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What You Should Know: – A recent report KLAS report has shed light on the ongoing cybersecurity challenges facing the healthcare industry, emphasizing the ripple effects of breaches like the 2024 Change Healthcare incident. – The new KLAS study, the “ Healthcare Cybersecurity Benchmarking Study 2025 , ” has analyzed the self-reported cybersecurity practices of 69 healthcare and payer organizations, revealing both progress and persistent vulnerabilities in the industry. &#
Vori Health , the nation’s pioneering physician-led solution for musculoskeletal care, is making waves in the healthcare industry and just announced a $53 million Series Bfunding round. Led by NEA and with continued support from AlleyCorp , Intermountain Health ‘s Intermountain Ventures, Echo Health Ventures , andMax Ventures, this heavily oversubscribed round is a testament to Vori Health’s rapid growth and innovative care model.
Three vulnerabilities have been identified in the INFINITT Healthcare INFINITT PACS, including a high-severity vulnerability for which there are publicly available exploits. CISA warns that the vulnerabilities can be exploited in a low-complexity attack. The high-severity vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2025-27721. Successful exploitation would allow an unauthorized user to access the system without proper authorization and access system resources.
NORRISTOWN, Pa. April 11, 2025 MRO Corp. ( MRO ), the leader in clinical data exchange, is proud to announce that it has earned the prestigious 2025 USA TODAY National Top Workplaces award. MRO is a four-time winner, and this years recognition makes MRO the highest ranked vendor serving the healthcare industry in the USA. The National Top Workplaces USA TODAY honors organizations with 150 or more employees that have created exceptional, people-first cultures.
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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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Image by freepik What You Should Know: – ATA Action , the advocacy arm of the American Telemedicine Association launches its new Virtual Foodcare Coalition. – The advocacy group is dedicated to promoting policies that integrate virtual care with food and nutritional support to improve health outcomes, prevent disease, and manage chronic conditions.
Laboratory Services Cooperative, a Seattle, WA-based provider of lab testing services to Planned Parenthood centers, has started notifying approximately 1.6 million people that some of their personal and health information has been exposed or stolen in a recent hacking incident. A security incident was detected on October 27, 2024, when suspicious activity was identified within its network.
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Laboratory Services Cooperative, a Seattle, WA-based provider of lab testing services to Planned Parenthood centers, has started notifying approximately 1.6 million people that some of their personal and health information has been exposed or stolen in a recent hacking incident. A security incident was detected on October 27, 2024, when suspicious activity was identified within its network.
What You Should Know: – Thoughtful.ai, a company specializing in artificial intelligence (AI)-powered revenue cycle automation has received a strategic investment from New Mountain Capital , a growth-oriented investment firm with over $55B in assets under management. The investment aims to support Thoughtful.ais continued growth and accelerate the adoption of automation and AI solutions to address the complex challenges faced by healthcare providers.
On April 10, 2025, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Office for Civil Rights (OCR) announced a settlement with Northeast Radiology, P.C. This settlement is the 6th enforcement action under OCRs Risk Analysis Initiative. The penalty? $350K. The Breach that Launched the Investigation In March 2020, Northeast Radiology, P.C. (NERAD) filed a breach report with the OCR.
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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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We’re excited to be back for another episode of the Life Sciences Today Podcast by Healthcare IT Today. My guest is Matti Gill CEO at AION Labs. Today, were diving into the cutting edge of biotech, AI, and venture building. Mattis background is as unique as the model hes leading. Hes worked at the intersection of science, pharma, and innovation for years and now hes helping world-class scientist-entrepreneurs turn bold ideas into sustainable businesses that serve patients around the glob
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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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The American Medical Association is seeking answers from Optum after reports from physicians indicated that the company pressuring them to repay loans issued following the cyberattack on Change Healthcare.
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All told, CMS said it expects the proposed updates will raise hospitals total payments by $4 billion, a tally that includes a $1.5 billion projected increase in Medicare uncompensated care payments to disproportionate share hospitals. The proposed hospital pay rule for also looks at reducing regulatory burden, updating quality measurement and furthering MAHA goals.
Internet connectivity, staff and funding are just some of the constraints clinics face in trying to implement an AI scribe. Jennifer Cortes, M.D., shares an on-the-ground account of AI implementation at North Country Healthcare in rural Arizona.
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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.
Created by governWell and customized by HTNYS, Speaking Healthcare™ A trustee's guide to healthcare terms and abbreviations helps trustees better understand complex and sometimes confusing healthcare language. This guide defines more than 1,000 words that are often used in boardroom briefings, documents and discussions — download and share with your board today!
This week the following bill passed both houses: Prohibiting of new for-profit hospices (A.565/S.3437) Please use our Significant State Legislation tool to browse all bills of interest that have passed both houses, were signed into law or have been vetoed during the 2025 session.
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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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