Fri.Mar 15, 2024

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Salesforce’s pitch on healthcare AI

Healthcare Dive

The cloud-based software company announced a number of new AI tools in the lead up to the HIMSS conference. Healthcare is a “huge priority” for Salesforce, said Sean Kennedy, global health strategy lead.

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Mental Illness Shouldn’t Preclude Organ Transplant Eligibility

Bill of Health

By Sana S. Baban At present, there is a population of patients who would physiologically benefit from transplantation but are rejected based on pre-determined non-medical criteria: the presence of psychotic disorders. An upcoming opportunity for reform provides a chance to rectify this injustice. The existing organ allocation system has historically marginalized individuals diagnosed with psychotic or affective disorders, such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorders, and delusional disorders

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A Gartner expert points to AI and hospital-at-home as the biggest emerging technologies at HIMSS24

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

It's been a long week at HIMSS24, filled with educational sessions and an exhibit hall packed with the latest and greatest in healthcare information technology. Needless to say, artificial intelligence has dominated conversations. Veronica Walk is senior director analyst, healthcare and life sciences, at consulting firm Gartner, where she specializes in emerging clinical technologies.

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Inexperienced clinicians pose the largest patient safety risk in 2024: report

Healthcare Dive

Challenges with health technology adoption and reductions in maternal services could also threaten patient safety this year, according to an ECRI study.

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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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HIMSS24: Oracle Health builds out generative AI tools in its quest to 'eliminate clicks' for clinicians

Fierce Healthcare

ORLANDO, Florida — Software giant Oracle continues to build out generative AI tools in its healthcare solutions as it debuted a new service for care management this week and plans to roll out | Oracle is integrating generative AI and ambient listening technologies into its EHR to streamline medical notetaking for clinicians. "We're not trying to go from 10 clicks to seven clicks.

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AHA: 94% of hospitals financially impacted by Change Healthcare's cyberattack

Fierce Healthcare

Nearly every hospital is feeling the consequences of Change Healthcare’s cyberattack on their finances, patient care delivery, or both, according to reports from almost 1,000 hospitals compiled by | Almost 60% of surveyed hospitals reported at least $1 million of impacted revenues per day, and 74% said that the incident has had "direct" implications on patient care within their facilities.

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The Change Healthcare cyberattack: A timeline

Becker's Health IT

The most significant and consequential cyberattack in American history began Feb. 21 against UnitedHealth Group's Change Healthcare, crippling financial operations for hospitals, insurers, pharmacies and medical groups nationwide.

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MedPAC report slammed by insurers and docs over Medicare Advantage and physician reimbursement

Fierce Healthcare

Health plans and providers alike are disgruntled with a new report (PDF) to Congress released | It seems everyone was left unsatisfied by MedPAC's newest report to Congress. Providers objected to its proposal to give physician reimbursement relief, while plans disagreed with its attitude toward Medicare Advantage.

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HIMSS24 Roundup: M&A, Strategic Partnerships, Deployments, Product Launches, Funding, More

HIT Consultant

Strategic Partnerships New Consortium Aims to Ensure Responsible Use of AI in Healthcare A new initiative, the Trustworthy & Responsible AI Network (TRAIN), was announced at the HIMSS 2024 Global Health Conference. Through collaboration, TRAIN members will help improve the quality, safety, and trustworthiness of AI in health by sharing best practices, enabling registration of AI used for clinical care or clinical operations, providing tools to enable measurement of outcomes associated with t

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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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KFF: A look at healthcare spending trends in Medicare households

Fierce Healthcare

Medicare households are spending far more on healthcare than other households, according to a new KFF analysis. | Medicare households are spending far more on healthcare than other households, according to a new KFF analysis.

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Price Transparency: Shifting Responsibility to Employers

Healthcare IT Today

In this intriguing video, important advances in transparency of health care prices are explained by Mark Galvin, Founder, President and CEO at TALON at the HCAA conference in Las Vegas. Two “watershed moments” have been overlooked by most people, while media coverage focuses on other things such as the No Surprises Act. The first change came when a recent “transparency in coverage” law leverages fines on sponsors (normally employers), who the government hopes will then pu

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Practice Better adds new tools, billing integration for mental health practitioners

Fierce Healthcare

Practice Better, a practice management software vendor, is expanding its platform to better support the needs of mental health practitioners. | The practice management platform is adding range of mental health screening forms, client progress tracking tools and mental health templates with more specialized features to its platform. It has also teamed up with clearinghouse Claim.MD to add insurance billing integration to its platform.

