Mon.Oct 07, 2024

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Beyond the clinic: How Korean IT giants spur digital health evolution

Healthcare It News

Naver Corp and Kakao Corp, two of South Korea's biggest IT companies, have shared innovative uses of AI in healthcare. In the HIMSS24 APAC panel session, " Tech Titans in Health: Naver and Kakao’s Role in Transforming Healthcare," Kakao Healthcare CEO Dr Hwang Hee and Dr Dongchul Cha, head of the Medical Innovation Centre at NAVER Healthcare Lab, shared their organisation’s respective contributions in advancing digital health in South Korea.

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CMS to increase oversight on exchange brokers

Healthcare Dive

The proposed rule comes after the CMS reported a growing number of complaints about ACA health plan applications submitted by brokers.

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Opening the digital front door for healthcare

Healthcare It News

Electronics giant Samsung discussed innovations in robotics and wearable devices as key technologies for delivering personalised care. In the HIMSS24 APAC keynote, "Smart Hospital Revolution: Redefining Patient Care with Technology," Samsung Medical Centre CIO, Dr Won-Chul Cha, and Dr Hon Pak, SVP and head of Digital Health at Samsung Electronics, discussed the importance of technological integration in healthcare.

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SMG3Rx and Zebra establish clinical mobility to major medical system

Healthcare Dive

SMG3Rx and Zebra Technologies integrated clinical mobility into a hospital network to support better patient outcomes. See how.

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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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Florida hospitals again evacuating patients ahead of second hurricane in 2 weeks

Fierce Healthcare

A rapidly intensifying Hurricane Milton has Florida and its healthcare providers gearing up for another severe weather event less than two weeks after similar preparations for Hurricane Helene. | Facing a second major storm within two weeks, some hospitals on Florida's Gulf Coast are again closing up shop and transferring patients across the state.

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Walgreens snags chief commercial officer from Optum

Healthcare Dive

Jason Stenta, who has held roles at Optum and CVS Health, joins as the company considers selling its stake in VillageMD and contends with shareholder litigation.

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Unlocking the full potential of medical imaging data to drive value

Healthcare Dive

Use Enlitic to improve medical imaging data quality and workflows to enhance operational efficiency!

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FDA’s Promised Rules on Pulse Oximeters Unlikely To End Decades of Racial Bias

Kaiser Health News

OAKLAND, Calif. — The patient was in his 60s, an African American man with emphysema. The oximeter placed on his fingertip registered well above the 88% blood oxygen saturation level that signals an urgent risk of organ failure and death. Yet his doctor, Noha Aboelata, believed the patient was sicker than the device showed. So she sent him for a lab test, which confirmed her suspicion that he needed supplemental oxygen at home.

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CMS releases Acute Hospital Care at Home study

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

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Now is the Time to Prioritize IoT Medical Device Security

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Alex Rybak, Senior Director of Product Management at Revenera Pacemakers, insulin pumps, CT systems, wearables; these and many more medical devices are increasingly common parts of contemporary healthcare treatments. The increased digitization of the medical field, created by the growing number of medical internet of things (IoT) devices that are integrated into IT networks, means that the cybersecurity risk is also increasing.

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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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Digital Health CEO wins at the B.A.M.E Health & Care Awards

Digital Health News

Digital Health chief executive Jon Hoeksma has won 'Ally of the Year' at the National B.A.M.E Health & Care Awards 2024.

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CIO Podcast – Episode 81: MEDITECH Expanse with Nolan Hennessee

Healthcare IT Today

The 81st episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today was recorded at the MEDITECH Live conference! We were joined by Nolan Hennessee, CIO and Vice President at St. Joseph’s/Candler Health System to talk about the use of MEDITECH Expanse in his organization. Hennessee has been a strong advocate for MEDITECH as his primary health system vendor, so we kick this episode off by taking a deeper look into what he looks for and values in a partner.

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AI platform for arthritis detection secures £1.2m grant

Digital Health News

Henley Business School has been awarded an £1.2m grant to develop an AI system for early detection of rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases.

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Virtual diabetes care providers score legislative win, turn focus to full passage

Fierce Healthcare

Tucked within bipartisan telehealth legislation that passed out of a House committee in September is the Prevent Diabetes Act, a bill that would expand Medicare coverage for virtual diabetes preven | Companies like Omada Health and Noom are urging Congress to pass the Prevent Diabetes Act to expand access to virtual diabetes prevention for Medicare beneficiaries.

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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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NHS Orkney to go live with Cambric Morse EPR app in 2025

Digital Health News

NHS Orkney has announced plans to go live with an electronic patient record app in 2025 to provide staff with easier access to patient data.

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Kipu Health, AWS Partner to Bring AI-Powered Solutions to Behavioral Health

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Kipu Health , a leading provider of technology solutions for behavioral health, is joining forces with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to develop and deploy a suite of innovative artificial intelligence (AI) tools designed to streamline clinical workflows and enhance patient care. – Kipu’s AI innovations will be showcased at the 2024 Global Exchange Conference, featuring a panel discussion on “Ethical AI in Mental Health Care.” The panel will delve

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Texas hospital keeps diverting patients after cyberattack: 5 updates

Becker's Health IT

UMC Health System in Lubbock, Texas, faces ongoing challenges after a cyberattack. Here are 5 updates on the situation, including patient diversions.

