Healthcare Dive
JULY 19, 2024
The cybersecurity firm released what was meant to be a routine software update, but now health systems, including CommonSpirit Health and Cleveland Clinic, are locked out of Windows systems.
Fierce Healthcare
JULY 19, 2024
A widespread outage to Microsoft systems has impacted health systems, hospitals and clinics as electronic health record software has been knocked offline, forcing providers to cancel non-emergency | A widespread outage to Microsoft systems has impacted health systems, hospitals and clinics as electronic health record software has been knocked offline, forcing providers to cancel non-emergency procedures and services.
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Healthcare Dive
JULY 19, 2024
While the number of deals reached its lowest levels since 2014, the average deal size for the first half of 2024 was 40% higher than the year prior.
Healthcare IT Today
JULY 19, 2024
Pharmacists remain one of the most underutilized resources in healthcare. Reducing the administrative burden on Pharmacists means more capacity for them to care for and advise patients. Asepha is hoping to do just that with their AI-based workflow solutions. Healthcare IT Today had the opportunity to ask Eunice Wu, PharmD – Asepha’s CEO and Founder – how pharmacists can be leveraged more to patient care.
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!
Fierce Healthcare
JULY 19, 2024
Kidney care giant DaVita has agreed to pay nearly $34.5 million to settle allegations that it paid kickbacks to secure referrals, according to an announcement from the Justice Department. | Kidney care giant DaVita has agreed to pay nearly $34.5 million to settle allegations that it paid kickbacks to secure referrals, according to an announcement from the Justice Department.
Digital Health News
JULY 19, 2024
Dr Simon Wallace, CCIO at Microsoft told Summer Schools that a global outage affecting the NHS was identified to antivirus firm CrowdStrike.
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Becker's Health IT
JULY 19, 2024
A global cyber outage that disrupted industries including healthcare, aviation and the media July 19 shows how interconnected IT systems are and the reliance on third-party vendors, health system leaders say.
Digital Health News
JULY 19, 2024
University Hospitals Plymouth is supporting Plymouth Community Homes on a 'living lab’ project, exploring the impact of tech in older residents' homes.
Mobi Health News
JULY 19, 2024
The company will use the funds to accelerate its growth, expand the use of its models for different conditions and open an office in Cambridge.
HIT Consultant
JULY 19, 2024
What You Should Know: – Social media has become a breeding ground for deceptive health supplement ads, with AI-powered deepfakes taking these scams to a whole new level of danger. A recent study by Bitdefender Labs reveals a dramatic increase in phony social media ads promoting fictitious supplements and treatments. -Researchers at Bitdefender Labs analyzed health-related scams on social media platforms like Facebook, Messenger, and Instagram over a three-month period, uncovering a disturb
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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.
Mobi Health News
JULY 19, 2024
Crowdstrike says the BSOD outage for Microsoft Windows was caused by a botched security update. It has resulted in surgical cancellations, ambulance diversions and other patient care disruptions at doctors' offices, ERs and hospitals around the globe.
Fierce Healthcare
JULY 19, 2024
Healthcare technology company Commure plans to buy Augmedix, a healthcare artificial intelligence company founded in 2013, the companies announced Friday. | On Friday, ambient AI documentation company Augmedix announced it had been bought by Commure, a large IT vendor to healthcare systems. The deal values the company at $139 million.
HIT Consultant
JULY 19, 2024
Jinyong Lee, CEO & Co-Founder of Kryptos Biotechnologies Most of us have been tested for COVID-19 over the past few years. If that’s true of you, you know the routine: you go to a testing site, give your sample, a medical professional sends it to a laboratory, and you receive your results in a day or two. If this sounds familiar, you’ve benefited from PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) testing.
Healthcare IT Today
JULY 19, 2024
Hummingbird Healthcare Inc. successfully closed a $10 million Series A funding round led by UCHealth. Hummingbird is a tech-enabled managed services company focused on elevating patient access to healthcare and creating good jobs. With this investment, Hummingbird and its clients will expand their work maturing patient access so providers can focus on caring for patients and patients can access care how, where, and when they need it.
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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.
Fierce Healthcare
JULY 19, 2024
A bipartisan group of Senators introduced a healthcare cybersecurity bill on July 11 to help prevent cyberattacks on healthcare facilities, which the federal government deems as critical infrastruc | A bipartisan group of Senators introduced the Healthcare Cybersecurity Act of 2024 on July 11. A healthcare cybersecurity lawyer told Fierce Healthcare that the ideas aren't novel.
Healthcare IT Today
JULY 19, 2024
Uncover your crystal balls and dust off your tarot cards because today we are looking into the future! At the past HIMSS Conference, we asked our incredible Healthcare IT Today Community to get in touch with their mystical side and tell us what unexpected surprise will happen in healthcare in the next 6 months. The video below is a compilation of their answers.
