Healthcare It News

JULY 1, 2024

Emory Healthcare constantly is evolving and innovating the care it provides. With regard to at-home physical therapy providers, the health system was intrigued to understand how it could expand its service offerings for outpatient care. THE PROBLEM Especially in the last few years, the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the way Emory thinks about off-site care and forced the health system to reinvent not only how it diagnoses patients, but also how it treats them nonoperatively.

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Healthcare Dive

JULY 1, 2024

Discover what AI technology is and how it’s used in medical coding operations.

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Fierce Healthcare

JULY 1, 2024

As its stack of unpaid vendor obligations climbed, now-bankrupt Steward Health Care paid private investigators millions of dollars to follow and uncover compromising information on individuals | An investigative report details a "spare no expenses mission" in which executives authorized intelligence firms to allegedly follow, data mine and disseminate damaging information about individuals viewed as opponents.

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Healthcare Dive

JULY 1, 2024

Medical groups are increasing compensation in an attempt to lure talent, with median total compensation for registered nurses rising nearly 20% over the past five years.

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Fierce Healthcare

JULY 1, 2024

Digital primary care startup K Health raised $50 million in an equity funding round to build out its AI-powered medical services and fuel its growth, the company announced Monday. | Digital primary care startup K Health raised $50 million in an equity funding round to build out its AI-powered medical services and fuel its growth, the company announced Monday.

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Digital Health News

JULY 1, 2024

Former NHS national CCIO Dr Simon Eccles said that people seeking digital roles in the NHS face a “career rockface” because there is no clear pathway.

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Fierce Healthcare

JULY 1, 2024

OptumRx will pay $20 million to resolve claims the company violated the Controlled Substances Act by improperly filling certain opioid prescriptions, the Department of Justice recently announced.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 1, 2024

NextGen Healthcare expands the capabilities of its AI-driven ambient listening technology ( Ambient Assist ) and introduces a tailored solution for small practices. NextGen clients now have access to decision support tools, speciality-specific modules, and Spanish language support. To learn more about NextGen’s recent announcement , Healthcare IT Today reached out to NextGen and spoke with Srinivas (Sri) Velamoor, the company’s President & Chief Operating Officer.

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Becker's Health IT

JULY 1, 2024

"Monti ransomware group claims responsibility for data breach at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Pennsylvania, with plans to release stolen data on July 8.

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Explore essential topics in this ebook, including what constitutes PHI and how to identify it using 18 indicators. Gain insights into the importance of safeguarding PHI to protect patient privacy and learn about the severe consequences of HIPAA violations. Discover practical strategies for securely exchanging PHI within your healthcare organization, including assessing risks and implementing effective safeguards.

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HIT Consultant

JULY 1, 2024

What You Should Know: – A new report by Accenture , “ Reinventing R&D in the Age of AI ,” paints a clear picture: the biopharmaceutical industry stands at a critical juncture. Companies that embrace intelligent technologies like AI and machine learning are poised to become the future’s leaders, while those clinging to outdated methods risk falling behind. – Accenture’s report serves as a roadmap, offering valuable insights and practical steps for companies

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Becker's Health IT

JULY 1, 2024

Mass General Brigham has terminated two employees for allowing another individual to perform their duties, resulting in a breach of some patients' protected health information.

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Digital Health News

JULY 1, 2024

Aerospace innovators will showcase technology as part of a project to prepare NHS Wales for drone-based services for the transfer of blood products.

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Mobi Health News

JULY 1, 2024

Rad AI's genAI tools will be offered through Bayer's vendor-neutral Calantic Digital Solution marketplace, which provides AI-enabled clinical and operational applications.

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Fierce Healthcare

JULY 1, 2024

Leading telenutrition platform Foodsmart banked a $200 million investment from The Rise Fund, which backs entrepreneurs working to achieve the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals.

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HealthIT Answers

JULY 1, 2024

Starts October 6th in Denver - The Leaders Conference is an inclusive community exploring the future of our industry, with content curated for those in management and executive level positions, and aspiring leaders. Join them to learn, grow and network with like-minded leaders eager to transform healthcare. The post Attend the Leaders Conference This Fall appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Fierce Healthcare

JULY 1, 2024

In its assessment of first-quarter venture capital deals in digital health, PitchBook counted $1.1 billion in 77 total deals, a 6% quarter-over-quarter growth in the number of deals reached and a 2 | PitchBook released its analysis of digital health venture capital deals done in the first quarter. The first quarter saw downturns in telehealth and digital therapeutics.

