Wed.Jul 24, 2024

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PBMs battle bipartisan scrutiny as lawmakers eye industry reform

Healthcare Dive

Top executives of CVS Caremark, Optum Rx and Express Scripts made a rare congressional appearance to defend pharmacy benefit managers’ drug pricing policies.

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The MRO Exchange: Jami Woebkenberg, Senior Director of HIMS Operations at Banner Health

MRO Compliance

Healthcare NOW Radio Podcast Network ยท MRO Exchange: Jami Woebkenberg, Senior Director of HIMS Operations at Banner Health S1E5: Host Angela Rose, Vice President of Client Success, interviews Jami Woebkenberg, Senior Director of HIMS Operations at Banner Health. They discuss all things automation in the health information management world, including technologies, patient outcomes, and achieving organizational goals.

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Humanaโ€™s CenterWell to open 23 primary care clinics at Walmart stores

Healthcare Dive

CenterWell said it will lease space at Walmart Supercenter stores in four states.

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Northwell Health launches studio division to produce films, documentaries

Fierce Healthcare

Northwell Health has set its sights on the entertainment industry. | The health system launched a new TV and film production studio, called Northwell Studios, to produce original scripted and unscripted content leveraging its hospitals, doctors and patients, with consent.

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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

Let's discuss the trusty pagerโ€”an old favorite thatโ€™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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Molina to acquire ConnectiCare for $350M

Healthcare Dive

The acquisition, expected to close in the first half of 2025, will bring the health insurer into Connecticut.

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Talkspace announces internal AI Innovation Group for responsible AI implementation

Mobi Health News

The company's first feature to emerge from the group is its "smart notes," which generate clinical notes for providers based on their conversations with Talkspace members.

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Many Small Applications of AI at Pega

Healthcare IT Today

According to Robert Connely, Global Industry Market Leader, Healthcare at Pega , the safest and most productive ways to use AI at this time are to do a little at a time. A clinician can write directions or an explanation for some clinical topic, and AI can reword it in terms that the patient can understand. As a care manager is talking to a patient, an AI listener might pop up a suggestion.

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The questions health system CIOs have after the global IT outage

Becker's Health IT

Jeffrey Ferranti, MD, chief digital officer of Duke University Health System, was awakened in the early morning hours of July 19 with a text that the computers at his hospitals were down. His first thought: ransomware attack.

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Healthcare Organizations at Risk of Data Breach Due to Insecure File Sharing Practices

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – A new report by Metomic , a data security company, reveals concerning vulnerabilities in how healthcare organizations handle sensitive data. – The report, titled “ Healthcare Data Crisis – Uncovering the Alarming Gaps in Data Security and Compliance ,” highlights the prevalence of insecure file-sharing practices that put patient information at risk.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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Microsoft partners with Mass General Brigham, UW Health to advance AI models for radiology

Mobi Health News

The tech giant, UW School of Medicine and Public Health, Mass General Brigham and UW Health will develop multimodal AI foundation models utilizing Azure and Nuance.

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AI in Healthcare News and Updates

HealthIT Answers

This month's AI report includes news and updates from Maverick Medical AI, Suki, COTA, Texas Oncology, Huma, KAID Health, Park Medical Centers, mpathic, Zoi Capital, MDaudit, Abridge, Mayo Clinic, Epic, EBSCO, Greenspace Health, H2O.ai, Thoughtful AI, Transworld Systems, Savista, Solventum, Talkdesk, & Unlearn. The post AI in Healthcare News and Updates appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Health tech can help reframe ageing as an opportunity not a problem

Digital Health News

Edinburgh's new Global Research Institute in Health and Care Technologies is working on solutions that will enable more people to age well, writes Professor Alan Gow

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Transparency Launches to Tackle Counterfeit Prescription Crisis with Substance Test Kits

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Transparency, a harm reduction organization providing at-home drug testing kits for any substance, today announced its official launch and formation as the parent organization of the Bunk Police. – Celebrated for its strong impact in the harm reduction space, the Bunk Police provides critical education and drug testing services to enhance safety and awareness among music festival and concert attendees.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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Bill to provide legal basis for digital health records in Ireland

Digital Health News

Stephen Donnelly, minister for health, has published legislation which will provide a legal basis for digital health records in Ireland.

