Tue.Jul 16, 2024

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UnitedHealth’s cyberattack response costs to surpass $2.3B this year

Healthcare Dive

The healthcare giant’s new estimate is roughly $1 billion higher than previous forecasts as the cyberattack on subsidiary Change Healthcare continues to hamper its profit outlook.

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Bangkok Hospital streamlines patient flow with AI

Healthcare It News

Bangkok Hospital, one of Thailand's largest private healthcare providers, has moved away from the paper and manual process of registering and managing patient flow in its headquarters. AI technologies provided by its partner, local startup Agnos Health, now underpin its patient registration and management systems. HOW IT WORKS As part of its enhanced patient flow system, the tertiary hospital implemented self-service kiosks that run on multiple AI, integrating various registration steps.

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Senators introduce bipartisan healthcare cybersecurity legislation

Healthcare Dive

The bill would create a special liaison within the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency to the HHS that could help coordinate responses during cyber incidents.

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Digital therapeutics - European style

Healthcare It News

Eversana and the Digital Therapeutics Alliance analyze, map and report on reimbursement frameworks in Europe for digital therapeutics. Alberta Spreafico, SVP of health innovation at Eversana, explains.

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From Payroll Pains to Growth Gains: Streamlining Payroll & HR for Success

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

In the world of small business management, the challenge of managing payroll & HR efficiently while scaling operations can be overwhelming. Yet, with the right strategies in place, these challenges can become opportunities for growth and innovation. In this session, Joe Sharpe, Senior Director of Managed Payroll Services at IRIS, will reveal practical methods and expert insights for outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes, resulting in substantial time and resource savings.

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Exclusive: Teladoc partners with Brightline to offer pediatric mental healthcare

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Teladoc will integrate Brightline's pediatric, adolescent and family mental healthcare services into its virtual care platform, expanding care access to individuals zero to 13.

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Olympics 2024 Anti-Doping: Why Innovation in Testing Is Key

HIT Consultant

Gabe Baida, Executive Director at InnoVero As we approach the 2024 Summer Olympics, ensuring a clean game is a major priority for the International Olympic Committee. More than 1,000 people will be involved in various anti-doping testing stages, including chaperones, sample collection personnel, and dedicated anti-doping control spaces at each competition venue.

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Fighting maternal and infant health inequities 

Fierce Healthcare

In this week’s episode of “Podnosis,” Fierce Healthcare’s Anastassia Gliadkovskaya explores the topic of inequities in maternal and infant health and what one nonprofit is doing to increase transpa | In this week’s episode of “Podnosis,” Fierce Healthcare’s Anastassia Gliadkovskaya explores the topic of inequities in maternal and infant health and what one nonprofit is doing to increase transparency and accountability.

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Change Healthcare cyberattack costs soar, may hit $2.45B

Becker's Health IT

UnitedHealth Group expects costs associated with the February cyberattack against Change Healthcare to cost around $2.45 billion, according to a report in the Star Tribune.

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CMS Issues E-Prescribing Final Rule: Quick Takeaways in a No-Slowing-Down Reg Cycle – Regulatory Talk Series

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Nick Barger, PharmD, Vice President, Product at DrFirst. This article is the fourth in the Healthcare Regulatory Talk series. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) finalized new standards for electronic prescribing on June 13, concluding a complicated, 18-month regulatory process that came in fits and starts and went by without attracting much industry scrutiny.

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How To Empower Your Workforce With Modern Fertility Benefits

Speaker: Andrea Wuchiski

In an era where a workforce spans multiple generations, HR managers and Total Rewards leaders face the unique challenge of designing benefits packages that cater to diverse employee needs. This session will delve into how comprehensive fertility benefits can bridge generational gaps, support employees’ health, and enhance workplace satisfaction. Join us for an insightful session that highlights the strategic importance of fertility benefits in today’s competitive job market.

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Bipartisan House bill would allow new rural physician-owned hospitals, permit expansions

Fierce Healthcare

A bipartisan quartet of House representatives have introduced a bill peeling back restrictions on new or expanded physician-owned hospitals. | Advocates and sponsoring legislators say the Physician Led and Rural Access to Quality Care Act would increase access to care in rural areas and increase care affordability.

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UK ranks lowest internationally for number of scanners per million

Digital Health News

The UK continues to have lowest number of MRI units, CT and PET scanners per million population amongst comparator countries, government statistics reveal.

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Exclusive: Teladoc partners with Brightline to offer pediatric mental healthcare

Mobi Health News

Teladoc will integrate Brightline's pediatric, adolescent and family mental healthcare services into its virtual care platform, expanding care access to individuals zero to 13.

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Crossing the Digital Divide to Serve Medicaid Populations

HIT Consultant

Anish Sebastian, CEO and Co-founder, Babyscripts A discussion of technology and the Medicaid population inevitably raises the topic of the digital divide — that is, the gap between people who have access to modern information and communications technology (ICTs) and those who don’t. “We can’t deliver internet-dependent solutions to Medicaid enrollees because they don’t have access to the internet.