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Cedars-Sinai Joins Study to Address Cancer Disparities in Asian Americans

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Cedars-Sinai Cancer is taking a major step towards addressing health disparities by participating in the largest-ever national study focused on cancer risk factors in Asian Americans. – The initiative, funded by the National Cancer Institute , aims to uncover the reasons behind the disproportionately high rates of cancer within various Asian American communities.

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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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US News' latest children's hospital rankings bring behavioral health to the table

Fierce Healthcare

U.S. News & World Report's latest ranking of the nation’s best children’s hospitals is live with a first-time focus on those providing behavioral care. | Alongside a new eleventh specialty ranking, the highly-watched annual release has followed its adult counterpart and ditched ordinal rankings for its 10 "Honor Roll" hospitals.

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DiMe, Google, Mayo Clinic Partner to Optimize AI Implementation in Healthcare

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – The Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) is launching a new collaboration with Google and Mayo Clinic to address the critical need for best practices and implementation strategies for artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. – The partnership recognizes the transformative potential of AI while acknowledging the current gap between technological advancements and real-world integration.

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Scriptology Acquires RxLive to Enhance Medication Management Solutions and Expand Telehealth Capabilities

Healthcare IT Today

Acquisition will Accelerate Scriptology’s Market Presence and Integration of Advanced Technology while Delivering Superior Healthcare Solutions Scriptology , a leader in tech-enabled comprehensive medication management, today announced it has acquired RxLive , a telehealth clinical pharmacy services company. This strategic acquisition will enhance Scriptology’s technology portfolio and extend its market reach, augmenting its capabilities to offer personalized medication management at scale

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Pharmacogenomic Testing in Mental Health: The Need for a Broader Approach

HIT Consultant

Kristine Ashcraft, President and Founder of YouScript (an Aranscia company) What if we advised people to wear seatbelts only on certain days or when driving on specific highways? Clearly, this would result in real and avoidable harm. Unfortunately, something similar has happened to millions of patients who underwent pharmacogenomics (PGx) testing to aid in selecting drugs and doses for treating depression or anxiety, tailored to their unique genetics, without considering the broader implications

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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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Trinity Health boosts operating income by $350M, cash flow by 48% in FY 2024

Fierce Healthcare

Trinity Health touted “significant improvements” across fiscal year 2024 operations which, prior to asset impairment charges, returned to the black and fueled a 48% year-over-year rise in cash flow | Trinity Health is the latest large Catholic system to paint a rosier picture of its operational finances during the past year.

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Por qué se habla de discriminación racial al tomar el nivel de oxígeno

Kaiser Health News

OAKLAND, California – El paciente tendría poco más de 60 años y era un hombre afroamericano con enfisema. El oxímetro colocado en la yema de su dedo registraba un nivel de saturación de oxígeno en sangre muy superior al 88%, el índice que indica un riesgo urgente de falla orgánica y muerte. Sin embargo su médica, Noha Aboelata, creyó que estaba más enfermo que lo que indicaba el aparato.

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Chutes & Ladders—Walgreens snags former Optum and CVS exec; Phoenix Children's bolsters 4 divisions

Fierce Healthcare

Welcome to this week's Chutes & Ladders, our roundup of hirings, firings and retirings throughout the industry. | Welcome to this week's Chutes & Ladders, our roundup of hirings, firings and retirings throughout the industry. Please submit the good news—or the bad—from your shop, and we will feature it here at the end of each week.

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The Role of Predictive Analytics in Preventive Medicine

HealthIT Answers

By Ainsley Lawrence - In our data-centric world, predictive analytics has emerged as a groundbreaking technology, providing powerful insights that can be used to revolutionize preventive medicine. With the proportion of people aged 65 and older increasing at a fast rate and with nearly. The post The Role of Predictive Analytics in Preventive Medicine appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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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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Alex Azar Champions Value-Based Care at Fierce Health Payer Summit

Fierce Healthcare

Former U.S. | Alex Azar, Former U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary, will keynote the Fierce Health Payer Summit, discussing value-based care's role in improving outcomes and reducing costs.

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2024 American Academy of Ophthalmology Conference in Chicago

HealthIT Answers

Dr. Jason Handza - As we prepare for the 2024 AAO conference, there’s no doubt AI will be a focal point. While the healthcare industry continues to develop and deploy this technology, we’re met with an array of perspectives from enthusiasm to curiosity to skepticism on the AI frontier. The post 2024 American Academy of Ophthalmology Conference in Chicago appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Why Mentorship Matters: Elevating Healthcare Through Connection and Support

Fierce Healthcare

By Theo Koury, MDWhen I look back on my career, I feel immense gratitude. So many people have offered their time, energy, expertise, and reputation to help me move forward.

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The Global Digital Health Partnership: Engaging Individuals for Worldwide Wellness

HealthIT Answers

By Elise Sweeney Anthony & Aisha Hasan - In the dynamic landscape of global health, one principle stands out as a common thread across countries: the importance of individual engagement. Increasingly recognized for its transformative impact on individual health outcomes, individual engagement is a concept that. The post The Global Digital Health Partnership: Engaging Individuals for Worldwide Wellness appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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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.