Fri.Mar 28, 2025

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Healthcare’s Security Paradox: Most Targeted, Least Prepared

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Mike Hale, Principal Solutions Engineer at EchoStor The healthcare industry finds itself in an increasingly precarious position. While it remains one of the most attractive targets for cybercriminals, it continues to trail behind other sectors in implementing robust cybersecurity measures. This disparity isn’t merely a matter of statisticsit represents a fundamental challenge that threatens patient care, institutional stability, and the broader healthcar

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Advocacy groups say Medicaid cuts would be ‘catastrophic’

Healthcare Dive

In a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune, hundreds of groups said the potential cuts would “shred our nation’s social safety net,” delaying access to care and ultimately drive up healthcare costs.

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Tasso Partners with SNBL to Bring Patient-Centric Blood Collection to Japan

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Shin Nippon Biomedical Laboratories, Ltd. (SNBL) and Tasso, Inc., a Seattle-based provider of patient-centric blood collection solutions, have announced an agreement to establish a new joint venture (JV) company. – The JV will focus on the exclusive distribution of Tasso’s proprietary on-demand blood collection device in Japan.

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Canon’s Vision for Patient-Centered Imaging: Less Stress, More Efficiency

Healthcare IT Today

Being patient-centered is very easy to say, but very challenging for a vendor to deliver. There is one company that is not only achieving this with their revolutionary CT Suite, but also through careful and thoughtful integration of AI into their solution. Which company is it? Healthcare IT Today had the opportunity to walkthrough Canon Medical Systems latest imaging solutions with Dr.

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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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Beacon Health System Affected by Two Business Associate Email Breaches

HIPAA Journal

Beacon Health System, a South Bend, Indiana-based non-profit health care system, has disclosed two data breaches involving two different business associates. Two breach notices have been added to the Beacon Health System website, the first on March 24, 2025, involving a business associate called CPS Solutions, a provider of services to support pharmacy operations.

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Leading Global Healthtech Company, Harrison.ai, to Bring Proven AI-Powered Medical Diagnostic Support and Workflow Solutions to the United States; US$112 Million Series C Fuels Global Expansion

Healthcare IT Today

Companys Radiology and Pathology Solutions Expand Clinician Capacity, Increase Operational Efficiency, and Improve Early Disease Diagnosis Harrison.ai , a leading global healthtech company and developer of AI-powered medical diagnostic support and workflow solutions, announced today the accelerated expansion of its operations into the United States, a move supported by US$112 million of Series C funding.

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Healthcare March Madness, Botification, and Org Charts – Fun Friday

Healthcare IT Today

Happy Friday everyone! You made it through another week. It’s been a crazy week for me as the Swaay.Health LIVE marketing conference is approaching quickly and we’re all hands on deck making sure it’s a special experience for those that attend (There’s still time to register and we even have a few scholarships ). The other thing that makes this time of year hard is March Madness.

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GE HealthCare Revolution Vibe CTi: AI-Powered CT for Advanced Cardiac Imaging

HIT Consultant

Source: GE Healthcare What You Should Know: – GE HealthCare launches of its Revolution Vibe CTi, a new computed tomography (CT) system designed to elevate patient care by providing advanced cardiac imaging technology. – The system aims to deliver fast, accurate diagnoses, improve operational efficiency, and enhance patient outcomes in cardiovascular disease (CVD) management.

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Elon Musk's Neuralink files to trademark 'Blindsight,' 'Telepathy,' and 'Telekinesis'

Mobi Health News

The terms align with the company's brain-computer interface technologies aimed at restoring vision and enabling mind-controlled device use.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

The healthcare industry must shift from thinking you are lucky to be able to see us, to we are so fortunate to have the privilege to care for you.

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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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PHTI report finds ambient scribes set to be the fastest tech adopted in healthcare

Mobi Health News

The report said the technology has helped reduce clinician burnout while improving documentation quality and the patient experience.

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Fierce Healthcare

Legislation reintroduced this week would have Medicare plans' prior authorization decisions and policies made by board-certified specialist physicians. Its sponsors and proponents say it would streamline needed care and reduce administrative burden.

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Hallmark integrates CareRev's workforce platform and more digital health news

Mobi Health News

Validic partners with Person Family Medical Center to promote heart health, and Hazel Health provides mental health services to North Carolina students.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

Here's your health tech roundup: Athenahealth survey of community practitioner finds improved perception of AI; Sentara taps Inflo Health for missed radiology follow ups; New EHR launches for behavioral health providers.

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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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Thermo Fisher, Chan Zuckerberg Institute partner to advance cellular imaging

Mobi Health News

CZ Biohub San Francisco and CZ Institute for Advanced Biological Imaging join forces to form a new Biohub.

