Fri.Apr 05, 2024

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Johns Hopkins has big plans for AI in Epic chart summarization

Healthcare It News

Yesterday, in part one of our in-depth interview with Dr. Brian Hasselfeld of Johns Hopkins Medicine, the senior medical director of digital health and innovation and associate director of Johns Hopkins inHealth, discussed the role of artificial intelligence in healthcare overall. Today, Hasselfeld, who also is a primary care physician in internal medicine and pediatrics at Johns Hopkins Community Physicians, turns his focus to Johns Hopkins itself, where he and a number of teams throughout the

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Amwell in danger of being booted from NYSE

Healthcare Dive

The once high-flying telehealth stock has traded below the exchange’s minimum listing requirements for 30 days, according to a new notice.

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Diabetes WA reports hack and more briefs

Healthcare It News

Diabetes WA discloses data breach Diabetes WA, the peak body for diabetes in Western Australia, has reported unauthorised access to the personal information of some of their contacts. Based on its initial investigation, the following information may have been accessed by hackers: name, address, birth date, email, telephone number, marital status, Aboriginal status, Medicare number, referring doctor, and type of diabetes.

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Marshfield Clinic to lay off furloughed workers

Healthcare Dive

The Wisconsin-based health system furloughed about 3% of its employees earlier this year, and most are impacted by these job cuts.

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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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Vendor notebook: New AI partnerships with Dell, Google enhance workflows and communications

Healthcare It News

While technology innovators look to artificial intelligence to improve patient outcomes and experiences, they are also finding ways to cut the red tape that generally slows healthcare down, according to many announcements this week. Northwestern Medicine, the Nevada Health Link, Cohere Health and Kyruus Health are partnering withDell Technologies, Google Cloud Marketplace and others to offer providers and payers ways to tackle the daily challenges that delay care approvals and prevent patients f

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Senate ramps up scrutiny of private equity ‘greed’ in healthcare

Healthcare Dive

As private equity firms buy up hospitals and staffing firms, lawmakers grow increasingly concerned that patient care could suffer.

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Teladoc’s long-time CEO steps down amid waning stock performance

Healthcare Dive

A management shakeup is likely coming at the right time, as the virtual care company undergoes an operational review to boost its bottom line, analysts said.

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CMS final rule on broker comp, health equity could shake up Medicare Advantage

Fierce Healthcare

Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services finalized a host of actions ranging from broker compensation, health equity, mental health, supplemental benefits and biosimiliars, in the Contract Year | Medicare Advantage plans will need to adjust to new star ratings requirements, industry watchers warned following a final rule on Thursday.

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Celebrating 500 Episodes: Reliving the Best Moments From the Healthcare IT Today Interviews Podcast

Healthcare IT Today

Today marks a pretty significant milestone for our team: 500 episodes of the Healthcare IT Today Interview series ! To celebrate we have a special treat for you, a chat with John Lynn, Colin Hung, and Brittany Quemby. What started as a blog based largely around articles and our founder John Lynn’s experience in the healthcare IT industry, has grown into a vast array of knowledge provided by experts from across the industry and the world, as well as a few of our own experts using a variety

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Survey: Amid economy concerns, 4 in 10 therapists plan to raise rates in 2024

Fierce Healthcare

Four in 10 therapists are planning to raise their fees in 2024, a new survey has found. | In last year’s report, 64% of therapists said they were planning to raise their fees in 2023. Yet only a third did, which could be explained by therapists' desire to remain accessible to patients.

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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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Teladoc Health CEO Jason Gorevic departs after stock falls 22% in February

Mobi Health News

The company's chief financial officer, Mala Murthy, will step in as acting CEO.

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NYSE tells Amwell to increase share prices or be delisted

Fierce Healthcare

Amwell could find itself dropped from the New York Stock Exchange if it isn’t able to turn its share prices around. | The telehealth giant's shares have closed below $1 on average for the past 30 days. The company said it would address the deficiency by effecting a reverse stock split.

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OMRON acquires Luscii Healthtech to advance remote patient monitoring

Digital Health News

OMRON Healthcare today announced the acquisition of Luscii Healthtech, a fast-growing scale-up in the field of remote consultation service platforms.

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City of Hope data breach affected 827,149 patients

Becker's Health IT

"City of Hope reports data breach affecting 827,149 patients, including personal information such as names, Social Security numbers, and medical records.

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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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MedStar Health, DispatchHealth launch acute care at home partnership

Mobi Health News

The partnership seeks to close the recovery gap between hospital and at-home care by offering in-home follow-up appointments.

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Change Healthcare asks to consolidate dozens of cyberattack lawsuits

Becker's Health IT

Change Healthcare seeks consolidation of cyberattack lawsuits to Tennessee federal court, citing headquarters and key evidence. Patients and providers sued.

