Fri.Oct 27, 2023

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Ransomware attacks on healthcare facilities cost $77.5B in downtime, report finds

Healthcare Dive

On average, organizations were shut down or unavailable to provide services for 14 days to due to ransomware attacks from 2016 through mid-October this year, according to cybersecurity research firm Comparitech.

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Tufts Medical Center to pilot nutrition screening in EHR

Healthcare It News

By creating food and nutrition insecurity screening within Tufts Medicine’s Epic electronic health record and patient engagement system, the new Tufts University Food is Medicine Institute in Boston and its team of medical, science, technology and health policy collaborators hope to further food is medicine science. They also aim to figure out how to address food and nutrition accessibility within the healthcare system.

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Guidance change threatens hospital 340B drug discounts

Healthcare Dive

The Health Resources and Services Administration is once again requiring hospitals to register outpatient clinics and list them on Medicare cost reports, setting a higher bar for eligibility in the drug discount program.

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Using tech to get to health equity-social determinants of health link

Healthcare It News

Lynn Carroll, COO of HSBlox, discusses enterprise-level capabilities required for critical inputs into SDOH and other core processes, and the role of AI and machine learning to target the most vulnerable individuals.

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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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Protecting the Consumer at the Heart of DTC Precision Medicine

Bill of Health

By Adithi Iyer In my last piece , I discussed the hypothetical successor of 23andme — a tissue-based direct-to-consumer testing service I’ve called yourtissueandyou — and the promise and perils that it might bring in consumer health information and privacy. Now, as promised, a closer look at the “who” and “how” of protecting the consumer at the heart of direct-to-consumer precision medicine.

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Industry Voices—Why older adults are adopting health technology at a higher rate

Fierce Healthcare

Older adults are adopting digital health tools at a higher rate than ever before. | At Elevance Health, we are seeing an increasing acceptance of virtual care and technology by older adults to help manage their health.

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What Should You Think About When Migrating Existing Healthcare Systems and Applications to the Cloud?

Healthcare IT Today

Moving is a very daunting task. The longer you live somewhere the more stuff you have to pack up into boxes and then unpack in your new place. And you’ve kept this stuff for so long that you’re attached to it and don’t want to get rid of anything. Moving your organization to a new system is just the same. All of your data and information is stored away in other systems and applications.

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HRSA reinstating 340B program's registration requirements for off-site hospital facilities

Fierce Healthcare

The federal government is rolling back a pandemic-era waiver that lowered the bar for 340B hospitals to dispense discounted drugs across additional outpatient sites, a decision hospitals said will | HRSA is giving hospitals 90 days to bring any off-site, outpatient facilities using 340B drugs into compliance with requirements that had been waived during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Survey: ChatGPT/GenAI is influencing investors' funding strategies

Mobi Health News

A GSR Ventures survey revealed 71% of investors believe the tech is changing their investment strategy "somewhat," and 17% say it changes their strategy "significantly.

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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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Payers shortchanged $1.1B in ACA risk adjustment payments as Bright, Friday fail to meet obligations: CMS

Fierce Healthcare

Bright Health Group and Friday Health Plans are both unable to pay their dues into the 2022 Affordable Care Act risk adjustment pool, costing their peers more than $1 billion, according to a notice | Bright Health Group and Friday Health Plans are both unable to pay their dues into the 2022 Affordable Care Act risk adjustment pool, CMS said.

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The Evolution of Suki’s Ambient Clinical Voice Solution and What Differentiates It in the Market

Healthcare IT Today

When I first had a chance to interview, Punit Soni, CEO of Suki , two years ago I was impressed with his accomplishments and intrigued by his unique view of the ambient clinical voice market. In technology, 2 years is a long time. In the world of AI, it’s an eternity. Needless to say, Soni and his company have evolved a lot since I last talked to him and so I wanted to get an update on where Suki is at today and how it fits into the ever evolving ambient clinical voice space.

