Healthcare It News

APRIL 19, 2024

In an online survey of 100 practicing physicians who work in a large U.S. hospital or health system and use clinical decision support tools, four in five providers – 81% – agreed that generative artificial intelligence can improve care team interactions with patients. The doctors surveyed by Wolter Kluwer also indicated high standards for selecting genAI tools – with 89% reporting they need vendors to be transparent about the sources of CDS data and want to be sure it comes fro

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Healthcare Dive

APRIL 19, 2024

PhRMA said the new rule “panders to 340B hospitals,” while the American Hospital Association and 340B Health said the rule would preserve the drug discount program’s integrity.

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Healthcare It News

APRIL 19, 2024

The U.S. is considered one of the most dangerous high-income countries in the world in which to give birth. Meanwhile, there's a shortage of OB-GYNs, leaving more than 2.2 million women of childbearing age living in so-called maternity care deserts with limited obstetric care. THE PROBLEM The "fourth trimester," or postpartum time-period, is often a forgotten "trimester" of pregnancy, yet plays a critical role in parental, newborn and overall population wellbeing, explain

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Healthcare Dive

APRIL 19, 2024

The health systems argued in a court filing that regulators’ allegations are based on a “distorted and artificially narrow view” of the healthcare market in the Charlotte area.

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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.

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Healthcare It News

APRIL 19, 2024

The shift toward value-based reimbursement demands that hospitals and health systems take a more thoughtful approach to population health management. That requires the development of robust analytics strategies to track care quality and help patients manage their chronic conditions. To achieve this, provider organizations should embrace an enterprise-wide approach that focuses on integrating key data into clinical workflows to identify high-risk patients – and, crucially, provide proactive

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Healthcare It News

APRIL 19, 2024

Native leaders should work to ensure culturally relevant education and care for their populations, says Dr. Donald Warne, codirector of the Center for Indigenous Health at Johns Hopkins and a HIMSS24 Changemaker.

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Fierce Healthcare

APRIL 19, 2024

UnitedHealth Group subsidiary Optum appears to have laid off a significant percentage of its workforce, Fierce Healthcare has learned, though the full extent of those job cuts remains unclear. | UnitedHealth Group subsidiary Optum appears to have laid off a significant percentage of its workforce, Fierce Healthcare has learned, though the full extent of those job cuts remains unclear.

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Mobi Health News

APRIL 19, 2024

The proof-of-concept study published in Nature Cancer highlights how researchers are using tumor cells to predict whether patients will respond to specific drugs.

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Becker's Health IT

APRIL 19, 2024

Change Healthcare has reinstated 80% of the functionality for its claims, payment and pharmacy services following a February ransomware attack, the company said.

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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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Mobi Health News

APRIL 19, 2024

The virtual women's health company will now offer male fertility and health coaching for reproductive health and to help individuals understand natural paths to pregnancy.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 19, 2024

Collecting social determinants of health (SDOH) information from patients is challenging. It is not easy to ask if a person is experience food insecurity or is currently unhoused. QliqSOFT is making it easier to get this important information while maintaining dignity. Healthcare IT Today caught up with Bobbi Weber, VP of Product Marketing & Customer Success at QliqSOFT , a company that provides HIPAA-compliant, real-time communication between doctors, nurses, caregivers and patients.

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Digital Health News

APRIL 19, 2024

The NextGen CCIO and CIO Bursary Programme has been created to help identify and support emerging digital leaders seeking personal growth in CIO roles.

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Healthcare IT Today

APRIL 19, 2024

Trinity Hunt Partners , a growth-oriented private equity firm focused on services businesses, is pleased to announce a majority investment in Coker Group (Coker) , a leading healthcare advisory firm serving hospitals, private and health system-affiliated physician groups, private equity-backed platforms, and ancillary healthcare entities. Coker represents the foundational investment of Trinity Hunt’s healthcare advisory services platform.

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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.

Fierce Healthcare

APRIL 19, 2024

A Pennsylvania provider group has filed suit against Aetna this week, alleging the insurer conducted multiple breaches of contract. | A Pennsylvania provider group has filed suit against Aetna this week, alleging the insurer conducted multiple breaches of contract.

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Mobi Health News

APRIL 19, 2024

Doug Hirsch, cofounder and chief strategy officer at GoodRx, sat down with MobiHealthNews to talk about reducing prescription drug prices through partnerships.

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Fierce Healthcare

APRIL 19, 2024

Portable defibrillator company Avive Solutions raised $56.5 million in growth equity financing to build out its staff and commercial developments. | The company, which launched in 2017, has contracts with four cities for its network of AEDs to improve survival rates of sudden cardiac arrest. It has raised tens of millions to expand operations.

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Digital Health News

APRIL 19, 2024

This contracts and go lives roundup features a contract for KPMG to ‘promote adoption’ of the FDP, and North Tees implementing InterSystems’ TrakCare EPR.

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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?

Fierce Healthcare

APRIL 19, 2024

Welcome to this week's Chutes & Ladders, our roundup of hirings, firings and retirings throughout the industry.

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Digital Health News

APRIL 19, 2024

To support its growth and expansion into the NHS, MyOpNotes is one of eight companies to secure grant funding from Innovate UK.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 19, 2024

Medicare providers in hospitals and skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) are adjusting to new split/shared services documentation and billing regulations rolled out by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) as part of the 2024 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) final rule. The most notable change within the new regulations, which took effect on Jan. 1, 2024, is the finalization of CMS’s definition of the “substantive portion” of a split/shared evaluation and management (E/M) visit

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MedTrainer

APRIL 19, 2024

If you have an efficient process, healthcare privileging really can be done in 30 days. Your organization’s revenue may depend on it. The average revenue per orthopedic case is $3,719. If delays in the privileging process force a provider to miss even three or four procedures, that can be $10,000 in lost revenue. At Rocky Mountain Surgical Center , we’ve made several updates and have fine-tuned our entire credentialing process.

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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

HIT Consultant

APRIL 19, 2024

What You Should Know: – Scopio Labs , a leader in digital cell morphology, has achieved a major breakthrough with FDA De Novo clearance for its Full-Field Bone Marrow Aspirate (FF-BMA) Application. – The FDA clearance marks a pivotal moment, establishing the first-ever regulatory category for digital bone marrow aspirate analysis software in the US.

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Compliancy Group

APRIL 19, 2024

98% of companies in the training industry use a healthcare learning management system (LMS), and this applies to most healthcare organizations that keep up with policy changes, industry fluctuations, and for onboarding new staff. This is to simplify training and onboarding processes, but the advantages of utilizing an LMS don’t stop there. The problem is that at least 2 of every 3 employers don’t have an actual structured process for onboarding.

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HIT Consultant

APRIL 19, 2024

What You Should Know: – Innovaccer , a leader in healthcare data activation, has unveiled the Healthcare Experience Platform (HXP) , a comprehensive AI-powered solution designed to boost patient engagement and accelerate revenue growth for healthcare providers. – This announcement follows Innovaccer’s acquisition of Cured, a strategic move to propel innovation in patient experiences and outcomes.

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HealthIT Answers

APRIL 19, 2024

By Micky Tripathi & Thomas A. Mason - This National Minority Health Month, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is highlighting its commitment to health equity for all. Achieving health equity requires a systemic change in health care. The post Health Equity for All appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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