Wed.Sep 25, 2024

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Providers say claims denials are increasing: survey

Healthcare Dive

Nearly three in four providers surveyed by Experian Health said the number of claims denied by payers shot up between 2022 and 2024.

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Patients with sensitive health issues more comfortable making appointments with chatbots

Healthcare It News

Nearly two-thirds (66%) of U.S. patients with sensitive health issues are more comfortable making appointments with chatbots than with staff, according to the Talkdesk U.S. Consumer Healthcare Survey, conducted in August 2024 on the online platform Pollfish. Talkdesk received responses from 1,000 men and women aged 18 and over. Meanwhile, 62% of patients felt support provided by their healthcare organizations has either worsened or remained stagnant in the past year, the survey found.

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Remote patient monitoring in Medicare needs more oversight: OIG

Healthcare Dive

Regulators say Medicare needs more data and oversight to avoid fraud and misuse. Digital health advocates argue the service is still crucial for managing chronic conditions.

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Hear how AI solutions are shaping the future of healthcare

Healthcare It News

Are you exploring how your organization can best leverage AI tools? If you weren’t able to attend this year’s HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum, catch up on the highlights in this podcast. Join Chris Gervais, Chief Technology Officer at CodaMetrix, to hear about use cases for AI and to get insights into how companies can leverage these technologies to improve staff and patient experiences, enhance efficiency and drive long-lasting value.

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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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CMS holds accountable care organizations harmless for ‘highly suspect’ Medicare billing

Healthcare Dive

Aberrant billing for urinary catheters last year could have made it harder for ACOs in Medicare to bring in shared savings. That’s no longer the case under a new final rule.

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‘Two-factor authentication may have stopped Synnovis cyber attack’

Digital Health News

Beverley Bryant has said that two-factor authentication is the biggest deterrent to cyber attacks in the NHS and healthcare sector.

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J.D. Power: Consumer experience with telehealth a mixed bag

Fierce Healthcare

While consumers give telehealth high marks for convenience, overall experience is fairly mixed, according to a new report. | While consumers give telehealth high marks for convenience, overall experience is fairly mixed, according to a new report.

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HHS to invest nearly $75M in rural healthcare

Healthcare Dive

The funds will go toward expanding substance use disorder treatment and maternal healthcare services, as well as helping rural hospitals keep their doors open.

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MA insurer Zing Health banks $140M to build out its special needs plan

Fierce Healthcare

Startup Medicare Advantage insurer Zing Health banked a $140 million funding round it intends to use to enhance its special needs plans. | Startup Medicare Advantage insurer Zing Health banked a $140 million funding round it intends to use to enhance its special needs plans.

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Home care agency settles allegations it accommodated ‘race-based requests’ for aides

Healthcare Dive

The home health aide provider allegedly terminated the assignments of Black and Hispanic aides to accommodate patients’ and family members’ racial preferences, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission said.

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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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Provider surveys, vendor benchmarking data underscore rising claims denial rates

Fierce Healthcare

Recent survey and system data are again suggesting that payers’ increasing claims denials are a pain point for healthcare providers. | A new revenue cycle leadership survey from Experian Health, monthly dashboard updates from Kodiak Solutions and other recent commentary paint a picture of more demanding payers.

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This Week’s Health IT Jobs – September 25, 2024

Healthcare IT Today

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: Director Informatics – The Doctors Company Clinical Systems Specialist-HIMS (Remote) – ChristianaCar

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Nonprofit hospitals received $37.4B in federal, local tax benefits in 2021, study finds

Fierce Healthcare

The nonprofit hospital sector’s tax exemptions provide billions in estimated benefits, but about half of those exemptions are enjoyed by just a couple hundred hospitals, according to a newly publis | The analysis, meant to serve as a guide for policymakers, noted that the tax breaks are "highly concentrated" and vary "substantially" from state to state.

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Data breaches costing health systems millions

Becker's Health IT

The financial fallout from recent data breaches in the healthcare industry continues to raise alarms as organizations grapple with the costs of cyberattacks and ensuing lawsuits.

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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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Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital to roll out Epic EHR in 2025

Digital Health News

Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust has announced plans to implement Epic's electronic patient record in 2025.

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Beyond FHIR: AI’s Potential to Revolutionize Healthcare Data Insights

HIT Consultant

Chief Clinical Innovation Officer, Access TeleCare For decades, one of the most daunting tasks in healthcare has been managing and making sense of the vast amounts of data generated annually. From patient and outcomes data to billing and scheduling data, the list goes on and on. The predominant challenge lies not just in quantity but like this data: much if not most of it is unstructured, i.e., data that isn’t predefined and searchable on a table, such as text messages, images, videos, audio fil

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Community Health Network to bolster security with airport tech company

Becker's Health IT

Indianapolis-based Community Health Network is partnering with CLEAR, the company known for developing biometric ID checks for airports, in a bid to enhance security.

