Thu.Jul 18, 2024

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Healthcare is an ‘easy victim’ for ransomware attacks. How hospitals can mitigate the damage.

Healthcare Dive

Limited resources in a highly connected ecosystem can make hospitals vulnerable, but planning ahead and implementing key protections could help thwart attack.

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Optum lays off more employees at Landmark, OptumInsight

Fierce Healthcare

The sprawling enterprise that is UnitedHealth Group is undergoing more layoffs under its Optum umbrella. | UnitedHealth's Optum is again laying off workers, with the scope unconfirmed. Landmark Health is downsizing once again and leaving major metropolitan areas.

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Humana inks minority investment in Medicare choice tool Healthpilot

Healthcare Dive

The company uses AI to recommend Medicare Advantage, Medicare supplement and prescription drug plans based on enrollees’ healthcare preferences and needs.

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The states with the best and worst women's health outcomes, per new scorecard

Fierce Healthcare

A new nationwide scorecard ranks the state of women’s health and reproductive care. The results reveal a deep geographic divide in women’s healthcare access and outcomes. | The state-by-state rankings found “significant” disparities between states and deepening racial and ethnic gaps in outcomes. The findings suggest these gaps could widen further, especially for women of color and those with low incomes in states with restricted access to reproductive care.

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From Payroll Pains to Growth Gains: Streamlining Payroll & HR for Success

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

In the world of small business management, the challenge of managing payroll & HR efficiently while scaling operations can be overwhelming. Yet, with the right strategies in place, these challenges can become opportunities for growth and innovation. In this session, Joe Sharpe, Senior Director of Managed Payroll Services at IRIS, will reveal practical methods and expert insights for outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes, resulting in substantial time and resource savings.

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UnitedHealthcare, Neighborhood Health Plan win Rhode Island Medicaid contracts

Healthcare Dive

The state’s managed care organizations handle health benefits for 90% of its Medicaid beneficiaries each year.

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Instacart partners with Northwell Health to bolster food access

Healthcare Dive

The tie-up with New York’s largest healthcare provider is focusing first on supporting expecting mothers in Black and Brown communities who are food insecure.

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Boehringer Ingelheim, GoodRx team to boost access to Humira biosimilars

Fierce Healthcare

GoodRx is joining forces with drugmaker Boehringer Ingelheim to make its Humira biosimilar adalimumab available at an affordable price. | GoodRx is joining forces with drugmaker Boehringer Ingelheim to make its Humira biosimilar adalimumab available at an affordable price.

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Providence names new CEO

Healthcare Dive

Erik Wexler, currently the health system’s COO, will step into the CEO role on Jan. 1.

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Hospitals push back on CMS' proposed mandatory organ transplant model

Fierce Healthcare

The hospital industry is warning that a proposed mandatory model for kidney transplants could introduce “unnecessary disruption and uncertainty to the transplant ecosystem” and ultimately undercut | Hospital lobbyists wrote that the Increasing Organ Transplant Access (IOTA) Model "is not fully developed and contains fundamental flaws” that would lead to a “potential negative impact on patient outcomes.

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How To Empower Your Workforce With Modern Fertility Benefits

Speaker: Andrea Wuchiski

In an era where a workforce spans multiple generations, HR managers and Total Rewards leaders face the unique challenge of designing benefits packages that cater to diverse employee needs. This session will delve into how comprehensive fertility benefits can bridge generational gaps, support employees’ health, and enhance workplace satisfaction. Join us for an insightful session that highlights the strategic importance of fertility benefits in today’s competitive job market.

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Healthcare Startups Shine at Collision 2024

Healthcare IT Today

Innovative startups in the health IT, medical device, and biotech fields were among the shining stars at the annual Collision conference. Healthcare IT Today had the opportunity to catch up with several interesting company leaders including Dolma Tsundu from Flutter Care , Eunice Wu from Asepha , and Marc Paderon from Pontosense. These companies stood out with their pragmatic, resourceful, and nimble approach to solving healthcare challenges.

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AliveCor Receives Category III CPT Codes for AI-Powered Kardia 12L ECG

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – AliveCor , the global leader in AI-powered cardiology, today announced that the American Medical Association (AMA) has granted new Category III Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes that are applicable to the company’s Kardia™ 12L ECG System, which received FDA clearance in June 2024. – In accordance with the AMA semi-annual early release schedule, the new codes will be effective January 1st, 2025 and published in the 2025 CPT Code book.

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NeuroFlow, Intermountain will screen for behavioral health needs in Colorado

Mobi Health News

The digital health company will assist the healthcare system in identifying patients needing behavioral health services within its primary care population.

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California hospital nears full restoration 2 months after cyberattack

Becker's Health IT

"Palomar Health Medical Group makes progress in restoring systems after cybersecurity event in May. EMR, appointment scheduling, and more now functional.

