI lab in 2016, startup Manifold is using its AI expertise to modernize the tech infrastructure of clinical research organizations to help accelerate cancer studies. | Initially founded as an AI lab in 2016, startup Manifold is using its AI expertise to modernize the tech infrastructure of clinical research organizations to help accelerate cancer studies.

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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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Bringing Contextualized Health Data into the Diagnostic and Treatment Process

Healthcare IT Today

Healthcare has always relied on data. What’s changed is the explosion of data in healthcare and the availability of this data to clinicians as well as a whole host of healthcare professionals. Bringing context and meaning to this vast amount of data including unstructured health data is going to be key for every healthcare organization. We sat down with Dr.

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HHS: Medicare incentives, penalties for hospitals could help stem drug shortages

Fierce Healthcare

To address the nation’s drug shortages, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is floating a plan that would attach new Medicare payments and penalties to hospitals’ supply chain practic | A white paper penned by HHS outlines a potential program that would push hospitals toward inventory and purchasing practices that reinforce long-term supply chain resiliency.

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Nabla Ambient Clinical Voice Demo at HIMSS

Healthcare IT Today

It’s no secret that ambient clinical voice is one of our favorite topics here at Healthcare IT Today. We clearly believe that it’s going to be one of the most impactful technologies to be implemented in healthcare. As a doctor friend recently told me, “It’s the most useful single piece of IT technology I’ve seen in a long time from the doctor’s perspective.” That’s why at the HIMSS annual conference, I was excited to check out a demo of the Nabla

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CVS rolls out tuition assistance, scholarship programs for pharmacists

Fierce Healthcare

CVS Health is aiming to bolster the pharmacy workforce with new scholarship and tuition assistance programs for people looking to enter the field. | CVS Health is aiming to bolster the pharmacy workforce with new scholarship and tuition assistance programs for people looking to enter the field.

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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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Providence launches digital health company Praia Health with $20M

Mobi Health News

The newly formed company enables third-party consumer offerings to be integrated into health systems' digital systems to help scale consumer healthcare platforms.

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With Steward's struggles on full display, clinicians, lawmakers sound the alarm on private equity's impact on healthcare

Fierce Healthcare

With Steward's struggles on full display, clinicians, lawmakers sound the alarm on private equity's impact on healthcare dmuoio Wed, 04/03/2024 - 17:12

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Digital Lifelines support vulnerable people in Scotland

Digital Health News

The Digital Lifelines programme in Scotland is supporting vulnerable people who may be at risk of drug-related harm by equipping them with digital devices.

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Hackensack Meridian Health fined $100K for HIPAA violation

Becker's Health IT

HHS fines Hackensack Meridian Health $100,000 for failing to provide timely access to patient records, emphasizing the importance of this right for healthcare.

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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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Digital Health Unplugged: Developing the next generation of NHS CIOs

Digital Health News

On the latest Networks series episode, focused on developing the next generation of NHS CIOs, Jordan Sollof is joined by Abigail Harrison and Adam Ansell.

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California system in downtime after cyberattack

Becker's Health IT

Fairfield, Calif.-based NorthBay Health's IT systems have been disrupted by a cybersecurity incident, according to a post on the system's Facebook page.

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'Podnosis': A closer look at social prescribing and the impact of the arts on our health

Fierce Healthcare

Social prescribing is an emerging movement in healthcare, where providers may recommend personalized doses of arts and culture as part of a comprehensive care plan. | This week on "Podnosis," we explore the field of social prescribing and the role of arts and culture in shaping the future of mental health treatment.

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GE HealthCare bolsters portfolio with acquisition of MIM Software

Mobi Health News

The acquisition will boost GE HealthCare’s software offerings in oncology, neurology and cardiology.

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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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Technology must enhance, not detract from, clinicians’ interactions with patients

Digital Health News

The NHS needs to prioritise the delivery of agile, intuitive systems that enable clinicians to focus on patients, not technology, writes Epro’s Chandu Wickramarachchi

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Health insurer MotivHealth partners with AZOVA for doula support services

Mobi Health News

The partnership will give MotivHealth members access to highly qualified doulas through Birth Doula Support Memberships.

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Commonwealth Fund launching task force on employer-sponsored coverage

Fierce Healthcare

Employer-sponsored coverage remains the main way half of Americans secure healthcare, and the Commonwealth Fund said Thursday that it would launch a new task force aimed at addressing affordability | Employer-sponsored coverage remains the main way half of Americans secure care, and the Commonwealth Fund said Thursday that it would launch a new task force aimed at addressing affordability and access.

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Pager Health announces three new generative AI apps

Mobi Health News

The AI-enabled offerings will be built into Pager’s Connected Care platform.

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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.