Fri.Feb 16, 2024

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Disputes over surprise billing continue to soar, new CMS data shows

Healthcare Dive

Arbiters are mostly selecting the higher payment offer in billing dispute determinations. That suggests No Surprises could actually raise premiums for consumers, one health researcher said.

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'New set of digital table stakes': Most executives see tech as worthy investment, EY survey finds

Fierce Healthcare

Nearly all healthcare executives believe new digital health technologies are worth the cost, even though they have yet to see a financial return from it, a new survey reveals. | Nearly all healthcare executives believe technology is worth the cost, even though they have yet to see a financial return from it, according to a new survey from EY. Most believe in its power to reduce costs and boost provider credibility.

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Telehealth services during pandemic largely compliant with Medicare, OIG finds

Healthcare Dive

The latest audit from HHS’ Office of Inspector General comes as some Medicare flexibilities for telehealth are set to expire at the end of this year.

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Automatically Generated Medical Notes, the Way You Would Have Written Them

Healthcare IT Today

DeepScribe is dedicated to creating medical notes that are not just accurate, but have a human feel that reflects the individual physician’s style. Matthew Ko, cofounder and president, COO, explains in this video how they developed a highly customizable and accurate ambient voice solution. Ko says that the company “built up one of the world’s largest data set of patient conversations collected around the world” during four years.

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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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Study: Chronic worker shortages in nursing homes must be addressed to help lessen patient risk

Fierce Healthcare

The now chronic problem of more expensive agency staff and potentially lower quality care in nursing homes needs to be addressed as part of calls for increased oversight of the sector, according to | The now chronic problem of more expensive agency staff and potentially lower quality care in nursing homes needs to be addressed as part of calls for increased oversight of the sector, according to a recent academic study in Health Affairs.

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Contributed: ??The role of digital innovation in healthcare boardrooms

Mobi Health News

Board members play a vital role in embracing digital innovation, from understanding its impact to making strategic decisions that shape companies' future.

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Cohere Health Raises $50 Million in Equity to Meet Increased Demand for AI-Driven Transformation of Prior Authorization Process

Healthcare IT Today

New Funding Propels Cohere’s Expansion of Intelligent Prior Authorization Platform to Drive Better Payer-Provider Collaboration, Following CMS Interoperability and Prior Authorization Final Rule Cohere Health , a recognized leader in clinical intelligence and prior authorization automation, announced it has closed $50 million in additional equity funding.

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Common heart health drugs now available under $30 through GoodRx

Fierce Healthcare

GoodRx is offering 30 common heart health medications for less than $30 at more than 70,000 pharmacies across the country. | Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in the U.S. Thirty common generic and brand medications for heart health are now available across more than 70,000 U.S. pharmacies through GoodRx.

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IT outage diverts stroke, trauma patients at Minnesota hospitals

Becker's Health IT

Some Minnesota hospitals have had to divert stroke and trauma patients after an apparent cyberattack on a radiology group, the St. Paul (Minn.) Pioneer Press reported.

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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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care.ai, Virtua Health partner to expand the hybrid care providers' virtual care offerings

Mobi Health News

The New Jersey-based provider will ultimately integrate care.ai's ambient sensors and Smart Care Facility Platform into its acute care settings enterprise-wide.

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Healthcare Workers Bear the Brunt of Burnout: Balancing Caregiving, Demands, and Personal Lives

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – As we celebrate National Caregivers Day, a new report by ShiftKey paints a concerning picture of burnout among healthcare workers. – While these professionals are passionate about their calling, the ShiftKey report reveals 81% report experiencing burnout, with nearly half considering leaving the field altogether. This crisis is compounded by personal caregiving responsibilities, with 81% shouldering additional burdens outside of work.

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CommonSpirit trims operating losses in second quarter

Healthcare Dive

The nonprofit posted improved net income, but rising expenses continued to vex the system.

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Health systems struggle to put AI governance policies in place to keep up with tech innovation

Fierce Healthcare

As the use of artificial intelligence in healthcare rapidly grows, hospital executives are still wrangling with practical questions around governance policies to establish basic rules of the road.< | As the use of artificial intelligence-based solutions in healthcare rapidly grows, health system executives are still wrangling with practical questions around governance policies to establish basic rules of the road.

