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Healthcare’s changing landscape is putting pressure on workforce planning

Healthcare Dive

The healthcare setting presents unique challenges to staffing, and the need for skilled professionals is only growing. Keep pace with your workforce development strategy.

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Fall and winter surge in healthcare can be aided by virtual care

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

IT leaders should strategize for telehealth's role in the annual surge, and there's a fit with managing chronic conditions and boosting seniors' annual wellness visits, says Dr. Carrie Nelson, chief medical officer at KeyCare.

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Texas attorney general, generative AI company settle over accuracy allegations

Healthcare Dive

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton alleged Pieces Technologies made deceptive claims about the accuracy of its documentation products. Pieces denied any wrongdoing.

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Startup Particle Health files antitrust lawsuit against Epic alleging it uses monopoly power to block competition

Fierce Healthcare

What began as a dispute between two health tech companies over healthcare data exchange practices has now led to a federal lawsuit alleging antitrust violations. | Venture-backed health tech company Particle Health filed an antitrust lawsuit against Epic in the Southern District of New York alleging that the electronic health records giant is trying to muscle out competition in the payer platform market.

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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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4 steps to minimize the threat of legacy medical devices

Healthcare Dive

Older medical devices with unsupported software pose cybersecurity threats that regulators and industry are struggling to solve. Here are four steps experts say can help mitigate risks.

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Placing AI at the heart of healthcare

Healthcare Dive

AI’s role in healthcare is to give back time while still ensuring that day-to-day tasks are efficiently completed. It is not just about trying out the newest tech; it’s about bringing the heart back to healthcare and putting people first.

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GP blood testing restored three months after Synnovis cyber attack

Digital Health News

GP blood testing services across south east London have been restored following the cyber attack on Synnovis, NHS London has confirmed.

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Lifespan lays off 20% of executive team

Healthcare Dive

The restructuring should save the Rhode Island-based health system $6 million over the next fiscal year, according to Lifespan president and CEO John Fernandez.

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CIO Podcast – Episode 80: Security and Awareness Culture with Brian Shea

Healthcare IT Today

For the 80th episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today, we are joined by Brian Shea, Chief Information Officer at MedOne Healthcare Partners to talk about security! We kick this episode off by discussing the “bricks and mortars” things that are often neglected in favor of shiny objects. Next, we look into how much security is enough security and how you can tell if you’ve done enough for your organization.

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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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Epic hit with antitrust lawsuit by data startup Particle Health

Healthcare Dive

Particle alleges electronic health record vendor Epic used its position as a “monopolist” to prevent competition in the payer market.

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Managing Stress for Caregivers in Assisted Living

American Medical Compliance

Caregiving is an inherently demanding profession, especially within assisted living facilities, where caregivers must balance the dual responsibilities of delivering high-quality care and managing their own emotional and physical well-being. The Alzheimer’s Association’s 2024 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures report highlights that 70% of dementia caregivers find coordinating care to be a significant source of stress.

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How to tame the chaos of managing digital assets in healthcare

Healthcare Dive

Communicating is easy, right? By age 4 or 5, children can express their feelings, use adult grammar and tell stories that stay on topic.

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Community Hospitals Are Severely Challenged Financially, It’s Time for a Payment Rx

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Tom Furr, CEO at PatientPay Forty percent of U.S. hospitals are losing money, a Kaufman Hall analysis shows, even at a time when overall hospital margins are growing. Among them, community and rural hospitals are taking the worst hit. This begs the question: What more should community hospitals be doing to protect their financial health?

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From Payroll Pains to Growth Gains: Streamlining Payroll & HR for Success

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

In the world of small business management, the challenge of managing payroll & HR efficiently while scaling operations can be overwhelming. Yet, with the right strategies in place, these challenges can become opportunities for growth and innovation. In this session, Joe Sharpe, Senior Director of Managed Payroll Services at IRIS, will reveal practical methods and expert insights for outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes, resulting in substantial time and resource savings.

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More than half of acute trusts signed up to the NHS FDP

Digital Health News

More than half of acute trusts have signed up to the NHS federated data platform, surpassing the target of 71 trusts by the end of 2024.

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Particle Health Sues Epic Systems, Alleging Antitrust Violations in EHR Market

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Particle Health , a company specializing in aggregating and delivering actionable patient data, has filed a federal antitrust lawsuit against Epic Systems Corporation. – The lawsuit accuses Epic of abusing its dominant position in the electronic health records (EHR) market to hinder competition in the burgeoning payer platform market.

