Steward contends with possible facility closures
Healthcare Dive
JUNE 14, 2024
State regulators, workers and creditors reacted to Steward's new loan terms, which demand the health system transition or close facilities that don't sell at auction.
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CPT Editorial Panel suspends changes to RPM coding – what's next?
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JUNE 14, 2024
A push to improve reimbursement for remote patient monitoring programs has stalled, and that could prompt health systems and hospitals to think twice about launching or expanding their platforms. The roadblock is coming from the American Medical Association's 21-member CPT Editorial Panel , which hasn't been able to agree on amendments to the CPT codes covering RPM services.
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CMS recalculates Medicare Advantage star ratings in major win for insurers
Healthcare Dive
JUNE 14, 2024
The redo comes after regulators lost two court cases over the methodology used to determine 2024’s quality ratings, and should result in hundreds of millions of dollars in additional bonuses to plans that see their ratings improve.
Advancing technologies, evolving therapeutics
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JUNE 14, 2024
Business models have changed in digital therapeutics as tech evolves, says Aaron Gani, founder and CEO of RealizedCare, who discusses how pharma can leverage DTx modalities to collect data for R&D and patient analytics.
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!
VA extends EHR modernization contract with Oracle
Healthcare Dive
JUNE 14, 2024
Even though patient safety and technical concerns have plagued the years-long rollout of the new electronic health record, the Department of Veterans Affairs extended its contract with Oracle Health for another 11 months.
DTA's Andy Molnar recaps its recent summit
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JUNE 14, 2024
The CEO of the Digital Therapeutics Alliance explains why the group held its annual summit in Washington, D.C., discusses how it works with Congress on legislation around reimbursement – and describes just what a digital therapeutic is, exactly.
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Done Health CEO and clinical president arrested for alleged $100M scheme
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JUNE 14, 2024
The telemedicine company's clinical president and its founder and CEO allegedly participated in a scheme to profit from providing easy access to Adderall for no valid medical purpose.
Drug Enforcement Administration sends second attempt at a telehealth prescribing rule to executive budget office
Fierce Healthcare
JUNE 14, 2024
The Drug Enforcement Administration’s long-awaited second attempt at a telemedicine prescribing rule has been handed off to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review. | The Drug Enforcement Administration has submitted a proposed telehealth prescribing rule to the Office of Management and Budget which aims to regulate how telehealth providers prescribe controlled substances when the patient and provider do not have an established relationship.
The Game Changer in Healthcare: Integrated Electronic Health Records
Healthcare IT Today
JUNE 14, 2024
The following is a guest article by Herat Joshi, Business Intelligence Architect – Lead at Great River Health In the vast landscape of healthcare, where every piece of data could be crucial, a significant transformation is underway. It revolves around the integration of external and local health records into a unified Electronic Health Record (EHR) system.
How to implement change: the crucial role of the digital clinical lead
Digital Health News
JUNE 14, 2024
In the second of our four-part series on effective NMAHP teams, Elaine Tustian looks at the crucial role of the digital clinical lead
HIPAA Compliance 2025: Navigating Regulatory Changes & Industry Trends
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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.
Tempus AI shares jump 15% in stock market debut as IPO priced at over $6B valuation
Fierce Healthcare
JUNE 14, 2024
Tempus AI, a precision medicine company that, as its name implies, uses artificial intelligence to process medical data, popped in its stock market debut Friday, with shares jumping 15%. | Tempus AI, a precision medicine company that, as its name implies, uses artificial intelligence to process medical data, popped in its stock market debut Friday, with shares jumping 15%.
Done Health CEO and clinical president arrested for alleged $100M scheme
Mobi Health News
JUNE 14, 2024
The telemedicine company's clinical president and its founder and CEO allegedly participated in a scheme to profit from providing easy access to Adderall for no valid medical purpose.
Virtual primary care provider HealthTap now accepting insurance
Fierce Healthcare
JUNE 14, 2024
Virtual primary care company HealthTap is expanding its reach to millions of Americans by now accepting health coverage for it services. | Virtual primary care company HealthTap is expanding its reach to millions of Americans by now accepting health coverage for it services.
Return-to-paper playbook: How hospital leaders can plan for downtime
Becker's Health IT
JUNE 14, 2024
Hospitals and health systems across the country have been returning to paper medical records during IT outages caused by the unceasing number of cyberattacks plaguing the industry.
Simplify Screening for Excluded Providers
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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.
Calderdale and Huddersfield awarded HIMSS stage 6 for analytics capabilities
Digital Health News
JUNE 14, 2024
Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust has achieved a stage 6 validation from HIMSS for its use of data and approach to data science.
A 'mistake' allowed hackers into Ascension's IT system
Becker's Health IT
JUNE 14, 2024
Hackers were able to launch a ransomware attack on St. Louis-based Ascension, disrupting its IT systems and operations for 140 hospitals, because an employee did something thousands of people do every single day.
Digital platform offers online consultations with community pharmacists
Digital Health News
JUNE 14, 2024
A new digital platform has been launched, allowing patients to book free online Pharmacy First consultations with community pharmacists.