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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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Breach Notification Deadline is February 29th

Wyatt Law Blog

The deadline for notifying the Office of Civil Rights (OCR) of healthcare data breaches affecting fewer than 500 individuals is early this year. Reports of small data breaches may be submitted to OCR annually, usually on March 1st, but because 2024 is a leap year, the reports are due on or before Thursday, February 29th.

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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ? 

Digital Health News

Today's briefing covers the Scottish Dental Clinical Effectiveness Programme's new clinical guidelines and evidence that smoking affects immune response.

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AT&T's 125,000 employees now have fertility, family building benefits through Maven Clinic

Fierce Healthcare

AT&T employees now have access to fertility and family building support from Maven Clinic. | All of AT&T’s 125,000 employees, across corporate, retail, technicians and union, now have access to Maven’s fertility and family building program. AT&T has offered Maven’s maternity program since 2021.

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Lurie Children's offers financial relief to physicians amid cyberattack

Becker's Health IT

Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is offering emergency loans to independent physicians who haven't been able to bill patients for services during its cybersecurity outage, WBEZ Chicago reported Feb. 16.

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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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Auditor’s report finds Jersey EPR system facing challenges

Digital Health News

An audit report released by auditor general Lynn Pamment has raised issues surrounding the implementation of Jersey’s electronic patient record (EPR).

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Racial, ethnic discrimination against patients is impacting care, healthcare workers say

Fierce Healthcare

Nearly half of U.S. | A new Commonwealth Fund poll of 3,000 healthcare workers suggests many have witnessed patients being discriminated against at their facility. The behavior can potentially lead to worsened care and is weighing heavily on many respondents' minds.

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Ahead of the Curve: The Power of Completing HIPAA Training Early

HealthIT Answers

By Art Gross - Ensuring HIPAA compliance is a crucial aspect of healthcare operations, and staying current on the latest regulations and best practices is essential. Our team of experts strongly encourages professionals to initiate employee training early in the year, contributing to a secure and informed healthcare environment. The post Ahead of the Curve: The Power of Completing HIPAA Training Early appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Coalesce Capital Closes Inaugural Fund With $900 Million

McGuire Wood

Coalesce Capital has announced the closing of its inaugural fund with more than $900 million in commitments. The fund, Coalesce Capital Fund I, was oversubscribed, exceeding its $750 million initial target. Coalesce , based in New York, is a middle market private equity firm focused on investing in human capital and technology-enabled business services companies.

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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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How Redox + Google Cloud are powering generative AI in 2024

Redox

At the end of 2023, I had the opportunity to speak at Google Cloud’s Generative AI in Healthcare Summit at Pier57 in New York. I’ll start this blog in the same way that I started my talk : I am not a generative AI expert. I am , however, an expert in solving healthcare data problems. And the way I see it, the effective use of GenAI in healthcare is just another data problem.

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NYS DFS Revisits PBM Regulation with Scaled-Back Draft Rules

Health Care Law Brief

On February 6, 2024, the New York State Department of Financial Services (“DFS”) released “pre-proposed” consolidated rulemaking related to the business practices of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (“PBMs”) licensed to operate in New York. The draft regulations represent DFS’s latest attempt to promulgate PBM market conduct rules following state PBM licensing legislation that was enacted in 2021.

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Fire Prevention and Safety Training for Dental Healthcare Providers

American Medical Compliance

The following Fire Prevention and Safety Training for Dental Healthcare Providers is designed to educate dental healthcare providers on common fire hazards in dental offices. Fires can happen in any setting, making it important for your dental practice to know the safest fire prevention practices to ensure the safety of your staff and patients. What you will learn: Best practices for reducing fire risks in dental offices Emergency response plans specific to fire incidents in dental settings Evac

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Everly Health Expands Kidney Health Testing with NFK Partnership

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: Everly Health, a leading remote-based healthcare company expanding access to virtual-first disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment, today announced an educational partnership with the National Kidney Foundation aimed at informing Americans about chronic kidney disease and increasing access to screening in rural and underserved communities across the United States.

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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.