Mon.Aug 19, 2024

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Employer healthcare costs projected to rise 9% in 2025: Aon

Healthcare Dive

Inflation, expensive specialty drugs and demand for pricey glucagon-like peptide 1 medications, or GLP-1s, are pushing costs higher, according to the professional services company.

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AI-powered RPM boosts care for chronic conditions while saving costs

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Roughly one in three Americans, 96 million adults, has prediabetes – but only 2-3% are offered help to prevent progression to full-blown disease. The medical effects of diabetes are significant, of course – affecting eyesight, circulation and even, in severe cases, requiring amputation. But there are other implications too. With untold healthcare resources devoted to managing the myriad medical risks of the disease, adequately addressing diabetes – and, ideally, preventing it &

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Court strikes down HHS change to low-income payment formula in win for Texas hospitals

Healthcare Dive

The case centered on whether patients who receive funds from a pool of state funding for uncompensated care could be included in calculating hospitals’ disproportionate share funding.

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CoachCare Announces $48 Million Investment Led By Integrity Growth Partners

Healthcare IT Today

Integrity Growth Partners’ Investment in the RPM and Virtual Care Management Company Aims to Further Accelerate CoachCare’s Rapid Growth; PEAK Technology Partners Served as the Exclusive Financial Advisor to CoachCare on this Transaction CoachCare , a leading remote patient monitoring (RPM) and virtual care management company, today announced a $48 million strategic growth investment led by Integrity Growth Partners (IGP), a leading growth investment firm focused exclusively on so

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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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Healthcare bankruptcies slow after reaching five-year high in 2023: report

Healthcare Dive

The decline doesn’t mean the sector’s financial challenges have gone away, and case volumes could increase later this year, according to healthcare restructuring advisory firm Gibbins Advisors.

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Attorneys: Humana settles whistleblower suit for $90M

Fierce Healthcare

Humana has agreed to pay $90 million to settle a False Claims Act case related to its Medicare Part D contracts, according to the attorneys representing the whistleblower in the case. | Humana has agreed to pay $90 million to settle a False Claims Act case related to its Medicare Part D contracts, according to the attorneys representing the whistleblower in the case.

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Georgia hospital hit with ransomware

Becker's Health IT

Georgia hospital falls victim to ransomware attack; hacker gains access to network and encrypts data. Information of 2,500 individuals potentially compromised.

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Companies aren’t as resilient against cyber risks as they think

Healthcare Dive

The ability to recover from catastrophic IT and security incidents has taken on added significance in the wake of the February ransomware attack against Change Healthcare.

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Portsmouth Hospitals expands digital patient communications

Digital Health News

Portsmouth Hospitals has expanded digital patient communications through a new patient portal, waiting list validation and digital letters.

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FTC noncompete ban suffers another blow

Healthcare Dive

The ruling — which applies only to one Florida-based real estate broker — comes just weeks before the ban is slated to take effect.

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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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Royal Bolton Hospital deploys Miya patient flow system

Digital Health News

Bolton NHS Foundation Trust has deployed a new patient flow system from Alcidion to boost bed availability at Royal Bolton Hospital.

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Alaskans can virtually manage their diabetes risk for free with Omada

Fierce Healthcare

Virtual chronic care management company Omada is partnering with the state of Alaska to prevent and manage diabetes and hypertension. | Alaska is the biggest U.S. state, and much of it is rural. Many rural Alaskan towns lack in-person diabetes management support programs. The state department of health is subsidizing the cost of Omada's virtual diabetes and hypertension programs to fill the gap.

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Ransomware strikes McLaren Health Care again

Becker's Health IT

"McLaren Health Care confirms ransomware attack causing IT disruption at 13 hospitals and clinics. Cyber forensic investigations ongoing.

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Combat Health Misinformation with Conversational Intelligence

HIT Consultant

Amy Brown, Founder & CEO of Authenticx The digital era presents healthcare leaders with a formidable challenge: a tidal wave of online health misinformation shaping patient behaviors and decisions. A single viral social media post can ignite widespread confusion , driving patients to pursue treatments, medications, or services that may—or may not—relate to their condition or patient journey.

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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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Northumbria Healthcare goes live with CLEO SOLO EPS

Digital Health News

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has gone live with the CLEO SOLO electronic prescription system.

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Embattled MultiPlan scores antitrust win as California court tosses case

Fierce Healthcare

MultiPlan is celebrating a state court victory over a bankrupt health system that alleged the claims data analytics firm’s business model illegally contributed to its demise. | The claims data analytics firm, which has been beset by price-fixing allegations and critical media reports, has beat one such case filed in 2021 by the bankrupt Verity Health System of California.

