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

MRO Compliance

Healthcare NOW Radio Podcast Network · 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Healthcare Experts Share How to ‘Go the Distance’ 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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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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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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This Week’s Health IT Jobs – 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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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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Modernizing Policy Management for a Multi-Hospital System

Healthcare Blog

About the Client Health Alliance Hospital As one of Ulster County’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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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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ONC’s Micky Tripathi on creating a connected healthcare system

Fierce Healthcare

Twenty years ago, the healthcare industry was still largely paper-based. | In this week’s episode of “Podnosis,” Micky Tripathi, Ph.D., National Coordinator for Health Information Technology at HHS, chats with Executive Editor Heather Landi about ONC’s achievements over the past 20 years, the agency’s current top priorities, the rapid adoption of AI in healthcare and more.

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HSE awards funding for Innovate Health chronic pancreatitis app

Digital Health News

Tallaght University Hospital has secured funding of more than €300,000 for four projects, including an app for chronic pancreatitis.

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Tenet reports $259M net income and raises guidance, surpassing expectations again

Fierce Healthcare

Dallas-based care delivery network Tenet Healthcare is raising its full-year guidance, the provider announced ahead of its earnings call. | Tenet Healthcare surpassed expectations once again and is buying back $1.5 billion of its stock, the company announced during Q2 2024.

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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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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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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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Microsoft, Mass General Brigham & UW Health to Advance GenAI in Medical Imaging

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Microsoft has joined forces with renowned academic medical centers – Mass General Brigham and the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health (UW School of Medicine) and its affiliated health system, UW Health – to tackle key challenges in radiology and propel the use of generative AI in medical imaging. – The collaboration between Microsoft, Mass General Brigham, UW School of Medicine, and UW Health represents a significant step forward in ha

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CommonSpirit Health's bill collector hacked

Becker's Health IT

Chicago-based CommonSpirit Health's bill collection service provider falls victim to cyberattack, exposing sensitive data of over 11,000 individuals.

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Clarapath Secures $36M to Automate Pathology Labs with AI-Powered Robotics

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Clarapath , a leading medical robotics company raises $36M in its Series B-1 round led by Northwell Ventures with participation from strategic players like Mayo Clinic and Ochsner Ventures , bringing Clarapath’s total funding to $75M. – The company is on a mission to modernize and transform pathology labs through automation and robotics.

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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.