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Why hospital IT is susceptible to 'rage deletion'

Becker's Health IT

Discover the alarming trend of "rage deletion" in the workplace and how it can put hospital data at risk. Learn about the industries and roles most affected.

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Zoom plans new genAI capabilities for healthcare providers

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Suki this week announced new plans to partner with Zoom Video Communications for artificial intelligence-enabled telehealth. WHY IT MATTERS The companies say Zoom will use Suki’s AI engine, Suki Platform, to generate clinical notes and will integrate other automation tools to boost provider experience and patient care. Suki's technology will help power ambient clinical documentation during Zoom telehealth visits and in-person visits.

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The Rise of AI in Telemedicine: Enhancing Efficiency and Accessibility

HIT Consultant

Chu Canh Chieu, Director of Global Healthcare Center, FPT Software One of the silver linings of the COVID-19 pandemic was the rise of telemedicine. The constraints imposed by the pandemic sparked a lasting trend of patients willing and able to seek healthcare solutions virtually. Since the pandemic, the rise of AI and its integration with telemedicine and digital health has seen significant investment growth, leading to enhanced patient care and reduced operation costs for healthcare providers a

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PBM model is a ‘dead man walking.’ What comes next?

Healthcare Dive

Executives from Amazon, Walgreens, Blue Shield of California and PhRMA weighed in on how to fix the much-scrutinized pharmacy benefit manager model during HLTH 2024.

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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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Report: The State of AI During the Great Burnout in Healthcare

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Innovaccer Inc., a healthcare AI company, has released a new research report, “ The State of AI During the Great Burnout in Healthcare , ” shedding light on the increasing role of AI in addressing the challenges faced by healthcare professionals. – The report, based on a survey of 568 healthcare professionals, reveals that AI is being embraced as a crucial tool for reducing administrative burden, improving operational efficiency, and mitigating cli

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Insurer lobby blames government policies for 2025 Medicare Advantage market makeup

Healthcare Dive

The Better Medicare Alliance is warning of disruptions to care for America’s seniors, though MA premiums and major benefits are essentially unchanged next year.

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Centene sues HHS over Medicare Advantage star ratings fall

Healthcare Dive

Centene is emulating other insurers unhappy with how regulators handled quality ratings for 2025. The flurry of complaints is “symptomatic of what appear to be systemic issues” with CMS calculations, Centene said.

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This Week’s Health IT Jobs – October 23, 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: IT-Cerner Revenue Cycle System Analyst (Scheduling) – Nicklaus Children’s Health System IT-Cerner Re

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Thoughtful implementation, ongoing monitoring key to safe health AI

Healthcare Dive

Healthcare organizations will need to test models in their local environments, keep an eye on performance and work together on implementing the technology, panelists said at HLTH.

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MDaudit Honored as a Finalist in the Fierce Healthcare Innovation Awards

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. MDaudit, an award-winning cloud-based continuous risk monitoring platform for RCM that enables the nation’s premier healthcare organizations to minimize billing risks and maximize revenues, announced today that its MDaudit billing compliance and revenue integrity platform […] The article MDaudit Honored as a Finalist in the Fierce Healthcare Innovation Awards appeared first on electron

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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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Blue Cross plan accused of fraud in 'ghost network' class-action lawsuit

Fierce Healthcare

Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of New York’s directory of doctors is thoroughly inaccurate and forces patients to seek costly out-of-network care and delay care, a class-action lawsuit alleges. | Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of New York is making it hard for members to receive care from mental health professionals due to poorly run provider directories, or ghost networks, a lawsuit claims.

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DrDoctor study reveals why patients miss hospital appointments

Digital Health News

A report from patient engagement platform supplier DrDoctor has revealed the main reasons why people miss hospital appointments.

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HLTH24: Atropos Health unveils chat-based AI co-pilot for real-world evidence

Fierce Healthcare

LAS VEGAS—Atropos Health's large language model for real-world evidence is now ready for prime time after a successful beta program. | Atropos Health's large language model for real-world evidence is now ready for prime time after a successful beta program.

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Sharing Health Data: Challenges to Solve – Lessons to be Learned

HealthIT Answers

Join Answers Media Network and industry leaders as we come together on this virtual event for a series of high-level conversations around sharing health data as we head into 2025. The post Sharing Health Data: Challenges to Solve – Lessons to be Learned 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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HLTH24: Employers still in an 'experimental' mode around GLP-1s

Fierce Healthcare

LAS VEGAS — Demand for GLP-1s has not slowed, and employers still have not cracked the code on the perfect solution for medications that represent a growing portion of spend. | LAS VEGAS — Demand for GLP-1s has not slowed, and employers still have not cracked the code on the perfect solution for medications that represent a growing portion of spend.

