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Roundup: Health systems embracing AI imaging tools

Healthcare It News

Health systems that embrace artificial intelligence tools can not only improve radiology operations and quality but patient follow-up as well, which can result in greater staff efficiencies, higher patient completion rates and better access and outcomes for patients. A collaboration between East Alabama Medical Center, Inflo Health and the American College of Radiology Learning Network began using machine language models and advanced natural language processions to extract data from radiology re

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Your Patients Are on Mobile, Why Aren’t You?

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Lee Jones, Chief Product Officer at Gozio Health A 2024 McKinsey & Company survey found nearly 90% of health system executives —representing both technical roles (CIOs, CTOs) and nontechnical roles (CEOs, CFOs)—ranked digital and AI transformation as a high priority. Yet 75% of respondents believe that their organizations aren’t dedicating enough planning or resources to deliver on the promise of digital transformation.

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Medicare Advantage plans received billions from Medicare for home visits. The feds are skeptical

Fierce Healthcare

Medicare Advantage (MA) insurers, namely industry titans UnitedHealth Group and Humana, could be using health risk assessments and chart reviews to inflate payments from Medicare through upcoding, | A federal watchdog is questioning whether UnitedHealthcare, Humana and other Medicare Advantage payers are either creating diagnoses out of thin air to inflate payments from Medicare or are not providing adequate care to sick members.

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MDisrupt Secures American Heart Association Ventures Investment, Enters Strategic Collaboration for Association Members

Healthcare IT Today

American Heart Association Ventures Invests in MDisrupt Lisa Suennen , Managing Partner of American Heart Association Ventures and Longtime Healthcare Veteran, Joins the MDisrupt Board MDisrupt’s Marketplace will be Made Available to Thousands of the American Heart Association’s Professional Members The American Heart Association and MDisrupt Collaborate to Expand the AI-Powered Health Expert Marketplace MDisrupt , the premier expert marketplace for the health tech and life sciences

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

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!

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Change Healthcare data breach officially affects 100M

Healthcare Dive

The breach marks the largest ever reported to a portal managed by federal regulators.

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Philips, Medtronic Neurovascular Partner to Advocate for Improved Stroke Care

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Philips and Medtronic Neurovascular, an innovator in neurovascular therapies, have announced a strategic partnership to advocate for improved stroke care worldwide. – Recognizing the critical need for timely diagnosis and treatment of stroke, the two companies are joining forces to raise awareness, improve access to care, and leverage technology to enhance stroke outcomes.

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General Catalyst Raises $8B w/ $750M for Health Assurance Fund

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – General Catalyst (GC) , a global venture capital firm, has announced a significant milestone with the raise of $8B in new capital consisting of $6B for GC’s latest fund – Fund XII – and $2B in separately managed accounts). – The substantial investment will accelerate GC’s mission to advance health assurance and drive transformative innovations across various sectors, including AI, healthcare, and global resilience. $750M Allocated to Health A

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Zoom, Suki partner to deploy AI clinical documentation

Healthcare Dive

The deal is Suki’s largest provider collaboration. Nearly 140,000 healthcare institutions use the Zoom platform.

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Women Healthcare Leaders Conference Insights with Dawn Whitney

Healthcare IT Today

As regular readers know, I get the chance to attend a lot of healthcare conferences. This is particularly true during the busy Fall conference season. One of the most unique conferences I’ve attended this Fall was the SOAR conference hosted by Bluebird Leaders in Atlanta. For those not familiar with the conference, it’s a healthcare women’s leaders conference.

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State Medicaid directors concerned about program’s stability: KFF

Healthcare Dive

The presidential election, loss of higher federal funding, inflationary pressures and other challenges are leaving state regulators uncertain about Medicaid’s “new normal.

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HIPAA Compliance 2025: Navigating Regulatory Changes & Industry Trends

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.

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Patient Engagement Technology Helping Community Health Centers Connect with Patients

HealthIT Answers

By Gary Hamilton & Celissa Halfhill - Some patient populations are harder to engage than others. No one understands this better than Community Health Centers, who tirelessly serve marginalized communities often overlooked by traditional healthcare systems. The post Patient Engagement Technology Helping Community Health Centers Connect with Patients appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Employees are asking about GLP-1 coverage. What should employers do?

Healthcare Dive

Experts said GLP-1 coverage needs to be holistic to ensure long-term success.

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Pangea and Knight Cancer Institute collab to advance precision oncology for metastatic cancer

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Pangea Biomed , the startup behind the advanced cancer response prediction platform ENLIGHT, today announced the beginning of a pilot collaboration with the Knight Cancer Institute at Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU). – This collaboration will explore the ability to predict personalized cancer treatment response using data processed through the Serial Measurements of Molecular and Architectural Responses to Therapy (SMMART) Clinical Trials Progr

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Molina ‘beating the odds’ in Medicaid

Healthcare Dive

Conservative planning and continued business growth helped Molina keep an ongoing mismatch between payment rates and member acuity from dinging its bottom line in the third quarter.

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Simplify Screening for Excluded Providers

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.

