Fri.Feb 02, 2024

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Cigna is still interested in Medicare

Healthcare Dive

The health insurer sees Medicare Advantage as an area for future growth, despite selling the division for $3.7 billion earlier this week. Cigna’s CEO called the sale a “win-win” on a call with investors Friday.

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Common Problems in Psychedelic Science, and How to Fix Them

Bill of Health

By Eiko I. Fried and Michiel van Elk Much optimism has been expressed about the potential of psychedelics to treat mental health problems such as suicidal ideation, depression, and post-traumatic stress disorder. This optimism goes hand in hand with a notable increase in research publications, investments from pharmaceutical companies, patent filings, media exposure, as well as shifts in political and legislative landscapes.

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HHS finalizes rule on telehealth at opioid treatment programs

Healthcare Dive

Programs could begin some medication treatment via telehealth under the rule, which the agency argues will remove transportation barriers and expand access to care.

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Balancing Innovation and Digital Transformation with Regulatory Compliance and Patient Safety

Healthcare IT Today

As we continue to push the world of healthcare forward with innovation and digital transformations, it’s important to remember to do so safely. All of our progress is for naught if we can’t use any of it without breaking regulations or if it puts our patient’s safety at risk. This leaves us with one very important question. How can professionals in Health IT foster innovation and drive digital transformation within healthcare organizations while balancing the need for regulato

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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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Walgreens lays off another 145 employees

Healthcare Dive

The drugstore retailer said it still has “significant cost savings and growth goals to deliver” as it confirmed further downsizing of its workforce.

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Providence erases or refunds $158M in medical bills

Healthcare Dive

The Renton, Washington-based nonprofit health system will refund millions to settle allegations it skirted charity care obligations between 2018 and 2023.

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Industry Voices—Embracing the advantages of virtual care

Fierce Healthcare

The pandemic acted as a catalyst, propelling virtual care to the forefront of healthcare delivery. | The pandemic acted as a catalyst, propelling virtual care to the forefront of healthcare delivery.

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Children's hospital takes IT systems offline after 'cybersecurity matter'

Becker's Health IT

Learn about the recent cybersecurity incident at Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and how they are working to minimize disruptions and address patient need.

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Optum Perks launches new telehealth platform for prescriptions

Fierce Healthcare

Optum Perks is rolling out a new telehealth solution that aims to make it easier for patients to secure their prescriptions at a low cost. | Optum Perks is rolling out a new telehealth solution that aims to make it easier for patients to secure their prescriptions at a low cost.

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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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Artisight to Scale and Advance AI-Driven Smart Hospital Platform with Oversubscribed $42 Million Series B Round

Healthcare IT Today

A Crop of New Investors Joins Existing Financiers such as AI Powerhouse NVIDIA Artisight, Inc. , a smart hospital platform powered by industry-defining artificial intelligence to provide virtual care, quality improvement, and care coordination solutions, announced today that it raised $42 million in an oversubscribed Series B funding round. Multiple new strategic and client health system investors participated in the round, as well as full participation from Series A investors, including chipma

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Visage Imaging launches diagnostic imaging platform for Apple Vision Pro

Mobi Health News

The company's new product, Visage Ease VP, will allow users to examine diagnostic images in an immersive world via Apple's augmented reality headset.

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Florida Blue partners with Sanitas to run a value-based primary care center in Jacksonville

Fierce Healthcare

When Florida Blue announced this week that it’s partnering with Sanitas Medical Center in Jacksonville to deliver primary care, officials with the company considered it in keeping with a healthcare | Among the primary care services to be offered at Sanitas Medical Center in Jacksonville are onsite pharmacy dispensing, chronic condition management, mental health services, labs and imaging.

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Have You Received a Notice of "Irregular Behavior" from the USMLE? Important Information for You!