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We have a once in a generation chance to use tech to fix the NHS

Digital Health News

A “bold commitment” to tech would deliver benefits in key areas for action identified by Lord Darzi, argues Tara Donnelly

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Sanford Health, Marshfield Clinic Health System officially ink merger agreement

Fierce Healthcare

Sanford Health and Marshfield Clinic Health System have signed a merger agreement, the health systems announced on Wednesday, after first revealing their intent to combine in July. | Sanford Health and Marshfield Clinic Health System have signed a merger agreement, the health systems announced on Wednesday, after first revealing their intent to combine in July.

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Cheshire and Merseyside selects supplier for £11.5m LIMS solution

Digital Health News

Magentus has been chosen to help supply a £11.5m single LIMS solution across the Cheshire and Merseyside Pathology Network.

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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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Uber Health, NationsBenefits partner to deliver groceries via Uber Eats

Mobi Health News

The partnership will allow plan members to use health benefit cards on Uber in addition to other healthcare expenses and food products.

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Digital Health Unplugged: The challenges of clinical coordination in the UK health system

Digital Health News

Jordan Sollof is joined by DJ Hamblin-Brown and Simon Weldon to discuss the challenges of clinical coordination in the UK health system.

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CancerX initiates expanded accelerator program, partners with KidsX

Mobi Health News

The aim of the collaboration is to improve outcomes for children with cancer and provide a platform for startups.

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Children’s National Hospital Awarded $8M to Advance AlgometRx Nociometer

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Children’s National Hospital has received a $8M award from the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) to further develop the AlgometRx Nociometer , a device designed to objectively measure pain. – Led by Dr. Julia Finkel, a pediatric anesthesiologist at Children’s National, aims to transform pain management and address the unmet needs of patients, particularly women, who often experience disparities in pain assessment and treatment.

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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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Infinitus Systems secures $51.5M for automating healthcare calls

Mobi Health News

The round was led by Andreessen Horowitz, which has announced two other significant digital health investments within the past two weeks.

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mPATH Health Secures $3M to Enhance Cancer Screening and Equity

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – mPATH® Health , a digital health company dedicated to improving cancer screening, is thrilled to announce the successful closure of $3 million in funding, which will accelerate the company’s mission to enhance cancer prevention and improve health equity. – This funding includes a $2 million Small Business Technology Grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) and a $1 million equity investment led by Oncology Ventures, an oncology-focused venture cap

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Infinitus Systems raises $51.5M for automating healthcare calls

Mobi Health News

The round was led by Andreessen Horowitz, which has announced two other significant digital health investments within the past two weeks.

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ConcertAI’s TeraRecon Streamlines Cardiac MR Workflows with Intuition 4.10

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – TeraRecon , the leader in medical imaging advanced visualization, clinical AI, and workflow automation, today announced updates to its Intuition platform with new best-in-class cardiac magnetic resonance (MR) medical imaging capabilities. – These clinical innovations are now available across all deployment models and on the latest cloud infrastructure.

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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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Top financially motivated ransomware groups targeting healthcare

Becker's Health IT

"Discover the top cyber attackers targeting healthcare organizations in 2024 according to Microsoft's latest report.

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HCA Healthcare, Commure to Deploy Ambient AI Platform Across Enterprise

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – HCA Healthcare, one of the nation’s largest healthcare providers has selected Commure to develop and deploy an ambient AI platform across its vast network of healthcare professionals. – By automating clinical documentation and streamlining workflows, this innovative platform has the potential to transform healthcare delivery and improve patient outcomes across HCA Healthcare’s vast network of facilities.

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It’s Time to Combat Medicare Advantage “Instafraud”

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by David Lareau, CEO at Medicomp Systems A couple of years ago, we predicted an impending “explosion” of Medicare Advantage (MA) fraud and penalties. That prediction has now become an alarming reality, with recent investigations uncovering a troubling trend that’s costing taxpayers billions. The Wall Street Journal’s exposé revealed a staggering $50 billion pocketed by insurers from Medicare for diseases that no doctor actually treated.

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Integral Molecular lands $8M NIAID contract to battle emerging viruses

Mobi Health News

The funds will be used to bolster research into emerging viruses that could become pandemics.

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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.