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.
Healthcare It News
DECEMBER 4, 2024
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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.
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 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.
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.
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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.
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.
Healthcare Dive
DECEMBER 4, 2024
It’s the second of at least five planned buys for Kaiser Permanente-backed Risant Health.
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.
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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.
Healthcare Dive
DECEMBER 4, 2024
By using pre-determined change control plans, manufacturers can update AI-enabled devices without filing an additional FDA submission.
Mobi Health News
DECEMBER 4, 2024
The guidance recommends a PCCP describe the planned AI-DSF modifications, the associated methodology to develop, validate and implement them, and assess the impact of the changes.
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.
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.
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Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.
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.
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
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.
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.
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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?
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Coming out of the pandemic we learned some important lessons. One of the important ones is that effective RCM (Revenue Cycle Management) is essential to running a successful medical practice. The challenges and importance of RCM have never been greater. Payers are continuing to take advantage of healthcare organizations with poor RCM. Healthcare organizations that don’t have high quality RCM will always struggle with cash flow problems.
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.
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
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.
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
Becker's Health IT
DECEMBER 4, 2024
Ascension reported a cyberattack on May 8 interrupting its IT systems and disrupting patient care. The system reverted to downtime procedures through mid-June, when the EHR was restored, but reverberations from the attack continue.
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.
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.
Healthcare IT Today
DECEMBER 4, 2024
The following is a guest article by Karie Bostwick, VP of People and Compliance at Revenue Enterprises The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced that it wants to ban the inclusion of medical debt data in credit reports to lessen the negative impact of medical debt on credit scores and improve financial outcomes for consumers. Though well-intentioned, the CFPB’s medical debt credit reporting ban would severely inhibit the activities of medical collection companies who pa
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