HCA pushed out providers, downgraded care after acquiring Mission Health: report
Healthcare Dive
AUGUST 16, 2024
A scathing report from Wake Forest University accuses HCA of driving away doctors from Mission Hospital after the acquisition.
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Reproductive health app Clue partners with Headspace
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 16, 2024
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Medicare drug price cuts could have limited early impact, but grow with time
Healthcare Dive
AUGUST 16, 2024
Some industry watchers described the level of price discounts announced by Medicare as a "relief," though they warned of bigger future implications for drug research.
Aon projects employer health costs will rise 9% next year
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 16, 2024
Employers' health costs are expected to rise by an average of 9% next year, according to a new report from Aon. | Employers' health costs are expected to rise by an average of 9% next year, according to a new report from Aon.
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!
Employee Benefits are Evolving with Help from AI
Healthcare IT Today
AUGUST 16, 2024
The following is a guest article by Dave Werry , Co-Founder & President at Well Personalized healthcare continues to become more ubiquitous, and its well-documented benefits include greater health outcomes, enhanced convenience, and reduced employer costs. Driven by advancements in technology, the increasing prevalence of chronic diseases, and rising healthcare costs, the personalized medicine market is expected to surpass $1.2 billion by 2033.
Orlando Health makes $439M bid for Steward Health Care's 'Space Coast' Florida properties
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 16, 2024
Orlando Health has offered to buy Steward Health Care's three "Space Coast" Florida properties, including three hospitals and a medical practice, for $439 million, according to a court document fil | Orlando Health has offered to buy Steward Health Care's three "Space Coast" Florida properties, including three hospitals and a medical practice, for $439 million, according to a court document filed Wednesday.
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Healthcare bankruptcy filings slow in 2024, largely driven by middle-market companies, analysis finds
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 16, 2024
Healthcare bankruptcy filings have slowed over the past three quarters, according to a new analysis by healthcare restructuring advisory firm Gibbins Advisors. | The report analyzed healthcare sector Chapter 11 bankruptcy filings from 2019 through mid-2024. The decline so far this year appears to be driven by middle-market companies, though financial challenges in the sector still persist.
Hacker accesses health system employee's email
Becker's Health IT
AUGUST 16, 2024
UConn Health system warns patients of potential data breach after hacker gains access to employee's email account. Personal information may have been stolen.
Massachusetts governor announces deals for 4 Steward hospitals
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 16, 2024
Massachusetts' governor has announced that deals in principle have been reached for Ste | Massachusetts' governor has announced that deals in principle have been reached for Steward Health Care's four remaining hospitals in Massachusetts.
Jersey’s EPR plans delayed by ‘patchy WiFi’
Digital Health News
AUGUST 16, 2024
Plans to update Jersey’s electronic patient record (EPR) system have been delayed owing to WiFi issues, according to an annual report.
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.
First of its kind framework can help developers assess the fitness of data for medical machine learning
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 16, 2024
An article recently published in Nature proposes a new way to evaluate data quality for artificial intelligence used in healthcare. | In a recent study published in Nature, researchers propose a new framework for evaluating the data quality and fitness for a specific machine learning task. Data quality has a massive impact on the performance of an algorithm and its safety for patients.
A Look at the Changes in RCM that Are Happening Now and Changes that Need to Happen
Healthcare IT Today
AUGUST 16, 2024
Change, despite its often negative reception, can be a wonderful thing. In healthcare, change usually happens due to our strives for growth and betterment. We see an area that can be improved for our patients and staff and we set out to come up with solutions and technologies to make that improvement a reality. So let’s take a moment to embrace and celebrate change!
Press Ganey Brings AI-Powered Patient Insights to Epic EHR
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 16, 2024
What You Should Know: – Press Ganey , a leader in experience measurement, data analytics, and insights, today announced an expansion to its PX Connect Suite, enabling healthcare organizations to capture and act on patient sentiment directly within the Epic electronic health record (EHR) system. – The integration allows for seamless collection of patient feedback through Epic’s MyChart patient portal, providing valuable insights to care teams.
OSHA Heat Standard: What Medical and Dental Offices Need to Know
Total Medical Compliance Resources
AUGUST 16, 2024
As temperatures rose this summer and heat waves hit the country, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has implemented a new heat standard for employers. This standard aims to safeguard workers across various industries from heat-related injury and illness. As a result of this standard, medical and dental offices have important obligations to consider ensuring staff’s health and safety.
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.
Authenticx Launches AI Models to Detect Reportable Events in Healthcare Conversations
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 16, 2024
What You Should Know: – Authenticx , a leader in conversational intelligence for healthcare launches new suite of AI models capable of detecting reportable events within customer interactions. – The new AI models empowers pharmacovigilance and patient safety teams to operate more efficiently and effectively. Detecting Healthcare-Specific Compliance Events and Streamlining Reporting The AI models can identify various reportable safety events, including adverse events, product quality
Why Healthcare Workers Face the Highest Rates of Workplace Injuries and How Ergonomics Can Help
Total Medical Compliance Resources
AUGUST 16, 2024
When thinking about the risk of injury on the job, what industry takes the top spot for rates of injury? One may be surprised to learn that healthcare workers experience the highest injury rates of any industry. This statistic is alarming: Those who dedicate their lives to caring for others suffer more on-the-job injuries than any other sector. Why are so many healthcare professionals suffering from workplace injuries?
