Bill of Health

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

by Stephen Wood In an era where health care inequities already burden marginalized populations, the bankruptcy of Steward Health Care culminating in the closure of several hospitals in Massachusetts, represents an unconscionable ethical failure. As these hospitals prepare to shut their doors, the communities they serve — comprising many uninsured, underinsured, and socioeconomically disadvantaged individuals — are left abandoned.

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Healthcare Dive

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Just 21.1% of hospitals are in full compliance with federal price transparency rules, according to Patient Rights Advocate. Compliance has been backsliding since July 2023.

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MRO Compliance

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The desire for healthcare data has never been greater. This is true for healthcare organizations that want legitimate access to data. Hackers that want to breach healthcare data. Startups that want appropriate access to data and some who want to push the envelope of what data should be shared. Patients who want access to their health data. And everything in between.

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Healthcare Dive

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The deal comes weeks after Commure partnered with another for-profit provider, HCA Healthcare, and acquired AI documentation firm Augmedix.

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Advertiser: Celo

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.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

In the over 1000 healthcare IT video interviews we’ve done on Healthcare IT Today, there’s some people where 20-30 minutes just doesn’t feel long enough. You wish you had a couple hours to talk with them and go really deep on a number of different topics. That feeling led to an idea. What if we tried a 2 hour interview where we dive deep into a topic and the person’s history and experience in healthcare IT?

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

What You Should Know: – A new report from the Commonwealth Fund reveals that despite significant progress in expanding health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act (ACA), millions of Americans still lack adequate and affordable healthcare. – The report highlights the prevalence of coverage gaps, high out-of-pocket costs, and the burden of medical debt, underscoring the need for further policy action to achieve truly universal coverage.

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Healthcare IT Today

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The following is a guest article by Cody Hall, Product Manager at Synology Cybercriminals are attacking our healthcare systems at an alarming rate. According to a report from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, ransomware attacks on healthcare organizations doubled between 2022 and 2023 , making the healthcare sector one of the fastest-growing targets for cybercriminals.

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Digital Health News

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is using the MyStaff app to improve staff access to information vital to their patients’ care.

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American Medical Compliance

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

According to a review by the Center for Bioethics and Health Law , patients who received early palliative care not only experienced significant improvements in their quality of life and mood but also lived 25% longer. This underscores the profound impact that compassionate and proactive care can have. End-of-life care discussions rank among the most sensitive and challenging conversations healthcare providers engage in with patients and their families.

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Digital Health News

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Our latest Movers and Shakers roundup includes the abrupt departure of TPP’s long-serving clinical director, Dr John Parry.

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Mobi Health News

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Members of the healthcare navigation and pharmacy benefits company will have access to Curai for virtual urgent care 24/7 via the Rightway app.

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HealthIT Answers

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

By Dr. Tom Milam - A projected shortage of nearly 20k physicians by 2050 signals that traditional models of behavioral health care delivery no longer meet the expanding needs of the U.S. population. In fact, they create barriers to timely, affordable treatment for many Americans through extended wait times, high costs, and limited availability. The post The Future of Behavioral Health Delivery appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

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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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

HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

What You Should Know: – Stryker (NYSE:SYK), a global leader in medical technologies, unveiled the Oculan Lighting Platform, an innovative lighting solution designed to provide consistent, high-quality illumination, allowing surgeons to focus on delivering the highest standard of care. – In today’s operating rooms, where precision and accuracy are critical, even the smallest challenges may impact surgical outcomes – factors which may impede a surgeon’s ability to see clearly and work

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Digital Health News

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Professor Sir Stephen Powis, national medical director at NHS England, has been confirmed as the latest keynote speaker for Rewired 2025.

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Fierce Healthcare

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Instacart, the online grocery delivery platform, has launched a new Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) eligibility screener on its website for consumers and clinicians. | The screener, available on Instacart’s EBT SNAP information page, lets anyone nationwide quickly and anonymously check whether they may be eligible for SNAP benefits.

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Compliancy Group

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Miscommunication in healthcare caused nearly 2,000 preventable deaths in 2023 alone. Effective communication is the backbone of clinical care delivery, and this is why more healthcare organizations are prioritizing enhancing communication among staff. One out of every ten patients is harmed, and poor communication among clinical staff caused many of these incidents.

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Health Law Attorney

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

On November 20, 2024, the Office of Inspector General (OIG) released its updated Industry-Specific Compliance Program Guidance (ICPG) for nursing facilities, marking an important step in its broader compliance initiative. This guidance builds upon and updates the 2000 Compliance Program Guidance (CPG) and the 2008 Supplemental Compliance Program Guidance (Supplemental CPG) for Nursing Facilities, carrying forward key risk areas and considerations while addressing new and evolving compliance chal

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

What You Should Know: – Willowglade Technologies ®, provider of the only Unified Digital Patient Experience™ Platform available to oncology practices nationwide, announced a new partnership with Flatiron Health, a leading healthtech company dedicated to expanding the possibilities of point of care solutions in oncology. – The partnership aims to enhance patient centered care by expanding the availability of the Unified Digital Patient Experience™ Platform to practices using Flatir

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Hanys

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Standing membership call on state and federal issues Nov. 26 AHEI virtual showcase Dec. 3 and 5 2024 Healthcare law review Dec. 3 Microsoft Excel for healthcare professionals Dec. 4 and 5 Fundamentals of Leadership Dec. 10 Key OPPS final rule quality reporting, maternal health CoP changes Dec. 11 2025 Government relations advocacy strategy session Dec.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

What You Should Know: – Rula Health , a behavioral health company focused on delivering timely access to high-quality care, today announced a partnership with Amino Health , a leading digital healthcare navigation company. – Through the partnership, Amino Health members will now have access to Rula’s nationwide network of more than 10,000 in-network providers representing more than 80 clinical specialties and a diverse range of backgrounds.

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Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

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Hanys

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Learn how to influence others, inspire performance, deliver results and build trust during HANYS' Vital Skills for Effective Leadership program. The Dec. 10 kick-off session will explore the fundamentals of effective leadership. Register and learn more about each of the series' 90-minute interactive webinars, held monthly December through March, on our event webpage.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

What You Should Know: – Two new National Institutes of Health grants, totaling $5.7 million, are aimed at helping scientists at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University better understand the mechanisms of two cardiovascular complications associated with HIV. – Thanks to the advent of combination antiretroviral therapy (cART), which uses a combination of three or more drugs to stop the virus from replicating in the body, life expectancy of people living with HIV has d

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Hanys

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Join us in person to support a unified and collective approach to advocacy in support of hospitals, health systems and continuing care providers across the state. Register now for HANYS' annual in-person Government Relations Advocacy Strategy Session — a unique opportunity for HANYS member governmental affairs representatives to discuss top advocacy priorities and influence the development of 2024 year-end and 2025 state and federal advocacy agendas.

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HIT Consultant

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

What You Should Know: – Researchers at Stanford University, in collaboration with SoundHealth , have conducted a pioneering study exploring the use of smartphone facial scans and AI to analyze facial structures linked to sleep disorders. – The approach offers the potential for earlier and more accessible screening of conditions like insomnia and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA).

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Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.