Healthcare Dive
MARCH 29, 2024
The FTC filed for a preliminary injunction this week to block the deal, but an expert says the antitrust agency’s efforts to regulate such deals are akin to trying to stop a “ball that’s already rolling downhill.
Healthcare It News
MARCH 29, 2024
They may need help from AI tools or peer support groups to make knowledgeable decisions based on data from their medical records, says Grace Cordovano, cofounder of Unblock Health and a 2024 Changemaker Award recipient.
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Healthcare Dive
MARCH 29, 2024
McMahon announced earlier this year that he’d be retiring from the healthcare behemoth in April. Rex will be stepping up as president, though there’s no word on who will assume McMahon’s chief operating officer role.
Fierce Healthcare
MARCH 29, 2024
With AI being all the buzz in healthcare today, many questions about the technology still remain. Do clinicians understand and trust AI tools? Are algorithms accurate and free from bias? | At the 2024 SXSW conference, a panel on the future of AI in healthcare moderated by AMA President Jesse Ehrenfeld, M.D., discussed what's still needed for safer, more integrated and more impactful systems.
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
MARCH 29, 2024
The transformation, led by Deloitte Digital, focused on increasing customer feedback to identify pervasive issues and closing the loop on customer inquiries.
Healthcare IT Today
MARCH 29, 2024
With this Series C Funding, Overjet will Expand its AI Platform to Create the First Unified Standard for Dental Providers and Payers — Allowing Them to Give Patients the Best Possible Care Overjet , the world leader in dental AI, today announced a $53.2 million Series C round: the largest investment ever in artificial intelligence for dentistry. The historic round was led by March Capital, with participation from General Catalyst, Insight Partners, E14 Fund, Crosslink Capital, Spring Rock Capit
Health Care Compliance Brief brings together the best content for health law & compliance professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Healthcare IT Today
MARCH 29, 2024
Dan O’Connor, Vice President, Service Desk Delivery at HCTec , says that resolving a customer service call involves a lot more than fixing the problem that the customer bought. You have to leave the customer feeling that you cared about them. Conveying that sense of care might be more important than solving the problem. Furthermore, every call is about patient care, even if it’s helping a staff person use their computer.
Fierce Healthcare
MARCH 29, 2024
As public health officials nationwide sound the alarm on a “tripledemic”—the emergence of the respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), the influenza virus and the COVID-19 virus simultaneously—pregnant w | Given that Medicaid and CHIP cover a significant portion of all pregnancies in America—especially for historically disadvantaged groups—policy actions could play a key role in supporting vaccine access and health equity.
Healthcare IT Today
MARCH 29, 2024
Amazing how a trivial detail such as a postal address can cause so many headaches and so much waste. But in health care, a lack of address standardization is a major barrier to important aspects of care, including the sharing of patient records demanded by our trend to value-based care. Part of the problem is provider laziness, because the US postal service offers a standard addressing process called CASS , and several services draw on it to ensure the correct use of abbreviations, ZIP codes, an
Mobi Health News
MARCH 29, 2024
The patent gives virtual assistant clients access to the digital twins of human experts.
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Based on comprehensive survey data from diverse healthcare providers, the 2025 HIPAA Benchmark Report delivers actionable intelligence for modern compliance programs. This report examines how organizations are restructuring HIPAA Privacy Programs to address emerging regulatory requirements. Through analysis of staffing models, program operations, and breach management protocols, it provides a clear picture of current best practices.
Digital Health News
MARCH 29, 2024
More than 2.7 million people have already used a new prescription feature in the NHS App since its launch two months ago.
Mobi Health News
MARCH 29, 2024
The chronic care management company reported a 47% decrease in revenue in Q4 2023 compared to 2022 and a $7.3 million loss in year-over-year revenue.
Digital Health News
MARCH 29, 2024
The new Digital Health Advisory Services framework agreement from NHS Shared Business Services will help NHS teams plug workforce digital skills gaps.
Becker's Health IT
MARCH 29, 2024
"UnitedHealth Group confirms data compromise from Feb. 21 cyberattack on subsidiary Change Healthcare. Working to analyze and notify affected customers.
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Every health care provider that accepts federal payments must screen for excluded providers. Use this sample Exclusion Screening Checklist and Compliance Policy to evaluate and improve your organization’s compliance with the law. Payments from Medicare, Medicaid, and TriCare trigger screening requirements that may extend to employees, contractors, volunteers, board members, and network providers.
MedTrainer
MARCH 29, 2024
MedTrainer continues its dominance of the healthcare compliance software market as the #1 solution for spring 2024, ranked by G2 reviewers. MedTrainer has led the Healthcare Compliance Software category since the ranking’s inception. As the largest and most trusted software marketplace, G2 is visited by more than 80 million software buyers annually.
