HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Anand Naik- CEO & Co-Founder at Sequretek The healthcare industry has long been built on the promise of providing uninterrupted care across a vast and interconnected ecosystem. However, in recent years, the sector has faced an escalating threatcyberattacks. Data breaches, ransomware attacks, and system vulnerabilities have emerged as major disruptors, threatening sensitive patient information and the very foundation of patient care.

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Healthcare Dive

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Lawmakers Tuesday night released the full text of a bipartisan agreement to fund the government through March. It could also reshape the pharmacy supply chain by reforming how controversial drug middlemen do business.

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Fierce Healthcare

DECEMBER 18, 2024

It still needs to pass, but an end-of-year package for healthcare is looking probable. The legislation includes PBM reform, telehealth extensions and more.

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Healthcare Dive

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The bankrupt health system had sought a buyer for the facility for months without success, according to court documents.

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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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MRO Compliance

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Healthcare NOW Radio Podcast Network MRO Exchange: The Path to Outsourcing ROI at AHIMA Annual Conference S1E12: Host Angela Rose recently moderated a panel of HIM experts at the AHIMA Annual Conference. Listen in to the live discussion about the path to outsourcing ROI, that was hosted during the conference in the MRO booth.

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Fierce Healthcare

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Health AI company Suki rolled out two new features to its Suki AI Assistant powered by Google Cloud. | Suki AI released new features Thursday that brings its technology closer to a general AI assistant for clinicians from just an ambient AI scribing tool. The company touts that it is the first to release a patient summarization and search feature.

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Electronic Health Reporter

DECEMBER 18, 2024

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Don Rucker, MD, chief strategy officer, 1up Health Medicare Advantage is a capitated health plan and the government, which pays for the plan, needs massive amounts of performance data to ensure that plans do […] The article How is Medicare Advantage Policy Forcing Changes in Payer Tech Stacks?

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Fierce Healthcare

DECEMBER 18, 2024

AppliedVR continues to build out clinical evidence to support the use of immersive therapeutics to address chronic pain. | The company's flagship virtual reality device for chronic lower back pain delivered meaningful reductions in pain intensity for patients, particularly for high-impact chronic pain patients, according to a recent clinical study.

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HealthIT Answers

DECEMBER 18, 2024

In 2024, the healthcare industry witnessed groundbreaking innovations that redefined patient care, medical research, and technological integration. Here we explore some of the most impactful healthcare breakthroughs of 2024, shedding light on how they are shaping the future of medicine. The post Notable 2024 Healthcare Innovations appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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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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Medisys Compliance

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Introduction Primary care practices serve as the cornerstone of healthcare, providing essential preventive and routine care to diverse patient populations. However, navigating the complexities of primary care billing can be a significant challenge. Constantly changing regulations, evolving coding standards, and the administrative burden of claims management often take time away from patient care.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 18, 2024

As a major differentiator from other AI-based ambient voice scribes , Health Note integrates pre-visit information into the note, shortening visits sometimes for 30 minutes. Pre-visit information is obtained from patients by sending them a text message several days before they show up for their visit. The information gathered is far more detailed and sophisticated than a standard intake, because it asks many questions a doctor would normally ask at the start of the visit.

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Compliancy Group

DECEMBER 18, 2024

In just the first three quarters of 2024, 155 providers have been added to the Texas Health and Human Services Commission Medicaid exclusion list. Over 4 million people in Texas are covered by Medicaid, and the Texas OIG exclusion list provides protection for each of them, as well as for healthcare facilities. The number of those being excluded from participating as a Medicaid provider is rising.

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Mobi Health News

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The company will use Google's Vertex AI platform to upgrade its AI-powered tool that assists physicians with clinical documentation.

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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.

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The following is a guest article by Khalid Al-Maskari, Founder and CEO at HiMS Technology has transformed healthcare, but the benefits have not been distributed evenly. Technology can actually be a barrier for some populations. Inequitable access to care in general and technology-based care in particular lead to inferior health outcomes among those affected.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 18, 2024

What You Should Know: – eClinical Solutions LLC , a global leader in digital clinical software and services, has announced a strategic collaboration with Snowflake, the AI Data Cloud company. –This partnership establishes a bidirectional integration designed to address the growing challenges in managing clinical data while enabling life sciences organizations to unlock greater value through a modern clinical data architecture. eClinical Solutions Partners with Snowflake to Enhance Cl

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Fierce Healthcare

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Healthcare spending reached nearly $5 trillion in 2023, growing by 7.5% from the prior year, according to new data from the federal government. | Healthcare spending reached nearly $5 trillion in 2023, growing by 7.5% from the prior year, according to new data from the federal government.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 18, 2024

What You Should Know: – Benchstrength , a New York City-based venture capital firm, has announced the close of its first $62M fund, focused on investing in high-potential, early-stage technology companies. – The $62M fund has attracted a diverse group of investors, including prominent foundations, institutional investors, and individual investors.

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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?

Mobi Health News

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Dr. Eric Liederman, CEO of CybersolutionsMD, joined MobiHealthNews to discuss why healthcare organizations should assess their vulnerability and prepare for ransomware attacks.

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Becker's Health IT

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Indianapolis-based Indiana University Health detected unusual activity on a team member's email account, potentially compromising limited patient information.

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HealthIT Answers

DECEMBER 18, 2024

By Zac Amos - Radiology has long been at the forefront of healthcare, providing the vital imaging data needed to diagnose and treat patients. Today, the field has taken a significant leap forward with the latest technology 3D printing. The post How 3D Printing Impacts Radiology appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Max Votek, co-founder of Customertimes AI has left a mark on every industry and the healthcare industry is no exception. Over the years, AI has been integrated into important parts of the healthcare system, such as diagnosis, treatment, patient care, and daily administrative processes. But were left to wonder if the large-scale integration of AI could mean that patients are starting to rely on AI instead of choosing one-on-one interaction with medical professionals.

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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

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 18, 2024

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: OCHIN and Epic Ambulatory Analyst – Stoltenberg Consulting Chief Medical Officer (CMO) & Co-Founder &#

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 18, 2024

What You Should Know: – Scipher Medicine , a leader in precision medicine for autoimmune diseases, and Atropos Health, the pioneer in translating real-world clinical data into personalized real-world evidence, today announced a strategic partnership to accelerate precision medicine and expand the Immunology Multimodal Network, advancing shared decision making for patients with rheumatoid arthritis (RA). –This collaboration will leverage Scipher’s unique data and intelligence de

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HealthIT Answers

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Moving our healthcare system into the digital age, better outcomes, controlling and reducing costs, and patient access to their health data. Our monthly HIE rundown includes updates on TEFCA, HIE networks, job openings and vendor contracts. The post Sharing Health Data Update December 2024 appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 18, 2024

What You Should Know: – Scripta Insights , an AI-powered pharmacy navigation platform, has secured $17M in Series B funding led by Aquiline , a private investment firm specializing in financial services and technology. – The latest investment brings Scripta’s total funding to $42M and supports its mission to address the rising cost of prescription drugs in the United States.

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