Kaiser exposed up to 13.4M plan member records to third parties
Healthcare Dive
APRIL 26, 2024
The largest data breach reported so far this year comes as regulators reconsider healthcare’s use of tracking technologies.
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Thirty Madison, Talkspace partner to expand care access for migraines and women's health
Healthcare It News
APRIL 26, 2024
The telemedicine company joins forces with the behavioral health company to expand care access for women, as well as patients suffering from mental health issues and migraines.
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Centene looks beyond Medicaid redeterminations
Healthcare Dive
APRIL 26, 2024
The nation's largest Medicaid insurer expects to return to normal operations this year, though redeterminations continue to dog Centene through a mismatch between rates and acuity.
Optum Virtual Care said to be closing down
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
APRIL 26, 2024
On an April 18 conference call with Optum Everycare CEO Jennifer Phalen, some employees of the company's virtual care division were told that their last date would be in July, according to a news report this week. WHY IT MATTERS UnitedHealth Group, Optum's parent company, reported more than $1 billion in net losses during the first quarter – which included impacts from the February 21 Change Healthcare ransomware attack and subsequent payment systems outage.
The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings
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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.
Teladoc reports mixed results following long-time CEO’s departure
Healthcare Dive
APRIL 26, 2024
The virtual care giant’s earnings were dragged by flagging growth in its BetterHelp segment, which suffered an 11% drop in paying users year over year.
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OpenAI expands partnership with Moderna for customizable GPTs
Mobi Health News
APRIL 26, 2024
The pharma giant's employees will have access to ChatGPT Enterprise, which allows teams to create customized GPTs on specific topics.
US nurses protest against the use of AI in hospitals
Digital Health News
APRIL 26, 2024
Nurses from the Californian Nurses Association have been protesting against the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in US hospitals.
Summer Health locks down $11.65M for pediatric telehealth service
Mobi Health News
APRIL 26, 2024
The startup plans to use the funds to build out its technology platform.
Sagility Acquires BirchAI, a GenAI Company in the Healthcare Space
Healthcare IT Today
APRIL 26, 2024
Sagility to Transform Member, Patient, and Provider Interactions Using BirchAI’s SaaS Platform Sagility LLC , one of the leading technology-enabled services providers in the healthcare services space, announced its acquisition of Seattle-based BirchAI. BirchAI is a healthcare technology company offering cloud-based, GenAI call technology built by experts in transformer-based natural language processing.
3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings
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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.
Thirty Madison, Talkspace partner to expand care access for migraines and women's health
Mobi Health News
APRIL 26, 2024
The telemedicine company joins forces with the behavioral health company to expand care access for women as well as patients suffering from mental health issues and migraines.
Summer Health locks down $11.65M for pediatric telehealth service
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
APRIL 26, 2024
The startup plans to use the funds to build out its technology platform.
HCA Healthcare sails past Q1 estimates on strong volumes, but leaves full-year guidance untouched
Fierce Healthcare
APRIL 26, 2024
Inpatient volume growth across HCA Healthcare’s entire hospital portfolio and other steady gains on payer mix, length of stay and operating expenses have set the large chain on a strong trajectory | CEO Sam Hazen told investors that widespread inpatient volume increases fueled "the best portfolio experience I think I’ve seen in my experience in the company.
Kaiser Permanente Website Tracker Breach Affects 13.4 Million Individuals
HIPAA Journal
APRIL 26, 2024
Kaiser Permanente Health Plan Inc. is notifying 13.4 million individuals that some of their personal data has been disclosed to third parties such as Microsoft (Bing), Google, and X (Twitter) via tracking technologies on its websites and apps. This is the largest healthcare data breach to be reported so far in 2024 and the largest confirmed healthcare data breach to date involving website tracking technologies.
The Role of Technology in Remote Patient Monitoring
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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.
Elevance Health's CarelonRx rolling out new specialty pharmacy savings tool for employers
Fierce Healthcare
APRIL 26, 2024
Elevance Health's pharmacy benefit manager CarelonRx is launching a new solution that aims to make it easier for employers to plan for the future around specialty pharmacy costs while connecting me | CarelonRx is launching a new solution that aims to make it easier for employers to plan for the future around specialty pharmacy costs, while connecting members with critical support to manage their conditions.
