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Walmart decelerates health center expansion plans

Healthcare Dive

The retailer previously planned to have more than 75 health centers operational this year. Now, Walmart plans to reach that goal in 2025.

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EU and US Regulatory Challenges Facing AI Health Care Innovator Firms

Bill of Health

B y Suzan Slijpen, Mauritz Kop & I. Glenn Cohen 1. Introduction: A Fragmented AI in Healthcare Regulatory Landscape In the past few years, we have witnessed a surge in artificial intelligence-related research and diagnostics in the medical field. It is possible that in some fields of medicine in the future AI tools used in diagnostics will generally perform far better than a human clinician.

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Change cyberattack serves as wake-up call for healthcare cybersecurity

Healthcare Dive

The outage shows why health systems need to plan for inevitable cyberattacks, evaluating risks and putting operational backups in place, experts say.

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Patients have unique care journeys, and call center agents should understand

Healthcare It News

Talkdesk can integrate AI with EHRs so patients don't have to repeat information and agents can express empathy in their calls, explains Patty Hayward, the company's healthcare and life sciences GM.

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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!

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Telehealth groups urge DEA to release controlled substance prescribing proposal

Healthcare Dive

Advocacy groups, providers and virtual care companies said clinicians and pharmacies need time to comment on the rule and prepare for implementation.

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AI can unlock supply to meet demand, says Johns Hopkins physician IT leader

Healthcare It News

Dr. Brian Hasselfeld has a little Wall Street in his background and likes to talk about the potential benefits of artificial intelligence to healthcare in economic terms – the law of supply and demand. Everyone knows how healthcare works. A patient sees their primary care physician, who then issues a referral. That physician then issues a subspecialty referral, which may finally reveal the right answer.

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WHO offers genAI health assistant with enhanced empathetic response

Healthcare It News

The World Health Organization said it has expanded its generative artificial intelligence assistant, first launched during the COVID-19 pandemic as Florence, to help people everywhere live healthier lives. S.A.R.A.H, or Sarah, was created using an AI training approach based on modeling interactive human systems to deliver more personalized and engaging messages.

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Patient-friendly real-time remote monitoring system receives FDA clearance

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Current solutions for remote health monitoring can be seen as invasive by patients and mostly do single variant intermittent tracking. FDA clearance brings one of Europe’s most advanced real-time continuous remote monitoring systems to the US market for the first time. A patient-friendly multi-sensor bracelet which helps to address some of the key challenges around the adoption of remote patient monitoring systems (RPM) has been given clearance by the United States Food and Drug Administra

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Unlocking Healthcare’s Mobile Future: HIPAA-Compliant BYOD

Healthcare IT Today

When I’ve talked to CIOs about what’s keeping them up at night, they almost universally answer: security. No doubt it’s the biggest risk to a healthcare organization and the attackers only need a slight opening in your security defenses to wreak havoc. That’s why we were particularly interested in this session at HIMSS 2024 that looked at how to create a HIPAA-Compliant BYOD program which balanced the security needs of a healthcare organization while still meeting the wo

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Diagnostics company Binx Health banks $65M to drive growth of point-of-care testing

Fierce Healthcare

Binx Health is a health technology company aiming to speed up the time between diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections with a point-of-care diagnostic solution. | Binx Health is a health technology company aiming to speed up the time between diagnosis and treatment of sexually transmitted infections with a point-of-care diagnostic soultion.

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HIPAA Compliance 2025: Navigating Regulatory Changes & Industry Trends

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.

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Carenet Health Acquiring Health Dialog, Enhancing Clinical Team and Advancing Insights-Driven Platform Dedicated to the Business of Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

Expanded Personalized Population Health Capabilities Support Better Health Journeys for Patients Carenet Health , a trusted partner in helping organizations simplify and power the business of healthcare, is excited to announce it is acquiring Health Dialog , a worldwide leader in delivering clinical decision support offerings. This acquisition enables Carenet to leverage its combined platform, analytics, and clinicians to deliver greater efficiency and outcomes-based financial performance for

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Marshfield Clinic Health System laying off hundreds of furloughed employees

Fierce Healthcare

Months after furloughing hundreds of its employees, Marshfield Clinic Health System has informed many of those workers that they will be terminated “in early May,” a spokesperson of the 11-hospital | Though more than five dozen of the employees furloughed in January have found new positions in the organization, hundreds of others will be eliminated "in early May.

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Digital Coalition report highlights limitations of NHS App

Digital Health News

A new report from The Digital Coalition has has highlighted some of the limitations that users of the NHS App experience.

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Hackers tried to steal hospital's cancer treatment for ransom: Report

Becker's Health IT

Hackers tried to steal files on a cancer treatment to hold for ransom in a recent cyberattack on Duarte, Calif.-based City of Hope, databreaches.net reported.

