Wed.Aug 14, 2024

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Unsealed court filings offer details of DOJ investigation into Prospect Medical

Healthcare Dive

The documents, released Tuesday, say Prospect is under federal investigation for possible False Claim Act violations, as well as state investigations for failing to safeguard patients’ personal data before a ransomware attack last year.

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Korea to link health records of 8 million patients to MyHealthway

Healthcare It News

The South Korean government seeks to streamline access to the personal health records of over eight million patients held in tertiary general hospitals in a single platform by next year. WHAT IT'S ABOUT My Healthway allows Koreans to view their medical records in a standardised format from various hospitals. It also enables hospitals to securely access their information with consent.

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Medicare Advantage prior authorization denials increased in 2022: KFF

Healthcare Dive

More than 80% of denied requests were overturned when appealed, but few beneficiaries formally questioned the decisions.

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Vivid Health expanding AI platform to home health market

Healthcare It News

Enterprise Taxonomy: Patient Access Operations Population and Public Health Analytics AI Care Business Data and Information Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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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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Elevance, Clayton Dubilier and Rice unveil primary care venture Mosaic Health

Healthcare Dive

New details are emerging about the joint care delivery platform first teased earlier this spring.

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Mark Cuban wants to keep shaking up healthcare. Here's Cost Plus Drug's next move

Fierce Healthcare

Entrepreneur and investor Mark Cuban wants to "f--k up" the U.S. healthcare system to make it more affordable, the billionaire told "The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart this week. | Entrepreneur and investor Mark Cuban wants to "f--k up" the U.S. healthcare system to make it more affordable, the billionaire told "The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart this week.

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MedTrainer’s Compliance Platform Wins Award for New Product of the Year

MedTrainer

LAS VEGAS, August 8, 2024 — MedTrainer, a leading innovator in healthcare compliance technology, is the winner of a Stevie® Award for its development of the industry’s only full-cycle healthcare policy management solution. MedTrainer was selected as a Bronze award winner for New Product of the Year from among m ore than 600 nominations from organizations of all sizes in 21 nations and territories as part of the first annual Stevie Awards for Technology Excellence.

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Fair Square Medicare rolls out AI voice agents to help enroll seniors into insurance plans

Fierce Healthcare

Getting seniors enrolled into the right Medicare plan is typically an inefficient process that many older patients find confusing and frustrating, spending hours on the phone with human call center | Startup Fair Square Medicare is using advancements with generative AI to build AI-based voice agents to screen seniors for Medicare coverage and improve the customer experience.

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Preventing Abuse and Neglect Through Dental Awareness Training

American Medical Compliance

As healthcare professionals, especially within the dental field, you play a crucial role in the early detection and prevention of abuse and neglect. This P.A.N.D.A. (Preventing Abuse and Neglect Through Dental Awareness) Training program is designed to equip dental professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to recognize the signs of abuse and neglect in patients, particularly those who may be vulnerable or unable to speak up for themselves.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

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?

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Kaiser Permanente rolls out Abridge's gen AI clinical tech across 40-hospital system

Fierce Healthcare

Startup Abridge has notched it's largest partnership to date as Kaiser Permanente is making its generative AI tools for medical documentation available to more than 24,000 doctors across its system | Startup Abridge has notched it's largest partnership to date as Kaiser Permanente is making its generative AI tools for medical documentation available to more than 24,000 doctors across its system.

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Six NHS hospitals now fully live with NPIC digital pathology system

Digital Health News

Six NHS hospitals in the North of England have gone live with "digitised pathology departments" underpinned by the National Pathology Imaging Co-operative.

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What the data says about the telehealth market

Fierce Healthcare

In this week's episode of "Podnosis," we’re discussing the challenges and opportunities for telehealth, given some notable setbacks for the industry in recent months. | In this week's episode of "Podnosis," we’re discussing the challenges and opportunities for telehealth, given some notable setbacks for the industry in recent months.

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How to Clean and Disinfect Environmental Surfaces in Healthcare Settings

Total Medical Compliance Resources

Environmental surfaces are the surfaces of equipment, chairs, furniture, walls, and flooring. It is essential that they are cleaned and disinfected between each patient or on a routine basis. Environmental surfaces, also categorized as clinical contact or housekeeping surfaces, are all considered non-critical surfaces. Environmental surfaces do not contact patients directly; however, they can become contaminated during patient care.

