Fri.Feb 07, 2025

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How 3D Technologies are Revolutionizing the Medical Industry

HIT Consultant

Ion Hatzithomas, CEO atRenderHub The Medical Revolution Powered by 3D Technology In recent years, the healthcare industry has witnessed a groundbreaking transformation driven by 3D visual technologies. Once confined to the realm of science fiction, recent innovations in 3D printing, bioprinting, mobile 3D imaging, VR/AR for surgeries, and 3D medical animations are now solving critical challenges in diagnostics, treatment, and patient care.

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Health system heavy hitters team on new network for nutrition-based interventions

Healthcare It News

The Food is Medicine Institute at Tufts University is collaborating with Kaiser Permanente to create the new Food is Medicine National Network of Excellence. Joining the effort are several other major healthcare organizations including Geisinger, Highmark Health, CVS Health, Elevance Health, Devoted Health and Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina.

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MRO Is 2025 Best in KLAS for Release of Information

MRO Compliance

NORRISTOWN, Pa. February 7, 2025 MRO Corp (MRO), the leading clinical data exchange company in healthcare, has been named 2025 Best in KLAS for the release of information (ROI) services market segment as part of the 2025 Best in KLAS: Software and Services report. In addition to achieving the top overall performance score, since ROI has been ranked, MRO received As across all five customer excellence pillars included in the annual report loyalty, operations, services, relationship and value.

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2025: AI Transforms Healthcare Operating Models

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Venkatgiri Vandali, president of healthcare and life sciences, Firstsource. AI is a natural fit in multiple functions across the health plan value chain. In 2025, more plans will deploy generative AI in claims operations, […] The article 2025: AI Transforms Healthcare Operating Models appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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HIPAA Compliance 2025: Navigating Regulatory Changes & Industry Trends

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.

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GoodRx names new CFO

Healthcare Dive

Christopher McGinnis is taking the reins as finance chief weeks after the prescription price transparency company also appointed a new CEO.

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Kahuna Workforce Solutions Receives Funding from Memorial Hermann Health System

Healthcare IT Today

Memorial Hermann Health System Invests in Kahuna Workforce Solutions to Help Advance Innovation in Skills and Clinical Competency Development Kahuna Workforce Solutions , the leading provider of skills and clinical competency management software, has announced that Texas-based Memorial Hermann Health System , a nonprofit health system committed to creating healthier communities in Greater Houston, has made a strategic investment in Kahuna.

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Harnessing AI for Smarter Medical Billing Solutions

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Muhammad Shujja, Digital Marketing Lead at AltuMED Artificial Intelligence is making waves by redefining processes and streamlining operations in the evolving healthcare industry. One area that has specifically benefited from AI integration is medical billing. Whether its about reducing human errors or enhancing efficiency, AI-powered tools have already laid a transformative effect on healthcare RCM.

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Alphabet’s Verily to sell stop-loss insurance unit to Elevance

Healthcare Dive

The deal could signal that Elevance wants to build out its commercial products to hedge against volatility in Medicaid and privatized Medicare plans.

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Percipio Health Raises $20M and Unveils AI-Powered Population Health Monitoring Platform

Healthcare IT Today

Percipio Health , a population health monitoring and management platform that is scalable across rising and high-risk categories, today announces its official launch. Percipio has raised $20M to date with the closing of its series A, from investors including UPMC Enterprises , WAVE Ventures , Labcorp , and First Trust Capital Partners, LLC. Percipios platform , developed over the past two years, uses the power of AI and only a smartphone, without medical devices, to collect whole-person health s

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Enhancing Patient Safety Through Better Care Coordination

Healthcare Blog

Policy Management Software for Healthcare: Enhancing Patient Safety Through Better Care Coordination What drives today’s fast-paced healthcare environment? Is it delivering high-quality care? Is it medical expertise? Or is it managing the information that drives care coordination? The answer is policy management software for healthcare. Healthcare organizations must adapt to evolving regulations and revise policies to align with these changes.

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Simplify Screening for Excluded Providers

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.

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Health tech founders win at UK Women in Innovation Awards

Digital Health News

An app for gynaecological conditions is among the health tech solutions to win the Innovate UK Women in Innovation Awards.

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German Startup Avelios Medical Raises $31.1M for Hospital Information Systems Platform

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Avelios Medical, provider of a modern hospital information system (HIS), has raised 30 million (USD 31.M) in Series A funding led by Sequoia Capital alongside existing investors Revent & HTGF. – With this funding, Avelios accelerates its mission to become the leading operating system for intelligent patient care.

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Weekly HCRE Briefing: More 2025 Outlooks Released Featuring Capital Markets Surveys and Construction Trends | PA Experiencing Health Care M&A Boom

Hall Render

VMG released its 2025 Health System Leader Expectations Survey. Key findings inlcude: (1) recruitment and retention of physicians and expansion of the provider network are top challenges; (2) increased volumes and easing labor pressures will lead to stable or improved financial performance; and (3) health care leaders are most open to JVs in outpatient surgery or behavioral health.