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Health IT Business News, HLTH Edition – October 24, 2024

HealthIT Answers

HLTH news announcements from Recursion, Google Cloud, Noom, HealthEx, NVIDIA, Deloitte, Be My Eyes, Meta, Teal Health, xCures, Uber Health, NationsBenefits, Lin Health, Mayo Clinic, Verizon Business and more. The post Health IT Business News, HLTH Edition – October 24, 2024 appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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New data laws will allow patient data to be shared across the NHS

Digital Health News

A new bill which will allow patients’ data to be easily transferable across the NHS has been introduced to Parliament.

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Dyania Health pockets $10M to automate patient chart review with AI

Fierce Healthcare

Dyania Health is using artificial intelligence to automate manual patient chart review, boosting providers' ability to comb through medical records and speeding up medical research. | Dyania Health is using artificial intelligence to automate manual patient chart review, boosting providers' ability to comb through medical records and speeding up medical research.

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5 Digital Hygiene Habits to Help Your Organization Stay Safe Online

HealthIT Answers

By Michelle Padilla - Humans are often the weakest point of any cybersecurity system, but fortunately there are some easy practices you can personally put into place to make the online posture of both you and your healthcare organization more secure. The post 5 Digital Hygiene Habits to Help Your Organization Stay Safe Online appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Healthcare Vendor Risk Management: Strategies for Protected Data

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.

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AMA leads new antitrust lawsuit against MultiPlan and price-fixing cartel

Fierce Healthcare

MultiPlan destroys market competition and engages in price-fixing with major insurers, a lawsuit from the American Medical Association (AMA) and the Illinois State Medical Society alleges.

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Change Healthcare cyberattack impacts 100 million people

Becker's Health IT

"100 million individuals impacted by ransomware attack on UnitedHealth Group subsidiary Change Healthcare, leading to financial disruptions for hospitals and me

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Molina Healthcare stock soars after beating Q3 earnings

Fierce Healthcare

California-based Molina Healthcare is seeing its stock rise dramatically after the company easily beat third quarter earnings expectations Oct. 24. | Molina Healthcare posted an adjusted earnings per share of $6.01 and $10.34 billion in total revenue.

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NHS App national director Joe Harrison confirmed for Rewired 2025

Digital Health News

Professor Joe Harrison, trust CEO and national director of the NHS App, has been confirmed as a speaker for Rewired 2025.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

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.

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Talkspace, Wisdo Health join forces to combat loneliness in older adults

Mobi Health News

The aim of the partnership is to make it easier for seniors 65 and older to access mental health resources and lower costs.

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Abbott Launches Clinical Trial to Optimize Heart Failure Treatment with AI-Powered Monitoring

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Abbott , a global healthcare leader, has announced a new clinical trial, TEAM-HF, designed to improve outcomes for patients with worsening heart failure. – The first-of-its-kind trial will leverage AI and Abbott’s CardioMEMS™ HF System to identify patients who may benefit from earlier intervention with advanced therapies, such as a HeartMate 3™ left ventricular assist device (LVAD).

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General Catalyst secures $8B in new capital

Mobi Health News

The funding includes $4.5 billion for the firm's core VC funds, $1.5 billion for its Creation strategy and $2 billion for separately managed accounts.

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Dyania Health Secures $10M for AI-Powered Chart Review

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Dyania Health , an AI-powered healthcare data company, today announced the close of its $10 million Series A funding round led by HealthX Ventures with Tech Square Ventures and Cleveland Clinic Ventures, along with significant participation from existing investors. – Dyania’s Series A is driven by the growing demand for innovative solutions that address inefficiencies in healthcare data management and clinical research, positioning Dyania Health as a lead

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

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.

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Dyania Health secures $10M in Series A round led by HealthX Ventures

Mobi Health News

The company's Synapsis AI platform automates complex data readings, allowing for more efficient and optimal clinical research.

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PeopleOne Health Raises $32.3M to Reimagine Value-Based Primary Care

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – PeopleOne Health , a pioneer in value-based primary care, has secured up to $32.3M in Series B funding led by GV (Google Ventures) , with participation from notable investors including healthcare entrepreneur Glen Tullman. – The funding will accelerate PeopleOne Health’s mission to transform primary care by providing a comprehensive, patient-centric, and cost-effective health benefit.

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From a Zen Dome to robots, a visual tour of the HLTH show floor

Fierce Healthcare

| Just steps away from the buffet lines stood the Zen Dome, where HLTH attendees rested their weary heads (and feet). Many attendees in the Zen Dome assumed the fetal position while lying on the provided bean bag chairs.

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The Role of Incentives in Member Activation and Behavior Change

HIT Consultant

Heather Cox, President of Insights & Empowerment, a division of Zelis When members are engaged in proactive care, it can improve clinical outcomes and reduce costs. Still, despite health plans’ many efforts to modernize and improve the member experience, motivating members to be active participants in their healthcare remains a challenge. Much of this challenge stems from a lack of clarity and transparency (what will something cost, which doctors or specialists are in the network, how to fin

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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.