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Average cost of healthcare data breach, by year

Becker's Health IT

The average cost of a healthcare data breach decreased slightly in 2024, according to the American Hospital Association's 2025 Environmental Scan report.

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HIMSSCast: Nurses want AI to enhance patient interactions

Healthcare It News

When the American Nurses Association created its artificial intelligence positioning statement, it looked to protect the values and core obligations of the nursing profession, says Oriana Beaudet, DNP, RN, the association's vice president of nursing innovation. "Nurses must ensure that advanced technologies don't compromise the nature of human interactions and relationships central to the nursing profession," she said.

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StoryCatch Partners Acquires EmpiraMed

Healthcare IT Today

Combined Organization will Unlock Patterns in Complex Participant Populations, Driving Physical and Mental Health Improvement StoryCatch Partners , a Public Benefit Corporation leveraging the power of individual stories to improve mental and physical well-being, today announced that it has acquired Maynard, Mass.-based EmpiraMed Inc. , a digital health technology leader in the field of virtual clinical studies for real-world evidence.

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2025: The 'great tech reckoning' and the 'real' AI revolution

Healthcare It News

Healthcare has no shortage of challenges and technologies for CIOs and other health IT leaders at hospitals and health systems to wrap their arms around. And 2025 will be a year with all kinds of change and trends that come with the ongoing evolution of healthcare and health IT. Russ Graney is founder and CEO of Aidin, a care management platform vendor.

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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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Royal Health closes investment deal with HealthQuest Capital to expand operations

Mobi Health News

The aim of the investment is to allow Royal Health to enhance its technology offerings and increase market expansion.

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Billing for Minimally Invasive Surgery: A Detailed Guide

Medisys Compliance

Minimally invasive surgery (MIS) has revolutionized the field of orthopedics, offering patients reduced recovery times, smaller incisions, and fewer complications. However, billing for minimally invasive surgery procedures comes with its own set of challenges. This guide aims to provide orthopedic providers with a comprehensive understanding of how to navigate the billing process for MIS while maximizing reimbursement and ensuring compliance with payer policies.

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Predictions for mergers and acquisitions in 2025

Mobi Health News

Some executives anticipate an acceleration of M&A activity as struggling startups seek exits, while others foresee more funding opportunities for companies with proven value in the sector.

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PredictionHealth Couples Analytics with an AI Medical Scribe for PT and OT

Healthcare IT Today

PredictionHealth produces an ambient voice solution for physical therapy and occupational therapy settings, applying AI not just create the various post-visit notes they need but also to offer analytics. Pedro Teixeira points out some of the challenges that differentiate PT and OT from other clinical settings: sessions take place in gyms, the presence of music and clanging weights produces an “interesting audio environment” that the transcription tool must deal with, and people are o

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Healthtech company Commure acquires navigation platform Memora Health

Mobi Health News

Memora's patient navigation tool will combine with CommureOS's integration engine to personalize patient care and improve outcomes.

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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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The Legal and Ethical Imperative of Explicit Consent in Intimate Medical Procedures

AIHC

Written by: Shelby Harriel-Hidlebaugh, M.Ed. and BA The medical setting is expected to be a sanctuary of dignity and autonomy. However, sensitive exams and other intimate tasks conducted without consent can leave patients feeling violated. Informed consent is a cornerstone of ethical medical practice. It establishes a foundation of trust between patients and healthcare providers and protects patients autonomy over their own bodies.

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Digital Transformation in Healthcare – 2025 Health IT Predictions

Healthcare IT Today

As we wrap up another year and get ready for 2025 to begin, it is once again time for everyone’s favorite annual tradition of Health IT Predictions! We reached out to our incredible Healthcare IT Today Community to get their insights on what will happen in the coming year and boy did they deliver. We in fact got so many responses to our prompt this year, that we have had to narrow them down to just the best and most interesting.

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Your Organization’s Guide to Handling HIPAA Documents

Compliancy Group

In an industry where patient privacy, employee safety, and financial stability are at stake, healthcare organizations must be on top of their compliance activities. A critical job of compliance officers is handling HIPAA documentation, which makes it possible to provide employee training, outline correct procedures, and prove compliance with healthcare regulations.

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2024 Countdown for Most Played Episodes – #5

HealthIT Answers

Our 2024 Countdown continues! #5 from Harlow on Healthcare and Healthcare for Humans. Follow us until the end of the year for our reveal of the top 10 played episodes from the radio and from the podcast network on Healthcare NOW Radio. The post 2024 Countdown for Most Played Episodes #5 appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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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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Digital Health’s 2024 Review: Top 10 most read opinion pieces

Digital Health News

Although no single theme dominates, several of the best-read opinion pieces reflected on the risks of digital, writes Thelma Agnew.

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2024 Health Care Real Estate Year in Review

Hall Render

The health care real estate industry experienced breakthroughs and challenges in 2024. Below are key takeaways and trends tracked throughout the year. To subscribe to our weekly health care real estate briefing, click here. Fed Lowered Interest Rates In 2024, the Federal Reserve lowered the federal funds rate three consecutive times. The Fed cut the rate by 50 basis points in September, followed by 25-point reductions in November and December.

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CPT Code for 99213 – A Comprehensive Guide

Physician Credentialing Company

CPT codes are an integral part of a system that keeps healthcare flowing. It is a standardized code to describe the services provided to a patient and thus, avoids any reimbursement and documentation issues. CPT codes are published and maintained by the American Medical Association (AMA) in this context, CPT code for 99213 is among the most frequently billed codes in outpatient practice.

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Illinois Joins Growing Wave of Pay Transparency Laws: What Employers Need to Know

Hall Render

Starting January 1, 2025, Illinois will join a growing list of states that require employers to provide salary and benefits information on job postings. The trend in salary transparency laws reflects the public policy goal of cultivating a more transparent and equitable employment market. New Pay Transparency Requirements in Illinois As of January 1, 2025, Illinois will enforce new pay transparency requirements for employers under amendments to the Illinois Equal Pay Act (Act).

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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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White House wants tighter cybersecurity after Salt Typhoon attack

Becker's Health IT

"Biden administration calls for stricter cybersecurity regulations following Salt Typhoon hack, as healthcare providers continue to be targeted by foreign hacke

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