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ONC says stakeholders can 'pick up and run' with new regs

Healthcare It News

Touted as the product of 10 years of work, the most recent proposed rule issued July 10 by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT will usher in an age of automation for healthcare interoperability through application programming interface-based exchange capabilities, officials said on Wednesday. The second version of ONC's Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability: Patient Engagement, Information Sharing and Public Health Interoperability rule, or HTI-2, is designed to supp

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CMS proposes 2.9% cut to physician pay for 2025

Healthcare Dive

Regulators said Medicare’s budget neutrality requirement is to blame for the reduction, which was quickly decried by provider groups. However, it’s likely Congress will step in to mitigate the drop.

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Improving AFib patient experiences

Healthcare It News

An online community for atrial fibrillation will connect patients and caretakers with information on the disease and help to increase beneficial partnerships, says Jim Kaveney, founder of Unlimited Heart Health & Wellness.

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Sanford Health and Marshfield Clinic in talks to merge

Healthcare Dive

The Midwestern health systems are not strangers to the bargaining table, having both pursued mergers in the past year. However, this time they hope to get a deal done.

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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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Unseen Scars: The Devastating Impact of Corruption on Mental Health Systems in Low and Middle-Income Countries

Bill of Health

by Daniela Cepeda Cuadrado There is a wealth of research demonstrating that corruption — the abuse of entrusted power for private gain — has contributed to weakening health systems and worsening public health globally. Corruption is associated with a higher infant mortality rate , the rise of antimicrobial resistance , and the diversion of key resources to invest in strengthening health systems.

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FDA’s lab developed test rule could be first check on agency’s power post-Chevron

Healthcare Dive

The Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the Chevron doctrine would make it easier to challenge agency regulations, such as the LDT final rule.

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ONC proposed rule targets interoperability for public health, payers

Healthcare Dive

The sweeping rule includes provisions to improve public health data sharing — a serious paint point during the COVID-19 pandemic — boost security in health records and speed prior authorization.

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The Impact of Effective Revenue Cycle Management

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Janet Boos, Vice President and General Manager of Revenue Cycle at Veradigm The past few years have been volatile for the healthcare industry. Staffing shortages have left healthcare organizations with thousands of unfilled positions. A report from Syntellis found that days of cash on hand dropped 28% from January 2022 to June 2023, while accounts receivable (A/R) fluctuated as much as $14,300 on a month-to-month basis.

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Geisinger to spend $880M on medical center expansion

Healthcare Dive

The project is the latest of several expansions for the Pennsylvania-based health system.

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Court pauses CMS broker compensation rule for Medicare Advantage plans

Fierce Healthcare

A recent lawsuit has pushed back against an industry-opposed Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) final rule on broker compensation in Medicare Advantage (MA) plans. | A district court in Texas is halting a federal rule that changes broker compensation and overhauls marketing to seniors.

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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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CEO of Greenway sets Company on a Bold Path

Healthcare IT Today

Greenway Health ’s CEO, Pratap Sarker, made several bold statements at the company’s annual user group meeting and has set the organization on an aggressive path forward. One of his promises was that all future innovations from Greenway would be based on AI. Healthcare IT Today had the opportunity to sit down with Sarker shortly after his opening keynote to dive deeper into the promises he made.

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Hull digital study sees 50% fall in COPD emergency attendances

Digital Health News

A study of a COPD digital service at Hull University Teaching Hospitals resulted in a 50% reduction in emergency attendances and admissions.

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Cybersecurity Vulnerabilities in Implantable Medical Devices

HIT Consultant

Zac Amos, Features Editor at ReHack While digitalization saves lives, it may also threaten them. The uptick in data breaches and cyberattacks targeting the healthcare industry correlates to the number of internet-connected and insecure technology facilities are adopting. Implantable medical devices are one of the latest victims of this trend — and their vulnerabilities could be deadly.

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Children’s Health Ireland to implement interoperability platform

Digital Health News

Children’s Health Ireland is working with InterSystems to implement an interoperability platform at the new digital children’s hospital in Dublin.

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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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Regard secures $61M to research LLMs, expand clinical insights platform

Mobi Health News

The funding comes a year after the company announced an expanded relationship with OpenAI to develop a chatbot for healthcare providers built on GPT-4.

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Hackers give Illinois hospital 2 weeks to pay ransom

Becker's Health IT

Hackers demand ransom from Illinois hospital after cyberattack, threatening to leak data on July 17. LockBit gang continues to target healthcare organizations.

