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The Growth of DIY Digital Health – What’s Behind the Zeitgeist of Self-Reliance?

Health Populi

Most people in the U.S. use at least one medical device at home — likely a blood pressure monitor. used by nearly one-half of people based on a survey of 2,000 consumers conducted for Propel Software. The Propel study’s insights build on what we know is a growing ethos among health consumers seeking to take more control over their health care and the rising costs of medical bills and out-of-pocket expenses.

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CMMI cancels 4 payment models early

Healthcare Dive

The CMS estimates terminating the models will save nearly $750 million. The agency will also no longer implement two demonstrations that aimed to improve prescription drug affordability and access.

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My HIMSS 2025 Story: AI, Alacrity and Three Heathers

HealthIT Answers

By Beth Friedman - After attending more HIMSS Conferences than I can count, I can confidently say HIMSS25 was the most dynamic yet. The energy was undeniablepacked sessions, buzzing exhibit halls, and a crowd that showed up ready to tackle healthcares biggest challenges. The post My HIMSS 2025 Story: AI, Alacrity and Three Heathers appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Warren urges CMS nominee Dr. Oz to divest pharma and healthcare holdings

Healthcare Dive

The senator said removing financial conflicts of interest would build confidence in Oz’s impartiality. His confirmation hearing is Friday.

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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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The Health and Cost Impacts of Transporting Patients to Their Appointments

Healthcare IT Today

A recent study on the health care system estimated $150 billion is wasted each year because patients cant get transportation to their preventative care appointments. This is the problem addressed by Kinetik , a company that is modernizing non-emergency transportation (NEMT) for health care. In this interview, we hear about the far-reaching consequences of poor transportation coordination and the benefits of modern RCM in transportation from Elizabeth Jepsen, Chief of Staff at Kinetik, and Denise

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Google Cloud’s head of healthcare on the state of AI

Healthcare Dive

Aashima Gupta leads health tech projects for the massive cloud computing company. Here, she shares why she’s excited about advances in artificial intelligence and what’s coming down the pike for Google’s AI products.

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Cigna reshuffles C-suite amid rising costs

Healthcare Dive

Cigna promoted Brian Evanko to chief operating officer and named a new chief financial officer in his place, while Eric Palmer will be leaving the company as an apparent victim of the restructuring.

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GeneDx Launches Multiscore: AI-Powered Tool for Genetic Analysis

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – GeneDx , a leader in delivering improved health outcomes through genomic insights launches Multiscore, an advanced AI-powered decision support tool. – Multiscore is designed to revolutionize genetic analysis by improving diagnostic efficiency, streamlining workflows, and enhancing clinical insights. Advanced Decision Support System Enhances Diagnostic Efficiency Embedded into GeneDxs interpretation platform, Multiscore acts as a decision support tool, helping

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AI Healthcare Startup OpenEvidence Raises Funding from Sequoia at $1 Billion Valuation

Healthcare IT Today

AI startup OpenEvidence is raising a fresh round of capital from Sequoia to scale its chatbot for doctors. The new $75 million cash injection, which has not been previously reported, values OpenEvidence at $1 billion, the two companies told CNBC. OpenEvidence, based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, was founded by Daniel Nadler. He previously built Kensho Technologies, a Wall Street-focused artificial intelligence firm that sold to Standard & Poors for $700 million in 2018.

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HIMSS 2025: Smart Hospital Transformations for Patient Centered Care

HIT Consultant

As a young kid, I always wondered how my mother, with just a set of simple questions, could understand the root cause of my illness. She would ask about my symptoms, what I had eaten, how I was feelingpieced together the information to diagnose and care for me even before we visited a doctor. Years later, when I started visiting a doctor, the experience felt completely different from the care my mother had given me.

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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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AI + Automation = Winning Formula at MIT Health

Healthcare IT Today

AI on its own is improving healthcare. So too is automation. Combining the two has yielded significant benefits for MIT Health. You could say that in this case, MIT along with its partner Notable , have found a way to make 1 + 1 = 3. Helping Overworked Clinicians and Staff At a presentation at #HIMSS25, MIT Health and Notable presented a compelling case study on the benefits of AI and process automation.

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Tia Deploys Nabla’s AI Assistant to Enhance Women’s Healthcare

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Tia , a health clinic specializing in comprehensive women’s care, has announced a partnership with Nabla , an ambient AI assistant for clinicians. – The strategic collaboration aims to enhance patient-centered care by reducing clinical burnout and streamlining medical documentation through the integration of Nabla’s AI technology.

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CommonWell Health Alliance Launches Healthcare Marketplace To Advance Interoperability

HealthIT Answers

CommonWell Health Alliance announced it is launching the CommonWell Marketplace, a platform designed to connect healthcare providers with innovative solutions that enhance interoperability and improve patient care. The post CommonWell Health Alliance Launches Healthcare Marketplace To Advance Interoperability appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Vori Health Secures $53M for Value-Based Musculoskeletal Care

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Vori Health , the nation’s pioneering physician-led solution for musculoskeletal care, is making waves in the healthcare industry and just announced a $53 million Series B funding round. –Led by NEA and with continued support from AlleyCorp , Intermountain Health’s Intermountain Ventures , Echo Health Ventures , and Max Ventures , this heavily oversubscribed round is a testament to Vori Health’s rapid growth and innovative care model.