New Washington program equips hospitals with tools to prescribe MOUD, connect patients to clinics
Fierce Healthcare
JUNE 14, 2024
A new clinical program launched in Washington last week aims to help facilitate medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in emergency rooms across the state. | Funded by opioid settlement funds, ScalaNW is designed to bridge between ER docs with ongoing outpatient care, and to ultimately save the lives of patients with opioid use disorder.
Healthcare Vendor Risk Management: Strategies for Protected Data
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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.
Kent Community Health sexual health service goes live with EPR
Digital Health News
JUNE 14, 2024
Kent Community Health NHS Foundation Trust's sexual health service has implemented a new electronic patient record provided by Inform Health.
Stronger nurse staffing could have saved 'thousands' of lives during COVID, study finds
Fierce Healthcare
JUNE 14, 2024
COVID-19 patients admitted to hospitals with fewer nursing resources prior to and during the early pandemic were significantly less likely to survive their illness, a recent study found. | The risk of a COVID-19 patient's in-hospital mortality rose by 20% for each additional patient added to a nurse's workload in the months before the pandemic, a recently published analysis found.
Virtual Nursing: The New Solution Addressing Healthcare Challenges
HIT Consultant
JUNE 14, 2024
Joel Landau, founder & chairman of The Allure Group In an age where technology consistently reshapes various sectors, healthcare and elder care stand transformed. The emergence of virtual nursing heralds a transformative approach to patient care, reshaping how we tackle healthcare hurdles. With an expanding population and surging healthcare needs, virtual nursing introduces groundbreaking remedies to bridge existing gaps.
New Rule Opens the Affordable Care Act Marketplaces to DACA Recipients
Center for Health Insurance Reform
JUNE 14, 2024
The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services has released a final regulation allowing people who receive Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) to access new health insurance options. CHIR's Sabrina Corlette and Julian Polaris of Manatt Health review the rule and its implications for state policy.
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.
Clinical Decision Support Solutions Can Prevent 95% Of Medication Errors In The Operating Room
HIT Consultant
JUNE 14, 2024
What You Should Know: A new study from Massachusetts General Hospital brings promising news for surgical patients. Researchers have found that specialized computer software can dramatically reduce medication errors in the operating room, potentially preventing harm to patients. The study, published in the journal Anesthesia & Analgesia , published by Wolters Kluwer found that this software, known as clinical decision support (CDS), could have prevented a staggering 95% of medication errors d
Executive’s Guide To Choosing an Enterprise Healthcare LMS
MedTrainer
JUNE 14, 2024
A robust, flexible, and scalable Learning Management System (LMS) becomes increasingly critical for healthcare organizations to stay compliant and audit-ready. Healthcare executives like you may prioritize compliance and seamless audit readiness above all else. You trust that the organization’s enterprise healthcare LMS can support significant growth, enhance efficiency, and improve compliance without dragging you into the minutiae of how the job gets done.
Real-Time AI Alerts Reduce Patient Deaths by 43%, Mount Sinai Study Finds
HIT Consultant
JUNE 14, 2024
What You Should Know: – A new study from Mount Sinai Hospital suggests artificial intelligence (AI) can significantly improve patient outcomes by predicting and preventing health decline. The research, published in Critical Care Medicine , found hospitalized patients receiving AI-generated alerts about potential health deterioration were 43% more likely to receive escalated care and far less likely to die. – Traditionally, healthcare professionals relied on manual methods like the ME
Chutes & Ladders—Teladoc snaps up GuideWell exec; Optum AI exec departs; AMA inaugurates new president
Fierce Healthcare
JUNE 14, 2024
Chutes & Ladders—Teladoc snaps up GuideWell exec; Optum AI exec departs; AMA inaugurates new president ebeavins Fri, 06/14/2024 - 13:13
The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings
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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.
Friday at Five: Weekend Reading on the Facts
HealthIT Answers
JUNE 14, 2024
Bookmark these reports on your "to read" list. From the AHA on hospital stats, ONC on interoperability, AHRQ on using data on practice improvement, and Sellers Dorsey's summary of CMS-2439-F final rule. The post Friday at Five: Weekend Reading on the Facts appeared first on Health IT Answers.
May Research Roundup: What We’re Reading
Center for Health Insurance Reform
JUNE 14, 2024
The days are heating up and so is the summer research! This month we read about the effects of health risk assessments on Medicare Advantage payments, how the Affordable Care Act transformed the healthcare landscape in this country, and finally, about hospital pricing and the values of transparency.
HealthTap Now Takes Insurance, Making Affordable Virtual Primary Care a Reality for All
HIT Consultant
JUNE 14, 2024
What You Should Know: – HealthTap , a virtual healthcare provider, just announced a major step towards making quality primary care accessible to all. – Patients in all 50 states can now use their insurance when seeking virtual visits with board-certified doctors on the HealthTap platform. Access to Affordable Primary Care to 280 Million Americans Millions of Americans lack access to a regular primary care doctor.
The Importance of Retaining Mental Health Records
The Health Law Firm Blog
JUNE 14, 2024
By Amanda I. Forbes, J.D. One of the key professional obligations of any psychotherapist involves providing reasonable access to client/patient records and securely maintaining client/patient records, even after the termination of the psychotherapist-client relationship. Proper documentation of client treatment records is crucial for defending against malpractice lawsuits, licensing board complaints, ethics complaints and Medicare or [.
3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings
Advertiser: Celo
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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