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OneLondon’s UCP reaches 74% of capital’s sickle cell patients

Digital Health News

Almost three-quarters of sickle cell patients who receive care in London now have a Universal Care Plan, according to OneLondon.

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Fierce Healthcare

Omada Health is joining forces with CVS Health's Caremark as part of the pharmacy benefit manager's weight management program. | Omada Health is joining forces with CVS Health's Caremark as part of the pharmacy benefit manager's weight management program.

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Rowing challenge highlights children’s cancer care at Rewired 2025

Digital Health News

A world-record rowing challenge to raise awareness around children's cancer care was showcased at Digital Health Rewired 2025.

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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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Upcoming MIPS Important Dates and Deadlines for PY 2024

HealthIT Answers

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services would like to remind clinicians of important upcoming MIPS dates and deadlines for the 2024 performance year, including changes to the Targeted Review timeline effective this year. The post Upcoming MIPS Important Dates and Deadlines for PY 2024 appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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BadgerNet launched on Yorkshire and Humber Care Record

Digital Health News

System Cs BadgerNet maternity system has gone live in the Yorkshire and Humber Care Record to provide data to feed into the records.

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Healthcare Data Breaches Reported in Georgia, Washington & New Hampshire

HIPAA Journal

Cyberattacks and data breaches have recently been announced by Pineland Community Service Board in Georgia, Klickitat Valley Health in Washington, and Concord Orthopaedics and Welts, White, & Fontaine in New Hampshire. Pineland Community Service Board, Georgia Pineland Community Service Board, a Statesboro, GA-based provider of behavioral health and developmental disability services, has suffered a cyberattack and data breach.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

In letters to House and Senate leaders, over three dozen groups said bills expanding the Conrad 30 waiver could help reduce clinical workforce shortages in underserved areas.

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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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More Than One-Third of Data Breaches Due to Third-Party Compromises

HIPAA Journal

Cyber actors are increasingly exploiting vulnerabilities at vendors, suppliers, and software providers to infiltrate the networks of organizations. According to a recent report from SecurityScorecard, at least 35.5% of all data breaches in 2024 originated from third-party compromises, up 6.5% from 2023. The number of data breaches stemming from third parties is likely higher since the third-party component of data breaches is not always disclosed.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

In March, a health plan CEO was fired for a scandal involving hiring private investigators, Nevada awarded Medicaid contracts to five insurers and the Department of Justice launched a new task force, which will have healthcare implications.

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Weekly Hospital Real Estate Briefing: Ardent Goes “All In” on Outpatient Strategy | North Carolina and Vermont Consider CON Reform | FSU Health Planning New Hospital

Hall Render

North Carolina lawmakers have introduced two legislative bills designed to repeal the states Certificate of Need (CON) law. Supporters claim the current CON law slows down the process of establishing new hospitals and health clinics and has led to North Carolina being one of the highest cost health care markets in the country. Vermont lawmakers are considering CON reform that would significantly increase monetary thresholds for capital projects and new equipment before a CON is required.

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Upcoming events

Hanys

Standing membership call on state and federal issues April 1 Survey readiness: Prepare, respond, succeed April 2 – 30 HANYS' Sepsis Program: Applying the CDC Hospital Sepsis Core Elements April 16

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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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Website Tracking Lawsuit Against Orlando Health Survives Motion to Dismiss

HIPAA Journal

A lawsuit against Orlando Health in Florida over the disclosure of the plaintiff’s data to third parties via tracking tools on its website has survived a motion to dismiss. The plaintiff alleged that after visiting the website of Orlando Health and performing medical searches she was targeted with Facebook ads specific to her medical conditions.

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HANYS' Middle Manager Training returns May 13-14

Hanys

Equip your new and seasoned middle managers with the tools they need to embrace their leadership role, successfully operate their department and achieve your organization's strategic goals. Learn more and register online.

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Poor Transparency and Corruption in Disease Reporting Could Precipitate the Next Pandemic

Bill of Health

Public Health Poor Transparency and Corruption in Disease Reporting Could Precipitate the Next Pandemic One of the growing public health concerns this year is the Bird flu, or avian influenza A(H5N1) 2.3.4.4b clade virus, which has been circulating in the Americas since 2022. Published March 28, 2025 Author Daniela Cepeda Cuadrado Share Share on LinkedIn Share on X Share on Facebook Share on Reddit One of the growing public health concerns this year is the Bird flu, or avian influenza A(H5N1) 2.

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Showcase your hospital’s commitment to community service with AHA prize

Hanys

AHA's 2026 Foster G. McGaw Prize honors health delivery organizations that demonstrate alignment between community health needs and co-designed programs. Honorees forge effective collaborations with a broad range of community organizations to improve access to care and address societal factors influencing health. Learn more and apply online by May 6.

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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.