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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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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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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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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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Fertility Benefits Playbook: How HR Leaders Are Delivering Value in 2025

Speaker: Kaitlin Ruby Carroll

Fertility benefits have become a crucial component of employee well-being and retention strategies. In today’s competitive landscape, creating a fertility benefits program that aligns with both employee needs and organizational goals can be more complex than it seems. From cycle-based to flat-dollar and telehealth models, each solution offers unique advantages and challenges that directly affect employee satisfaction and financial well-being.

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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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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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'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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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

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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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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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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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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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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.

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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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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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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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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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How To Empower Your Workforce With Modern Fertility Benefits

Speaker: Andrea Wuchiski

In an era where a workforce spans multiple generations, HR managers and Total Rewards leaders face the unique challenge of designing benefits packages that cater to diverse employee needs. This session will delve into how comprehensive fertility benefits can bridge generational gaps, support employees’ health, and enhance workplace satisfaction. Join us for an insightful session that highlights the strategic importance of fertility benefits in today’s competitive job market.

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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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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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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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Advanced Compliance: OSHA & HIPAA in Healthcare Facilities

Dive into the Compliance Officer's Handbook for advanced OSHA and HIPAA strategies. This guide provides detailed steps for maintaining compliance in healthcare facilities, covering key regulations like the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and HIPAA Privacy Rule. Learn to create a culture of compliance with management commitment, employee training, and regular risk assessments.