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OCTOBER 17, 2024

by Rebekah Ninan This past month, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a wave of artificial intelligence-related legislation into law. Much public debate has been focused on SB 1047, a proposal ultimately vetoed by Governor Newsom, which would have held AI companies liable for “ catastrophic harms ” from AI models. Comparatively little attention has been paid to three new laws aimed at health care-related AI and data privacy.

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Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The bill, announced last month by Sens. Ron Wyden and Mark Warner, is a good step forward, but hospitals may need more funds to boost their cybersecurity practices, experts say.

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Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 17, 2024

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Healthcare Dive

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Executives said the increased costs pressuring its Medicaid business would improve after states updated payment rates to better match member acuity.

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Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll

Fertility benefits have become a crucial component of employee well-being and retention strategies. In today’s competitive landscape, creating a fertility benefits program that aligns with both employee needs and organizational goals can be more complex than it seems. From cycle-based to flat-dollar and telehealth models, each solution offers unique advantages and challenges that directly affect employee satisfaction and financial well-being.

Healthcare It News

OCTOBER 17, 2024

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The country’s three largest Medicare Advantage (MA) insurers obstruct seniors’ ability to receive post-acute care, a scathing report from the U.S. | A report from Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, found that the country's biggest Medicare Advantage insurers use artificial intelligence to control costs and deny prior auth claims.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 17, 2024

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The following is a guest article b y Erin Weber , Chief Policy and Research Officer at CAQH Accurate provider data is foundational to the healthcare ecosystem. It guides decision-making, helps patients access the care they need, and keeps operations running smoothly behind the scenes. And while we’ve all acknowledged the challenge of keeping provider data up-to-date and error-free—especially with frequent changes in practice locations, credentials, and network participation—what we don’t talk ab

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 17, 2024

What You Should Know: – OPTAC-X , a leader in telehealth solutions, and Mayo Clinic have achieved a milestone in emergency medicine by utilizing satellite-enabled telehealth to guide a successful cardiac arrest resuscitation outside of a hospital setting. – This innovative approach, detailed in a recent publication in “ Mayo Clinic Proceedings: Digital Health ,” highlights the potential of remote patient monitoring to extend critical medical expertise to even the most rem

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Digital Health News

OCTOBER 17, 2024

A campaign for digital adult mental health and wellbeing has been launched in Northern Ireland to offer self-help resources and tools.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 17, 2024

What You Should Know: – Healthcare technology company Komodo Health today launches a new product, National Drug Projection s, bringing its customers a clear, complete, and detailed view of how many prescriptions are filled across the country for any group of medications. -The new solution unlocks real-time market landscape intelligence, such as prescription volume, units dispensed, and new patient starts, to deliver an in-depth understanding of treatment dynamics that can better inform re

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Think in Threes to Maximize Health Plan ROI on Electronic Prior Authorization | Prior Auth typically involves integration of information from at least three systems – start connecting your team today.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 17, 2024

What You Should Know: – Google Research is taking a significant step towards reducing preventable blindness by expanding access to its AI-powered diabetic retinopathy screening model in India and Thailand. – This initiative aims to address the growing need for accessible and efficient screening in regions with limited access to eye care specialists.

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Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

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Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The tech giant and its partners will work to make AI-enabled eyesight-saving care more readily available to clinical systems across both countries.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Sarah Danielson, MS, MBA, CPDHTS, CDH-L, FACHDM, Sr Director, Strategy & Advisory, Health Solutions Group at Trace3 With healthcare data breaches on the rise and concerns about patient privacy escalating, the role of AI in anomaly detection is becoming increasingly critical. To address these challenges and improve patient data security, AI-driven anomaly detection is emerging as a critical solution.

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Digital Health News

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Clinicians at Royal Papworth Hospital NHS Foundation Trust are using AI technology from Brainomix to deliver faster diagnoses of strokes.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 17, 2024

What You Should Know: – Health Note , a leading AI-driven intake company, is announcing the launch of the Health Note AI Scribe, further freeing clinicians from hours of manual documentation. – With this new product, Health Note becomes the first company to coordinate medical documentation before, during, and after each visit. Streamlining Clinical Workflows with Health Note’s Intelligent Patient Intake Platform Health Note is the first clinically intelligent platform designed to

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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.

Wyatt Law Blog

OCTOBER 17, 2024

On October 16, 2024, the U.S. and International cyber security agencies issued a Joint Cybersecurity Advisory warning of Iranian cyber actors’ brute force and credential access activities that have compromised critical infrastructure organizations. The Advisory provides details on these activities along with mitigation and detection recommendation. Read more on the Wyatt HITECH Law blog.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 17, 2024

What You Should Know: – Pip Care , a company revolutionizing the surgical experience for patients and care teams, has successfully raised $5 million in Series A funding led by A1 Health Ventures with participation from UPMC Enterprises. – Pip Care is the first company to emerge from a collaboration between Redesign Health , a global healthcare venture builder, and UPMC Enterprises, the innovation arm of UPMC.

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Digital Health News

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Dr Alec Price-Forbes, national CCIO and Helen Balsdon, national CNIO have been announced as keynote speakers for Digital Health Rewired 2025.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 17, 2024

What You Should Know: – Color Health announces the expansion of the nation’s first fully integrated virtual cancer clinic. – With this expansion, Color integrates new clinical and support capabilities into the leading cancer program for employers, unions, and health plans to support individuals at every stage of their cancer journey—spanning early detection, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.

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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.

Mobi Health News

OCTOBER 17, 2024

A $1.9 million government grant-backed project will be the first to use VR for trauma support in rural indigenous communities.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 17, 2024

What You Should Know: – MassMutual is taking a significant step in supporting the mental well-being of its policyholders by becoming the first U.S. insurer to offer free access to Wysa Assure, an AI-powered conversational mental health app. – This new offering complements MassMutual’s existing Health and Wellness Program, which provides resources and support for policyholders to improve their overall health and longevity.

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Healthcare IT Today

OCTOBER 17, 2024

At the recent DirectTrust conference, Ken Romo, Global Director at ETHERFAX , shares with us that they are not just a fax company: He describes them as a cloud Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) company offering a “secure exchange network” that also includes fax. On the fax side, they are moving from using phone lines to sending faxes over an encrypted tunnel over the Internet.

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HIT Consultant

OCTOBER 17, 2024

What You Should Know: – GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC) has introduced Hospital Pulse Tile, a new feature within its Command Center Software, designed to provide real-time operational insights through a customizable dashboard. – This innovative solution equips hospital leaders with a comprehensive overview, enabling data-driven decisions to streamline operations and optimize patient care.

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