Fierce Healthcare
JULY 19, 2024
Growing up, neither of us could have imagined that our lived experiences would resonate in our work in such a profound way. | When our healthcare system has a limited understanding of who is affected, we not only fail to provide adequate services for people whose needs are going unidentified but also stigmatize the need for these services.
Becker's Health IT
JULY 19, 2024
Two hackers pleaded guilty to participating in a ransomware group that has extorted approximately $500 million from organizations including hospitals.
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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.
Compliancy Group
JULY 19, 2024
Early this morning a worldwide Microsoft outage was reported resulting from a bug fix pushed by CrowdStrike. The update caused affected users’ systems to be completely down, halting businesses across the globe using the security tool CrowdStrike Falcon as their cyber protection. Of particular concern is how this has affected patient care, as several hospitals have reported that they were among the victims of the botched security update.
HIT Consultant
JULY 19, 2024
What You Should Know: – Augmedix (AUGX), a leader in AI-powered medical documentation and data solutions, is being acquired by healthcare technology provider Commure in an all-cash deal valued at approximately $139M. News of the acquisition brought Augmedix up by 150% at $2.27 at 10 am ET after closing at $0.92 on Thursday. – Augmedix leverages AI technology to streamline medical documentation and data management for healthcare providers.
Digital Health News
JULY 19, 2024
A partnership between Curam and Capita is aiming to expand a tech-led solution for local authorities to fill care positions.
HealthIT Answers
JULY 19, 2024
By April Miller - Now that regulators have caught up with the digitalization age, they’ve prioritized regulating data collection, processing, storage and exchanges. However, several downsides to their intervention exist. The post How Interoperability Requirements Impact Health IT System Development appeared first on Health IT Answers.
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.
Innovaare Compliance
JULY 19, 2024
On April 15, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released potential fraud, waste and abuse (FWA) trending data collected from Medicare Advantage Prescription Drug Plans (plan sponsors) for fourth quarter 2021. The most prominent suspect was misrepresentation of services/products (48.87%). Three categories of FWA allegations accounted for 78.47 percent, more than three-quarters of all reported.
Fierce Healthcare
JULY 19, 2024
Welcome to this week's Chutes & Ladders, our roundup of hirings, firings and retirings throughout the industry. | Welcome to this week's Chutes & Ladders, our roundup of hirings, firings and retirings throughout the industry. Please submit the good news—or the bad—from your shop, and we will feature it here at the end of each week.
HIT Consultant
JULY 19, 2024
What You Should Know: GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) announced an agreement to acquire the clinical artificial intelligence (AI) software business of Intelligent Ultrasound Group PLC (Intelligent Ultrasound) for approximately $51M. – The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2024, subject to customary closing conditions. GE HealthCare will finance the deal with existing cash reserves.
Total Medical ComplianceHIPAA
JULY 19, 2024
HIPAA: Do surveillance cameras breach HIPAA regulations? Since HIPAA mandates the confidentiality of protected health information (PHI), installing video cameras can result in a violation if they are not placed correctly or used appropriately. Infection Control: What is the difference between universal, standard, and transmission-based precautions in preventing the spread of infection?
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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.
Hall Render
JULY 19, 2024
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute plans to demolish the Joslin Diabetes Center building in Boston to make way for its recently announced 300-bed, 450,000-sf cancer hospital, which it plans to build with Beth Israel Deaconess for $1.7B. Howard University has announced plans to build a new $650M, 200-bed hospital in Washington, D.C. The University stated its commitment to proceed with construction even though talks with Adventist HealthCare to purchase the facility have stalled.
Medisys Compliance
JULY 19, 2024
Introduction The landscape of Medicare and Medicaid billing for behavioral health services has undergone significant changes recently. Understanding these updates is crucial for behavioral health providers to ensure compliance, maximize reimbursements, and continue delivering high-quality care. This article discusses the latest changes, providing a comprehensive guide to navigating the evolving billing landscape.
Hanys
JULY 19, 2024
Navigating non-emergency medical transport July 23 Standing membership call on state and federal issues July 23 The fundamentals of healthcare strategic planning July 24 A brave new world? Artificial intelligence and antimicrobial stewardship July 25 Practical guidance to improve diagnostic quality and safety Aug.
HIT Consultant
JULY 19, 2024
What You Should Know: – West Tennessee Healthcare , a not-for-profit healthcare system with 7 hospitals and multiple supporting clinics, treating more than 185,000 patients, today announced a partnership with Qventus, the leading provider of AI-based software that automates health system operations and patient flows. – Qventus’ Perioperative Solution empowers surgical teams at West Tennessee Healthcare to optimize scheduling and increase patient access by providing real-time visibil
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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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