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Elevance Health wants to use AI to simplify and personalize healthcare. Here's how the insurance giant is doing it

Fierce Healthcare

Artificial intelligence dominated the conversation at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas earlier this month. | The health insurance giant, which serves 117 million people, sees opportunities to leverage generative AI and other technologies to make healthcare easier to navigate, chief AI officer Shawn Wang said during an interview at CES 2024.

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Bonus Features – January 21, 2024 – Number of compromised patient records in cyberattacks rose 108% in 2023, USCDI v5 draft announced, plus 18 more stories

Healthcare IT Today

Welcome to the weekly edition of Healthcare IT Today Bonus Features. This article will be a weekly roundup of interesting stories, product announcements, new hires, partnerships, research studies, awards, sales, and more. Because there’s so much happening out there in healthcare IT we aren’t able to cover in our full articles, we still want to make sure you’re informed of all the latest news, announcements, and stories happening to help you better do your job.

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HIPAA Security Rule Checklist

HIPAA Journal

A HIPAA Security Rule checklist helps covered entities, business associates, and other organizations subject to HIPAA compliance to fulfil the requirements of the Security Standards for the Protection of Electronic Protected Health Information (better known as the HIPAA Security Rule). Complying with the Security Rule Standards can reduce the likelihood of HIPAA violations and data breaches attributable to human error and bad actors.

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Mental Health Omnibus Bill: A Comprehensive Guide for Providers

Medisys Compliance

Introduction The mental health omnibus bill, recently passed by Congress, marks a significant milestone in improving access to mental healthcare in the United States. As medical billing professionals, we at Medisys understand the potential impact this bill has on your practice and want to provide you with the necessary information to navigate its complexities.

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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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Designing for Health: Interview with Billy Nicolich

HealthIT Answers

NOW released, the In Network podcast feature Designing for Health. Nordic Chief Medical Officer Craig Joseph, MD, chats with Billy Nicolich, healthcare product manager at Press Ganey. They discuss Billy’s background in healthcare and experience design, the legacy and impact of nudge units, and why he sees history as being divided into “pre-manifesto” and “post-manifesto.

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Realizing the Promise of Real-World Evidence

HealthIT Answers

By Robert Califf - What we now call real-world data (RWD) have been used for years in medical product development to inform study design and endpoint selection, identify potential participants and trial sites, and assess safety in the post-marketing setting. The post Realizing the Promise of Real-World Evidence appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Non-discrimination in European Social Security Law: Exploring Safeguards Against Gender and Racial Discrimination

HealthLaw Prof Blog

Sarah Ganty (Yale University), Karin de Vries (Utrecht University), Non-discrimination in European Social Security Law: Exploring Safeguards Against Gender and Racial Discrimination (CEU Democracy Inst. Working Papers No. 20) (2023): The Court of Justice of the EU has often taken.

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Shameless Plug – Thursday’s CLE Webinar on the Best and Worst Drug/Medical Device Decisions of 2023

Drug & Device Law

For any of our loyal readers looking to start the New Year with a healthy helping of CLE credit, a friendly reminder that four of your bloggers – Bexis, Steven Boranian, Stephen McConnell, and Lisa Baird – will be presenting a free 90-minute CLE webinar on “The good, the bad and the ugly: The best and worst drug/medical device decisions of 2023” on Thursday, January 25th at 12 p.m.

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The Law of Loyalty

HealthLaw Prof Blog

Lionel Smith (University of Cambridge), The Law of Loyalty, Table of Contents and Chapter 1 (2023): The Law of Loyalty is a study of the principles governing the use of legal powers that are held for other-regarding ends. It addresses.

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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.