The Health Law Firm

By George F. Indest III, J.D., M.P.A., LL.M., Certified by The Florida Bar in Health Law Have you received a letter or e-mail from the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) organization accusing you of "Irregular Behavior" on a Step Exam? The USMLE Secretariat, the National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) and the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG), have recently been contacting many different applicants who have taken a Step examination and, without good

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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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Providence agrees to $158M of refunds, debt erasure to settle charity care billing investigation

Fierce Healthcare

Renton, Washington-based Providence has cut a deal to refund or erase $157.7 million in medical care payments following allegations and a lawsuit from its home state’s attorney general that the lar | The nonprofit health system's deal with the Washington State Attorney General over allegations it billed patients who may have qualified for charity care is "the largest resolution of its kind in the country.

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Vendor Compliance for Supply Chain Management

Symplr

Supply chain management in healthcare has evolved from straightforward purchasing into a profession where cost, quality, and safety intersect to form a complicated framework of responsibilities. As the healthcare industry has grown, so too has the area of responsibility for the supply chain manager, and vendor compliance management has become crucial to keep healthcare organizations secure.

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Healthcare CFOs are optimistic yet cautious in 2024

Fierce Healthcare

While promising opportunities are arising for healthcare chief financial officers, there may also be formidable challenges ahead. | While promising opportunities are arising for healthcare CFOs, there may also be formidable challenges ahead. This insight comes from a BDO Healthcare CFO outlook report, which reveals that approximately 80% of healthcare CFOs expect improved profitability in 2024 after experiencing a similar upturn in 2023.

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Pharmacy2U joins the NHS Pharmacy First service

Digital Health News

Pharmacy2U is now able to see patients about six common ailments, to help relieve pressure on busy GPs, with the NHS Pharmacy First service.

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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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Cigna Group posts $1B in profit in Q4 earnings beat

Fierce Healthcare

The Cigna Group beat the Street on both profit and revenue in the fourth quarter, where it reported $1 billion in earnings. | The Cigna Group beat the Street on both profit and revenue in the fourth quarter, where it reported $1 billion in earnings.

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University of Warwick trials AcuPebble sleep apnoea diagnostic device

Digital Health News

Acurable's AcuPebble has been trialled at the University of Warwick to determine if it can help speed up the diagnosis of obstructive sleep apnoea.

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Mass General Brigham pilot: AI tool helped optimize palliative care utilization

Fierce Healthcare

Artificial intelligence can help identify easy to miss patients who might be good candidates for a palliative or hospice care referral, a recent pilot at Mass General Brigham (MGB) revealed. | The pilot at Newton-Wellesley Hospital relied on an AI-driven tool from Radial. Over the course of the pilot, 9% of 1,522 MSSP ACO patients were recommended for a consult by the tool and 40 got inpatient palliative consults with the potential to generate notable savings for the ACO.

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LockBit Ransomware Gang Claims Responsibility for Attack on Saint Anthony Hospital

HIPAA Journal

The LockBit ransomware gang has added Chicago’s Saint Anthony Hospital to its data leak site and is demanding a ransom payment of almost $900,000 from the nonprofit hospital to prevent the release of the stolen data. Earlier this week, Saint Anthony Hospital confirmed that it was still investigating the attack, which was detected on December 18, 2023.

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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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My Menopause Centre teams up with Medichecks for diagnostic testing

Digital Health News

Medichecks and My Menopause Centre have partnered opening up access to diagnostic blood testing for the latter's patients.

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FTC Orders Blackbaud to Improve Security and Enforce Data Retention Policies

HIPAA Journal

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has ordered South Carolina-based Blackbaud to implement a raft of security measures and enforce its data retention policies to ensure that customer data is not retained any longer than it is needed. Blackbaud is a customer relationship management software provider, whose software is used by 35,000 fundraising entities, including many nonprofit healthcare organizations to increase philanthropic revenue.

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Nottingham University Hospitals selects Nervecentre EPR

Digital Health News

Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, one of the UK’s largest, has selected Nervecentre’s next-gen EPR to drive forward its digital capabilities.

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Is SparkPost HIPAA Compliant?

HIPAA Journal

SparkPost is not HIPAA compliant because the terms and conditions of the now rebranded service prohibit violations of “any legal, regulatory, self-regulatory, governmental, statutory requirements of codes of practice”. As SparkPost lacks the safeguards to comply with HIPAA, any use of the service that discloses Protected Health Information (PHI) would be a violation of HIPAA.

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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.