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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

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Insurers push 'food is medicine' interventions but rarely weigh in on ultra-processed food

Fierce Healthcare

Cancer. Heart disease. Mental health disorders. Cognitive impairment. Stroke. Diabetes. | Evidence points to overconsumption of ultra-processed foods leading to severe health outcomes, but food is medicine interventions with insurers rarely set out to directly restrict or limit these foods from their members' diets.

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Caregility Launches AI-Powered Fall Risk Detection

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Caregility Corporation , a leader in enterprise telehealth solutions, announced the release of a new fall risk detection capability within its iObserver solution. This innovative feature leverages artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze visual information from patient rooms, enabling early detection of potential fall risks and alerting caregivers accordingly. – The new AI capability runs entirely on edge devices, eliminating the need for cloud-based processing

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Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace Training

American Medical Compliance

In the demanding environment of healthcare, maintaining a safe and professional workplace is paramount. The presence of drugs and alcohol in the workplace not only jeopardizes the well-being of healthcare personnel but also poses significant risks to patient safety and care quality. This Drugs and Alcohol in the Workplace Training for Healthcare Personnel is designed to equip healthcare professionals with the knowledge and tools necessary to recognize, address, and prevent substance abuse in the

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Kaiser Deploys Abridge’s GenAI Clinical Documentation Across Enterprise

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Kaiser Permanente , the nation’s largest non-profit integrated healthcare provider, has announced the rollout of a new assisted clinical documentation tool across its extensive network. – The solution leverages AI technology to streamline administrative tasks and empower doctors to focus on personalized care for their patients.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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What’s it Going to Take to Fix Healthcare’s Chronic Prior Authorization Pain?

Healthcare IT Today

In this far-ranging discussion, two experts in health care explore current and potential solutions to the much-hated process of prior authorization in medical care. Shereese Maynard, MS, MBA, Co-Owner at Nostradata Medical , calls prior authorization “critical yet contentious.” The way it’s done now, in her assessment, it ends up increasing costs “down the line” because patients’ care is denied and their conditions worsen.

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Elevance Health, PE firm CD&R launch primary care platform Mosaic Health

Fierce Healthcare

Private equity firm Clayton, Dubilier & Rice and Elevance Health have debuted Mosaic Health, a new national care delivery platform. | Clayton, Dubilier & Rice and Elevance Health have debuted Mosaic Health, a new national care delivery platform.

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HIPAA Refresher Training

American Medical Compliance

The HIPAA Refresher training reinforces your understanding of key HIPAA provisions, highlights recent updates, and provides practical tips for maintaining compliance in your daily operations. Whether you’re new to HIPAA or need a quick review, this HIPAA Refresher training will ensure you have the knowledge to protect patient privacy effectively.

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Hacker steals patient info from Chicago hospital

Becker's Health IT

"Chicago's Roseland Community Hospital faces data breach as patient information is copied and removed from IT network.

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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

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Managing Aggressive Behaviors in Assisted Living Facilities Training

American Medical Compliance

The Managing Aggressive Behaviors in Assisted Living Facilities Training equips caregivers and staff with the knowledge and skills to recognize, de-escalate, and manage aggressive behaviors in a compassionate and effective manner. This training will not only enhance your ability to maintain a safe environment but also improve the overall care experience for residents.

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The Path to More Accurate Provider Data

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by the Healthcare Business of LexisNexis® Risk Solutions. Accurate provider data is foundational to the United States healthcare system. Healthcare professionals’ role in collecting and maintaining this data, including providers’ names, practice addresses, office hours, specialties, sanctions and hospital affiliations, is critical but also invaluable.

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Community health centers face increased staffing and funding pressures, new report finds

Fierce Healthcare

Workforce shortages are placing increased pressure on community health centers (CHCs) across the U.S., with more than 70% of such centers surveyed reporting primary care physician, nurse or mental | Community Health Centers, which provide an essential safety net for lower income patients, are facing increased challenges and need congressional help to maintain the level of services they provide, a new report says.

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This Week’s Health IT Jobs – August 14, 2024

Healthcare IT Today

It can be very overwhelming scrolling though job board after job board in search of a position that fits your wants and needs. Let us take that stress away by finding a mix of great health IT jobs for you! We hope you enjoy this look at some of the health IT jobs we saw healthcare organizations trying to fill this week. Here’s a quick look at some of the health IT jobs we found: PC Technician – Allyon, Inc.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.