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Investment firm Seae Ventures acquires fellow VC firm Unseen Capital

Mobi Health News

Unseen Capital funds entrepreneurs of early-stage healthcare companies focused on addressing the needs of underserved communities.

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Hands-Free Texting for Paralysis Patients: Synchron Integrates Generative AI into BCI

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Synchron , a leading innovator in brain-computer interface (BCI) technology, has announced a groundbreaking integration of generative AI into its BCI platform. – The integration, powered by OpenAI , empowers individuals with severe paralysis to interact with the digital world through thought-controlled texting, offering a new level of communication and independence.

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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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Vendor breach affects UCHealth

Becker's Health IT

"UCHealth patients may have been impacted by a cyberattack on a vendor providing patient transport services.

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'It isn't normal to operate the way they do': Senators condemn healthcare's resistance to price transparency

Fierce Healthcare

If consumers or business departments received a major charge on their monthly statements with no pricing breakdown or itemized receipts, many would demand more information if not outright refuse to | A Thursday Senate Special Committee on Aging hearing dug into the difficulty purchasers and consumers face when trying to understand the price of care.

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Courier Health raises $16.5M for life sciences CRM platform

Mobi Health News

The company will use the funds to expand its workforce, including its sales team, in order to broaden its biopharma partnerships.

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New Tool Shows Promise in Identifying Patients Who Need Post-Stroke Spasticity Care

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Early detection and treatment of post-stroke spasticity (PSS) are essential for improving a patient’s ability to function and overall quality of life after a stroke. – To address this need, AbbVie researchers developed the PSS Referral Tool to help clinicians involved in stroke rehabilitation identify and refer patients with PSS more quickly.

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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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Gaining Physician Buy-in for Implementing New Clinical Communications Technology | symplr

Symplr

The hardest part of implementing new technology into an organization isn’t always determining the budget or operational logistics. It’s often getting physicians on board with the new systems and workflows.

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Bluesight Diversion Trends Report Reveals $38M Lost to Drug Waste

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Bluesight , a provider of medication intelligence solutions, released its 2024 Diversion Trends Report , offering valuable insights for healthcare providers to improve controlled substance monitoring and patient safety. – The report demonstrates progress in healthcare’s fight against controlled substance diversion.

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Qure.ai Announces Strategic Investment by Merck Global Health Innovation Fund to Boost Innovation of Healthcare AI

Healthcare IT Today

AI to Power Early Identification and Management of Lung Cancer and Other Diseases Merck Global Health Innovation Fund has made a strategic investment into Qure.ai as part of its Series D round. This funding will go towards investing into foundation models for artificial intelligence (AI) in imaging and expanding geographical reach of Qure.ai ’s AI-powered imaging solutions into the US market.

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NHS North West London ICB cuts virtual ward capacity

Digital Health News

The end of ring-fenced funding for virtual wards has contributed to the fall in bed virtual ward bed capacity at NHS North West London ICB.

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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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Cognizant and Yseop Partner to Deliver GenAI Medical Writing for Life Sciences

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Cognizant and Yseop , a leading AI software company, have joined forces to accelerate and streamline scientific content creation in the biopharmaceutical industry. – The strategic partnership leverages Yseop Copilot, a generative AI tool, to transform medical writing, enhance productivity, and expedite the delivery of life-saving treatments.

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10 hacking groups actively targeting healthcare: Report

Becker's Health IT

There have been 121 ransomware attacks against the U.S. healthcare industry in the last six months, with 10 hacking groups emerging as the most active within the industry, according to a July 11 report from Atlanta-based software company Cyble.

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How Technology is Promoting Better Data and Presenting More Readily

HealthIT Answers

NOW of demand, Healthcare de Jure with host Matt Fisher and Meghan discussing the background on provider directories and difficulties of confirming accuracy of information, inconsistent application of accountability requirements, policy update on pending Congressional bills, & more. The post How Technology is Promoting Better Data and Presenting More Readily appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Maximizing Reimbursement for Wound Care: A Guide to Higher Revenue

Medisys Compliance

Introduction Wound care is a vital medical specialty that plays a crucial role in healing chronic and acute wounds. However, navigating the complexities of wound care billing and coding can be challenging. Here’s a comprehensive guide to maximizing reimbursement for wound care services, ensuring financial sustainability while delivering exceptional patient care.

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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.