Healthcare Dive
DECEMBER 4, 2024
The NYPD confirmed the shooting, which cut UnitedHealth’s investor conference short on Wednesday morning, though not Thompson’s identity. Thompson, 50, had been with UnitedHealth since 2004.
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 4, 2024
With only 27 days to go before COVID-era telehealth flexibilities expire, a major health IT group along with 62 healthcare organizations are urgently calling on Congress, again, to take immediate a | With only 27 days to go before COVID-era telehealth flexibilities expire, a major health IT group along with 62 healthcare organizations are urgently calling on Congress, again, to take immediate action and grant a two-year extension.
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Healthcare Dive
DECEMBER 4, 2024
After both insurers challenged the agency in court, the CMS improved scores for 12 UnitedHealth contracts and seven Centene contracts.
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 4, 2024
What You Should Know: – ECRI , a non-profit organization focused on healthcare safety, has released its annual Top 10 Health Technology Hazards report for 2025. – This year, the report highlights the potential risks associated with artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, emphasizing the need for careful assessment and management of AI-enabled technologies to ensure 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!
Healthcare Dive
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Independent pharmacies were more likely to shut down, possibly because they’re more often excluded from pharmacy benefit managers’ networks, according to the research published in Health Affairs.
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 4, 2024
What You Should Know: – Today, StrataPT , the only billing-aware practice management platform for outpatient therapy clinics, is helping practitioners grow and scale next year by sharing its top five trends for 2025. – The company has helped practices collect more than $285MM owed and boasts a 100% reimbursement rate. On average, experts say it takes a minimum of $400,000 to open a medium-scale physical therapy clinic.
Health Care Compliance Brief brings together the best content for health law & compliance professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 4, 2024
What You Should Know: – Ultrahuman , a leader in health optimization technology, is transforming how women track their fertility with the launch of its new Cycle & Ovulation PowerPlug. – Now available for free to all Ultrahuman Ring AIR users, the new feature leverages cutting-edge biomarker technology and AI to provide a more accurate and user-friendly approach to fertility tracking.
Healthcare Dive
DECEMBER 4, 2024
It’s the second of at least five planned buys for Kaiser Permanente-backed Risant Health.
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 4, 2024
What You Should Know: – Bone Health Technologies (BHT), a leading medical technology startup developing innovative non-pharmacological solutions to improve bone health and reduce fractures, today announced that pre-orders are now open for Osteoboost, the first FDA-cleared prescription non-drug treatment for postmenopausal women with osteopenia. – Osteoboost is a prescription wearable medical device, worn low around the waist, that delivers targeted vibration therapy directly to the
Healthcare It News
DECEMBER 4, 2024
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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.
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Suvajit Gupta, Chief Technology Officer at Cotiviti What You Should Know: – Cotiviti , a provider of data-driven healthcare solutions, has appointed seasoned technology leader Suvajit Gupta as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). – Gupta brings over 30 years of experience in technology leadership to Cotiviti, where he will play a key role in shaping the company’s technology strategy and driving innovation across its portfolio of solutions for healthcare payers and retailers.
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 4, 2024
What data and quality related policy changes are on the horizon for healthcare? And is TEFCA really having a breakthrough moment? Healthcare IT Today sat down with Eric Musser, Vice President of Federal Affairs at the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA) to find out. NCQA oversees the Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS), a widely used tool for measuring healthcare performance.
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Brian Thompson, CEO of UnitedHealthcare via UnitedHealth Group What You Should Know: – Brian Thompson, the CEO of UnitedHealthcare , was tragically shot and killed in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday morning. The incident occurred outside the New York Hilton Hotel where Thompson was scheduled to attend the annual UnitedHealth Group investor conference. – Brian Thompson, 50, was named CEO of UnitedHealthcare in April 2021.
Healthcare Dive
DECEMBER 4, 2024
More than half of survey respondents reported using an AI algorithm for at least one imaging use case, compared with just 17% in 2018.
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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.
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 4, 2024
It can be very overwhelming scrolling though job board after job board in search of a position that fits your wants and needs. Let us take that stress away by finding a mix of great health IT jobs for you! We hope you enjoy this look at some of the health IT jobs we saw healthcare organizations trying to fill this week. Here’s a quick look at some of the health IT jobs we found: Supervisor, Support Operations – Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital Epic MyChart Mobile Web Application Coo
Healthcare Dive
DECEMBER 4, 2024
By using pre-determined change control plans, manufacturers can update AI-enabled devices without filing an additional FDA submission.
