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Will Video Reshape the Future of Healthcare?

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Rasmus Almqvist, VP Global Sales at Hibox Healthcare systems across the world are in the process of digitizing their services, driven by the need to increase efficiency, better meet the needs of patients, and enhance patient experience. While healthcare provision differs from country to country in terms of funding and accessibility, patients across the board expect to receive a quality service and a personalized patient experience.

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AI chatbots boost patient engagement and reduce clinician workload, study shows

Healthcare It News

Chatbots powered by artificial intelligence are emerging as meaningful tools in remote patient monitoring and chronic disease management, with the potential to improve diagnostic accuracy, support clinicians, and boost patient adherence. These were among the findings of a peer-reviewed study, "Revolutionizing Medicine: Chatbots as Catalysts for Improved Diagnosis, Treatment, and Patient Support," published in Cureus.

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Houston, Do We Have a Lawyer? The Legal Black Hole of Astronaut Health Care

Bill of Health

Telehealth Houston, Do We Have a Lawyer? The Legal Black Hole of Astronaut Health Care Its 2035. Halfway to Mars, a spacecrafts chief medical officer collapses from a massive stroke. With Earth more than 50 million miles away, the crew scrambles for a telemedicine lifeline. Yet, amid this high-stakes emergency, questions remain: Who legally authorizes medical interventions?

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5 Reasons Why Remote Patient Monitoring for Blood Pressure is Beneficial for Maternal Health

HIT Consultant

Anish Sebastian, CEO and Co-founder, Babyscripts Women who didnt have risk factors going into pregnancy are experiencing maternal health complications at higher rates than ever before. They are particularly vulnerable to blood pressure complications. Rates of newly developed and chronic maternal high blood pressure skyrocketed from 2007 through 2019, and show no signs of slowing.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

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VA names additional medical centers for Oracle EHR in 2026

Healthcare Dive

The sites include four medical centers and their associated clinics in Ohio, three in Indiana, one in Kentucky and another site in Alaska.

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Report: Not-for-Profit Hospitals See Margin Improvements in 2025

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Fitch Ratings has released a report revealing an improvement in the median financial performance of Fitch-rated not-for-profit (NFP) hospitals and healthcare systems with early fiscal year ends (FYE) in 2024, compared to the previous year. – While this positive trend suggests a potential stabilization, full calendar year (CY) 2024 medians are expected to remain below pre-pandemic levels.

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Simplifying Clinical Trials: Addressing Technology Challenges for Site Teams

HIT Consultant

Rajneesh Patil Vice President, Digital Innovation at IQVIA Nicholas Whitney, Senior Director, Site Suite, IQVIA Technologies In recent years, clinical research and development stakeholders have put tremendous effort into improving patient-centered clinical trials, where patients feel valued as partners in the processes and approaches to care that impact their health.

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Modern Tools to Enhance 60-Day Rule Compliance

Healthicity

For years, spreadsheets have been the go-to tool for compliance teams tracking 60-Day Rule adherence. But in todays complex healthcare environment, manually updating spreadsheets just doesnt cut it anymore. The risks are too highmissed deadlines, undetected overpayments, and noncompliance penalties.

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Suki Launches AI Prescription Order Generation from Ambient Visits

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Suki, the leader in artificial intelligence (AI) technology for healthcare, today announced the industrys first-ever capability to generate and stage prescription orders from ambient visits. – This new feature will be available within its flagship product, Suki Assistant, and was developed at the request of clinicians.

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Weekly Hospital Real Estate Briefing: New MOB Rents Rising Faster than Those in Existing MOBs | Texas to Fund $239M in BH Construction Grants

Hall Render

Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced that the state will award $239M in construction grants to expand and improve access to inpatient behavioral health care in rural parts of Texas. The funding will support up to 332 new beds. DispatchHealth and Medically Home announced a merger that will create the countrys largest home health provider, with 50 major metro areas covered and partnerships with nearly 40 health systems.

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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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Sohar Health and Talkiatry Partner to Automate Insurance Verification

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Sohar Health , an AI-driven eligibility determination and Verification of Benefits (VoB) provider, has announced a partnership with Talkiatry to automate Talkiatry’s insurance verification process. – Sohar Health’s Eligibility Automation technology is designed specifically for behavioral health providers.

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Avoiding Costly Credentialing Issues in Healthcare

Verisys

Credentialing is the backbone of healthcare, ensuring providers are qualified, compliant, and trusted by patients. However, the process itself can be complicated and time-consumingand when things go wrong, it can lead to financial setbacks, medical standard compliance issues, and unnecessary stress. Thats why healthcare organizations need to prioritize provider credentialing solutions.

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Daymark Health Launches with $11.5M to Redefine Cancer Care

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Daymark Health , a company aiming to redefine the cancer care experience, has publicly launched with an $11.5M in seed funding co-led by Maverick Ventures and Yosemite , with additional participation from Oncology Ventures. Daymark was launched out of Healthcare Foundry, with Robert Pahlavan and Jonathan Rhodes as co-founders leading thesis development. – The company began operations this year in partnership with a leading payer in the Northeast, providing evi

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AHIP Medicare, Medicaid, and Duals Conference Wrap Up

HealthIT Answers

By Lauren Barca, MHA, RN - The headlines for 2025 Medicare, Medicaid, and dual-eligible programs are rife with concerns about proposed changes. While those worries were certainly a topic of discussion at AHIPs recent Medicare, Medicaid, Duals, and Commercial Markets Forum in Baltimore, Maryland, they werent the only story. The post AHIP Medicare, Medicaid, and Duals Conference Wrap Up appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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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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Why Nurse Leaders Deserve a Seat at the AI Table

HIT Consultant

Ali Morin, MSN, RN, NI-BC, Chief Nursing Informatics Officer, symplr AI is unlocking new possibilities for care delivery. As the frontline guardians of patient care, nurses play a critical role in ensuring AI solutions effectively address healthcares most pressing challenges. To fully harness AIs potential, healthcare organizations must bring nurses, other clinicians and nurse leaders to the decision-making table.