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Simplify Screening for Excluded Providers

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.

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SilverCloud now fully supports digital therapy in NHS Talking Therapies

Digital Health News

SilverCloud by Amwell now fully supports digital therapy in the NHS Talking Therapies, helping support patients with mental health issues.

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Cybercriminals pose as hospital finance employees, divert payments

Becker's Health IT

A cybercriminal group is targeting health system IT help desks in a new scheme to gain access to the organization's computer systems and divert payments, according to an April 4 warning from the American Hospital Association.

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City of Hope discloses data breach impacting 827K patients' personal and health information

Fierce Healthcare

City of Hope discloses data breach impacting 827K patients' personal and health information hlandi Thu, 04/04/2024 - 13:48

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WHO releases generative AI health promotion tool called S.A.R.A.H.

Mobi Health News

S.A.R.A.H. will support users with better understanding of risk factors for leading causes of death.

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Healthcare Vendor Risk Management: Strategies for Protected Data

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.

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Walmart Health set to open first Houston location, delays clinic openings in Phoenix to early 2025

Fierce Healthcare

Walmart Health set to open first Houston location, delays clinic openings in Phoenix to early 2025 pminemyer Thu, 04/04/2024 - 15:36

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South Korean companies take on the European medical AI market and more partnership briefs

Mobi Health News

Also, Indian pharmacy chain Zeno Health has acquired online pharmacy startup Tablt Pharmacy.

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Augmedix & SADA Partner to Deliver Advanced AI-Powered Medical Documentation

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Augmedix , a leader in AI-powered medical documentation, and SADA , a prominent cloud technology consultancy, announce a strategic partnership to transform healthcare data capture and analysis. – The collaboration with SADA will allow Augmedix to work closely with Google Cloud on reference architecture development.

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Biolinq raises $58M for wearable biosensor tech and more digital health fundings

Mobi Health News

EarliTech Diagnostics secured $21.5 million, Manifold emerged with $15 million, and Beanstalk Benefits launched out of Redesign Health with $7.5 million.

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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.

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Idaho hospital reports data breach

Becker's Health IT

Kootenai Health is investigating a breach of its IT network, the Coeur d'Alene Press reported April 4.

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Zero Overdose, Pear Suite join forces to curb opioid epidemic

Mobi Health News

The partnership looks to give community health workers better tools to address social determinants of health.

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Revolutionizing Healthcare: CareCloud’s Generative AI solutions Showcased at HIMSS 2024

Healthcare IT Today

According to Adeel Sarwar, Chief Technology Officer at CareCloud , doctors spend at least 20% of their clinical work time on administration. In this video interview, Sarwar and A. Hadi Chaudhry, Chief Executive Officer and President at CareCloud, talk about their use of AI, and now generative AI, to relieve doctors of this burden and achieve more face-to-face time with patients.

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Philips Foundation, March of Dimes to deploy tele-ultrasound tech at mobile maternity care clinics

Fierce Healthcare

The Philips Foundation is teaming up with March of Dimes to equip mobile maternity care clinics with telehealth-enabled ultrasound technology. | The Philips Foundation is teaming up with March of Dimes to equip mobile maternity care clinics with Philips ultrasound technology with telehealth capabilities.

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

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.

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Phenomix Sciences Launches 3-in-1 Obesity Phenotyping Test

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Phenomix Sciences , a leader in precision medicine for obesity, launches a new MyPhenome test that identifies all three key obesity phenotypes in a single test. – The new test identifies all three of the company’s signature obesity phenotypes in a single assessment, empowering patients and providers with deeper insights for personalized treatment plans.

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NationsBenefits teams with Instacart on home grocery delivery

Fierce Healthcare

Supplemental benefits are a critical tool for insurers to stand out in a crowded market — particularly Medicare Advantage — and a new partnership aims to make it simpler for plans to integrate a gr | Supplemental benefits are a critical tool for insurers to stand out in a crowded market — particular Medicare Advantage — and a new partnership aims to make it simpler for plans to integrate a grocery delivery offering into their packages.

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AMC Earns ACCME Accreditation Status

American Medical Compliance

American Medical Compliance is a recognized provider of Accredited Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) Courses American Medical Compliance (AMC) has been reviewed by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME®) and awarded accreditation status as a provider of continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. Accreditation in the ACCME System seeks to assure the medical community and the public that American Medical Compliance delivers education that is relev

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Pick-and-choose employee benefits platform Beanstalk Benefits launches with $7.5M

Fierce Healthcare

Pick-and-choose employee benefits platform Beanstalk Benefits launches with $7.

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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

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.