Wed.Jan 29, 2025

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Site-neutrality: A solution in search of a problem

Healthcare Dive

Site-neutral payment policy is a distraction from the underlying causes of high healthcare costs and places providers at risk, argues Ascension’s chief health outcomes officer.

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Telehealth Partnerships: A Value-Added Service for Providers

HIT Consultant

Lindsay Dymowski Constantino, President Centennial Pharmacy Services Todays healthcare consumers have high expectations regarding their patient experience. They want care to be more convenient , accessible , and affordable. For providers looking to meet those expectations, telehealth partnerships are the answer. These partnerships provide value-added solutions that empower patients to overcome their chief healthcare challenges.

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RFK Jr. appears confused about Medicaid, Medicare during confirmation hearing

Healthcare Dive

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. incorrectly said that Medicaid was fully funded by the federal government and that Medicare is a fee-for-service program during a hearing in front of the Senate Finance Committee on Wednesday.

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No set date for the NHS to be paperless, says Amanda Pritchard

Digital Health News

Amanda Pritchard, chief executive of NHS England, has admitted that there is no set date at which the NHS will become paperless.

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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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Main Line Health threatens to go out of network with Cigna over contract dispute

Healthcare Dive

Main Line Health says Cigna hasn't updated its reimbursement rate since 2016. Cigna says it is negotiating in good faith to find a solution that keeps healthcare affordable for patients.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

Montefiore Health System is partnering with Amazon One Medical to open up access to primary and specialty care in New Yorks Westchester County and surrounding areas.

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ActiGraph and Hyfe Launch AI-Powered Cough Detection for Clinical Trials

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – ActiGraph, the global leader in wearable digital health technology for clinical research and drug development, and Hyfe Inc., the pioneer in AI-powered cough detection technology, have announced the release of their new digital health solution for detection of coughs using the ActiGraph LEAP wearable. –This new combined solution allows researchers to leverage Hyfes validated cough detection algorithms alongside ActiGraphs industry-leading digital measures for

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Hospice Update: Surveyors Called to Identify Quality of Care Concerns and Potential Fraud Referrals

Hall Render

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is reinforcing its emphasis on hospice quality of care and identifying fraud. On November 13, 2024, CMS issued a QSO Memo , Ensuring Consistency in the Hospice Survey Process to Identify Quality of Care Concerns and Potential Fraud Referrals (the CMS Memo), addressing the importance of consistency in the hospice survey process to identify quality-of-care concerns and instances of potential fraud.

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The Helper Bees secures $35M for expansion of aging-in-place platform

Mobi Health News

The funds will be used to expand entry into new markets including Medicaid.

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LLMs in Healthcare: A Measured Path to Impact

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Julien Dubuis, Chief Commercial Officer at Nym The excitement surrounding large language models (LLMs) and generative AI in healthcare is palpable. Predictions abound, heralding a new era where these technologies reshape patient care, administrative processes, and medical research. Yet, much like the early days of AI in other sectors, healthcare’s embrace of LLMs has sparked an initial wave of overestimation.

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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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Fierce Healthcare

Abridge launched a new generative AI product for emergency care and its currently in use at several health systems, including Deaconess Health System, Emory Healthcare, Johns Hopkins Medicine and UChicago Medicine.

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SafelyYou secures $43M for AI-assisted senior living and more funding news

Mobi Health News

Hone Health completes a $33 million Series A funding round, and Aligned Marketplace raises $11 million in seed funding.

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Fierce Healthcare

Using personalized data and predictive algorithms, the platform generates a custom care plan, which can be analyzed against personal financial data, insurance coverage and healthcare trends to preserve family savings throughout the care journey.

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Healthcare Data Interoperability: China Edition

HealthIT Answers

EMR Advocates travel to China to observe and learn about interoperability of health data. China's healthcare system is marked by significant disparities between urban and rural regions creating a substantial challenge in ensuring equitable healthcare access across the nation. The post Healthcare Data Interoperability: China Edition appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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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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Fierce Healthcare

Systole exclusively provides virtual group care to women with heart disease. In its six-week, hour-long sessions, patients receive information on heart disease, get care from a cardiologist and support each others' journeys through the disease.

