Bill of Health

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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Advertiser: Celo

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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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 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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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

OCTOBER 17, 2024

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The Coalition for Health AI (CHAI) announced the completion of two draft documents on Friday that may have a big effect on the future of AI in healthcare. | After Deputy Secretary Andrea Palm announced that HHS will work with industry to develop a national network of quality assurance labs for AI, CHAI is releasing two draft documents that spell out how to certify those assurance labs and an AI "nutrition label" for healthcare decision-makers.

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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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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: – Ontada , a McKesson business specializing in oncology real-world data and evidence, has formed a strategic partnership with Microsoft to leverage the power of Azure AI in transforming cancer care. – The partnership will harness the capabilities of Azure OpenAI Service to efficiently process vast amounts of unstructured oncology data, unlocking valuable insights and ultimately improving patient outcomes.

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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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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

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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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: – 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

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: – 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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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: – 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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Health Populi

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Health literacy and, indeed, literacy across the many layers relevant for health (digital, medical, financial), is a challenge for people of all ages. The Institute for Healthcare Policy Innovation’s National Poll on Healthy Aging at the University of Michigan focused on people 50 and over in their latest study published this month: Health Literacy – How Well Can Older Adults Find, Understand, and Use Health Information.

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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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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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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

Dr. Kate McLean, Chief Medical Officer at Evvy What You Should Know: – Evvy , a female-founded biotech startup revolutionizing women’s health, has announced the appointment of Dr. Kate McLean as its first Chief Medical Officer (CMO). – As CMO, Dr. McLean will focus on expanding its patient offerings, uncovering new biomarkers, and building new strategic partnerships.

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Fierce Healthcare

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Wisp, a virtual provider of sexual and reproductive health services, is launching a new weight care vertical to help women struggling with hormonal imbalances. | Weight management issues are common in women dealing with conditions like menopause, PCOS or endometriosis, company executives say. The goal is to offer weight care personalized to women.

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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.