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Advanced Compliance: OSHA & HIPAA in Healthcare Facilities

Dive into the Compliance Officer's Handbook for advanced OSHA and HIPAA strategies. This guide provides detailed steps for maintaining compliance in healthcare facilities, covering key regulations like the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and HIPAA Privacy Rule. Learn to create a culture of compliance with management commitment, employee training, and regular risk assessments.

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Inaccurate Provider Directories: A Major Headache for Patients and Policymakers, HiLabs’ AI Study Reveals

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Incorrect data in health plan physician directories is a pervasive problem, according to new research conducted by researchers at University of Colorado and HiLabs. – The study, published in BMC Health Services Research , leverages HiLabs AI algorithms to compare data for >40% of US physicians across five large health plan directories.

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Exclusive: American Kidney Fund, Ubie partner for AI kidney disease detector

Mobi Health News

The AKF and Ubie will fine-tune the digital health company's AI-enabled symptom checker to help accelerate kidney disease diagnosis.

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6 Ways to Sharpen Your Skills As a Medical Professional

HIT Consultant

For medical professionals, maintaining high-quality care in a field that is developing quickly is a constant struggle. To keep ahead of the ever-evolving landscape, they must constantly hone their talents. Lifelong learning is more than just a trendy idea; it’s a necessity for keeping up with technology improvements and satisfying patients’ ever-growing expectations.

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Humana makes investment in AI-powered Medicare enrollment platform Healthpilot

Fierce Healthcare

Humana has made a minority investment in Healthpilot, an AI-enabled platform that makes it easier for people to search for and enroll in Medicare plans. | Humana has made a minority investment in Healthpilot, an AI-enabled platform that makes it easier for people to search for and enroll in Medicare plans.

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Enhance Healthcare Efficiency With Top Payroll & HCM Services

Running a healthcare facility requires precision and care, not just for patients but also for your staff. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps healthcare providers choose the best provider. Efficient payroll management ensures timely, accurate payments, critical for maintaining staff morale and trust. Compliance support helps navigate complex healthcare regulations and avoid costly fines.

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Winners of Digital Health Networks Awards 2024 announced

Digital Health News

The winners of the 2024 Digital Health Networks Awards have been announced following a ceremony at Summer Schools in Durham today.

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Senate HELP Committee announces vote to investigate Steward Health Care, compel CEO testimony

Fierce Healthcare

The Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee is on course to launch an investigation of Steward Health Care and its CEO Ralph de la Torre, M.D. | Heads of the influential Senate committee said "it is time" for CEO Ralph de la Torre to answer "a number of questions" about his health system's bankruptcy.

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Three south west trusts to launch BadgerNet maternity system

Digital Health News

Three South West NHS trusts are to digitise their respective maternity services by going live with System C’s BadgerNet maternity system.

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Teladoc taps Brightline to expand pediatric and adolescent mental health services

Fierce Healthcare

Telehealth giant Teladoc is partnering with startup Brightline to extend virtual mental healthcare services for children, adolescents and their families. | Telehealth giant Teladoc is partnering with startup Brightline to extend virtual mental healthcare services for children, adolescents and their families.

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Provide Real Value in Your Applications with Data and Analytics

The complexity of financial data, the need for real-time insight, and the demand for user-friendly visualizations can seem daunting when it comes to analytics - but there is an easier way. With Logi Symphony, we aim to turn these challenges into opportunities. Our platform empowers you to seamlessly integrate advanced data analytics, generative AI, data visualization, and pixel-perfect reporting into your applications, transforming raw data into actionable insights.

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Enhancing post-stroke rehab with personalised computer system-based therapy

Mobi Health News

The Australian government-approved therapy has shown "remarkable" results after 18 sessions.

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Remote monitoring code changes could make it into CY2026 fee schedule, at the earliest

Fierce Healthcare

The American Medical Association’s coding panel, which is responsible for creating medical billing codes, is set to meet September 19-21 in Albuquerque where it will consider yet another proposal t | The American Medical Association's coding panel will discuss a code change application for remote monitoring codes at its September meeting in Albuquerque.

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How AI Can Optimize Accounts Receivable Management

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Connor Accurso , Data Science Senior Product Manager at R1 The pressures on healthcare providers – from labor shortages to rising costs to reimbursement delays – continue with little relief in sight. According to an AHA and Syntellis report , half of the 1,300 hospitals and health systems surveyed reported $100 million in Accounts Receivable (AR) for claims older than 6 months.

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Mobile app gamifies communication training for dementia caregivers

Mobi Health News

It incorporates a communication strategy developed by the Institute of Mental Health Singapore.

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Best Practices for Sharing Protected Health Information (PHI)

Explore essential topics in this ebook, including what constitutes PHI and how to identify it using 18 indicators. Gain insights into the importance of safeguarding PHI to protect patient privacy and learn about the severe consequences of HIPAA violations. Discover practical strategies for securely exchanging PHI within your healthcare organization, including assessing risks and implementing effective safeguards.