Healthcare Dive

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The news comes days after the Senate voted to hold Ralph de la Torre in criminal contempt for failing to comply with a congressional subpoena.

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Digital Health News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

DHSC has announced plans to launch a consultation on the clinical risk standards for the use of digital health technologies in 2024/5.

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Healthcare Dive

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The CMS said premiums, benefits and plan choices will hold steady in 2025, even as insurers have warned they could cut MA offerings in a bid to preserve profits.

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Fierce Healthcare

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Food insecurity is a critical challenge facing seniors, and SCAN Health Plan is teaming up with Instacart to roll out a new grocery benefit as part of its 2025 Medicare Advantage plan lineup. | Food insecurity is a critical challenge facing seniors, and SCAN Health Plan is teaming up with Instacart to roll out a new grocery benefit as part of its 2025 Medicare Advantage plan lineup.

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Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health

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!

Healthcare Dive

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

More than 2,500 people work at the facility, which is Baxter’s largest manufacturing site. The company is still working to fully assess the damage.

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Fierce Healthcare

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

As the calendar turns to October, the health insurance industry is gearing up for Medicare's annual enrollment period. | As the calendar turns to October, the health insurance industry is gearing up for Medicare's annual enrollment period.

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Digital Health News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Researchers at King’s College London and Imperial College London have developed an AI algorithm that could help aid drug discovery.

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Fierce Healthcare

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

A key hedge fund investor for CVS Health will meet with the company's top brass today in a move that signals a potential activist approach going forward,

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Digital Health News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

With the Labour Party Conference hosted in Liverpool just a week after the publication of Lord Darzi review, it's no surprise that there was a heavy focus on the report’s recommendations, writes Natalie Chishick on behalf of Access Health, Support and Care.

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Fierce Healthcare

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

'Good business and good health go hand in hand': Reducing inequities could add $2.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

What You Should Know: – A new study by intelligent automation company ABBYY reveals that fear of missing out (FOMO) is a major factor driving AI investment in healthcare. – The study reveals that 57% of global healthcare providers expressed concern that their organizations will fall behind if they don’t embrace AI. Efficiency and Patient Service as Key Drivers While FOMO plays a role, over half (52%) of healthcare leaders also cite increased efficiency and improved patient serv

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Becker's Health IT

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Graybill Medical Group, a primary care provider based in Escondido, Calif., is terminating its management services agreement with Poway, Calif.-based Palomar Health Medical Group following a cyberattack on Palomar in May, The San Diego Union-Tribune reported Sept. 25.

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Digital Health News

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Gloucestershire Hospitals NHS FT has deployed a knowledge-based medication administration system, which utilises barcode technology.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Vaibhav Srivastava, President of Healthcare, Insurance and Life Sciences (HILS), Innova Solutions In today’s growing cyber-attack landscape, hospital systems have quickly become the prime target of cyber threats as they collect sensitive patient data, including social security numbers, insurance information, and health records—making such an attack particularly appealing to bad actors.

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

For the 150th episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are deciding if different topics in healthcare are a big deal, a little deal, or no deal at all! First up, we are making that decision on Epic having 190 million patients use MyChart with 5 billion logins each year. Next, we take a look at how 46% of healthcare organizations are now hosting their databases all or mostly in the cloud compared to 36% of other sectors doing the same to decide if that’s a big deal, little deal, or no

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Douglas Newton, MD, MPH, Chief Medical Officer of Rula Health With rising rates of loneliness, isolation and an alarming increase in suicide, the mental health crisis faced by youth in the United States requires urgent attention and innovative solutions. This has become a priority across many parts of healthcare, as recent research from the U.S. Surgeon General focuses on both the short- and long-term effects of these challenges and further highlights the need for effective mental health care fo

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Healthcare IT Today

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The following is a guest article by Boris Dzhingarov. As an increasing number of healthcare institutions undergo digital transformation, they have to deal with the accompanying security risks. These risks vary from business to business because healthcare institutions set up their IT infrastructure differently. A major part of digital transformation is the adoption of cloud computing , which helps companies increase productivity, communicate better , and run more efficiently.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Rijraj Bhuptani, Co-founder and CEO SPRY Therapeutics, Inc. Administrative tasks are essential for ensuring high-quality patient care in health care, and the rehabilitation sector is no different. The sheer volume of patients can lead to an overwhelming burden of manual recordkeeping. Any inefficiency not only undermines the quality of care by causing delays for patients but also leads to therapist burnout.