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Payer Roundup—Blue Cross Blue Shield Association lawsuit unfolds; Rightway raises $109M; Surescripts reportedly eyes sale

Fierce Healthcare

Payer Roundup—Blue Cross Blue Shield Association lawsuit unfolds; Rightway raises $109M; Surescripts reportedly eyes sale ntong Fri, 04/05/2024 - 16:02

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Movers and shakers news roundup

Digital Health News

Our latest roundup features a new CEO at West London NHS Trust and NHS England’s AI and digital workforce national clinical lead departing.

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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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WHO Unveils S.A.R.A.H.: An AI-Powered Digital Health Promoter

HIT Consultant

Meet S.A.R.A.H.: A Smart AI Resource Assistant for Health What You Should Know: – The World Health Organization (WHO) unveils S.A.R.A.H. , an AI-powered digital health promoter, available 24/7 in eight languages via video or text. – S.A.R.A.H. provides tips to destress, eat right, quit tobacco and e-cigarettes, be safer on the roads as well as give information on several other areas of health.

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Cardio Diagnostics Holdings partners with Navierre for cardiac testing

Mobi Health News

The partnership will expand cardiovascular care to areas without specialized infrastructure like CT imaging.

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CareDirections, Carium Launches AI-Powered Platform For Stroke Recovery

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – CareDirections and Carium announce the launch of StrokeCP, a groundbreaking digital health platform designed to revolutionize post-stroke care. – Developed by researchers at Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist and powered by Carium’s patient engagement technology, StrokeCP is poised to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.

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North Cumbria introduces Patchwork Health e-rostering

Digital Health News

An e-rostering platform from Patchwork Health is helping to streamline operations at North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust.

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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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Commure Unveils Free AI Scribe to Enhance Automated Documentation

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Commure , a leader in healthcare communication solutions unveils Commure Scribe, a free, AI-powered tool that automates documentation and generates SOAP notes directly within existing Electronic Medical Records (EMRs). – With this release, hundreds of thousands of providers across 350+ locations and 40 major health systems gain access to Commure’s cutting-edge technology.

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Healthy Together Acquires Kinsa Health to Build AI Illness Forecasting & Expand into New Markets

Healthcare IT Today

Healthy Together , a leading health technology company specializing in Software as a Service (SaaS) solutions for State-level Health & Human Services programs, is excited to announce the successful acquisition of Kinsa Health , a powerful and robust AI platform that provides predictive insights for pharmaceutical companies, retailers, illness product companies, public health agencies, hospital systems, and communities.

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Data Breach at New York Medical Billing Service Provider Affects 284K Individuals

HIPAA Journal

M&D Capital Premier Billing in Queens, NY, has announced a breach of the protected health information of 284,326 individuals. Data breaches have also been reported by Tri-City Healthcare District and Dental Health Services in California, and Ethos (Southwest Boston Senior Services) in Massachusetts. M&D Capital Premier Billing M&D Capital Premier Billing, a Queens, NY-based billing service provider, has notified 284,326 individuals about a cybersecurity incident identified on July 8,

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Teladoc leadership shakeup: CEO Jason Gorevic steps down, CFO steps in

Fierce Healthcare

In a major corporate shift, Jason Gorevic has stepped down as CEO of virtual care giant Teladoc after leading the company for 15 years. | In a major corporate shift, Jason Gorevic has stepped down as CEO of virtual care giant Teladoc after leading the company for 15 years.

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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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Contract Class Certified in CareFirst Data Breach Lawsuit 9 Years After Legal Action was Initiated

HIPAA Journal

A lawsuit against CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield that was filed in response to a 2014 data breach has had a contract class certified by a federal judge, 9 years after legal action was initiated. The lawsuit can now proceed and more than 1 million plan members are a step closer to obtaining damages. In June 2014, hackers gained access to CareFirst systems, which contained the data of around 1.1 million plan members; however, the intrusion was not detected for several months.

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Limiting nurse managers' head counts trims turnover, drives savings, report finds

Fierce Healthcare

Provider organizations that keep a handle on their nurse managers’ workloads are rewarded with significantly lower registered nurse turnover and reduced workforce spending, according to a recent re | New data make a financial case for splitting up nursing teams or hiring assistant nurse managers to shoulder nurse leaders' burden.

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HIPAA Compliance for Email

HIPAA Journal

Standards relevant to HIPAA compliance for email appear throughout the HIPAA Administrative Simplification Regulations – from the applicability and preemption standards of Part 160 (the General Requirements) to the privacy, security, and breach notification standards of Part 164. Due to the potential complexities of HIPAA email compliance, this article discusses: Who do the HIPAA email rules apply to?

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Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (MPI) Billing: A Complete Guide

Medisys Compliance

Introduction Accurate billing for Myocardial Perfusion Imaging (MPI) is crucial for cardiologists and medical billing specialists alike. Medisys , a leading provider of accurate cardiology billing services, presents this comprehensive guide to ensure you receive proper reimbursement for MPI procedures. Understanding MPI MPI is a non-invasive imaging test that assesses blood flow to the heart muscle.

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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.