Mon.Dec 04, 2023

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A Cigna-Humana merger could face a long regulatory delay. But it might get approved.

Healthcare Dive

As rumors swirl that the two major health insurers are inching toward a merger, experts say antitrust agencies have grounds to block a deal — but may not be successful.

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Data Pseudonymization and POPIA

Bill of Health

By Donrich Thaldar Just as Zeus, the King of the Gods in Greek mythology, assumed various forms to conceal his true identity, so does modern data often undergo transformations to mask its origins. Zeus could become a swan, a bull, or even golden rain to achieve his purposes — all while maintaining his essence. Similarly, pseudonymization techniques aim to alter data enough to protect individual privacy without losing the core information necessary for research or analysis.

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Government expects to recover more than $3B from healthcare fraud, misspent funds in fiscal year 2023

Healthcare Dive

The HHS’ Office of the Inspector General’s report tallied 707 criminal enforcement actions and 746 civil actions for fraud and misspent funds in programs like Medicare and Medicaid.

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Singaporean health chiefs embrace digital health to tackle staff shortage: report

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Healthcare executives and young professionals across Singapore have a shared vision of delivering more connected and sustainable healthcare enabled by digital technologies. Based on the Singapore findings of the Future Health Index 2023 report by Royal Philips, Singapore is making "steadfast" progress in digital health transformation. Findings from across Asia-Pacific were earlier published in the regional version of the report.

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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.

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Striking nurses reach tentative deal with RWJUH after months on picket line

Healthcare Dive

More than 1,700 nurses in New Jersey have been on the picket line since August. On Friday, the union and hospital system announced a tentative deal.

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HCA Healthcare buys 11 emergency centers in Texas

Healthcare Dive

The acquisition comes after HCA announced it was investing billions to expand its emergency and high acuity service lines.

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Northwell, NYC Children's Services, foster agencies team up to help young adults transition from foster care

Fierce Healthcare

Northwell Health has teamed up with New York City organizations to launch a new pilot program that aims to improve healthcare services for young adults transitioning out of foster care. | Working with the Administration for Children's Services and the Center for Fair Futures’ coaches, the program will enroll 50 to 100 transition-age adults, pairing them with Northwell’s patient navigation services.

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Enhanced human potential: How customer service technology increases empathy

Healthcare Dive

Elevance Health’s Geeta Wilson talks about improving operational efficiencies while enhancing member and associate satisfaction.

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Move Beyond Just Managing Content – Activate It!

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Jeff Lusby, General Manager, Healthcare IT at Quest Diagnostics As healthcare organizations come to terms with value-based care, many are hitting the wall of unstructured clinical and administrative data. Why? Frequently, efforts to digitize content are compartmentalized, when they need to be linked across departments.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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The next era of hospital, healthtech and outsourced provider partnerships

Healthcare Dive

Engaged patients, employees and communities are crucial to building a stronger foundation of access, affordability and equality in care delivery.

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How people with hearing difficulties found support from a ChatGPT-powered business record-keeping tool

Mobi Health News

An automotive manufacturer in Japan has transformed its speech-to-text mobile app to an audio recognition system to help alleviate barriers in communication.

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Mass General Brigham cuts workers in its tech division

Healthcare Dive

The cuts will impact fewer than 20 employees, the system confirmed on Monday.

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Insurtech company Clover Health will exit the ACO REACH program

Mobi Health News

The company's CEO said it is leaving the CMS program at the end of the performance year due to not seeing a clear path to profitability.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

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

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Lifepoint Health and Ascension Saint Thomas announce joint venture

Healthcare Dive

The health systems will jointly operate four-hospital Highpoint Health in Tennessee, though Lifepoint will retain majority ownership.

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Joint Commission's new voluntary certification helps hospitals ensure 'responsible' use of patient data

Fierce Healthcare

The Joint Commission is launching a voluntary certification program for hospitals and critical access hospitals to demonstrate their responsible use of patient’s health data for non-clinical purpos | The accreditation giant wants its Responsible Use of Health Data Certification program to serve as an objective evaluation of whether a hospital is following best practices around secondary use of data.

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Cleveland Clinic posts slimmer operating losses in Q3

Healthcare Dive

The Ohio-based health system struggled financially during its fiscal year 2022. However, rising patient demand has since cut the nonprofit’s operating losses.

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Blue Shield of California discloses data breach, number of members impacted unclear

Fierce Healthcare

Data on Blue Shield of California members may have been exposed due to a vulnerability in the MOVEit file transfer platform. | Data on Blue Shield of California members may have been exposed due to a vulnerability in the MOVEit file transfer platform.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Prevention becoming reality: A new approach to supporting patients on the waiting list

Digital Health News

An integrated care system is using novel technology to identify patients in greatest need, offer them targeted interventions, and ease the strain on NHS resources. By Professor Rowan Pritchard-Jones.

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New Jersey's RWJUH, nurses' union strike tentative deal to end contentious 4-month strike

Fierce Healthcare

New Jersey’s largest academic medical center has reached a tentative agreement with a union representing about 1,700 of its nurses to end a four-month strike. | The labor dispute over pay and staffing held about 1,700 nurses without pay or benefits and drew the attention of top U.S. health policy legislators.

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Navigator Guide FAQs of the Week: Comparing Plans

Center for Health Insurance Reform

The deadline to sign up for Marketplace coverage that begins January 1 is fast approaching. This week, we’re spotlighting frequently asked questions (FAQs) from our Navigator Resource Guide about how to compare benefits and out-of-pocket costs across Marketplace plans.

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CVS Health rebrands healthcare services business as it plots long-term growth strategy

Fierce Healthcare

After spending nearly $20 billion to pick up Signify Health and Oak Street Health this year, CVS rebranded its health services business to "CVS Healthspire" as it plots its long-term growth strateg | After spending nearly $20 billion to pick up Signify Health and Oak Street Health this year, CVS rebranded its health services business to "CVS Healthspire" as it plots its long-term growth strategy.

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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

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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Endoluminal robotics company EndoQuest scores $42M

Mobi Health News

The gastrointestinal surgery-focused company will use the funds to advance its endoluminal robotics technology for minimally invasive procedures.

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HHS urges healthcare orgs to nix vulnerability

Becker's Health IT

HHS urges healthcare organizations to patch a new vulnerability affecting NetScaler ADC and NetScaler Gateway. Citrix issued a security advisory on Oct. 10.

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Intuitive Ventures Closes $150M Fund to Fuel Revolution in Minimally Invasive Care

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Intuitive Ventures , an early-stage venture capital fund dedicated to reimagining minimally invasive care, announced the close of its second fund at $150M. – The funding signifies their unwavering commitment to supporting visionary founders who are transforming healthcare through precision diagnostics, secure digital ecosystems, and improved access to coordinated care.

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Elevance Health's CarelonRx rolling out new digital pharmacy

Fierce Healthcare

Elevance Health's pharmacy benefit manager is launching a new digital pharmacy that aims to make it easier for members to track their prescriptions. | CarelonRx Pharmacy will launch on Jan. 1, and members will be able to connect with pharmacists via text, chat or phone around the clock.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

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.