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Understanding Delegated Credentialing

Verisys

Imagine a relay race where passing the baton smoothly determines the outcome of the entire event. Now, think of credentialing in healthcare as that raceonly instead of runners, it’s healthcare providers and organizations ensuring qualifications, compliance, and patient safety. Delegated credentialing is the baton pass that makes the entire process faster, more efficient, and less prone to administrative bottlenecks.

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KLAS Report Evaluates AI Data Science Solutions in Healthcare

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – A new report from KLAS Research examines the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) within healthcare data science solutions. – The KLAS report, which builds upon a previous KLAS analysis, explores how healthcare organizations are utilizing these technologies, the outcomes they are achieving, and the effectiveness of vendor partnerships in driving success.

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How Automated Credentialing Is Transforming Healthcare

Verisys

In healthcare, every second counts, but too often, administrative delays and errors slow things downespecially when it comes to credentialing. Thanks to automation in healthcare provider credentialing , what once took weeks or months can now be streamlined: AI-driven verification tools, real-time data syncing, and seamless integrations with healthcare management systems are turning credentialing into a fast, accurate, and hassle-free process.

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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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What is a Quality Management System (QMS) in the Life Sciences Industry?

Dot Compliance

In the life sciences industry, the quality management system (QMS) ensures that all processes, from development to distribution, meet the required standards set by regulatory bodies and industry guidelines. It plays a crucial role in maintaining product safety, effectiveness, and reliability. The QMS also directly addresses patient needs, ensuring that the products delivered are not only compliant but also trustworthy.

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A Guide to the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB)

Verisys

In healthcare, ensuring that providers meet rigorous professional standards isnt just importantits essential. Patients put their trust in qualified professionals, and healthcare organizations must uphold accountability, confidentiality, and safety at every level. Enter the National Practitioner Data Bank (NPDB), a vital tool in this effort. As a centralized hub of critical practitioner data, the NPDB serves as a powerful ally in provider credentialing , helping hospitals, medical boards, and ins

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Lark Joins CVS Caremark PBM for GLP-1 Obesity Management

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Lark Health , a conversational-AI health coaching platform for managing chronic conditions today announced that CVS Caremark clients can now access Lark’s suite of coaching programs through CVS Caremark’s clinically-vetted digital health solutions platform. – The offering includes Lark’s end-to-end GLP-1 Cost Containment and Obesity Management solution.

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Health IT Business News – April 3, 2025

HealthIT Answers

Health IT business news from Collette Health, Andros, alkdesk, John Snow Labs, IKS Health, CharmHealth, PeopleOne Health, Smart Meter, Volpara Health, Advantus Health Partners, Rimidi, Pleio Inc., Lynx Dx, MedeAnalytics, Inovalon Inc., CareRev, Embold Health, MDaudit, InteliChart, Vastian, and more. The post Health IT Business News – April 3, 2025 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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GoodRx Launches E-commerce Experience for Retail Pharmacies

HIT Consultant

Source: GoodRx e-commerce experience What You Should Know: – GoodRx , a platform for medication savings in the U.S., today announced a new e-commerce experience for retail pharmacies, designed to improve how consumers obtain their medications through the GoodRx platform. The company is initially launching this experience with the Midwest-based retailer Hy-Vee. – GoodRx’s e-commerce capability bridges online consumer engagement with prescription fulfillment, demonstrating the co

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

Oz is now the head of more than 160 million Americans' health coverage, and enters the role at a time of major upheaval for the agency and its parent department.

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Konica Minolta Healthcare Unveils Next-Gen Exa® Platform

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Konica Minolta Healthcare Americas, Inc. has launched its next-generation Exa Platform, headlined by the most advanced version of Exa PACS|RIS to date. – The new feature boasts significantly improved Multi Planar Reconstruction (MPR) functionality and full 3D generated image reconstruction and segmentation. This significant upgrade introduces a new API platform, marking a pivotal shift towards seamless integration with strategic partners and a more comprehensi

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

Hims & Hers is expanding access to Eli Lilly's branded weight loss drug Zepbound and diabetes drug Mounjaro as well as generic liraglutide through its weight loss platform.

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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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Automated Information Extraction at Concord Technologies

Healthcare IT Today

AI drives the automated intelligent document processing provided by the new Concord Connect platform from Concord Technologies , which debuted at ViVE and HIMSS this year. As summed up in this interview with Concord CTO Chris Larkin, Concord Connect uses Straight-Through Processing for HealthCare to classify and extract key information from each document (which could be 200 pages long), then route those incoming documents to the right workflows and eventually the system of record all with minim

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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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IKS Health Handles the Tasks Clinicians Get “Stuck With”

Healthcare IT Today

IKS Health has analyzed clinicians’ daily activities to uncover 16 tasks that clinicians get “stuck with” and that detract from their core task of patient care. In this interview, Sachin K. Gupta, Founder and Chief Executive Officer, explained that IKS Health has found solutions that relieve clinicians of all these burdens and have combined them into a single platform, in contrast to contracting with 10 or more companies to provide different parts of the solution.

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Solace garners $60M to expand health advocacy network

Mobi Health News

The California-based company will use the funds to expand its healthcare advocate network nationwide and accelerate its development.

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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.