Healthcare Dive
MAY 23, 2024
Equalizing Medicare payment between sites of service to cut down on provider consolidation is a “no brainer,” one witness testified during the hearing.
Healthcare It News
MAY 23, 2024
Trinity Health reaches out to patients on their preferred platform to encourage them to make needed visits. Dr. Roosevelt De Los Santos, its medical director for health informatics, describes why it works.
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Healthcare Dive
MAY 23, 2024
The medical community needs to take “smart risks” to maximize organ donation use, according to the president of the Association of Organ Procurement Organizations.
Healthcare IT Today
MAY 23, 2024
The following is a guest article by John English, Director of Service Provider Marketing and Business Development at NETSCOUT Amidst the COVID-19 crisis, medical technology became essential for keeping healthcare running when other industries had to close. Cellular network technology, particularly 5G, has been a critical enabler in running medical services during and after the pandemic.
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!
Healthcare Dive
MAY 23, 2024
Thirty-seven percent of healthcare organizations did not have a cyberattack contingency plan in place, despite half having experienced an attack, according to a new survey from Software Advice.
Fierce Healthcare
MAY 23, 2024
Atropos Health, maker of a real-world data platform, sits at the intersection of two rapidly growing fields, real-world evidence research and artificial intelligence. | Atropos Health is getting closer to its mission of addressing the evidence gap in healthcare and secured $33 million in series B funding to help fuel its growth.
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Mobi Health News
MAY 23, 2024
The company will use the funds to enter into strategic relationships with life sciences organizations focusing on oncology and specialty care.
Healthcare Dive
MAY 23, 2024
The struggling health system continues to cut roles as it struggles to chart a path to financial health.
Fierce Healthcare
MAY 23, 2024
After several years of modest or declining growth, the average pay for doctors jumped 5.9% in 2023, rebounding from a decline of 2.4% in 2022. | After several years of modest or declining growth, the average pay for doctors jumped 5.9% in 2023, rebounding from a decline of 2.4% in 2022.
Healthcare IT Today
MAY 23, 2024
A year ago, eClinicalWorks made a big investment in AI, adding it to dozens of modules in their cloud EHR. That investment is paying off. Many customers have successfully deployed the new AI Assistant and seeing significant benefits. eClinicalWorks Leaned into AI a Year Ago In 2023, Healthcare IT Today attended the eClinicalWorks Enterprise Summit (for large practices) and the Health Center Summit (for community health clinics and federally qualified health centers – FQHCs).
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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.
Fierce Healthcare
MAY 23, 2024
Centene's philanthropic arm is joining forces with McCormack Baron Salazar to develop new affordable housing options in multiple states. | Centene's philanthropic arm is joining forces with McCormack Baron Salazar to develop new affordable housing options in multiple states.
Becker's Health IT
MAY 23, 2024
Ascension, a 140-hospital system based in St. Louis, continued to deal with the fallout of a ransomware attack more than two weeks after the hack took its IT network offline.
Digital Health News
MAY 23, 2024
The three trusts that form the Acute Hospital Alliance are to implement a new shared electronic patient record (EPR), which will go live in 2026.
HIT Consultant
MAY 23, 2024
Brian Montgomery, Expert Security Engineer, Altera Digital Health Being an avid soccer fan, player, and coach, I’ve heard countless times that “the best defense is a good offense.” As a cybersecurity professional, the concept of taking active steps to improve your team’s position resonates. However, cybersecurity programs within and outside the healthcare industry typically focus on reactive approaches.
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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.
Digital Health News
MAY 23, 2024
NHS England has announced proposals to increase access to virtual wards in a bid to reduce emergency department (ED) waiting times.
Becker's Health IT
MAY 23, 2024
In April, hackers breached the IT network of CentroMed, a healthcare provider based in San Antonio, Texas, compromising the protected health information of 400,000 patients.
Fierce Healthcare
MAY 23, 2024
Interim CEO at Veradigm Shin-Yin Ho and Will Manidis, CEO and founder of ScienceIO (which was recently acquired by Veradigm), spoke about the potential of artificial intelligence on a panel at the | Veradigm and ScienceIO CEOs discussed how artificial intelligence will dramatically change the function of electronic health records, from making their contents more usable to demoting their prominence in healthcare.