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Three Ways AI, If Trusted, Can Transform the Healthcare Landscape

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Jeanne Greathouse, Healthcare Development Director, AI Regulatory Services at BSI 77% of Healthcare Workers Say They May Be Ready to Let AI Take on Administrative Work Few industries have been stress-tested as thoroughly as the healthcare system during COVID-19 when, at the worst moments, 22% of US hospitals were reporting staff shortages.

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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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Senate Finance Committee grills Becerra on HHS' delayed relief in Change Healthcare cyberattack

Fierce Healthcare

Leading senators want Department of Health and Human Services, insurers and hospitals alike to know they’re keeping a close eye on the fallout from Change Healthcare’s cyberattack. | Influential senators held HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra's feet to the fire on Thursday, urging him and his department to deliver prompt support and maintain pressure on the industry to invest in cybersecurity.

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9amHealth Raises $9.5M Series A Extension Led by The Cigna Group Ventures to Expand to Employers Nationwide

Healthcare IT Today

After Being Selected by Leading PBMs, Benefits Navigators, and Health Plans as the Virtual Cardiometabolic Provider of Choice, 9amHealth Increases the Round’s Total to $25M 9amHealth , the leading virtual provider for cardiometabolic health, announced it has raised $9.5 million in a Series A extension round today. The financing round was led by The Cigna Group Ventures, with additional support from existing institutional investors, including 7Wire Ventures, Define Ventures, Leaps by Baye

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Mayo Clinic Platform Unveils Solutions Studio to Propel Digital Health Innovation

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Mayo Clinic Platform launches Solutions Studio , a groundbreaking program designed to accelerate the development, validation, and deployment of digital health solutions. – Solutions Studio addresses a critical challenge in healthcare – bridging the gap between promising digital health innovations and their practical integration into clinical workflows.

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How much money are hackers selling medical records for?

Becker's Health IT

"Find out why medical records are being sold for $60 on the dark web, according to CNBC. Cybersecurity experts warn of the dangers of exposed healthcare data.

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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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Strengthening Healthcare IT Infrastructure: A Wake-Up Call for Cybersecurity Resilience

HIT Consultant

Jason Griffin, Managing Director, Digital Health Strategy and Cybersecurity at Nordic Consulting Andy Adams, Managing Director, Performance Improvement and Advisory Services at Nordic Consulting The recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare highlights the healthcare industry’s vulnerability when threatened with criminal attempts to disrupt technology and operations.

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Exploring real-life impact with digital health apps in patient experience 

Digital Health News

Putting the patient at the centre when digitalising systems and processes is a must, speaker told a session on the Patient Engagement stage at Rewired24.

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Understanding FWA Compliance in Healthcare

American Medical Compliance

Among the various areas of compliance, Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (FWA) compliance stands out as a critical pillar. The Department of Justice recently revealed charges against 78 individuals involved in healthcare fraud schemes. Therefore, for healthcare providers to prevent these charges from happening, understanding FWA compliance is essential. Healthcare organizations need to fully understand FWA compliance to maintain integrity, protect patients, and uphold regulatory standards.

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UK’s huge potential is being lost in the wait for ‘silver bullets’ says Bracken

Digital Health News

The UK could be a global leader in digital health if it embraced public-interest tech and stopped depending on big IT, Mike Bracken said at Rewired 2024.

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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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AION Labs launches CombinAble.AI to design antibodies for therapeutic development

Mobi Health News

The Israel-based company is the result of AION Labs' fifth startup challenge.

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Homerton Healthcare achieves milestone with Sectra imaging technology

Digital Health News

Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust has become the first organisation anywhere in the NHS to deploy Sectra’s imaging service using public cloud.

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Thyme Care unveils oncology practice partner network to scale value-based care

Fierce Healthcare

Thyme Care, a value-based care enabler focused on oncology, has formally launched a dedicated platform for oncology practice partners. | Thyme Care Oncology Partners spans more than 400 oncologists across 25 states. Together, Thyme and its partner practices will design and implement value-based initiatives for patients covered by risk-bearing entities, with Thyme taking on downside risk for these partners.

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Rewired 2024: Funding pledge provokes opportunities and challenges

Digital Health News

NHS IT investment is a vote of confidence in digital leaders but brings complex questions about digitisation and its impact, Rewired24 speakers argued.

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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.