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The Future of Regulatory Compliance Lies in AI-Powered Tech

HIT Consultant

Shubh Sinha, CEO of Integral When Andreessen Horowitz, a tech-focused venture capital firm, released its Big Ideas in Tech list for 2025, one standout idea had broad implications for companies and consumers: applying artificial intelligence (AI) to regulatory compliance. On the surface, regulatory compliance isnt the sexiest AI application one might find in a list of tech predictions for 2025, especially in a year when nearly every prediction touches on AI.

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Texting the CEO proves wildly popular at Banner Health

Healthcare It News

Patients have valuable feedback on their experience during their hospital stays and clinic visits. Waiting for the patient to be discharged or leave the facility, then to provide feedback after the fact, represents a common lost opportunity for follow-up and a better, more responsive care journey for that patient. Despite a high level of digital adoption, including EMRAM 7 and regular digital transformation initiatives, Banner Health's patient feedback process remained manual.

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Raintree Systems Acquires Rehab Therapy AI Technology Leader Yoomi Health

Healthcare IT Today

Raintree Acquires Yoomi Health, Expanding AI Center of Excellence and Accelerating Roadmap to Become the Leading AI-Centric EMR in Rehab Therapy Raintree announced today that it has acquired Yoomi Health , a New York-based leader in AI technologies for rehab therapy organizations. This critical addition to Raintrees product stack will significantly accelerate the Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning roadmap for Raintree clients.

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Orlando Health to close derelict Florida hospital, citing ‘years of neglect’ under Steward

Healthcare Dive

Orlando Health, which bought Rockledge Hospital out of bankruptcy from Steward Health Care in October, said repairing the once bat-infested facility would be too costly.

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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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HIPAA Security Risk Assessments: How to Identify and Mitigate Threats

HIPAA Vault

Introduction In the last year alone, healthcare organizations have faced a record number of cyberattacks, with ransomware and phishing incidents costing millions in damages. The healthcare industry remains a prime target for cybercriminals due to the vast amount of sensitive patient data it handles. As a result, conducting a thorough HIPAA Security Risk Assessment (SRA).

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AMC President Mark Gutweiler Expands into UAE & Middle East at Arab Health 2025

American Medical Compliance

AMC (American Medical Compliance) has achieved a major milestone by expanding into the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and the broader Middle East, reinforcing its position as a key player in global healthcare compliance. At the forefront of this initiative, AMC President Mark Gutweiler led the companys participation in Arab Health 2025 , one of the worlds most prestigious healthcare exhibitions , held in Dubai.

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Social Determinants of Health Training

American Medical Compliance

The Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Training is designed to equip healthcare providers with essential knowledge about the factors beyond medical care that impact patient health. Understanding SDOH is critical, as social and environmental conditions, such as economic stability, education, healthcare access, and community support, play a significant role in health outcomes.

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Weekly Hospital Real Estate Briefing: Former Hospital Buildings Increasingly Adapted into Housing | CHN to JV Construction of Behavioral Hospitals

Hall Render

A recent Wall Street Journal article highlighted the growing trend of repurposing former hospital buildings into residential housing to address housing shortages, particularly in urban areas. Spending on this type of adaptive reuse more than doubled between 2022 and 2023. Southwest Florida continues to experience a hospital construction surge. Health providers announced plans to build 65 new hospitals in Southwest Florida between 2020 and 2022, and just seven current projects account for over $1

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

The demand for weight loss drugs is not slowing down, and many organizations voiced concerns there will likely be semaglutide shortages in the future that will impact patients' access to weight loss medications.

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Strados Labs and BIDMC Launch Study to Evaluate AI-Powered Biosensor for Early Detection of Pulmonary Edema

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Strados Labs , a medical technology company focused on respiratory health, today announced a new collaboration with Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) to evaluate the use of its RESP Biosensor for the early detection of pulmonary edema in critically ill patients. – The pilot study, scheduled to begin at the end of February 2025, will enroll 20 patients and is expected to last 12 months.

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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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Fierce Healthcare

Congress and state leaders must resist short-term cost-cutting measures that cause long-term harm, create cycles of poverty and dismantle the middle class.

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Monitoring Vital Signs for Healthcare Professionals

American Medical Compliance

Monitoring vital signs is a fundamental aspect of patient care, providing critical insights into a patient’s health status. Accurate measurement and interpretation of vital signs can help detect early signs of deterioration, enabling timely interventions. This course will cover essential techniques for measuring vital signs, interpreting readings, recognizing early warning signs of patient decline, and ensuring proper documentation.