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Predictive AI FHIR Integration Contest – Win $25k in Prizes

Healthcare IT Today

One of the most common questions we get from healthcare IT startups is how they can connect with EHR vendors. One of our most common questions we ask health IT startups is how they integrate with the EHR. One of the answers to this question for startup companies is FHIR. Certainly the FHIR standard is still maturing to include more data, but the data in the current FHIR standards can solve a lot of data access challenges for startup companies.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

While major payers skipped out on this years event, health tech companies, health systems and insurtechs all made appearances to share their latest updates with investors.

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Translating the AI Opportunities Action Plan into patient benefits

Digital Health News

To release the full benefits of AI for patients, the government must focus on building the right foundations, writes Pritesh Mistry

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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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Fierce Healthcare

Plans available through Healthcare.gov denied an average of 20% of claims in 2023, according to a new analysis from KFF.

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How an Electronic Quality Management System (eQMS) Transforms Quality Management

Dot Compliance

In todays digital-first environment, companies need a quality management system (QMS) to succeed. Traditional manual or paper-based systems often fail to meet the needs of modern organizations. Electronic quality management systems (eQMS) solve this by streamlining operations and improving efficiency. They help businesses adapt and support growth. Keep reading to learn more.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

The academic health systems' vision, NC Children's, will be a private nonprofit entity featuring a 500-bed hospital, an outpatient care center and a behavioral health center.

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Outsourcing Cardiology Billing for Medicare and Medicaid

Medisys Compliance

Navigating the minor details of cardiology billing is challenging enough. Add in the complexities of Medicare and Medicaid, and it can feel overwhelming. Constant changes in regulations, intricate coding requirements, and the sheer volume of claims can drain your staff’s time and resources, pulling focus away from what truly matters: your patients.

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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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Kent Community Health NHS FT trials AI note-taking technology

Digital Health News

Kent Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is piloting AI-assistant TORTUS to reduce the admin burden on clinicians and social workers.

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Delfina Care Raises $17M to Expand AI-Powered Maternal Health

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Delfina Care , a healthcare technology company addressing the maternal health crisis raises $17M in Series A funding round led by U.S. Venture Partners (USVP) with included participation from ARTIS Ventures , Mayo Clinic , Tokio Marine Future Fund , Story Ventures , SemperVirens , Bread and Butter Ventures , Boutique Ventures , and Chelsea Clinton’s Metrodora Ventures. – The investment will fuel Delfina’s growth and expansion, enabling the company

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Taking the robot out of the human to make more time for patient care

Digital Health News

A robotic process automation (RPA) programme implemented in June 2024 by Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust (CHFT) at its two hospitals in West Yorkshire is already seeing some significant time and cost savings.

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HealthTap to Power Virtual Care for Christian Healthcare Ministries

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Christian Healthcare Ministries (CHM) , the nation’s longest-serving health cost sharing ministry, announced today its partnering with leading tech-enabled virtual primary care physician group HealthTap to help combat rising health care costs. -The three-year partnership provides access to virtual primary and urgent care services as part of the member experience.

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The Role of Technology in Remote Patient Monitoring

Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.

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Project launched to improve regulation of AI healthcare devices

Digital Health News

Seven Centres of Excellence for Regulatory Science and Innovation are to accelerate pathways for innovative medicines and devices.

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Telehealth 2.0: The Healthtech Trends Shaping Tomorrow’s Digital Health Experience

HIT Consultant

Sara Faatz, Director, Technology Community and Awareness atProgress 2020 proved a pivotal year for the growth and acceptance of telethealth services. During the pandemic, this was the only way for many patients to be seen by their physicians and there was an excitement in the space about the possibilities for better and faster treatment that technology presented Fast forward to today, some five years later, and telehealth appears to be dying.

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This Week’s Health IT Jobs – January 29, 2025

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: Chief Medical Officer – Penobscot Community Health Care Epic Analyst – Core Clinical – Univers

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Cedars-Sinai and OSE Co-Invest $2M in Neurology Care Startup Neu Health

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Cedars-Sinai Intellectual Property Company and Oxford Science Enterprises (OSE) have announced a strategic partnership to co-invest in and support the development of digital health startups. – To kick off the partnership, Cedars-Sinai and OSE have co-invested $2 million in Neu Health , a University of Oxford spin-out company that has developed a digital neurology care platform.

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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?