HIT Consultant
MAY 23, 2024
What You Should Know: – Redox , a healthcare interoperability company, and Snowflake , the Data Cloud company, have joined forces to simplify the exchange of healthcare data. – This strategic partnership aims to revolutionize how healthcare organizations access and utilize patient data, ultimately leading to improved patient care. Unifying Legacy Systems for Seamless Data Flow The collaboration leverages Redox’s expertise in unifying healthcare data from various sources, includ
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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.
Mobi Health News
MAY 23, 2024
Also, Lunit has completed its acquisition of breast screening AI company Volpara.
HIT Consultant
MAY 23, 2024
Image: Ella Maru Studio What You Should Know: – A collaborative effort between Providence , Microsoft , and the University of Washington has yielded a breakthrough in cancer diagnostics with the development of an AI-powered pathology model, Prov-GigaPath. – Prov-GigaPath is an AI-powered pathology model designed to improve patient care and transform cancer diagnostics.
HIPAA Journal
MAY 23, 2024
A Texas ophthalmology practice has experienced a ransomware attack that resulted in the encryption of files on its computer systems. The attack affected Victoria Surgery Center, Victoria Eye Center , and Victoria Vision Center and involved the personal and protected health information of 80,122 individuals. The attack was detected on March 21, 2024, when the file encryption made certain computer systems inaccessible.
HIT Consultant
MAY 23, 2024
What You Should Know: – Carallel , a provider of support for family caregivers, has unveiled the all-new Carallel Companion app. – The user-friendly app marks a significant evolution in Carallel’s offerings, providing a personalized digital experience designed to lighten the load for family caregivers and maximize their critical role in the healthcare system.
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.
HIPAA Journal
MAY 23, 2024
The American Privacy Rights Act (APRA), the successor of the A merican Data Privacy and Protection Act (ADPPA), has been criticized by 15 State Attorneys General who are urging Congress not to proceed with the proposed federal data privacy law in its current form. A draft of the APRA was released in April 2024 that addressed some of the problems with the ADPPA that prevented the bill from progressing.
Digital Health News
MAY 23, 2024
Digital Health is delighted to announce that NHS England’s CIO John Quinn will return as keynote at Summer Schools 2024 in July.
HIPAA Journal
MAY 23, 2024
Incidents involving the theft of portable electronic devices containing protected health information are now relatively rare, but two incidents were reported this month. Former Multnomah County Health Department Employee Failed to Return Laptop Containing Patient Information Multnomah County Health Department in Portland, OR, has notified 1,092 Multnomah County Health Center patients that some of their protected health information has been exposed.
HealthIT Answers
MAY 23, 2024
By Pieter De Leenheer, Ph.D. - FHIR is designed to be a modular and open-source standard, encouraging global adoption and continual refinement. It allows for local customization to meet specific needs, which is critical given the diverse regulatory and operational needs in healthcare. The post The Healthcare Interoperability Universe: FHIR, Governance, and Transparency appeared first on Health IT Answers.
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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.
HIPAA Journal
MAY 23, 2024
On May 20, 2024, The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) added a critical NextGen Healthcare Mirth Connect remote code execution vulnerability to its Known Exploited Vulnerability (KEV) Catalog. Mirth Connect is an open-source integration engine that is used in healthcare to support interoperability and enables healthcare data to be securely and efficiently exchanged between different systems and applications through standardized formats and protocols such as HL7, DICOM, and
MedTrainer
MAY 23, 2024
The Administration for Community Living (ACL) recently updated the Older Americans Act (OAA) for the first time in 34 years to ensure older adults receive broader services and support from state and territorial agencies – and the healthcare organizations that provide services through them. The final OAA rule took effect March 15, 2024, and regulated agencies have until Oct. 1, 2024, to comply with the updates.
HealthIT Answers
MAY 23, 2024
CMS encourages you to submit improvement activities for consideration for future years of the Merit-based Incentive Payment System. The MIPS Annual Call for Improvement Activities process allows clinicians, professional associations and medical societies that represent clinicians, researchers, consumer groups, and others to identify and submit activities.
Medisys Compliance
MAY 23, 2024
Introduction The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) establish specific billing guidelines for behavioral health services provided to Medicare beneficiaries. Providers must understand these guidelines to ensure accurate claims submission, maximize reimbursement, and maintain compliance. This article provides a comprehensive overview of essential information for providers navigating CMS behavioral health billing guidelines.
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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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