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Edifecs Introduces Healthcare Interoperability Cloud

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Edifecs, Inc. , a global health information technology solutions company, today announced its Healthcare Interoperability Cloud, which enables payers to take a strategic approach to interoperability and address compliance, including with CMS-9115-F and CMS-0057-F, and non-compliance use cases. – In a recent study of 99 payers by a leading third-party consultant, Edifecs was identified as the leading partner for both FHIR and EDI solutions uniquely positioning

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Healthcare Vendor Risk Management: Strategies for Protected Data

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.

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Upcoming events

Hanys

State budget and policy briefing | Healthcare Trustees of New York State Feb. 11 Crucial conversations and conflict resolution Feb. 11 Regional state budget and policy briefing | Healthcare Association of Western and Central New York Feb. 13 GNYHA / HANYS Joint Budget Briefing Feb. 13 Government relations update Feb. 14 Standing membership call on state and federal issues Feb. 18 HANYS' Sepsis Program: Applying the CDC Hospital Sepsis Core Elements Feb. 19 – April 16 Emergency department p

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QUAS Ambient Scribe Grows Through Intensive Relationships with Users

Healthcare IT Today

QUAS employees interview almost every clinician before signing them up to use their ambient voice transcription product, and conducts another half-hour interview after the clinician has tried it for a while. Through this “pipeline of communication,” according to founder Daniel Shirvani, QUAS “builds the AI scribe that doctors want to use” with “less gimicky tools” but support for virtually any workflow.

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AVIA Appoints Clay Holderman as New CEO

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – AVIA , the nation’s leading digital transformation partner for health systems, today announced the appointment of Clay Holderman as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective February 10th. – Holderman brings over two decades of experience in healthcare leadership, having served as President and CEO of UnityPoint Health, a $4.5 billion health system in the Midwest.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

For virtual-only prescribers of buprenorphine, like Bicycle Health, the future of treatment for patients with opioid use disorder hangs in the balance of a tricky web of final and proposed regulations.

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Navigating Payroll Compliance: Future-Proofing Payroll in an Evolving Regulatory Landscape

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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Lawmakers will introduce bill to ban DeepSeek from U.S. government devices

Mobi Health News

Bipartisan legislation dubbed 'No DeepSeek on Government Devices Act' comes amid concerns that the application allows China to see user data.

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How Much Global Health Funding Goes Through USAID?

KFF

This analysis highlights USAID's role in global health and shows that the agency provided the vast majority of the nation's global health assistance for other countries in 2023 (about $6.2 billion or 73% of the total bilateral global health funding that year).

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Q&A: Project Stargate and the viability of AI cancer vaccines

Mobi Health News

Vik Bajaj, Foresite Capital managing director, discusses how AI is used to develop personalized cancer vaccines - and the challenges and promises of Project Stargate.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

Molina Healthcare CEO Joe Zubretsky predicted future Medicaid reform in Congress will be minimal. The insurer missed its quarterly earnings target and previewed its 2025 guidance.

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The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings

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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Maryland health system continues to face ransomware attack

Becker's Health IT

Frederick Health's IT systems disrupted by ransomware attack, but most services open. Downtime procedures in place, lab closed. Recovery in progress.

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Mastering Brushing and Flossing Techniques in Healthcare Training

American Medical Compliance

Proper oral hygiene is essential for overall health, and healthcare providers play a crucial role in promoting effective brushing and flossing techniques to patients. This Mastering Brushing and Flossing Techniques in Healthcare training is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and skills necessary to guide patients in maintaining optimal oral health.

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East Ayrshire partners with Totalmobile to optimise at-home care

Digital Health News

East Ayrshire Health & Social Care Partnership (EAHSCP) has partnered Totalmobile to optimise its at-home care services.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

Two startups that aim to make it easier for consumers to connect with dietitians and nutrition counseling each raised $50 million as demand grows for metabolic health solutions.

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3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings

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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Digital Health’s monthly roundup of contracts and go lives

Digital Health News

This contracts and go lives roundup includes two Devon NHS trusts signing a contract with Epic for an electronic patient record (EPR).

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Telehealth Security: Ensuring Compliance in Remote Patient Care

HIPAA Vault

Introduction: Telehealth Adoption and Security Concerns Telehealth has transformed healthcare, offering convenience and accessibility for both patients and providers. The ability to consult with healthcare professionals from the comfort of ones home has been a game-changer, reducing travel time, increasing patient engagement, and expanding access to care.

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How To Prepare for a Healthcare Coding and Compliance Audit

MedTrainer

When a surveyor walks into your facility for an audit, theres usually a sense of anxiety and tension, even when you know youre prepared. An audit is like a final exam. If you’ve been preparing all along, you’re much calmer, but if you’ve waited until the last minute, then you’re cramming and overwhelmed and scrambling to make sure you’re ready.

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Elevate your team’s survey readiness with HANYS and HMA this April

Hanys

This five-part series, running April 2-30, will help you navigate the scrutiny of regulatory and accreditation bodies like CMS, DOH, The Joint Commission and DNV. Get the skills necessary to excel in survey readiness so you can enhance patient care and protect your organization's reputation — learn more and register.

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The Role of Technology in Remote Patient Monitoring

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.