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CVS to lay off 2,900 employees amid reports of strategic review

Healthcare Dive

CVS is cutting 1% of its workforce as the healthcare behemoth pursues a massive cost-cutting plan — and considers a potential breakup of its businesses, according to reports.

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AI is transforming patient engagement and experience

Healthcare It News

Large language models are "enabling a new level of patient empowerment" by helping people understand clinical notes, navigate insurance claims and much more, says Dr. Chethan Sarabu, AI and informatics strategist at OpenNotes.

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Two-thirds of healthcare organizations hit by ransomware in past year: survey

Healthcare Dive

Nearly 40% of healthcare organizations reported it took more than a month to recover after an attack, according to the survey by cybersecurity firm Sophos.

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Addressing 'techquity' at Children's National Hospital

Healthcare It News

With more than two decades of telemedicine experience and research, the Washington, D.C.-based Children's National Hospital Telemedicine team identified a disparity in access to the internet and digital tools that disproportionately affects low-income and rural communities, causing a digital divide. THE PROBLEM Many of these families lack reliable, unlimited internet access or the necessary devices to engage in telemedicine services, which has become a valuable mode of care delivery, especia

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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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Top healthcare conferences to plan for in 2025

Healthcare Dive

Covering topics from digital health to financial management, these are some of the notable events and dates for executives at hospital systems, payers and technology firms to watch.

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J&J drops 340B rebate plan following government pressure

Healthcare Dive

Threatened with steep sanctions and loss of its agreement with Medicare and Medicaid, Johnson & Johnson is rolling back a plan to give hospitals after-the-fact rebates for drugs in the 340B drug discount program.

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New analysis points to troubling trends as U.S. healthcare costs rise, but health outcomes worsen

Fierce Healthcare

A new analysis points to troubling trends in the U.S. healthcare market as costs continue to rise but health outcomes are declining. | "The inputs of the U.S. healthcare system, as measured by cost, exceed the outputs, as measured by the actual value or benefits received by Americans," Sanjula Jain, Ph.D., Trilliant Health's chief research officer, said.

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Huma acquires eConsult to become ‘end-to-end tech platform’

Digital Health News

Global healthcare AI firm Huma has announced its acquisition of GP online consultation and digital triage startup eConsult.

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At-home hospital care popular with patients and clinicians, but data backing quality, costs are limited, CMS finds

Fierce Healthcare

Hospital programs providing at-home acute care are widely appreciated by patients and clinicians but still don’t have a bulletproof argument in respect to quality and costs as compared to a brick-a | A new 79-page government report on the soon-to-expire Acute Hospital Care at Home initiative outlines both clear-cut and muted wins for advocates.

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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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More type 1 diabetes patients in England to get artificial pancreas

Digital Health News

More people with type 1 diabetes in England will be able to receive an ‘artificial pancreas’ over the next five years.

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Rippl announces $23M series A to expand virtual dementia care

Fierce Healthcare

Rippl, a virtual dementia care company, secured $23 million in series A funding to expand its services to patients in more states. | Rippl, a virtual dementia care startup, plans to use its series A funding to expand into new states, build out its value-based contracts and participate in CMS' GUIDE program.

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Epic Declines to Appeal Carequality Resolution in Dispute with Particle Health

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – In an ongoing dispute over patient data privacy, Epic Systems has announced it will not appeal the Carequality Steering Committee’s resolution, urging Particle Health to do the same and allow for the immediate release of the full resolution document. Background of the Dispute The dispute arose earlier this year when Epic, acting on behalf of its customer governing council, filed a complaint with Carequality against Particle Health.

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The biggest opportunities for healthcare AI and the hurdles that stand in the way: Bessemer report

Fierce Healthcare

Bessemer Venture Partners released a new report that identifie | Bessemer Venture Partners has released a new road map outlining opportunities for artificial intelligence in healthcare. The VC firm also lists its six investing criteria for AI.