Paige Appoints Razik Yousfi as CEO to Drive AI Innovation in Pathology
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 16, 2024
Razik Yousfi, CEO at Paige What You Should Know: – Paige , a leader in next-generation AI technology , announced the appointment of Razik Yousfi as Chief Technology Officer and Chief Executive Officer. Yousfi, who has been instrumental in Paige’s product development and technology strategy since 2019, will now lead the company’s efforts to advance AI in pathology and oncology. – Under Yousfi’s leadership, Paige will intensify its focus on developing cutting-edge AI solutions to addre
Healthcare Compliance: All You Need To Know | symplr
Symplr
AUGUST 16, 2024
As a multi-trillion-dollar industry focused on patient care and safety, it should come as no surprise that healthcare is highly regulated, and penalties for noncompliance are steep. There are regulations for just about everything: protecting confidential health information, following safety protocols when dispensing medications or performing procedures, documenting care accurately and completely, coding and billing accurately, and much, much more.
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.
CodaMetrix AI Platform Achieves Epic Toolbox Designation
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 16, 2024
What You Should Know: · CodaMetrix, a leading AI technology company in healthcare revenue cycle management, is committed to addressing the underutilization and clinical insufficiency of medical codes, which contribute to $4.5 trillion in annual healthcare spending in the U.S. · The CodaMetrix AI Platform has now achieved Epic Toolbox designation for the fully autonomous coding category, meeting Epic’s stringent integration practices (“Blueprint”) for this product type.
Privacy concerns raised over trust’s AI data-sharing deal
Digital Health News
AUGUST 16, 2024
A privacy campaign group has raised concerns over a data sharing agreement between the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital and an AI startup.
O.C. Tanner and CipherHealth Partner to Boost Healthcare Morale
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 16, 2024
What You Should Know: – O.C. Tanner , the global authority for strengthening organizational culture through meaningful employee recognition, today announced an integration with CipherHealth, a recognized leader and innovator in patient-centered communications and insights for the nation’s leading healthcare systems. – This will enable healthcare professionals to better engage with colleagues and patients across the care continuum through recognition.
How a rural hospital responded to the CrowdStrike outage
Becker's Health IT
AUGUST 16, 2024
It took a rural Minnesota health system a week to recover from the recent global IT outage that affected large swaths of the healthcare industry, the Kittson County (Minn.) Enterprise reported.
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.
Digital Health’s monthly roundup of contracts and go lives
Digital Health News
AUGUST 16, 2024
This latest roundup includes Northampton General Hospital signing a 10-year Nervecentre electronic patient record (EPR) contract.
Chutes and Ladders—CareSource, Quantum, Included Health sweep up executives
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 16, 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.
Photon Raises $9M to Expand Access to Text-Based Prescriptions
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 16, 2024
Photon Founders: Otto, Rado, and Sam What You Should Know: – Photon Health , a digital health startup focused on reimagining the prescription experience raises $9M in Series A funding round led by Notation and Flare Capital. The round also saw participation from existing investors and a group of notable angel investors. – Photon has developed a platform that simplifies the prescription process for both patients and providers.
Health IT Issues that Deserve a Second Read – July 2024
HealthIT Answers
AUGUST 16, 2024
The thought leaders in our community are good about sharing their thoughts on the issues of today. Here are the top read and shared guest posts of July that we think deserve sharing again. The post Health IT Issues that Deserve a Second Read – July 2024 appeared first on Health IT Answers.
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.
Enforcing Mental Health Parity: State Options to Improve Access to Care
Center for Health Insurance Reform
AUGUST 16, 2024
The 2008 Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) is the primary federal law protecting access to behavioral health care for privately insured Americans. In a new issue brief for the Commonwealth Fund, CHIR experts interviewed insurance regulators in ten states to identify the tools state regulators are using for MHPAEA oversight and enforcement, as well as the barriers they are facing.
Caresyntax Secures $180M to Advance Precision Surgery Platform
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 16, 2024
What You Should Know: – Caresyntax , a leader in vendor-neutral precision surgery platforms raises $180M in funding, comprised of $80M in equity and up to $100M in growth debt, will fuel the company’s continued growth and development of its AI-powered surgical platform. – The funding round was led by a consortium of prominent investors, including Symbiotic Capital , MTIP AG , BIONIQ Capital, and BlackRock Innovation Capital.
The Future of AI in Life Sciences
Dot Compliance
AUGUST 16, 2024
In our previous posts, we discussed the evolution of quality management systems (QMS) and AI tools and technologies that are accelerating quality in the life sciences industry. In this third and final installment, we take a look forward with Harsh Thakkar, Qualitvate CEO, to explore future trends in AI within the life sciences and challenges that will need to be addressed.
July Research Roundup: What We’re Reading
Center for Health Insurance Reform
AUGUST 16, 2024
Last month CHIR stayed cool indoors to catch up on the latest in health policy research. In July, we read studies that proposed policies to increase insurance coverage rates and forecasted insurance coverage and health expenditures for the next decade.
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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