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Meeting the Need for Mental Health Support with AI and Digital Technologies

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Rebecca Jones, President at Mosaicx In recent years, the mental health landscape has become incredibly challenging. With the pandemic, job market fluctuations, and economic uncertainties, Americans are experiencing heightened levels of anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions. Studies show that 90% of the public believes the U.S. is experiencing a mental health crisis.

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Healthcare Experts Share How to โ€˜Go the Distanceโ€™ with Value Analysis

Symplr

Value analysis focuses on the importance of making informed decisions that drive positive patient outcomes and strong financial stewardship in healthcare organizations.

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Headway banks $100M series D round to accelerate expansion into Medicare Advantage and Medicaid

Fierce Healthcare

New York City-based Headway built a platform to make it both easier for patients to find a therapist and easier for therapists to accept insurance. | Headway will use the fresh capital to accelerate its planned expansion to Medicare Advantage and Medicaid, CEO Andrew Adams said.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. Thatโ€™s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. Youโ€™ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Atos appoints new CEO amidst financial restructuring plans

Digital Health News

French technology firm Atos has appointed its chairman Jean Pierre Mustier as chief executive, replacing Paul Saleh.

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Humana's CenterWell to open 23 clinics at Walmart stores

Fierce Healthcare

Humana's CenterWell is planning to open 23 clinics at Walmart locations in four states, the company announced on Wednesday. | Humana's CenterWell is planning to open 23 clinics at Walmart locations in four states, the company announced on Wednesday.

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Modernizing Policy Management for a Multi-Hospital System

Healthcare Blog

About the Client Health Alliance Hospital As one of Ulster Countyโ€™s largest employers, HealthAlliance of Hudson Valley, NY operates a 177-bed healthcare system comprising of HealthAlliance Hospital in Kingston, NY, and Margaretville Hospital, a 15-bed critical access hospital in Margaretville, NY, serving Ulster, Delaware, Greene, and Schoharie counties.

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Microsoft collaborates with Mass General Brigham, University of Wisconsin-Madison on AI in medical imaging

Fierce Healthcare

Microsoft continues to deepen its work in healthcare AI. | Microsoft continues to deepen its work in healthcare AI. The tech giant is now collaborating with academic medical systems Mass General Brigham and the University of Wisconsin-Madison to advance AI in medical imaging.

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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

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This Weekโ€™s Health IT Jobs โ€“ July 24, 2024

Healthcare IT Today

It can be very overwhelming scrolling though job board after job board in search of a position that fits your wants and needs. Let us take that stress away by finding a mix of great health IT jobs for you! We hope you enjoy this look at some of the health IT jobs we saw healthcare organizations trying to fill this week. Here’s a quick look at some of the health IT jobs we found: Informatics Clinician – Surescripts Chief Quality & Population Health Officer – Penobscot Commun

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ONCโ€™s Micky Tripathi on creating a connected healthcare system

Fierce Healthcare

Twenty years ago, the healthcare industry was still largely paper-based. | In this weekโ€™s episode of โ€œPodnosis,โ€ Micky Tripathi, Ph.D., National Coordinator for Health Information Technology at HHS, chats with Executive Editor Heather Landi about ONCโ€™s achievements over the past 20 years, the agencyโ€™s current top priorities, the rapid adoption of AI in healthcare and more.

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Making Tradeoffs Between Access, Quality, Equity, and Cost

HealthIT Answers

Joshua Liu MD explains that healthcare is complicated because you constantly have to make tradeoffs between access, quality, equity and cost - with no obviously correct solution to many complex scenarios. The post Making Tradeoffs Between Access, Quality, Equity, and Cost appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Essential Strategies for CMS Inspection Success

Compliancy Group

Ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations is critical for any healthcare organization. One of the most significant regulatory bodies is the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), which conducts rigorous inspections to ensure that healthcare providers meet required standards. A CMS inspection can feel daunting, but your organization can excel and pass confidently and easily with proper preparation.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.