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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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Pediatrics Leveraging Yosi Health for Mental Health and Other Screenings to Ensure Healthy Children and Parents

Healthcare IT Today

When I heard that a pediatric organization was so focused on mental health screenings in their office, my mind couldn’t quite get around the need for mental health screeners for children. However, that’s what made me particularly interested to sit down and talk with Shannon Fox-Levine MD, FAAP, President, Pediatrician, and Kimberly Brennan, Practice Administrator at Palm Beach Pediatrics.

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Exclusive: Medicaid insurers can do more to improve maternal health access, HHS report says

Fierce Healthcare

States are missing opportunities to require Medicaid managed care organizations (MCOs) to improve maternal health access, a new report from the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Ins | With the country facing a maternal health crisis, HHS OIG's latest report argues states could be doing more to ensure Medicaid managed care organizations improve access and coverage to individuals.

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Isle of Wight to launch digital consent platform from Pitchfest finalist

Digital Health News

Isle of Wight NHS Trust will launch a digital consent platform created by former Digital Health Rewired Pitchfest finalist Concentric Health.

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Orlando Health closes $910M purchase of 5 Tenet Healthcare hospitals

Fierce Healthcare

Orlando Health has wrapped up its purchase of five Birmingham, Alabama-area hospitals’ majority ownership stakes from Tenet Healthcare, the systems announced Tuesday morning. | Brookwood Baptist Health is a Birmingham, Alabama-area joint venture with Baptist Health System, which remains a partner after Orlando Health's majority share purchase.

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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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Whittington Health NHS Trust rolls out electronic prescribing

Digital Health News

Whittington Health NHS Trust has rolled out an electronic prescription solution from CLEO Systems in its community heart failure team.

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Segmed Secures $10.4 Million Series A Funding, Led by iGan Partners and Advocate Health

Healthcare IT Today

The Investment is a Pivotal Milestone Allowing Segmed to Further Expand its Medical Imaging Solutions for Artificial Intelligence Development and Real-World Evidence Segmed, Inc. , a leader in providing real-world imaging data for health innovation, has raised a $10.4 million Series A funding round. The oversubscribed round was led by iGan Partners and Advocate Health, with participation from Castellan Group, Engine Health Capital, Bold Brain Ventures, Fox Chase Cancer Center, and current inve

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NHSE says IT should flag patient safety issues in primary care

Digital Health News

New patient safety guidance from NHS England says that primary care’s IT systems should automatically flag patient safety issues.

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Leverage Your Content Management System to Safeguard Your Most Important Assets

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Jeff Lusby, Executive Director and General Manager, Healthcare IT at Quest Diagnostics , with contributions from Keith Johnson, Senior Corporate Counsel at Quest Diagnostics In healthcare, the focus is on patients—providing care, achieving positive outcomes, and delivering a superior customer experience. But that’s not all.

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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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Former VA Secretary Shulkin on the future of health policy

Fierce Healthcare

With just a month left until the Nov. 5 presidential election, Fierce Healthcare's Heather Landi spoke with David Shulkin, M.D., to gain his insights on the future of healthcare policy. | This week on "Podnosis," Fierce Healthcare's Heather Landi chats with former VA Secretary David Shulkin, M.D., to gain his insights on the future of healthcare policy.

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CMS is Accepting PY 2023 MIPS EUC Reweighting Requests for Change Healthcare Cyberattack

HealthIT Answers

Any clinician, group, subgroup, virtual group, or APM Entity that wasn’t able to submit their MIPS data solely because of the Change Healthcare cyberattack can request reweighting now through October 11, 2024, at 8 p.m. ET. The post CMS is Accepting PY 2023 MIPS EUC Reweighting Requests for Change Healthcare Cyberattack appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Texas hospital continues diverting patients after IT outage: 5 updates

Becker's Health IT

Texas health system faces ongoing disruption from ransomware attack, including ambulance diversions and IT network disconnection. Updates on the situation.

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Talent Tuesday: Nearly $100 Million to Grow the Health Workforce

HealthIT Answers

Funding will expand the number of nurses and primary care physicians, promote behavioral health integration into pediatric care, and support behavioral health needs of children in families impacted by the opioid crisis. The post Talent Tuesday: Nearly $100 Million to Grow the Health Workforce appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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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.