Healthcare Dive
JULY 2, 2024
More employers than ever are focusing on mental health benefits. Congress must invest more and act soon to reauthorize telehealth extensions before it’s too late, argues the director of health policy at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
JULY 2, 2024
Virtual care is comparable to in-person substance use disorder treatment and lowers the cost of treatment for substance misuse, said Dr. Yusuf Sherwani, CEO and cofounder of Pelago.
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Healthcare Dive
JULY 2, 2024
A former employee at vendor Nuance Communications accessed patient data two days after being terminated, according to the health system. The employee is facing federal charges.
Digital Health News
JULY 2, 2024
The major parties see a big role for tech in easing pressure on the NHS and improving healthcare.
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!
Healthcare Dive
JULY 2, 2024
The primary care chain is now focused on its Florida market, which includes 80 medical centers.
Fierce Healthcare
JULY 2, 2024
The House Ways and Means Committee advanced bipartisan legislation on Thursday that would grant Medicare coverage to novel medical technologies for four years while the Centers for Medicare & M | The House Ways and Means Committee advanced updated legislation to expedite Medicare coverage of breakthrough medical devices. The new version of the bill reduces its cost by 75%, according to co-sponsor Rep.
Health Care Compliance Brief brings together the best content for health law & compliance professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Healthcare IT Today
JULY 2, 2024
As we continue to put more and more of our very sensitive healthcare data into the digital space, our cybersecurity becomes all that more important. This importance has been a hot topic recently due to the Change Healthcare outage. While I’m sure this event caused a lot of organizations to check in on and strengthen their own cybersecurity, we need to make sure that this is an action being mirrored by all vendors and providers.
Healthcare Dive
JULY 2, 2024
The divestiture will only go through if UnitedHealth and Amedisys complete their merger, which was announced last summer but has been held up amid scrutiny from the Department of Justice.
Fierce Healthcare
JULY 2, 2024
It didn’t take long for hospitals to bring the Supreme Court’s dismantling of the Chevron deference into their crusade against the formula for disproportionate share hospital (DSH) payments. | The complaint questioning CMS' formula for enhanced rates was filed the same day the Supreme Court gutted federal agencies' ability to interpret ambiguous statute.
Healthcare IT Today
JULY 2, 2024
The following is a guest article by Matt Fahner, COO at Chordline Health Healthcare experts are betting big on AI’s ability to revolutionize population health management , even as healthcare “field guides” still navigate AI use cases in a jungle of opportunity. Yet AI’s true value lies in predictive analytics and automated tools that deliver actionable information to clinicians when and where they need it most.
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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.
Fierce Healthcare
JULY 2, 2024
The Biden administration has awarded $206.3 million of funding to clinician training programs to bolster the nation’s geriatrics care workforce. | Forty-two programs training physicians, nurses and other clinicians will integrate geriatric care training into their primary care programs.
HIT Consultant
JULY 2, 2024
Kanwar Kelley, MD, JD, co-founder & CEO of Side Health The healthcare sector is rapidly adopting AI to help improve disease detection and patient care along with delivering efficiency gains. The technology’s potential is fueling an array of investments and innovations in everything from cancer diagnosis to AI nurses. With respect to AI nurses, many believe this application is the only way to ease the industry’s staffing shortages.
Fierce Healthcare
JULY 2, 2024
Healthcare data company OMNY Health announced partnerships with two healthcare artificial intelligence companies, Aris Global and Quant Health on Tuesday. | OMNY Health announced it will supply its living data layer of over 70 million patients to power AI solutions from Aris Global and Quant Health. This is the first step the company is taking in the AI space, which is in desperate need of a scalable data solution, OMNY executives say.
Mobi Health News
JULY 2, 2024
The company's first two partners to leverage OMNY's dataset are life sciences company ArisGlobal and clinical trial design company QuantHealth.
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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.
Becker's Health IT
JULY 2, 2024
Former patients are joining a class action lawsuit filed against Danville, Pa.-based Geisinger asking for compensation after a data breach that affected around 1 million patients, according to a report from local NBC affiliate WJAC.
Mobi Health News
JULY 2, 2024
The company will use the funds to scale its growth within healthcare systems and expand its AI innovation.
