Healthcare Dive
MAY 3, 2024
Under the deal, Walgreens will find candidates who are overweight or have obesity or diabetes and connect them with a Phase III clinical trial for Boehringer’s GLP-1 drug survodutide.
Becker's Health IT
MAY 3, 2024
Hospitals are often concerned about sharing information about cyberattacks, even with one another, because of liability concerns, a health system CIO testified before Congress recently.
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Healthcare IT Today
MAY 3, 2024
Following Providence’s Successful Implementation, Community Health Network Becomes Praia Health’s First External Customer; Praia Health Welcomes Seventeen Health Organizations to the Ecosystem as Program Partners Praia Health , a newly formed digital health company, today announced the closing of a $20 million oversubscribed Series A financing led by Frist Cressey Ventures and backed by SignalFire , Epsilon Health Investors , and Providence Ventures.
Digital Health News
MAY 3, 2024
A new digital data centre has been implemented at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust, to improve system reliance and enhance patient safety.
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!
Becker's Health IT
MAY 3, 2024
Hackers accessed employee email accounts at Columbia, Md.-based MedStar Health, compromising the data of 183,079 patients, the health system said in a May 3 notice on its website.
Digital Health News
MAY 3, 2024
Pharmacy system supplier Invatech is to roll out its technology across Wales following the completion of live testing at a site in the north of the country.
Health Care Compliance Brief brings together the best content for health law & compliance professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Mobi Health News
MAY 3, 2024
The open-source gene editor is freely available to license for commercial use and ethical research.
Digital Health News
MAY 3, 2024
Our latest Movers and Shakers roundup includes NHS England bringing back Dr Tim Ferris and the retirement of Ruth May after almost 40 years in the NHS.
Fierce Healthcare
MAY 3, 2024
It's been a bit of a weird start to the year for the insurance industry, as ongoing headwinds in Medicare Advantage and a massive cyberattack drove results that buck the typical earnings trends.
HIT Consultant
MAY 3, 2024
What You Should Know: – Thyme Care , the leading value-based cancer care enabler, today announced Julia Frydman, MD as the company’s first medical director for palliative care. – An academic researcher and former assistant professor from a leading health system renowned for its palliative care and geriatrics department, Dr. Frydman brings important clinical expertise to Thyme Care and will launch the company’s Enhanced Supportive Care services.
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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.
Mobi Health News
MAY 3, 2024
The Agency alleges the company's CT and ultrasonography systems are noncompliant with good manufacturing requirements.
HIT Consultant
MAY 3, 2024
What You Should Know: – Today Truveta announced the availability of expanded concepts from clinical notes — including family history, medication details reported to providers, and complex concepts for a wide range of therapeutic areas from cardiology to rare disease and more – and millions of de-identified medical images for scientifically rigorous research. – Truveta delivers the most complete, timely, and clean electronic health record (EHR) data from more than 100 million pa
MedTrainer
MAY 3, 2024
Healthcare fraud, waste, and abuse is a costly problem for both public and private payers. The National Health Care Anti-Fraud Association estimates financial losses due to healthcare fraud could be as much as $300 billion annually. It’s why they’re dedicated to strong enforcement and tough penalties. The vast majority of providers adhere to high ethical standards, provide quality care, and submit appropriate claims for payment.
HIT Consultant
MAY 3, 2024
What You Should Know: – WeightWatchers (NASDAQ: WW) , (“WeightWatchers,” “WW,” or the “Company”) today announced that WeightWatchers for Business is partnering with Personify Health (formerly Virgin Pulse) to support employers looking to provide weight health care solutions for their populations. – Now, organizations using the Personify Health personalized health platform will have integrated access to WeightWatchers for Business and its full-spectrum weight health platform, which is
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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.
Mobi Health News
MAY 3, 2024
The Agency alleges the company's CT and ultrasonography systems are noncompliant with good manufacturing requirements.
Fierce Healthcare
MAY 3, 2024
Change Healthcare’s parent company UnitedHealth has said that “a substantial | Boards and executives must prioritize cybersecurity at healthcare organizations, and, for those smaller provider organizations with limited resources, we must have more support and resources from our government.
HealthIT Answers
MAY 3, 2024
By Russ Smith - The need to protect sensitive patient and member data has become paramount in the wake of escalating cyber threats throughout healthcare systems. Here are strategies organizations can adopt to mitigate risks and safeguard their private data. The post The Role of Cybersecurity in Healthcare IT appeared first on Health IT Answers.