Spark TSL acquires Sentean Group, driving digital transformation
Digital Health News
APRIL 26, 2024
Spark TSL has acquired Dutch firm Sentean Group and will use this to power ahead with its plans to help hospitals with their digital transformation.
FTC makes changes to healthcare breach reporting
Becker's Health IT
APRIL 26, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission made changes to the Health Breach Notification Rule as it aims to better address the evolving landscape of health technology.
Royal Papworth CIO presents six actions for trusts’ AI journey
Digital Health News
APRIL 26, 2024
At the Digital Healthcare Show 2024, Royal Papworth Hospital NHS FT CIO Andrew Raynes highlighted six actions for NHS trusts to take on their AI journeys.
15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence
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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?
Phishers Gain Access to 23 L.A. County Department of Health Services Email Accounts
HIPAA Journal
APRIL 26, 2024
Los Angeles County Department of Health Services’ employees were targeted in a recent phishing campaign, and almost 2,800 Catholic Medical Center patients have been affected by a data breach at one of its vendors. Los Angeles County Department of Health Services Phishing Attack The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services was recently targeted in a phishing campaign that saw 23 employees tricked into disclosing their email account credentials after clicking a hyperlink in an email
Epic Breaks Ground on “Other Worlds” Campus, Inspired by Narnia and Lord of the Rings
HIT Consultant
APRIL 26, 2024
Epic’s sixth campus will include Underhill, an underground cafeteria with doors and windows built into a hill. It’s a nod to J. R. R. Tolkien’s hobbits, whose “love of food and first and second lunches made them a natural selection for the other worlds to visit at mealtimes.” CUNINGHAM What You Should Know: – Verona, Wisconsin-based EHR leader Epic Systems has begun construction on its sixth campus, aptly named “Other Worlds,” The Cap Times first reports. – Followi
ComplianceJunction HIPAA Training Receives SCCE Accreditation
HIPAA Journal
APRIL 26, 2024
The Society of Corporate Compliance and Ethics (SCCE) has recently accredited ComplianceJunction’s ‘HIPAA Training for Organizations’ training course. The SCCE is an Eden Prairie, MN-based non-profit association dedicated to enabling the lasting success and integrity of organizations by promoting high standards in compliance and ethics programs. The SCCE, which has more than 19,000 members in over 100 countries, provides resources, education, and networking opportunities for ethics and complianc
King’s Health Partners teams up with Sweatcoin for diabetes programme
Digital Health News
APRIL 26, 2024
A partnership between King's Health Partners and Sweatcoin will see young adults with type 2 diabetes encouraged to be more active.
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
MGMA seeks clarity on breach notification burden in wake of Change cyberattack
Becker's Health IT
APRIL 26, 2024
The Medical Group Management Association is seeking clarity from the HHS' Office for Civil Rights regarding who carries the burden of providing HIPAA-required breach notifications to both the federal government and affected patients following the Change Healthcare cyberattack.
FTC finalizes changes to data privacy rule to step up scrutiny of digital health apps
Fierce Healthcare
APRIL 26, 2024
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) finalized a rule Friday that aims to tighten the reins on digital health apps sharing consumers' sensitive medical data with tech companies. | The FTC finalized a rule Friday that aims to tighten the reins on digital health apps sharing consumers' sensitive medical data with tech companies.
Bipartisan Coalition of Attorneys General Call for UHG to Take Decisive Action to Help Providers and Patients
HIPAA Journal
APRIL 26, 2024
A bipartisan coalition of 22 state attorneys general sent a letter to UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty to express their concern about the response to the February 21, 2024, ransomware attack on Change Healthcare and the continuing problems faced by providers, pharmacies, and patients. Providers and pharmacies in their various jurisdictions have reported catastrophic disruptions due to the extended outage and limited restoration of Change Healthcare’s services, and wholly inadequate responses
Walgreens Launches Specialty Pharmacy for Complex Conditions
HIT Consultant
APRIL 26, 2024
What You Should Know: – Walgreens , a leading pharmacy chain, is making a significant push into the specialty pharmacy market with the launch of “Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy.” – The new $25B initiative expands access to care for patients with complex, chronic conditions while driving profitability for the company. Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy: A Holistic Approach Walgreens Specialty Pharmacy aims to break down barriers within the healthcare system.
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