Becker's Health IT
JULY 2, 2024
The American Hospital Association is raising concerns about hospital reporting requirements proposed by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency under the Cyber Incident Reporting for Critical Infrastructure Act.
MedTrainer
JULY 2, 2024
LAS VEGAS, July 2, 2024 – G2 reviewers have spoken: MedTrainer is a Leader in Healthcare Compliance Software, according to the recently released G2 Summer 2024 rankings. MedTrainer has been a category leader since the ranking’s inception. As the largest and most trusted software marketplace, G2 is visited by more than 80 million software buyers annually.
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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.
HIT Consultant
JULY 2, 2024
What You Should Know: – Eli Lilly’s Kisunla™ (donanemab-azbt) has been approved by the FDA as a treatment for adults in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), including those with mild cognitive impairment (MCI) and mild dementia, who have confirmed amyloid plaque buildup in the brain. – The FDA approval marks a significant step forward in the fight against Alzheimer’s, offering new hope for patients and their families.
American Medical Compliance
JULY 2, 2024
The Behavioral Education Training for Healthcare Providers (HCP) aims to fully educate healthcare providers on professional behavior in healthcare settings. Furthermore, training on proper and appropriate behavior within healthcare settings is necessary for a safe and positive work environment. This course offers valuable insight and practical strategies aimed towards achieving the best and safest workplace setting through education on behavioral training for healthcare providers.
HIT Consultant
JULY 2, 2024
What You Should Know: – Cano Health , a value-based primary care provider, announced today that it has successfully exited Chapter 11 bankruptcy as a reorganized private company. – The emergence follows a strategic restructuring aimed at improving the company’s financial health and optimizing operations. Key Achievements of the Restructuring Debt Reduction: Cano Health significantly reduced its debt burden by converting over $1 billion of pre-bankruptcy debt into common stock a
American Medical Compliance
JULY 2, 2024
The Maryland Infection Control Training for Dental Healthcare Providers aims to fully educate dental healthcare providers (DHCP) on how to protect themselves and others and mitigate community transmission of infectious diseases. Furthermore, understanding state regulations and proper procedures can prevent the transmission of infections among patients and DHCP.
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.
Fierce Healthcare
JULY 2, 2024
Healthcare data platform Arcadia picked up CareJourney to build out its value-based care analytics capabilities. | The acquisition combines Arcadia's data solutions, analytics and workflow tools with CareJourney's cost, quality and benchmark data to offer its customers a more comprehensive suite of value-based technology.
Healthcare IT Today
JULY 2, 2024
DexCare, Inc. today announced the addition of three strategic investors, Community Health Network, Tampa General, and Texas Health Resources. The partners join a deep bench of health-system investors, including Providence, Kaiser Permanente, and Mass-General Brigham. Backed by industry insiders, DexCare has the capital runway to accelerate market adoption of its care orchestration platform, which enables health systems to serve more patients with the same clinical resources.
Fierce Healthcare
JULY 2, 2024
A new analysis from KFF digs into insurers' financial performance across multiple markets and found the highest gross margins in the Medicare Advantage (MA) space. | A new analysis from KFF digs into insurers' financial performance across multiple markets and found the highest gross margins in the Medicare Advantage space.
Digital Health News
JULY 2, 2024
NHS England and NICE have invited comments on proposals for MedTech developers to fast-track products for use in the NHS.
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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.
Fierce Healthcare
JULY 2, 2024
Primary care company Cano Health has successfully emerged from bankruptcy, it announced last week. | Primary care company Cano Health has successfully emerged from bankruptcy, it announced last week.
HIT Consultant
JULY 2, 2024
What You Should Know: – The global healthcare landscape is undergoing a transformative shift. Digital innovation, particularly the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) , is emerging as a powerful tool to improve access, quality, and affordability of healthcare worldwide. – A recent white paper by the World Economic Forum , in collaboration with leading organizations, highlights the exciting potential of AI in social innovation, specifically within healthcare.
Fierce Healthcare
JULY 2, 2024
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is helping incarcerated adults and children obtain access to Medicaid or Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage before they leave a pr | HHS is extending Medicaid and CHIP coverage to incarcerated individuals that are soon to be released in five states.
Digital Health News
JULY 2, 2024
Heriot-Watt University is focusing on accelerating health tech research and development, through a partnership with ABHI.
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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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