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TikTok, Tobacco, and Addiction, Oh My!

Bill of Health

by Jessica Samuels On October 8, 13 states and the District of Columbia sued TikTok , alleging that the social media company’s algorithm is designed to “ promote excessive, compulsive, and addictive use ” in children. While each state’s complaint was filed separately in state court, the cases are coordinated around the claim that TikTok’s design is deliberately addictive, exploiting kids’ dopamine reward circuitry to reinforce their use of the platform These claims stem from a public reckoning

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Digital Hypertension Solutions: Medication Management Shows Superior Results, PHTI Report Finds

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – A new independent evaluation from the Peterson Health Technology Institute (PHTI) has found that digital hypertension solutions focused on medication management deliver the most significant improvements in blood pressure control compared to other digital approaches and usual care. – The report highlights the effectiveness of digital solutions that combine connected blood pressure cuffs with virtual care teams to manage medication and dosing.

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Oracle to launch new AI-backed EHR in 2025

Healthcare Dive

“This isn’t a refurbished Cerner EHR,” Seema Verma, executive vice president and general manager of Oracle Health and Life Sciences, said during the company’s health summit.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Healthcare – Today and in the Future

HIT Consultant

Bruce Lieberthal, Chief Innovation Officer at Henry Schein Artificial Intelligence (AI) is continuing to gain traction in the realm of healthcare and medicine. According to a study by the American Medical Association , 41 percent of physicians said they are both equally excited, and concerned, about the potential uses of AI in healthcare. As AI capabilities continue to grow, there are a variety of ways AI can be used in a practice.

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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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Rising healthcare costs could trickle down to workers: Employer survey

Healthcare Dive

Employers’ biggest concern is higher drug costs, according to the National Alliance of Healthcare Purchaser Coalitions report.

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athenahealth Launches AI-Powered Ambient Notes for Ambulatory Practices

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – athenahealth , a prominent provider of network-enabled software for healthcare practices, has announced the limited release of *Ambient Notes*, an AI-driven tool integrated into the athenaOne platform, aiming to streamline clinical note documentation. – By leveraging ambient listening and generative AI, Ambient Notes seeks to reduce administrative burdens, allowing clinicians to focus more on patient care.

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Abbott’s FreeStyle Libre CGM Systems Now Cleared for Use During Imaging Procedures

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Abbott announced that its FreeStyle Libre 2 and 3 continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) systems have received FDA clearance for use during common imaging procedures, including X-rays, CT scans, and MRIs. – The development makes Abbott’s systems the first and only patient-applied CGM sensors approved for use during these screenings, offering greater convenience and potential cost savings for people with diabetes.

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The Value of Health Data Utilities with Angie Bass from Velatura

Healthcare IT Today

The pressures for data exchange and interoperability have converged on the concept of a health data utility. At the DirectTrust conference, Angie Bass, Chief Strategy Officer at Velatura , describes this as a “unifying force” that is “supported like a public utility” to exchange data among health care facilities. However, the business opportunities no longer lie simply in exchanging data, which is a rock-bottom requirement.

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H1 Expands Trial Landscape Platform with UK Diversity Data and AI-Powered Site Rescue

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – H1 , a provider of healthcare data and analytics, has announced significant enhancements to its Trial Landscape platform. – These updates include the integration of diversity data for over 34 million patients in England and the launch of an AI-powered Site Rescue functionality, both designed to accelerate equitable clinical trials and improve research outcomes.

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Doctors’ Recommendations Are Top Motivators for Consumers Who Buy Digital Health Devices: Trust and Health

Health Populi

Most consumers using digital health devices felt more trust in the technology when coupled with doctors’ office reviews — another lens on the importance of trust-equity between patients and physicians. This insight came out of a report on How Consumers Purchase, Use and Trust Medical Devices based on market research sponsored by Propel Software.

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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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Medable Partners with Google Cloud to Accelerate Clinical Trials

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Medable Inc., a provider of decentralized and hybrid clinical trial solutions, is collaborating with Google Cloud to make its Digital and Decentralized Clinical Trial Platform available on the Google Cloud Marketplace. – The strategic partnership will empower life sciences companies to accelerate clinical development by leveraging Google Cloud’s cutting-edge infrastructure and AI capabilities.

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Marchex Announces AI Solutions To Empower Businesses

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Marchex (NASDAQ: MCHX), which harnesses the power of AI and conversational intelligence to drive operational excellence and revenue acceleration, today announced the phased rollout of its vertical-specific advanced AI solutions for lead identification, lead value assessment, […] The article Marchex Announces AI Solutions To Empower Businesses appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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GrayMatters Health Expands FDA-Cleared PTSD Treatment Expands to US Clinics

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – GrayMatters Health (GMH) , a pioneer in digital brain biomarker-based mental health treatments, is broadening patient access to its Prism for PTSD™ therapy. – As the first FDA-cleared self-neuromodulation device for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Prism for PTSD™ offers a new approach to managing this debilitating condition.

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UnitedHealth Group names new CISO 8 months after massive ransomware attack

Healthcare Dive

UnitedHealth Group declined to say if the leadership change came in response to a February ransomware attack that brought the company’s medical claims and processing platform down for more than a month.