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Longevity Health Plan now covering therapeutic music platform SingFit

Fierce Healthcare

SingFit, a therapeutic music health platform for people struggling with cognitive and mental health conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, will now be provided under Longevity Health Plan’s instit | Deemed a significant advancement for music as medicine treatment, a new partnership will provide members in skilled nursing facilities with access to therapeutic health platform SingFit.

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US Mental Health Startup Headway Raises $125 Million at $1 Billion Valuation

Healthcare IT Today

Headway , a healthcare tech startup that connects patients and in-network therapists, has raised $125 million in Series C funding, the company told Reuters. The round of financing, which valued the company at $1 billion, was led by Spark Capital with participation from existing investors including Thrive Capital , Accel , and Andreessen Horowitz. Insurance company Health Care Service Corporation also joined the round.

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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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DOJ charges former HealthSun executive for role in Medicare fraud scheme

Fierce Healthcare

The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed charges against a former HealthSun Health Plans executive as part of an alleged multimillion-dollar Medicare fraud scheme. | The Department of Justice has filed charges against a former HealthSun Health Plans executive as part of an alleged multimillion-dollar Medicare fraud scheme.

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Special Report: Virtual Care

Digital Health News

The hospital-at-home model is a potentially transformative means of delivering healthcare at a time of mounting pressure on traditional services. But are patients and practitioners prepared? And are the new models creating extra work for clinical teams?

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Blues plans' $2.7B antitrust settlement upheld by appeals court

Fierce Healthcare

A federal appeals court has upheld Blues' insurers nearly $2.7 billion antitrust settlement. | A federal appeals court has upheld Blues' insurers nearly $2.7 billion antitrust settlement.

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Q&A: The state of healthcare innovation in Israel

Mobi Health News

Eli Levin, who works on economic affairs and innovation for the Consulate General of Israel to New England, discusses how the war in Israel has affected digital health and technology.

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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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Biden admin proposes overhauls to lambasted out-of-network billing dispute resolution process

Fierce Healthcare

The Biden administration has proposed a new rule refining several aspects of the healthcare services billing process in response to criticisms levied from all sides of the industry. | A proposed rule would bring new filing and notification requirements, fee changes and other adjustments federal departments say will increase efficiency and accessibility.

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University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire pause Oracle EPR launch

Digital Health News

University Hospitals Coventry and Warwickshire NHS Trust have temporarily paused the launch of their Oracle EPR system, a trust spokeswoman confirmed.

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Iowa health system warns against using ChatGPT to draft patient letters

Becker's Health IT

University of Iowa Health Care warns employees of potential HIPAA violations from using ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chatbot. The health system urges caution when entering protected health information into an AI system.

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Oxford Health goes live with Access Rio EPR in just eight weeks

Digital Health News

Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust has gone live with the Access Rio electronic patient record (EPR) in just eight weeks.

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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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HC3 Urges Healthcare Sector to Update SolarWinds Following Vulnerability Disclosure

Health IT Security

HC3 urged SolarWinds ARM users in the healthcare sector to follow guidance provided by SolarWinds and upgrade their systems to the most current version.

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ? 

Digital Health News

Today's briefing looks at new nursing care standards from the PRSB and Orbital's announcement that it has joined a Horizon Europe research consortium.

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Clinician Shortage Worsens Primary Care Crisis, Experts Reveal

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – The U.S. has seen a consistent decline in primary care clinicians since 2014 due to fewer clinicians entering the workforce, increased rates of burnout and decreased direct patient care, according to the latest evidence report from the Primary Care Collaborative and Robert Graham Center. – The report, Health is Primary : Charting a Path to Equity and Sustainability reveals the United States has seen a consistent decrease in the number of primary care clinicians sinc

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National Competency Framework for health data professionals launched

Digital Health News

The National Competency Framework for Data Professionals in Health and Care was launched at an Association of Professional Healthcare Analysts (AphA) event.

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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.