HIPAA Journal
MARCH 29, 2024
It has been more than 5 weeks since Change Healthcare suffered a Blackcat ransomware attack. The ALPHV/BlackCat is known to exfiltrate data in its attacks, the group claimed to have stolen 6TB of data, and a ransom of $22 million was paid to a Blackcat account to prevent the release of the stolen data. The affiliate behind the attack claimed not to have been paid for the attack, the ALPHV/Blackcat group said the ransom was seized by law enforcement and was never received, and the affiliate claim
Digital Health News
MARCH 29, 2024
blueBriX has revealed new micro frontends for its modules, enabling app developers and healthcare providers to fill feature gaps.
HIPAA Journal
MARCH 29, 2024
In February, Harvard Pilgrim Health Care revised the total number of individuals affected by an April 2023 ransomware attack, increasing the total by more than 81,000 to 2,632,275 individuals. That total was increased for the fourth time on March 27, 2024, as the ongoing investigation identified more data that was compromised in the attack. Now, at least 2,860,795 individuals are known to have been affected.
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In healthcare, where patient data protection is paramount, effective vendor risk management isn't just good business—it's essential for maintaining compliance and trust. This comprehensive guide helps healthcare compliance professionals navigate the complexities of third-party vendor relationships in an increasingly interconnected healthcare environment.
Fierce Healthcare
MARCH 29, 2024
Virtual mental health company Brightside Health picked up $33 million in fresh funding to help propel its expansion into Medicare and Medicaid populations. | Virtual mental health company Brightside Health picked up $33 million in fresh funding to help propel its expansion into Medicare and Medicaid populations.
HIPAA Journal
MARCH 29, 2024
Cyberattacks and data breaches have been reported by the L.A. County Department of Mental Health, Healthfirst, Wyndemere Senior Care, Risas Dental & Braces, and Baylor College of Medicine. Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health has recently notified the California Attorney General about a breach of an employee’s email account.
Redox
MARCH 29, 2024
In this series, I am exploring how Redox can fill the gap between things one would think should be possible and what actually is possible. In the first post, I covered how Redox is overcoming current limitations with bulk FHIR. This time, I’ll be discussing our capabilities to translate between HL7 ® v2 and HL7 ® FHIR ® —a reoccurring challenge for many of our customers.
HealthIT Answers
MARCH 29, 2024
CMS extended the data submission deadline to 4/15/24 and reopened the 2023 MIPS Extreme and Uncontrollable Circumstances Exception Application to provide relief to MIPS eligible clinicians impacted by this cybersecurity incident. The post Reopening of 2023 MIPS EUC Application in Response to Change Healthcare Cyberattack appeared first on Health IT Answers.
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.
Fierce Healthcare
MARCH 29, 2024
Payer Roundup—UnitedHealth clean energy plan will supply most of U.S.
MedTrainer
MARCH 29, 2024
The well-being and welfare of patients should always be the top priority for any healthcare organization. In this article, we will explore the essential steps to safeguard patient and staff safety and prevent incidents in healthcare. Following these steps can create a safety culture, enhance communication, improve training and education, implement effective procedures, and continuously monitor and evaluate patient safety efforts.
Fierce Healthcare
MARCH 29, 2024
A new year brings a new approach to tracking health tech and digital health investments. | A roundup of health tech and digital health financing rounds in March. Check out who picked up new investments.
MedTrainer
MARCH 29, 2024
Hospitals deal with emergencies of all kinds and severity. At a moment’s notice, nurses and physicians must jump into action to save lives. But what happens when an emergency occurs in the facility? When the crisis is over, staff must know how to report an incident in hospitals. Reporting an incident in hospitals is crucial for ensuring patient safety and quality of care.
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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.
Fierce Healthcare
MARCH 29, 2024
Welcome to this week's Chutes & Ladders, our roundup of hirings, firings and retirings throughout the industry.
Dot Compliance
MARCH 29, 2024
Quality management plays an important part in ensuring the safety and efficacy of products across the life sciences industry. Quality events—deviations from established standards—are common occurrences in this highly regulated industry. This means it’s essential for life sciences professionals to understand and manage these events effectively, in order to meet regulatory compliance.
Hanys
MARCH 29, 2024
AHEI virtual learning series April 2 Standing membership call on state and federal issues April 2 Updates to NYS Hepatitis C testing law April 9 Crucial conversations and conflict resolution April 10 Government relations update series April 12 HANYS' events during the AHA 2024 Annual Meeting in Washington April 15 Improve employee retention and productivity with a free financial wellness employee benefit April 17 Enhance contract value and drug supply assurance April 18 Fiscal policy update call
HIPAA Journal
MARCH 29, 2024
The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights (OCR) has announced that a $35,000 settlement has been reached with Phoenix Healthcare to resolve a HIPAA Right of Access violation. This is the 47th investigation of a HIPAA Right of Access case to result in a financial penalty. The HIPAA Right of Access provision of the HIPAA Privacy Rule requires patients or their personal representatives to have timely access to their health information.
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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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