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 4, 2024
UnitedHealth Group abruptly ended its investor day event on Wednesday morning as new reports surfaced that the CEO of its health plan division had been fatally shot. | UnitedHealth Group abruptly ended its investor day event on Wednesday morning as news reports surfaced that the CEO of its health plan division had been fatally shot.
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 4, 2024
What You Should Know: – Function Health, a revolutionary health management platform empowering people to live 100 healthy years, announces a collaboration with GRAIL, Inc. , a healthcare company whose mission is to detect cancer early when it can be cured, to expand the reach of innovative cancer screening to transform cancer care. – Function Health’s 400,000+ members nationwide have access to GRAIL’s Galleri test—a first-of-its-kind, clinically validated multi-cancer early detecti
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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
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Risks with AI-enabled health technologies topped the list of the ECRI Institute's annual ranking of health technology hazards. | A well-known safety group debuted its annual report that lays out the top 10 health technology risks for the upcoming year. The risks of AI perpetuating bias or hallucinating answers to medical questions tops the list of risks for 2025.
HIT Consultant
DECEMBER 4, 2024
What You Should Know: – Offcall , a new digital platform designed specifically for physicians, has officially launched to address the growing financial and career challenges faced by doctors across the United States. – Offcall has raised $2M in funding from investors, including Bloomberg Beta and Roar Ventures , as well as prominent physicians across the U.S.
HealthIT Answers
DECEMBER 4, 2024
By Cynthia Henry - As the healthcare industry adapts to economic and regulatory changes, Medicare Advantage stands out as a cost-effective model consistently delivering value to beneficiaries. Compared to traditional fee-for-service Medicare, MA excels in financial efficiency and quality outcomes, making it a resilient choice for enrollees and a strategic asset for payers.
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 4, 2024
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services has successfully negotiated agreements with two drug manufacturers to participate in the newly created Cell and Gene Therapy Access Model. | The two drugs treat sickle cell disease, the stated first priority of the new CMS model set to begin in January.
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.
HealthIT Answers
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Join us December 12th for Sharing Health Data: Challenges to Solve – Lessons to be Learned, virtual event. This session @2pm ET hear radio host Jim Tate, f Manifest Medex CEO Erica Galvez, and J2 Interactive CTO Mickey Yalon discuss what successful HIEs are doing. The post Sharing Health Data Session: Successful HIEs appeared first on Health IT Answers.
Fierce Healthcare
DECEMBER 4, 2024
The healthcare staffing market continues to consolidate as staffing solution companies look to expand their reach through M&A deals. | Digital staffing company Aya Healthcare plans to acquire Cross Country Healthcare for $18.61 per share in cash in a transaction valued at approximately $615 million.
HealthIT Answers
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Reported payers and health insurance industry news from Humana, Independence Blue Cross, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, CareSource, Cigna, Oscar Health, AHIP and more. The post Revenue Cycle and Payer News – December 4, 2024 appeared first on Health IT Answers.
Becker's Health IT
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Change Healthcare will soon meet with a federal judge to discuss a possible settlement agreement over the data breach that affected 100 million Americans.
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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.
Mobi Health News
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Walking toward the New York Hilton Hotel in Midtown Manhattan this morning, UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was fatally shot in what law enforcement officers have called a targeted shooting. Investigators reportedly told CNN the gunman was waiting for about 10 minutes before Thompson's arrival.
Total HIPAA
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Introduction In today’s digital age, protecting sensitive patient information (PHI) is paramount for healthcare organizations. HIPAA compliance mandates stringent security measures, including the use of robust email encryption services. Virtru offers a comprehensive solution tailored to the needs of healthcare businesses. This in-depth review will explore Virtru’s key features, benefits, drawbacks, and pricing, providing valuable insights to help you determine if it’s the right
Mobi Health News
DECEMBER 4, 2024
The all-cash transaction will see Cross Country transition to a privately held company with its common stock no longer trading on the Nasdaq.
Becker's Health IT
DECEMBER 4, 2024
"PIH Health in Whittier, Calif. is facing a network disruption impacting operations and communication systems. Learn more about the virus causing the issue.
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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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