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PharmacyX tests electronic prescription software for use in Wales

Digital Health News

PharmacyX has been announced as the latest healthcare technology supplier to help deliver an electronic prescription service (EPS) in Wales.

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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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A Disproportionate Share Payment Calculation Case in the Post-Chevron Era

Bill of Health

By Zack Buck Yet another case that examines the authority of administrative agencies to interpret health care laws will make its way to the Supreme Court next term. And the case could have major implications for hospital financing as well. In June 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court granted cert in Advocate Christ Medical, et al. v. Becerra , a case that centers on the appropriate calculation of so-called disproportionate share hospital (DSH) payments, which are made to hospitals that treat a high perc

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The Good, the Bad, the Ugly When Leveraging AI in Healthcare

HIT Consultant

MJ Stojak, Managing Director of the Data, Analytics and AI Practice for Pivot Point Consulting Much has been discussed about artificial intelligence (AI) and the impressive proliferation of Generative AI (GenAI) over the last several months. It is staggering. As I think about the potential changes and impacts of leveraging AI and GenAI within a healthcare organization, I can’t help but think about the good, the bad, and the ugly.

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Automation and Reimagining Revenue Integrity

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Revenue integrity has become harder to maintain as audits grow in volume and complexity. Payers are increasing scrutiny and regulatory agencies are reinforcing fraud mitigation. Navigating this evolving terrain requires a reimagined, automated approach to […] The article Automation and Reimagining Revenue Integrity appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Mount Sinai and Noom Partner to Deliver Holistic Weight Loss Support

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Mount Sinai Health System , a leading U.S. healthcare provider, and Noom , a pioneer in digital health and chronic disease prevention, have joined forces to offer patients a comprehensive approach to achieving and maintaining a healthy weight. – The partnership aims to bridge the gap between doctor visits by providing patients with continuous digital support for behavior change while keeping their physicians informed of their progress.

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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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Patients, Regulations, and Cybersecurity at the DirectTrust Conference

Healthcare IT Today

To start this week, I was lucky to be able to attend the DirectTrust conference in St. Louis. This was a really great event because it had basically everyone on the full continuum of interoperability and identity all in one place. Plus, the event was designed in a way that you could easily connect and talk with a wide variety of experts in these areas.

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Accelerating solutions to cancer through impact investing

Fierce Healthcare

Certain cancer rates are on the rise, and outcome inequities remain a major public health | In this week's "Podnosis," Fierce Healthcare’s Anastassia Gliadkovskaya talks to BrightEdge’s Alice Pomponio about investing in cancer-fighting startups and measuring impact.

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The Heart of Homecare is Built on the Unshakeable Compassion and Dedication of Caregivers

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Stephen Vaccaro , President at HHAeXchange In the landscape of homecare, caregivers play an indispensable role. The difference that homecare can make on a client’s health and well-being is profound. Overwhelming evidence from industry research confirms the numerous benefits of homecare , including lower hospitalization rates, fewer emergency department visits, and reduced mortality rates.

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AI in Healthcare News and Updates

HealthIT Answers

This month's AI report includes news and updates from CentralReach, Zscaler, CrowdStrike, OneStep, LifeBridge Health, care.ai, Ibex Medical Analytics, Atropos Health, Thoughtful AI, Komodo Health Xsolis, Sonio, AvaSure, Oracle Cloud, Sunoh.ai, Netsmart, DermaSensor, Medscape, & more. The post AI in Healthcare News and Updates 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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Well-Being Burnout – Lululemon’s 4th Annual Study Into Our Pressured Lives

Health Populi

Lululemon has published the 2024 Global Well-Being Report , a study into peoples’ perspectives on their personal health from the company best known for athleisure wear and self-care. This year’s report is titled, The Pressure to Be Well. That pressure is coming from peoples’ experiencing “well-being burnout.” In the company’s fourth annual report on well-being, Lululemon learned that most people have tried to adopt personal strategies to bolster their health, and one-half of th

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Will Access to AI Co-Pilots Help or Hurt Medical Training?

HealthIT Answers

Joshua Liu MD explains if having access to AI Co-Pilots will help or hurt medical training. The post Will Access to AI Co-Pilots Help or Hurt Medical Training? appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Qure.ai Raises $65M to Expand Healthcare AI Solutions Globally

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Qure.ai , a prominent global innovator in healthcare AI, has successfully closed a $65M in Series D funding round led by Lightspeed and 360 ONE Asset , with contributions from Merck Global Health Innovation Fund and Kae Capital. The round also included participation from existing investors, including Novo Holdings , HealthQuad , and TeamFund. – This substantial investment will accelerate the company’s expansion into the US market and other regions, boost

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Exploring Grants for Advancing EHR Adoption

HealthIT Answers

By Devin Partida - Healthcare is constantly evolving, which means the demand for more advanced and efficient EHR systems grows stronger. Implementing these systems can be costly, but grants offer a valuable solution to alleviate financial barriers. The post Exploring Grants for Advancing EHR Adoption 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.