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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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MedTrainer’s Award-Winning Customer Support Team Sets a New Standard in Customer Care

MedTrainer

LAS VEGAS, NV March 13, 2025 MedTrainer, a leading provider in healthcare workforce compliance solutions , is the winner of two Stevie Awards for Sales & Customer Service. MedTrainers customer support team consistently exceeds industry benchmarks by maintaining a customer satisfaction score of 4.79 out of 5, and first-call resolution rate of 90%.

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moveUP.care Acquires Deep Structure: Expanding AI-Driven Orthopedic Care

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – moveUP.care, the Belgian and US-based leader in digital orthopedics acquires Deep Structure, a US-based digital health company revolutionizing orthopedic care delivery through AI-driven surgery planning and rehabilitation. -This strategic move allows moveUP to integrate Deep Structure’s cutting-edge technology and outstanding team to drive greater efficiency in orthopedic practices across the US.

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HHS Policy Statement Limits Public Participation in Rulemaking

Compliancy Group

On Friday, February 28, 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services issued a policy statement stating that it would limit the extent to which members of the public can participate in its rulemaking process. Details of the HHS policy statement are provided below. HHS Policy Statement: The Administrative Act and How an Idea Becomes a Regulation A federal law known as the Administrative Procedure Act (APA) sets forth the process by which federal agencies issue regulations.

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Tempus Acquires Precision Research Platform Deep 6 AI

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Tempus AI, Inc. (NASDAQ: TEM), a technology company leading the adoption of AI to advance precision medicine and patient care, today announced it has acquired Deep 6 AI, a leading AI-powered precision research platform for healthcare organizations and life sciences companies. –Deep 6 AI enables healthcare organizations to de-risk clinical trials, accelerate recruitment, and generate real-world evidence (RWE) with speed and precision.

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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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Affineon Secures $5M to Power Physician Productivity

Healthcare IT Today

Affineon Health Expands AI Inbox to Tackle Provider Burnout, Improve Patient Care Affineon Health , a leader in AI-powered solutions to streamline the inbox for healthcare physicians and providers, today announced successfully closing a $5 million oversubscribed funding round. GPG Ventures led the seed round with participation from existing investor, AI Fund, and several other new investors.

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Citizens Memorial Hospital Integrates Unite Us with MEDITECH Expanse EHR

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Citizens Memorial Hospital (CMH) in Bolivar, Missouri, has announced a collaboration with Unite Us , a technology partner for social care transformation, to integrate its MEDITECH Expanse EHR with Unite Us’ closed-loop referral system. – Citizens Memorial Hospital is a comprehensive rural healthcare system serving eight counties in southwest Missouri.

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Health IT Business News, Financial Edition – March 13, 2025

HealthIT Answers

Business and financial news from Avanade, J2 Interactive, InterSystems, MRO Corp, Inovalon Inc., eClinicalWorks, SimCare, Asimily, Clearsense, ModMed, Wolters Kluwer Health, Supreme Group, Accolade, Oshi Health, Reveleum TM, DrFirst, Teladoc Health, IKS Health, Knack RCM, and more. The post Health IT Business News, Financial Edition – March 13, 2025 appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Private Equity Deal Spotlight | Weekly Update

Hall Render

Health care continues to drive private equity (“PE”) activity, creating opportunities for investors and traditional health care providers. Transactions in the health care space are especially complicated, layering health care regulatory and reimbursement considerations on top of a complex securities, antitrust, privacy and security framework.

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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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Keir Starmer announces plan to abolish NHS England

Digital Health News

Prime minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced plans to bring NHS England back into the Department of Health and Social Care.

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38 passwords that take 1 second to crack

Becker's Health IT

Cybersecurity is more important than ever as healthcare providers are being targeted by foreign hackers. Nordpass released a report of passwords in the U.S. it typically takes less than one second to crack.

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Insilico Medicine scores $110M for AI-enabled drug discovery

Mobi Health News

The funds will be used to advance Insilico's drug pipeline and lab, which automates the research and development process, and refine its AI-enabled models and algorithms.

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More than 5,000 vital NHS screenings missed due to IT oversight

Digital Health News

An admin error meant more than 5,200 patients weren't invited to routine screening because their details didn't reach the right IT systems.

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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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Wysa merges with April Health to combine AI and in-person mental healthcare

Mobi Health News

Wysa's AI-enabled chatbot will be accessible to patients between visits with psychiatrists and behavioral health specialists.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

A federal appeals court ruled that electronic health records company PointClickCare can't block health analytics firm Real Time Medical Systems from accessing patient data from its skilled nursing facility customers.

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American Cancer Society, Layer Health partner to speed up research

Mobi Health News

Layer Health's AI-powered platform will provide clinical data aimed at improving the efficiency of cancer research.

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Critical Infrastructure Entities Warned About Medusa Ransomware as Victim Count Hits 300

HIPAA Journal

A warning has been issued about the Medusa ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) group, which has now claimed more than 300 victims in critical infrastructure sectors including healthcare, education, and manufacturing. The group has been active since June 2021 when it started as a closed group, before adopting the RaaS model, where affiliates are recruited to conduct attacks for a percentage of any ransom payments they generate.

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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.