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Digital Health News

JULY 1, 2024

University Hospitals Plymouth has confirmed that its virtual ward beds are now over 80% occupied, the best occupancy rate in Devon, with plans to expand.

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Explore the risks posed by non-compliant consumer apps like Instagram and WhatsApp in healthcare settings. Learn about potential HIPAA penalties and use a self-evaluation flowchart to determine your organization's need for HIPAA-compliant messaging. Discover straightforward steps to implement secure communication solutions efficiently, ensuring compliance and protecting patient data effectively.

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Fierce Healthcare

JULY 1, 2024

Accountable care organizations concerned they would be held responsible for bad actors exploiting the Medicare system can breathe a sigh of relief. | ACOs may soon be able to take a breath of fresh air, as CMS shared Friday that it has no intention of punishing them for a urinary catheter fraud scandal.

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HealthIT Answers

JULY 1, 2024

From the AHRQ Blog - Clinical decision support has emerged as an important tool to improve the quality and safety of patient care. Not coincidentally, CDS has been a consistent focal point for AHRQ’s Digital Healthcare Research Program. The post AHRQ and CDS: Building the Bridge to Evidence-based Medicine appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Medisys Compliance

JULY 1, 2024

Introduction Appealing denied claims is a critical aspect of revenue cycle management for healthcare providers. While basic strategies are essential, advanced approaches can significantly enhance the success rate of appeals. This article explores three cutting-edge strategies for appealing denied claims: data-driven approaches, proactive risk management, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning.

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HealthIT Answers

JULY 1, 2024

By Christie Scanlon - Within healthcare's intricate landscape, a complex interplay exists among three principal entities: patients, providers, and payers. This dynamic can be likened to the "Three-Body Problem" in physics—a concept from Liu Cixin’s science fiction novel. The post The “Three-Body” Problem in Healthcare appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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HIT Consultant

JULY 1, 2024

Rishi Shah, co-founder and former CEO of Outcome Health What You Should Know: – Three former executives of Outcome Health, a Chicago-based health tech startup, were sentenced for their roles in a massive fraud scheme that defrauded clients, lenders, and investors of an estimated $1B. – The case was investigated by the FBI and FDIC-OIG with assistance from the U.S.

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Provider Trust

JULY 1, 2024

In the healthcare industry, data keeps the lights on. Protecting that data without slowing down an already bureaucratic healthcare system isn’t easy, but it’s necessary for the work we do at ProviderTrust. Many leading healthcare organizations, including ProviderTrust, are turning to HITRUST as the gold standard of information security and risk management guidance.

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HIT Consultant

JULY 1, 2024

What You Should Know: – Prescribe FIT , a leader in remote patient monitoring (RPM) and virtual lifestyle coaching for musculoskeletal health secures $4.8M in Series A funding. The funding round includes investments from prominent figures in the healthcare and business sectors, including Jim Grote, Tamarind Hill, JobsOhio Growth Capita l, seasoned executives, and orthopedic surgeons. – The investment will fuel the company’s mission to improve patient outcomes and well-being thr

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AIHC

JULY 1, 2024

Written by Joanne Byron , BS , LPN, CCA, CHA, CHCO, CHBS, CHCM, CIFHA, CMDP, OHCC, ICDCT-CM/PCS of the American Institute of Healthcare Compliance (AIHC), a non-profit healthcare education organization. The effective date of the Final Rule was June 25, 2024 with a compliance date of December 23, 2024. Affected organizations must implement a new Attestation Form by the compliance date and update their Notice of Privacy Practices (NPP or NOPP) by February 16, 2026.

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This eBook explores the critical issues of using consumer-grade messaging apps like WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and SMS in healthcare, especially home care. It highlights the negative impacts on patient care quality, data security, and HIPAA compliance and provides practical solutions to enhance communication efficiency! You will learn how to: Consolidate Messaging Platforms: Streamline communication by reducing the use of multiple apps, improving efficiency in patient care.

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