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Human Longevity, Inc. Completes an Upsized $39.8M Series B Financing to Expand its Precision 100+ Longevity Care Program

Healthcare IT Today

Human Longevity, Inc. (HLI) , with over 10 years as a longevity-focused technology company, today announced the completion of an oversubscribed $39.8M Series B round led by TVM Capital Healthcare with participation from new and existing investors, including Panacea Venture and Emerging Technology Partners. The funding will be used to invest in HLI’s artificial intelligence health risk and recommendation platform, new longevity-focused technologies and services, and new expansion sites glob

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Dexcom and Beyond Type 2 Launch National Glucose Awareness Week with Retta

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – DexCom, Inc., the global leader in real-time continuous glucose monitoring, and Beyond Type 2 , a non-profit organization, are joining forces with actress Retta to launch the first-ever National Glucose Awareness Week. – Taking place from September 23-29, 2024, this initiative aims to bridge the knowledge gap surrounding glucose health and empower individuals to take control of their well-being.

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How To Empower Your Workforce With Modern Fertility Benefits

Speaker: Andrea Wuchiski

In an era where a workforce spans multiple generations, HR managers and Total Rewards leaders face the unique challenge of designing benefits packages that cater to diverse employee needs. This session will delve into how comprehensive fertility benefits can bridge generational gaps, support employees’ health, and enhance workplace satisfaction. Join us for an insightful session that highlights the strategic importance of fertility benefits in today’s competitive job market.

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Nabla launches 31 new languages for AI note-taking assistant

Fierce Healthcare

Ambient AI company Nabla has launched its clinical note-taking solution in 31 new languages including four of the top five international languages spoken in the U.S.—Mandarin, Russian, Po | Nabla now offers a slew of languages which a provider can select to take notes during a patient visit. While patients can receive a summary in their language of choice, clinical notes are documented in English, per U.S. regulations.

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Monday Morning Rounds with CMS

HealthIT Answers

In case you missed it, this is recent communication from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Subscribe to their email lists to keep up to date on all press and news releases. The post Monday Morning Rounds with CMS appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Why UnitedHealthcare is putting a focus on simplicity in its AI strategy

Fierce Healthcare

It's not a secret that navigating the healthcare system is complicated, and the UnitedHealthcare team has rolled out a tool backed by artificial intelligence that aims to make it easier for members | It's not a secret that navigating the healthcare system is complicated, and the UnitedHealthcare team has rolled out a tool backed by artificial intelligence that aims to make it easier for members to shop around.

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5 Ways to Use Outcomes Measure Data in Behavioral Healthcare

HealthIT Answers

By Ram Krishnan - As part of a broader movement across healthcare to improve patient outcomes while reducing costs, behavioral health has seen a shift toward value-based care incentivizing providers to deliver high-quality and efficient care by linking payment to patient health outcomes. The post 5 Ways to Use Outcomes Measure Data in Behavioral Healthcare appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Advanced Compliance: OSHA & HIPAA in Healthcare Facilities

Dive into the Compliance Officer's Handbook for advanced OSHA and HIPAA strategies. This guide provides detailed steps for maintaining compliance in healthcare facilities, covering key regulations like the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and HIPAA Privacy Rule. Learn to create a culture of compliance with management commitment, employee training, and regular risk assessments.

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How To Keep Up With Healthcare Training Requirements

MedTrainer

Managing required healthcare training sometimes feels like brushing your teeth while eating Oreos. Or cleaning with kids in the house. Or any other analogy you can think of that conveys the difficulty of maintaining relevant course content with ever-changing healthcare training requirements. You have to be vigilant, resourceful, and agile. Or find a vendor who is (hint: MedTrainer).

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Understanding How the OIG LEIE Affects Your Business

Compliancy Group

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) maintains the List of Excluded Individuals and Entities (LEIE) as a useful tool that helps safeguard federal healthcare programs from both fraud and abuse. Additionally, the LEIE enhances and ensures high-quality care and protects the public’s health. Healthcare organizations and entities receiving federal funding must understand OIG LEIE and the implications of having vendors or employees on this exclusion list.

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How To Keep Up With Healthcare Training Requirements

MedTrainer

Managing required healthcare training sometimes feels like brushing your teeth while eating Oreos. Or cleaning with kids in the house. Or any other analogy you can think of that conveys the difficulty of maintaining relevant course content with ever-changing healthcare training requirements. You have to be vigilant, resourceful, and agile. Or find a vendor who is (hint: MedTrainer).

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Philips and Jackson Health System’s Collaboration Reduces Carbon Emissions in Patient Monitoring

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Philips and Jackson Health System have released the findings of a collaborative Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) demonstrating the substantial sustainability benefits of transitioning to Philips’ next-generation monitoring solutions. – The study, conducted at Jackson Memorial Hospital, Jackson North Medical Center, and Jackson South Medical Center, revealed a significant reduction in carbon emissions and waste, showcasing the potential for patient monitoring

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Enhance Healthcare Efficiency With Top Payroll & HCM Services

Running a healthcare facility requires precision and care, not just for patients but also for your staff. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps healthcare providers choose the best provider. Efficient payroll management ensures timely, accurate payments, critical for maintaining staff morale and trust. Compliance support helps navigate complex healthcare regulations and avoid costly fines.