Fri.May 03, 2024

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Walgreens inks GLP-1 clinical trial deal with major German drugmaker

Healthcare Dive

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.

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Why hospitals are tight-lipped about cyberattacks

Becker's Health IT

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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Providence Spins Out Praia Health with $20M in Oversubscribed Series A Funding Led by Frist Cressey Ventures to Scale New Consumer Platform for Health Care

Healthcare IT Today

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.

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AHA CEO praises Change hack scrutiny

Becker's Health IT

American Hospital Association President and CEO Rick Pollack said the recent hearings about the Change Healthcare hack have shed light on the extensive reach and influence of UnitedHealth Group, the parent company of Change.

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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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Here's how major payers fared in a Q1 dragged by a cyberattack, MA challenges

Fierce Healthcare

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.

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Using Compliance Software To Prevent Healthcare Fraud, Waste, and Abuse

MedTrainer

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.

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Invatech to roll out electronic prescribing across Wales

Digital Health News

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.

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Thyme Care Launches Virtual Palliative Care Program to Enhance Cancer Care

HIT Consultant

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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Profluent releases AI-enabled OpenCRISPR-1 to edit the human genome

Mobi Health News

The open-source gene editor is freely available to license for commercial use and ethical research.

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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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Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust implements new digital data centre

Digital Health News

A new digital data centre has been implemented at Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust, to improve system reliance and enhance patient safety.

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Truveta Expands EHR Data Access with Complex Concepts & Millions of Images

HIT Consultant

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

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Philips receives warning letter from FDA regarding manufacturing facility

Mobi Health News

The Agency alleges the company's CT and ultrasonography systems are noncompliant with good manufacturing requirements.

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WeightWatchers for Business Integrate with Personify Health to Offer Comprehensive Weight Management Solutions

HIT Consultant

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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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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Movers and Shakers news roundup

Digital Health News

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.

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FDA issues warning letter to Philips regarding manufacturing facility

Mobi Health News

The Agency alleges the company's CT and ultrasonography systems are noncompliant with good manufacturing requirements.

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The Role of Cybersecurity in Healthcare IT

HealthIT Answers

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.

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Understanding Basics of Behavioral Health EOB

Medisys Compliance

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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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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Industry Voices—Change Healthcare attack: Where do we go from here?

Fierce Healthcare

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.

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Firstsource Acquires Quintessence to Bolster AI-Powered Revenue Cycle Management Solutions

HIT Consultant

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.

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How Adopting a Hybrid Model with a Virtual Interpreter Call Center Can Make Your In-House Interpreters More Efficient

Healthcare IT Today

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

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Streamlining Compliance in the Pharmaceutical Industry with the eQMS

Dot Compliance

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.

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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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Upcoming events

Hanys

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

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Truveta unveils new mother-child dataset to support maternal, pediatric health research

Fierce Healthcare

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.

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Virtual infection control training for real-world prevention

Hanys

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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Chutes & Ladders—Ascension, BCBS Tennessee name new CFOs

Fierce Healthcare

Welcome to this week's Chutes & Ladders, our roundup of hirings, firings and retirings throughout the industry.

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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.