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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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EHR Association Turns 20: Celebrating Two Decades of Groundbreaking Collaborations and Milestones

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Stephanie Jamison (Greenway Health), Chair, EHR Association Executive Committee It’s been 20 years since 21 of the industry’s leading EHR vendors came together to create the HIMSS EHR Vendor Association in 2004 to accelerate […] The article EHR Association Turns 20: Celebrating Two Decades of Groundbreaking Collaborations and Milestones appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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The MRO Exchange: Security with MRO Chief Information Security Officer, Richard Weiss

MRO Compliance

Healthcare NOW Radio Podcast Network · The MRO Exchange: Security with MRO Chief Information Security Officer, Richard Weiss S1E10: Host Anthony Murray, Chief Interoperability Officer, interviews MRO Chief Information Security Officer, Richard Weiss. They discuss all things cybersecurity as Cybersecurity Month wraps up at the end of October.

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Cornerstone AI Raises $5M to Accelerate AI-Powered Data Cleaning for Healthcare

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Cornerstone AI, a leading provider of AI-driven data cleaning solutions for healthcare, has secured $5M in funding led by Acrew Capital , with participation from existing investors Initiate Ventures and Healthy Ventures , as well as Travis May, founder and former CEO of Datavant, and Web Sun and Arif Nathoo, the co-founders of Komodo Health. – With this new funding, Cornerstone AI is well-positioned for continued growth and expansion.

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Developing New Antibiotics Using Generative AI

HealthIT Answers

This ARPA-H program is another action to support the US longstanding commitment to combating antimicrobial resistance, from groundbreaking innovation to international collaboration. Project aims to identify several novel antibiotic candidates to address the threat of antibiotic resistance. The post Developing New Antibiotics Using Generative AI 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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AI talk shifts from hype to 'rational exuberance,' healthcare execs say at HLTH 2024

Fierce Healthcare

At the HLTH 2024 conference in Las Vegas last week, attendees and exhibitors felt that the air had shifted around artificial intelligence. | The conversation around AI has shifted as health systems have begun to integrate operational solutions into their workflows.

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Liverpool project integrates social housing data and NHS records

Digital Health News

Mersey Care NHS Foundation Trust and Prima Group are leading a project that integrates social care housing data into official NHS records.

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Humana updates guidance as it beats on revenue, profit in Q3

Fierce Healthcare

Humana updated its outlook for the year thanks to a Q3 where it beat the Street on both earnings and revenue. | Humana updated its outlook for the year thanks to a Q3 where it beat the Street on both earnings and revenue.

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Chancellor pledges more than £2bn for NHS tech and digital

Digital Health News

Chancellor Rachel Reeves has pledged to invest more than £2bn in NHS technology and digital in the Autumn Budget.

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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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The Scope – Dr. Mark McClellan, MD, PhD

HealthIT Answers

NOW on Demand The Scope With Dr. K. On this episode Dr. Kosinski chats with Dr. Mark McClellan, a leading voice in value-based care and director of the Duke-Margolis Center for Health Policy. The post The Scope – Dr. Mark McClellan, MD, PhD appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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AI software improves odds of good maternity care by 69%, say researchers

Digital Health News

Women are more likely to receive good care during pregnancy when AI and other clinical software tools are used, researchers have found.

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Whose Money, Is It?

HealthIT Answers

By Mike Lanza - In the stop-loss industry, on occasion there can be tension between the Claim Payer (payer or TPA) and the Stop-Loss carrier when it comes to determining reimbursing claims that exceed the specific deductible. Most claims payers have a claims review process in place to ensure that claims payment follows the Employer’s Plan document. The post Whose Money, Is It?

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Hackers breach Iowa hospital

Becker's Health IT

Hackers breach Iowa hospital's IT network, potentially accessing sensitive patient data. Learn more about the cybersecurity incident at St. Anthony Regional.

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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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How to equip NHS staff with cyber security skills they will use

Digital Health News

Too often, cyber security training is a seen as a burden. But it is possible to make it relevant and useful, writes Nasser Arif.

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Bipartisan legislation aims to block Medicare cuts, boost physician pay in 2025

Fierce Healthcare

Physicians and other healthcare practitioners may get a pay boost in 2025 through a bipartisan bill introduced in Congress on Tuesday. | The bill would increase the 2025 Physician Fee Schedule conversion factor by 4.73%, which would wipe out the expected 2.8% cut to the conversion factor and provide an approximately 1.9% inflationary payment increase for 2025.

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OSU-CHS and TytoCare Partner to Bring Virtual Care to Rural Oklahoma Schools

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – The Oklahoma State University Center for Health Sciences (OSU-CHS), operator of Oklahoma’s largest telehealth network, has partnered with virtual care company TytoCare to provide 15,000+ students across Oklahoma with virtual care. – Through this collaboration, OSU-CHS worked with TytoCare to equip 13 schools with the Pro Smart Clinic.

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Net profit remains elusive as Alignment Healthcare surpasses membership goals again

Fierce Healthcare

Alignment Healthcare raised membership yet again following its third-quarter earnings, but the company is still not profitable. | Alignment Healthcare recorded another quarterly net loss but increased its membership expectations.

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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.