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NASTD Holds Annual Conference, Releases AI Survey Results

HealthIT Answers

The National Association of State Technology Directors, will hold its Annual Conference and Technology Showcase in Minneapolis this week. In conjunction with the event they released the findings of its survey on “AI in State Government IT Operations.” The post NASTD Holds Annual Conference, Releases AI Survey Results appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Despite 'making progress' on expense growth, MGB's Q3 operating gain narrows to $47M

Fierce Healthcare

Mass General Brigham’s operating income slipped to $47 million for the quarter ended June 30 despite a 7% year-over-year increase in total operating revenue, the major nonprofit system reported las | Mass General Brigham is working toward becoming "well-positioned to deliver on our mission for years to come,” Niyum Gandhi, chief financial officer and treasurer at MGB, said in a statement.

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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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New Data Available on How Physicians Experience Interoperability

HealthIT Answers

From the Health IT Buzz Blog - Since 2021, the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy and Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT and the American Board of Family Medicine have collaborated to develop and field survey questions designed to better understand family physicians’ experience using health IT in primary care. The post New Data Available on How Physicians Experience Interoperability appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Accenture Invests in Earli Inc. for Early Cancer Detection

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Accenture today announced a strategic investment in Earli Inc. , a biotechnology company pioneering a novel approach to early cancer detection. – Earli’s groundbreaking technology aims to transform cancer diagnosis and treatment by enabling the rapid and accurate identification of cancerous cells. Synthetic Targeting Platform for Early Cancer Detection Earli has developed a synthetic targeting platform that selectively reprograms cancer cells, making them visi

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The Importance of a Health and Safety Policy

Compliancy Group

Healthcare policy presents multiple barriers, from organizational challenges to inefficient policy design and restricted resources. Despite the obstacles that affect health policy development and the challenges of policy faced by the healthcare system, it’s essential to understand what healthcare policy is, why it’s important to your day-to-day functions, and how it actually works.

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Talkdesk Copilot Embedded in Epic Cheers CRM to Enhance Healthcare CX

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Talkdesk , a provider of AI-powered customer experience (CX) solutions, recently announced the integration of its Talkdesk Copilot with Epic’s Cheers CRM suite. – By integrating Talkdesk Copilot with Epic Cheers CRM, Talkdesk is poised to revolutionize the healthcare contact center landscape. This innovative solution empowers healthcare organizations to deliver modern patient experiences, improve operational efficiency, and ultimately drive better health

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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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Florida Court Grants Plaintiff’s Request to Block FTC’s Non-Compete Ban

Hall Render

On August 15, 2024, a federal judge in the Middle District of Florida (“the Court”) granted a request to temporarily block the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) worker non-compete rule (“ Final Rule “) as applied to the plaintiff , Properties of the Villages, Inc. (“POV”). Similar to the plaintiffs in the Ryan, LLC lawsuit in Texas and the ATS Tree Services, LLC lawsuit in Philadelphia, POV requested a preliminary injunction blocking the Final Rule.

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Ripped from the Headlines: CrowdStrike, ONC, Biden/Trump, and the Olympics – Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 147

Healthcare IT Today

For the 147th episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are taking inspiration from recent headlines! First, we take a look at the CrowdStrike outage to discuss any updates on the situation and what we have learned from this incident. Then we talk about ONC’s elevation to “Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy” within HHS. Next, we move into the political space to debate whether or not Biden’s dropping out of the presidential race and/or Trump’s assassinatio

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Florida Court Grants Plaintiff’s Request to Block FTC’s Non-Compete Ban

Hall Render

On August 15, 2024, a federal judge in the Middle District of Florida (“the Court”) granted a request to temporarily block the Federal Trade Commission’s (“FTC”) worker non-compete rule (“ Final Rule “) as applied to the plaintiff , Properties of the Villages, Inc. (“POV”). Similar to the plaintiffs in the Ryan, LLC lawsuit in Texas and the ATS Tree Services, LLC lawsuit in Philadelphia, POV requested a preliminary injunction blocking the Final Rule.

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Bipartisan effort paves way for reviving shuttered hospitals in Georgia

Fierce Healthcare

ATLANTA—At the shuttered Atlanta Medical Center, a “Stronger Together” mural sends a hopeful message near a summer spray of hydrangeas. | A legislative update to Georgia's Certificate of Need requirement, championed by a Democrat and signed in April by a Republican governor, could help fill the care gaps left by recent hospital closures.

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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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Medicare Advantage consensus waning ahead of 2024 election

Fierce Healthcare

Both political parties are more open to Medicare Advantage (MA) reform than in previous election cycles, a shift former federal officials warned should be a warning call for the health insurance in | Republicans and Democrats alike seem open to reforming Medicare Advantage, though cuts to the program earlier this year may have electoral consequences to Harris.

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