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Advanced Compliance: OSHA & HIPAA in Healthcare Facilities

Dive into the Compliance Officer's Handbook for advanced OSHA and HIPAA strategies. This guide provides detailed steps for maintaining compliance in healthcare facilities, covering key regulations like the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and HIPAA Privacy Rule. Learn to create a culture of compliance with management commitment, employee training, and regular risk assessments.

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Digital health tech company Huma scores $80M and more digital health raises

Mobi Health News

Thyme Care secures $60 million in Series B funding, and Neuspera Medical garners $23 million.

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Fullscript Shows How Whole Person Care Reduces Healthcare Burden

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Fullscript, a leading healthcare platform for whole person care, announced the publication of two studies, with combined results proving the effectiveness of whole person care when using the Fullscript platform, highlighting how it can be both achievable and scalable, and showcasing the dual benefits for both patients and providers. – The studies measured the impact of Fullscript’s platform in driving better engagement and clinical outcomes for patients, whil

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UK faces £5.4bn trade deficit for MedTech products

Digital Health News

The UK had a trade deficit in MedTech products of £5.4 billion in 2023, government figures reveal.

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Hawaii suffers setback in lawsuit against major PBMs

Fierce Healthcare

A federal judge agreed to toss a lawsuit against three of the nation’s largest pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) brought by the state of Hawaii. | The PBM industry earned a much-needed victory Tuesday as a federal judge tossed a lawsuit the state of Hawaii brought against Caremark, Express Scripts and OptumRx.

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Enhance Healthcare Efficiency With Top Payroll & HCM Services

Running a healthcare facility requires precision and care, not just for patients but also for your staff. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps healthcare providers choose the best provider. Efficient payroll management ensures timely, accurate payments, critical for maintaining staff morale and trust. Compliance support helps navigate complex healthcare regulations and avoid costly fines.

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Digital Health Company Pear Suite Hits 100-Customer Milestone

Healthcare IT Today

Closes $1M+ in Funding from Strategic Investors; Continues Rapid Growth Nationwide, Supporting Community Health Workers to Increase Access to Health and Social Services Pear Suite , a digital health company celebrating its three-year anniversary working to empower community health workers (CHWs) and better address the social determinants of health (SDOH), announced it has hit 100 customers in 24 U.S. states.

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Digital pathway launched to improve care for stroke survivors

Digital Health News

The ‘Life After Stroke’ Pathway has been launched by Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland, NHS Lothian and Pogo Digital Healthcare for stroke survivors.

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Will the Apple Watch, Samsung Galaxy or Oura Rings Become “Intelligent Guardians” For Health?

Jane Sarashon

One of the few bright spots in consumer technology spending in the past couple of years of the U.S. economic “vibecession” has been the category of smartwatches. The Wall Street Journal recently talked , specifically, about the growing role of the Apple Watch for health care, gaining traction as a part of cardiologists’ and other physicians’ testing for and adoption of the wearable tech device for patients who are managing medical conditions.

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Guidehealth and Story Health join forces to provide value-based cardiology care

Fierce Healthcare

Value-based care company Guidehealth, which serves nearly 500,000 patients, announced a partnership with specialty care telehealth company Story Health on Monday to address high demand for cardiolo | Guidehealth has announced a partnership with virtual specialty care provider Story Health to offer value-based cardiology care to its partner health systems and clinically integrated networks.

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Provide Real Value in Your Applications with Data and Analytics

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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Redox FHIR API search update

Redox

We’re excited to announce an update to the Redox FHIR API that enhances transparency. What’s changing? Before : Previously, Redox filtered out HL7 ® FHIR ® search parameters that we didn’t recognize. After: By default, Redox will no longer filter unrecognized search parameters. Instead, all search parameters sent will be usable downstream, giving you more control and precision over your queries.

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Your Guide to a Robust Healthcare Incident Response Plan

Compliancy Group

No one likes to think their organization will experience a hazard or cybersecurity threat. However, not planning for such cases puts employees at risk and threatens patient care and privacy. That’s why every hospital, private practice, and healthcare company needs an incident response plan to anticipate physical hazards and digital security breaches and mitigate their impacts.

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Exploring AI’s Role in Revenue Cycle Management

HealthIT Answers

An Inovalon research study conducted among over 400 healthcare leaders and professionals revealed a variety of perspectives on using artificial intelligence (AI) in the healthcare revenue cycle. Download the study. The post Exploring AI’s Role in Revenue Cycle Management appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Genomics plc Expands Drug Discovery Collaboration with Vertex

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Genomics plc (Genomics) , a healthcare company transforming health through the power of genomics today announced a three-year extension of the company’s collaboration with Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Vertex) (Nasdaq: VRTX) to use human genetics and machine learning to improve the discovery and development of new precision medicines.

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Best Practices for Sharing Protected Health Information (PHI)

Explore essential topics in this ebook, including what constitutes PHI and how to identify it using 18 indicators. Gain insights into the importance of safeguarding PHI to protect patient privacy and learn about the severe consequences of HIPAA violations. Discover practical strategies for securely exchanging PHI within your healthcare organization, including assessing risks and implementing effective safeguards.