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Center for Health Insurance Reform

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Since the early 1990s, health care provider consolidation in states like Oregon has led to higher prices, reduced access, and worsened health inequities. In response, Oregon established the Health Care Market Oversight Program in 2022 to review major health care transactions, aiming to ensure they reduce costs and improve care access, especially for underserved populations.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

What You Should Know: – Reimagine Care , the nation’s leading provider of on-demand cancer care, and Moffitt Cancer Center , the only National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida and host of the CancerX initiative, announce today a strategic partnership to transform cancer care delivery. – The collaboration addresses the increasing need for flexibility in care, allowing patients to receive their treatments without the limitations of traditiona

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Becker's Health IT

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Discover the latest updates on the ongoing IT outage at Weiser Memorial Hospital in Idaho, including alleged ransomware and efforts to restore functionality.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

What You Should Know: – Wellinks , the leader in virtual-led cardiopulmonary care, has acquired Spire Health in a non-cash transaction. – This strategic move merges Spire’s cutting-edge patient monitoring technology with Wellinks’ specialized virtual care model, establishing a first-of-its-kind, fully integrated Predictive Patient Care company.

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Speaker: Jennifer Hill

Payroll compliance is a cornerstone of business success, yet for small and midsize businesses, it’s becoming increasingly challenging to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of federal, state, and local regulations. Mistakes can lead to costly penalties and operational disruptions, making it essential to adopt advanced solutions that ensure accuracy and efficiency.

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HealthIT Answers

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Starts on October 20th in Las Vegas -Whether you aim to foster meaningful connections, gain insights on cutting-edge trends, enhance your professional journey, or elevate your organization to unprecedented success – HLTH 2024 is the gateway to achieve your unique mission. The post Attend HLTH 2024 in October appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

What You Should Know: – Avo , a provider of healthcare AI solutions, announces the launch of Ask Avo, a first-of-its-kind, customizable AI consult tool that seamlessly integrates into Electronic Health Records (EHR) systems. – Ask Avo harnesses patient data, institutional protocols, and updated medical guidelines to deliver trustworthy and relevant responses to complex clinical questions.

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HealthIT Answers

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

By Avinash Shanbhag & Adam Wong - The draft action plan serves as a single resource for federal agencies and anyone else in the health IT community looking for the FHIR-based capabilities being used today by the federal government. Feedback on the action plan is being accepted through Nov. 25. The post Introducing the 2024 Draft Federal FHIR® Action Plan appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Dossier

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Authored By: Geir Arnhoff CEO Linkedin In recent months, the healthcare industry has witnessed a concerning trend: a significant increase in hospital layoffs. From small community hospitals to large healthcare systems, financial pressures are forcing institutions to make difficult staffing decisions. It’s not an isolated trend, as economic factors such as inflation, declining reimbursements, and rising operational costs continue to strain hospital budgets.

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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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HealthIT Answers

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

By James Bouchard - Gather top, innovative healthcare organizations and supply chain leaders in the same place for two days and one thing becomes clear. Age-old procurement strategies are no longer working for the growing demands and pressures faced by health systems every day. The post Leaders Speak Out at IDN ’24: Supply Chain Strategies of the Past Aren’t Working Anymore. appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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HIT Consultant

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

What You Should Know: Hyivy Health most recent $2M seed funding round was led by Zcube – Zambon Research Venture along with contributions from Beresford Ventures , Equation Angels, FACIT, mHub, Women’s Equity Lab , and the founding partner of Chai Ventures. The funds are crucial for the advancement of Hyivy Health clinical trials and to prepare for market entry.

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Compliancy Group

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

In late September, Particle Health, a patient data aggregation and delivery platform that provides both data and insights to healthcare companies, filed a lawsuit against Epic Systems, a large provider of health information technology. In its lawsuit , Particle alleges that Epic has attempted to steer customers away from Particle’s software platform toward Epic’s health information technology system.

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Center for Health Insurance Reform

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

More hot days mean more hot research! This month we read about the growing divergence between Medicare Advantage bids and payments, the impact of enhanced premium tax credits by race and ethnicity, and about how narrow or broad ACA marketplace physician networks really are.

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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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