Fri.Jun 28, 2024

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SCOTUS strikes down Chevron doctrine, curbing federal agency power

Healthcare Dive

The court’s controversial decision raises the bar for healthcare regulators when they’re implementing laws with undefined terms — and opens the door for stakeholders in the industry to sue when they’re unhappy with an agency’s reading of statute.

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HIMSSCast: Fighting back against healthcare misinformation in the era of social media and genAI

Healthcare It News

Dr. Geeta Nayyar – known by many as "Dr. G" – has a long track record as a physician IT leader, who thinks creatively about the intersection of technology and healthcare. Her jobs over the years have included serving as chief medical officer of tech giants such a AT&T and Salesforce and AT&T. She sits on the board of the American Telemedicine Association.

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Optum backs out of deal to buy Steward’s physician group

Healthcare Dive

Steward has been gunning for the deal since March. Without Optum at the table, it’s unclear who will buy the struggling health system’s medical clinics.

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AI has a role to play during the patient intake process

Healthcare It News

Patient intake, and the associated manual tasks that come upfront before a medical visit, represents a key component of a health system's operational efficiency and clinical quality. As a result, some hospitals and primary care clinics are experimenting with artificial intelligence and large language models to focus on note-taking and scribe work.

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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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Amwell to implement reverse stock split to avoid delisting

Healthcare Dive

The telehealth vendor’s stock price has declined significantly since 2020. It received a warning this spring that its stock was trading below minimum standards, and could be removed from trading.

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Optum Rx reaches $20M settlement with Justice Department over opioid prescribing

Healthcare Dive

The UnitedHealth pharmacy benefit manager did not have to admit guilt as part of the settlement, which amounts to a minuscule fraction of its annual revenue.

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Supreme Court overrules Chevron deference, dealing blow to federal healthcare agencies

Fierce Healthcare

The U.S. Supreme Court, by a vote of 6-3, has overturned the Chevron deference, stripping power from federal agencies to interpret and enforce regulations. | The U.S. Supreme Court is overruling long-standing precedent. Here's how it could affect healthcare policy.

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Amazon folds telehealth marketplace into One Medical

Healthcare Dive

The reorganization could create a new source of potential customers for primary care chain One Medical.

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Can empathetic AI companions help reduce readmissions?

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum is scheduled to take place September 5-6 in Boston. Learn more and register.

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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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Health tech startup Fabric acquires Walmart’s telehealth business

Healthcare Dive

The acquisition comes as Walmart exits the healthcare delivery business.

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Foodsmart secures more than $200M for telenutrition platform

Mobi Health News

The company partners with employers and health plans, such as Medicaid and Medicare, to provide patients virtual access to registered dietitians.

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AI is Not One-Size-Fits-All for Clinicians

Healthcare IT Today

Through his work, his podcast, and his social media listening, Joshua Liu, CEO of SeamlessMD has his fingers on the pulse of healthcare. Healthcare IT Today caught up with him at the eHealth 2024 conference to get his take on the latest trends in health IT. AI is not a Fit for Every Clinician AI is the most talked about technology in healthcare and although we have come down (slightly) from the extreme peak of hype, in Liu’s opinion, there is still a lot of aspirational statements being made abo

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Junior doctors break strike to assist at sites hit by cyber attack

Digital Health News

Guy’s and St Thomas’ and King’s College Hospital NHS Foundation Trusts continue to experience major disruption following the cyber attack on Synnovis.

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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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Care enablement company Fabric acquires Walmart's MeMD

Mobi Health News

Fabric will use MeMD's virtual urgent, behavioral and primary care offerings to expand its employer-focused strategy.

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Leadership: Digital Health Network launches a new ‘state of the nation’ survey of clinical digital leaders

Digital Health News

In 2016 a CCIO network survey revealed that only 44% of CCIOs had the authority to carry out their roles effectively. Will the 2024 survey show improvement?

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Digital corpo health startup Alyve Health bags $6M Series A funding and more briefs

Mobi Health News

Also, insurtech company Huize from China is expanding to Southeast Asia.

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Royal Bolton Hospital provides noise-cancelling headphones for patients

Digital Health News

Royal Bolton Hospital has introduced noise-cancelling headphones for patients with learning disabilities to help support them in loud and busy environments.

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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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Lurie Children's ransomware attack breached 791,000+ patient records

Becker's Health IT

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago revealed 791,784 patients had their information breached as a result of a ransomware attack earlier this year.

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Noom Unveils AI-Powered Food Logging and Welli Assistant to Supercharge Health Coaching

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Noom , the leader in digital health coaching for chronic disease prevention, is revolutionizing its platform with the launch of two cutting-edge AI features: AI food logging and Welli, their new AI personal health assistant. – The launch of AI food logging and Welli reinforces Noom’s commitment to leveraging technology for sustainable behavior change.

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Harnessing AI and cybersecurity to transform healthcare in the UK

Digital Health News

The UK healthcare sector is in a transformative era, driven by advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). AI has the potential to revolutionise healthcare by improving diagnostic accuracy, advancing patient care and streamlining administrative processes.

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Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (M3P) Implementation: Key Considerations for Part D Plan Sponsors and PBMs

Innovaare Compliance

The upcoming Medicare Prescription Payment Plan (M3P), set to launch in January 2025, marks a significant shift in Medicare’s approach to prescription drug coverage. This initiative, introduced under the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, aims to smooth out-of-pocket costs for beneficiaries over the year. Let’s explore the implications of M3P for Part D plans and Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) and provide a strategic roadmap for effective adaptation.

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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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Justice Department charges 193 defendants for $2.8B of healthcare fraud

Fierce Healthcare

Attorney General Merrick Garland announced Thursday a two-week operation in which 193 people across the country, including 76 licensed healthcare providers, were charged for their alleged participa | The cases highlighted by law enforcement involved medically unnecessary amniotic wound grafts, diverted HIV medications, online distribution of Adderall and other telemedicine schemes.

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Movers and Shakers news roundup

Digital Health News

Our latest Movers and Shakers roundup features new chief executives for trusts in west London, Warrington and Halton, and Greater Manchester.

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Essentials of Organ Donation Compliance Training

American Medical Compliance

The following Essentials of Organ Donation Compliance Training is designed to educate healthcare professionals (HCP) on the fundamental principles of organ donation. Furthermore, education regarding organ donation is essential to saving lives. The proper training on the subject of organ donation is crucial for appropriate care within healthcare facilities.

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States Increasingly Use Power Over Commercial Health Insurance to Boost Primary Care Investment

Center for Health Insurance Reform

The U.S. significantly under-invests in primary care, even though the benefits of primary care access are well known. Several states are now using their health insurance rate review authority to push insurers to increase their investment. CHIR's Maanasa Kona and Sabrina Corlette review these states' strategies and their impact to date.

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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.