Healthcare It News

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Healthcare IT News sat down with Paul Brient , chief product officer of athenahealth, to gain his insights into how artificial intelligence can improve patient experiences and healthcare delivery, simplify healthcare interactions, and make healthcare more accessible, as well as hear how the electronic health record vendor is using AI today. He said that new AI-driven features in athenaOne are already helping to improve healthcare efficiency and address clinician burnout by cutting administrative

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Healthcare Dive

DECEMBER 15, 2023

A new letter urges payers to put in place special payment arrangements with pharmacies before a new policy kicks in that could reduce how much pharmacies are paid upfront.

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Healthcare It News

DECEMBER 15, 2023

In 2024, healthcare and health IT will feel the continued erosion of traditional care paradigms, be impacted by a retail shift from exuberant expansion to the long game of execution, and will finally, at long last, witness the death of the fax machine. This is the outlook for next year offered by Laura Kreofsky, digital transformation program director at Cascadia Health, a community health provider in Oregon, and executive advisor at Pivot Point Consulting, a health IT consultancy where she has

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Healthcare Dive

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Attorney General Josh Stein slammed staffing and service shortages at Mission Hospital after HCA acquired it in 2019. “Responsibility for this downward spiral rests entirely with HCA,” the lawsuit says.

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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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Fierce Healthcare

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Google continues to advance its generative AI models designed specifically for healthcare use cases. | Google this week unveiled MedLM, a family of foundation models designed for healthcare industry use cases and available through Google Cloud.

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Fierce Healthcare

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The danger of cybercrime and security breaches looms over the healthcare industry like a slow-moving storm. | Shifting targets, indirect angles of attack and increasing regulatory expectations await hospitals and health systems in the coming year, cybersecurity experts say.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The following is a guest article by Natalie Tkachenko, Healthcare Software Solutions Consultant at NIX To obtain test results today, there’s no need to visit the hospital. Simply open a mobile app and download the report to your smartphone. Doctors remotely manage patient data without being tied to a specific medical facility. They also handle large volumes of data effortlessly within their hospitals.

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Fierce Healthcare

DECEMBER 15, 2023

More than two dozen healthcare payers and providers, including CVS, Premera Blue Cross and Mass General Brigham, are making voluntary safety, security and transparency commitments to the White Hous | More than two dozen healthcare payers and providers are making voluntary safety, security and transparency commitments to the White House regarding the use of artificial intelligence.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The world of healthcare IT is ever-evolving. It seems as though every day there is a new piece of technology to talk about or an exciting update/new approach to old technology. Staying on top of all of this news for every piece of technology or area in healthcare can very quickly become overwhelming. This in turn almost always results in a development, new release, or even an entire area of healthcare left behind and forgotten.

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Fierce Healthcare

DECEMBER 15, 2023

While its merger with Humana may have fallen through for now, Cigna is attracting plenty of interest for the rumored sale of its Medicare Advantage business, Bloomberg reported. | While its merger with Humana may have fallen through for now, Cigna is attracting plenty of interest for the rumored sale of its Medicare Advantage business, Bloomberg reported.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Leading Video-Focused Language Interpretation Service Provider to Become Independent Company GTCR , a leading private equity firm, announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Cloudbreak Health, LLC, a leading provider of tech-enabled, healthcare-focused language interpretation services, in a corporate carve-out transaction from UpHealth, Inc.

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Fierce Healthcare

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Certainly Health, a new patient-facing platform focused on upfront prices, has received $2.3 million in funding. | Certainly claims to be the first marketplace for patients to book doctors with their insurance while avoiding any surprise bills. It's free for patients.

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Mobi Health News

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Healthcare organizations and technology companies must work together to ensure responsible and ethical AI use and to explore the true benefits of AI.

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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

Fierce Healthcare

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Two months ago, Elevance Health and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana hit the pause button on a potential $2.5 billion merger in the midst of regulatory scrutiny. | The payers said that they believe coming together will allow BCBSLA to continue "as a vibrant, local company long into the future.

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Becker's Health IT

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Ransomware gang Hunters International is claiming responsibility for a November cyberattack on Seattle-based Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center that led to patients receiving blackmail threats , Bleeping Computer reported Dec. 15.

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Mobi Health News

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Boston Children’s, CVS, Geisinger, UC San Diego and Wellspan are among the 28 providers and payers promising their AI and machine learning models are geared to ensure healthcare outcomes that are "Fair, Appropriate, Valid, Effective and Safe.

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Fierce Healthcare

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is rolling out a new payment model that aims to support state Medicaid agencies in offering whole-person maternal care. | The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services is rolling out a new payment model that aims to support state Medicaid agencies in offering whole-person maternal care.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 15, 2023

What You Should Know: – The 15th annual Gartner Healthcare Supply Chain Top 25 ranking is out, offering a snapshot of the leading U.S. health systems excelling in this crucial area. – This year, Cleveland Clinic reigns supreme, showcasing leadership in digital initiatives and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) commitment. Cleveland Clinic Takes the Top Spot Cleveland Clinic clinches the top spot in the 2023 ranking, demonstrating leadership in both digital initiatives and en

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MedTrainer

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Major CMS behavioral health changes will have wide impacts — not just for patients, but also for providers and organizations. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) is bringing an approximate 400,000 behavioral health providers into their network. Credentialers everywhere are cringing as they think of how much work will need to be completed to credential these providers for the first time.

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Center for Health Insurance Reform

DECEMBER 15, 2023

As 2023 comes to a close, it’s time to think about health insurance for 2024. Consumers searching for a 2024 plan online may come across products that do not have to comply with the Affordable Care Act's (ACA) consumer protections. This week, we’re highlighting frequently asked questions from our Navigator Resource Guide concerning the risks of buying coverage outside the ACA's Marketplace.

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Digital Health News

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The transformation of NHS Nightingale into a community diagnostic centre has seen it equipped with state-of-the-art imaging tech from Canon Medical.

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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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Jane Sarashon

DECEMBER 15, 2023

The ability to book an doctor’s appointment ASAP, care available in-person and via telehealth, and control over my care — these are key factors Zocdoc explains in the company’s What Patients Want report published this week. Zocdoc learned the top reasons consumers booked medical appointments were for primary care, such as getting an annual physical or women’s preventive care services (e.g., pap smear, gyn exam), dermatology, and mental health issues.

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Digital Health News

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Rhino Health has joined the NetZeroAICT consortium with the goal of developing an AI-powered solution to lower the carbon footprint of CT scanning.

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Health IT Security

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Harrisburg Medical Center recently disclosed a year-old data breach in which a threat actor potentially gained access to sensitive documents.

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HealthIT Answers

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Whether you’re shopping for a healthcare professional, a student, or simply curious about the field, each book in this week’s Friday Five is sure to illuminate and enrich your knowledge. Additionally, each of the authors was also a guest on one of our radio or podcast shows. The post Friday at Five – Holiday Gift Ideas appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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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.