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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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.

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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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AI in patient portals and ambient scribing offers big gains for Johns Hopkins

Healthcare It News

Moving forward, it's working with Epic on EHR chart summarization via artificial intelligence, with an initial focus on inpatient hospital course summary. The top digital health MD tells all.

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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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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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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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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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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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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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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

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

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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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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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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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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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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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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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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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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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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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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

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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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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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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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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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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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

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.