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iScribeHealth’s Path to Auto Generated Dynamic Notes in Chaotic Medical Settings

Healthcare IT Today

In 2019, iScribeHealth recognized that AI could produce accurate doctors’ notes, and that the company would no longer need the 120 human scribes it was offering clients. But it kept the leading experts among those scribes to work closely with them to review the notes being generated by AI to make sure they could reproduce the physician’s style as well as documenting the information being recorded accurately.

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Pain Management for Healthcare Providers Training

American Medical Compliance

Effective pain management is essential for improving patient outcomes and quality of life. Pain Management for Healthcare Providers Training equips professionals with the knowledge to understand pain perception, implement individualized treatment plans, and apply evidence-based guidelines. This course covers both pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches, emphasizing safe and appropriate opioid use.

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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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Fierce Healthcare

The Department of Justice is probing UnitedHealth Group's billing practices in Medicare Advantage, according to a report from the Wall Street Journal.

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Building Trust and Integrity in Healthcare Training

American Medical Compliance

Building trust and integrity is the cornerstone of successful healthcare delivery. The values of trust and integrity guide every interaction between healthcare providers, patients, and colleagues. In this course, we will explore the essential components of fostering truth and maintaining integrity in healthcare settings. As healthcare professionals, maintaining these principles is vital for building strong patient relationships.

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Fierce Healthcare

The AI agents have access to a 360-degree view of patient information drawn from unified clinical and claims data and can handle tasks such as scheduling, follow-ups and care coordination.

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Bluesight Announces Acquisition of Protenus to Advance Healthcare Compliance and Risk Mitigation

Healthcare IT Today

Bluesight , the leading provider of inventory management, procurement, and compliance solutions for health systems and hospital pharmacies, today announced the acquisition of Protenus , provider of the leading healthcare compliance analytics platform. This strategic acquisition will further strengthen Bluesights drug diversion platform and add critical patient privacy monitoring capabilities to better protect healthcare organizations and the communities they serve.

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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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Fierce Healthcare

Staffing difficulties and population growth will cut down the number of open acute care hospital beds over the next decade should hospitalization rates and other trends remain unchanged, new projections show.

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1 year later: The Change Healthcare cyberattack and its lasting impact on healthcare

Becker's Health IT

One year after a cyberattack on Change Healthcare, a subsidiary of UnitedHealthcare, the breachwhich exposed the personal and health data of 190 million individuals has been deemed the largest in healthcare history.

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Fierce Healthcare

CVS Health's MinuteClinic and Georgia-based Emory Healthcare are expanding their partnership to provide in-network primary care services at the retail clinics.

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NHS private service provider investigating cyber attack

Digital Health News

NHS private service provider, the HCRG Care Group, has confirmed that it is investigating a suspected ransomware attack.

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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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Feds warn of Ghost ransomware targeting healthcare

Becker's Health IT

The FBI, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, and Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center are warning healthcare organizations about a ransomware group called Ghost.

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AI could help prepare for the next pandemic, say researchers

Digital Health News

AI could help to prepare for the next global pandemic and save lives, according to a group of global researchers.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

Millie plans to expand its footprint and add more services, fueled by a $12 million series A funding round. The company will soon open its second clinic in San Francisco's South Bay in collaboration with Good Samaritan Hospital, part of HCA Healthcare.

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Stemline Therapeutics to Deploy Tempus Next’s AI-Enabled Care Pathway Intelligence Platform

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Tempus , a provider of AI-driven precision medicine, and Stemline Therapeutics, Inc. (“Stemline”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Menarini Group announced a new collaboration to improve the use of ESR1 testing in metastatic breast cancer (mBC). – The partnership will leverage Tempus’ Next platform , an AI-enabled care pathway intelligence tool, to help clinicians determine when ESR1 testing may be appropriate for their patients.

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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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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

My Care Journey builds on the companys measurement-based care approach and aims to prompt deeper patient engagement in therapeutic goals and treatment.

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Philips and Mass General Brigham Partner To Integrate Live HealthData with AI

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Philips , a leader in health technology, and Mass General Brigham (MGB), a healthcare system and research enterprise, announced a strategic collaboration to develop and deploy advanced data infrastructure and AI solutions. – The goal of the partnership aims to improve patient care by integrating and processing live healthcare data from various sources, creating a unified and actionable data ecosystem.

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Fierce Healthcare

The pharmacy benefits management (PBM) industry is at a turning point. | The pharmacy benefits management (PBM) industry is at a turning point.

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Sheba and Nuvo Partner to Deploy AI-Driven Pregnancy Monitoring

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Sheba Medical Center, a global medical institution, and Nuvo Group , a pioneer in remote pregnancy monitoring forms a strategic collaboration to develop and deploy AI-powered solutions for prenatal care. – This partnership, facilitated by ARC (Sheba’s innovation arm), aims to transform pregnancy monitoring, enhance clinical decision-making, and improve outcomes for mothers and babies.

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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.