Medisys Compliance
MAY 3, 2024
Introduction Understanding how insurance companies work can be a challenging task for behavioral health providers. Navigating Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) is crucial for ensuring proper reimbursement and a smooth claims process. This guide will equip you with the knowledge to decipher these often-confusing documents. What is a Behavioral Health EOB and Why is it Important?
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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.
Fierce Healthcare
MAY 3, 2024
Truveta, a real-world data analysis company, has announced the launch of a new mother-child EHR dataset. | The dataset includes just over 1 million mother-child pairs, collected from 30 health systems. Going back between five and 10 years, this makes it the largest mother-child EHR dataset available today, according to the company.
HIT Consultant
MAY 3, 2024
What You Should Know: – Firstsource Solutions Limited (FSL), a leading global provider of Business Process Management (BPM) services, announced the acquisition of Quintessence Business Solutions & Services Private Limited (QBSS). – The strategic acquisition strengthens Firstsource’s position in the healthcare revenue cycle management (RCM) market, particularly in the United States.
Fierce Healthcare
MAY 3, 2024
Welcome to this week's Chutes & Ladders, our roundup of hirings, firings and retirings throughout the industry.
Healthcare IT Today
MAY 3, 2024
The following is a guest article by Kristin Quinlan, CEO at Certified Languages International (CLI) With 1 in 5 residents speaking a language other than English at home and an expanding diversity of languages spoken in the U.S., language access services are only increasing in importance for healthcare organizations. Many large hospital systems have a team of in-house interpreters, but it can be challenging to manage those resources—hospitals often expend a lot of time and money as interpreters t
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.
Dot Compliance
MAY 3, 2024
In the pharmaceutical industry, the importance of regulatory compliance extends beyond fulfilling legal obligations. It ensures the safety, efficacy, and high quality of drug products. Compliance can be streamlined with the help of an electronic quality management system (eQMS) that incorporates regulatory standards into every operational aspect of a pharmaceutical organization.
Hanys
MAY 3, 2024
Healthcare Middle Manager Virtual Training May 7-8 Using data to identify disparities May 7 Eco-healing: Promoting environmentally sustainable quality and safety activities May 9 Government relations update series May 10 Infection Control and Epidemiology Basics May 14-23 Using data to identify disparities | Part 2 May 14 Standing membership call on state and federal issues May 14 Vizient's Capital Commit program: Benefits and details May 15 Community partnerships May 21
Healthcare It News
MAY 3, 2024
Researchers from the University of Westminster; Kinsey Institute at Indiana University and Positive East looked at resources from the UK's National Health Service and the World Health Organization to develop their community-driven approach for increasing inclusivity, acceptability and engagement with artificial intelligence chatbots. WHY IT MATTERS Aiming to identify activities that reduce bias in conversational AI and make their designs and implementation more equitable, researchers looked
Hanys
MAY 3, 2024
A four-day comprehensive training on the pillars of effective infection control, HANYS and NYSACC's virtual Infection Control and Epidemiology Basics program is essential education for infection preventionists of any level in any setting. Attendees can earn up to 10 contact hours toward ANCC and CPHQ continuing education. Register today.
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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.
Fierce Healthcare
MAY 3, 2024
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced Friday the agency will not exclude immigrants with Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) protections from receiving coverage | The Biden administration is expanding coverage for immigrants under DACA through the Affordable Care Act, CMS announced Friday.
Hanys
MAY 3, 2024
This week's update includes the adoption of general hospital medical staff recertification regulations and regulations that allow RNs to execute non-patient specific orders to provide certain emergency medical services and administer pregnancy tests. Also included in this week's update is a proposed regulation that would raise the annual visit limit for Article 31 providers.
Hanys
MAY 3, 2024
HANYS mourns the passing of Herbert Pardes, MD , a tremendous leader whose influential thinking and commitment to care have left an enduring imprint on healthcare in New York. Among his many roles, recognitions and contributions, Dr. Pardes served as chair of the HANYS board of trustees while president and CEO of NewYork-Presbyterian. A HANYS Distinguished Service Award honoree (2012), he remained an active emeritus board member until his passing.
Hanys
MAY 3, 2024
As part of HANYS' ongoing work to improve health equity and with support from the Milbank Foundation, we are pleased to offer the following leadership development scholarship opportunities: two scholarships for The Academy for Healthcare Leadership Advancement (in collaboration with Cornell University); and two scholarships for the eCornell Diversity, Equity and Inclusion certificate program.
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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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