Healthcare Dive
DECEMBER 22, 2023
The suit alleges Salem Community Hospital and Perry Johnson & Associates waited months before informing affected individuals. The breach may have exposed the data of nearly nine million people across the country.
Bill of Health
DECEMBER 22, 2023
By Aparajita Lath* The World Health Organization (WHO), in collaboration with the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the World Trade Organization (WTO), hosted the 10 th Trilateral Symposium on Human Health and Climate Change in Geneva this November. This article reflects the significant effort made to put climate-sensitive diseases, many of which are neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), at the forefront of these talks.
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Healthcare Dive
DECEMBER 22, 2023
The 2022 report comes after regulators finalized merger guidelines this week that could have a chilling effect on healthcare M&A.
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Though often associated with gaming, virtual reality (VR) is a technology rapidly evolving in healthcare. | VR therapy is not a new concept, though it wasn’t until the last few years that the field became prominent. And as technology has improved and gotten more intuitive to use, it has also become less expensive.
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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.
Healthcare Dive
DECEMBER 22, 2023
A shift in funding sources, new regulatory policies in Medicare and technology advances may influence M&A in the sector next year, according to Samantha Prokop from law firm Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart.
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HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Chris Bowen, founder and CISO at ClearDATA In healthcare, sensitive data comes with great responsibility. For companies entrusted with managing and protecting patients’ personal information, ensuring the privacy of that data must be the highest priority. These companies are called to act as vigilant guardians, especially when you consider that secure and accurate data can literally save lives.
Digital Health News
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Santa was buckling under the strain - until Mrs Claus came up with a plan. Could this festive tale hold a lesson for the NHS? By Joe McDonald.
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 22, 2023
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) said it will update the HIPAA Security Rule in 2024 and will ask Congress for new laws and resources to increase civil money penalties for HIPAA violations, increase HIPAA enforcement, and conduct proactive audits. HHS released a new Healthcare Sector Cybersecurity strategy paper which cited a 93% increase in large breaches from 2018 – 2022 and a 278% increase in large breaches caused by ransomware.
Digital Health News
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Urgent action is needed to address NHS computer failings which are causing harm to patients, BBC has reported, citing the patient safety watchdog.
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Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 22, 2023
The Companies’ Combined Capabilities will Deliver Previously Unattainable Efficiencies, Contributing to Increased Staff Productivity and much Faster Collection of Millions in Payer Reimbursements Experian , the global information services company, announces it has acquired Wave HDC , a healthcare technology leader that offers AI-enhanced data curation solutions to identify unknown insurance benefits coverage and critical patient demographics at the start of a patient’s healthcare journey.
Digital Health News
DECEMBER 22, 2023
The last briefing of 2023 covers the launch of a new biotissue bank in Sheffield and research revealing the English areas with longest distance to GPs.
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Connie Moser, CEO Navenio The current NHS waiting list has hit 7.3 million in the UK, increasing monthly. A recent survey conducted by the NHS revealed only 21.3% of staff reported that there is enough headcount available for them to do their job properly and 44.8% admitted to witnessing errors, near misses, or incidents that could have hurt staff or patients.
Digital Health News
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Our final roundup of 2023 features another big EPR contract win for Nervecentre and Birmingham Women’s and Children's picking Epic for its EPR.
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Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.
Electronic Health Reporter
DECEMBER 22, 2023
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Eric McGuire, senior vice president, Medical Coding and CDI Service Lines and Corporate Strategy, AGS Health. Traditional fee-for-service reimbursements are falling by the wayside as healthcare continues its transition toward value-based reimbursement models.
Digital Health News
DECEMBER 22, 2023
The last briefing of 2023 covers the launch of a new biotissue bank in Sheffield and research revealing the English areas with longest distance to GPs.
HealthIT Answers
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Our annual predictions for 2024 continues with AI in 2024 Part 2! Throughout the next few weeks we will be asking the industry experts what they think we will see in 2024. Check back as we cover value-based care, digital health, interoperability, privacy, security, access, and equality. The post More to say on AI in Healthcare in 2024 appeared first on Health IT Answers.
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Guidehealth, a value-based care enablement startup, bought Arcadia's managed service organization and value-based care service division to build out its tools and service for providers. | Guidehealth, a value-based care enablement startup, bought Arcadia's managed service organization and value-based care service division to build out its tools and services for providers.
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HealthIT Answers
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Our 2023 Countdown begins! #10 from This Just In Radio and 4sight Health Roundup. Follow us until the end of the year for our reveal of the top 10 played episodes from the radio and from the podcast network on Healthcare NOW Radio. The post 2023 Countdown for Most Played Episodes – #10 appeared first on Health IT Answers.
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Chutes & Ladders–Texas Children’s appoints women division chiefs; another Walgreens shakeup ntong Fri, 12/22/2023 - 11:29
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 22, 2023
What You Should Know: – Medical Home Network (MHN), a leading care enablement partner for FQHCs, announced that its partners participating in the NeueHealth Premier ACO achieved $10.1 million in gross savings and a perfect 100% quality score in the 2022 performance year. – This accomplishment, under the ACO Realizing Equity, Access, and Community Health (REACH) Model, involved 20 FQHCs across Ohio, Missouri, and Illinois serving approximately 10,000 Medicare beneficiaries.
Compliancy Group
DECEMBER 22, 2023
On December 8, 2023, Healthplex, one of the largest dental administrators in New York state, settled a case with state regulators over a 2021 phishing incident. As a result of the cyberattack, 90,000 patients’ information was compromised. The Incident and Settlement In November 2021, an unknown attacker sent a phishing email to an employee of Healthplex.
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HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 22, 2023
What You Should Know – As Americans set their sights on a healthier 2024, a new survey by DrFirst’s iPrescribe app reveals some interesting trends in health priorities and concerns. – While traditional resolutions like exercising more and losing weight remain top of mind, the survey unveils a wave of optimism surrounding new treatment options, particularly for weight management.
Hanys
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Their Perinatal Task Force brings together community partners to support birthing patients and families across the region. Learn more in our Member Spotlight.
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 22, 2023
What You Should Know: – Ayble Health , a digital health platform for patients with chronic gastrointestinal (GI) conditions, and Commure Engage , an AI-powered care coordination platform, have announced a strategic integration that promises to revolutionize GI care delivery. – The integration partnership aims to address the growing demand for GI care and improve outcomes for both patients and providers.
Hanys
DECEMBER 22, 2023
Following the re-opening of the independent dispute resolution portal on Dec. 15, CMS extended to March 14, 2024, any IDR deadlines that fell in the suspension timeframe of Aug. 3 through Dec. 14, 2023, or currently have an initiation deadline between Dec. 15, 2023, and March 13, 2024.
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