Thu.May 16, 2024

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How US provider organizations can build underserved populations' trust

Healthcare It News

Start addressing the distrust communities of color have for the healthcare system by creating a pipeline of clinicians from those communities, advises Christopher Kunney, advocacy chair for HIMSS Georgia chapter and 2024 HIMSS Changemaker award recipient.

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Ascension hit with lawsuits days after ransomware attack

Healthcare Dive

Most data breach lawsuits settle out of court rather than through litigation, an expert told Healthcare Dive.

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Clinicians learn in the hospital as care moves to the home

Healthcare It News

RPM tools and other user-friendly tech are enabling a paradigm shift in care delivery, says Dr. Maulik Majmudar, CMO at Biofourmis, who says it's also important to be educated on the pain points associated of home care.

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Kaiser nixes planned $500M Seattle med tower build, looks to sell property

Healthcare Dive

In recent quarters, the nonprofit giant has opted to focus capital spending on its largest market: California.

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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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Cutting Through the AI Hype: Deploying AI Now to Improve Patient Care

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Bevey Miner, Executive Vice President, Healthcare Strategy and Policy at Consensus Cloud Solutions Artificial intelligence (AI) is everywhere, and with so much hype around it, healthcare organizations are rightfully cautious about deploying AI solutions. Although promising in its ability to transform healthcare through more efficient and accurate data capture and management, there is still much that we as an industry and society need to understand before scali

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Healthcare leaders praise Ascension cyberattack response

Becker's Health IT

Healthcare leaders are praising St. Louis-based Ascension for its communications response to a recent cyberattack, pointing to the health system's transparency and speed in divulging information.

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Transcarent unveils new gen AI-enabled platform WayFinding

Fierce Healthcare

Earlier this month, Transcarent teased that it was betting big on artificial intelligence as it banked a $126 million funding round. | Earlier this month, Transcarent teased that it was betting big on artificial intelligence as it banked a $126 million funding round. Now, it's unveiling WayFinding, a new platform that leans on generative AI to connect members with benefits navigation, clinical guidance and care delivery services all in one place.

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Expert warns about healthcare's cybersecurity weakness

Becker's Health IT

A cybersecurity expert said that the ransomware attacks on Change Healthcare and St. Louis-based Ascension has highlighted the healthcare industry's cybersecurity weakness, CNN reported May 15.

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Reactions to the Ascension Healthcare Ransomware Attack and Suggestions for Healthcare Organizations

Healthcare IT Today

It’s been a bad couple months for cybersecurity in healthcare. Or maybe it will end up being a good thing. I remember after the devestation of Hurricane Katrina, we all woke up to the need for better disaster recovery and business continuity. While it’s amazing to consider two breaches and ransomware incidents the size of Change Healthcare and Ascension could happen so closely together, it’s very clear that healthcare is a target and we need to massively increase our investm

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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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Guthrie Lourdes Hospital affected by Ascension cyberattack

Becker's Health IT

Binghamton, N.Y.-based Guthrie Lourdes Hospital has also been impacted by the ransomware attack on St. Louis-based Ascension as the healthcare organization used to be a part of the organization.

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Why an Enterprise Master Person Index is Foundational for Health Tech Innovation

HIT Consultant

Jitin Asnaani, Chief Product Officer, Rhapsody Healthcare is poised to become the world’s fastest-growing source of data in the next year ( RBC Capital Markets ), accumulating from sources that are as varied as they are numerous, including hospitals, doctors’ offices, retail clinics, and wearable devices. While this wealth of information holds immense potential to revolutionize healthcare, accurately managing it is cumbersome and leveraging it effectively is challenging.

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Kansas Medicaid selects UnitedHealth, Blue Cross and Centene

Fierce Healthcare

Three managed care organizations were recently selected to serve Kansas Medicaid members, the state’s department of health and environment announced. | KanCare, the state Medicaid program, opted against awarding a bid to Aetna Better Health of Kansas.

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ECP Unveils AI-Powered Tools to Improve Medication Safety in Over 7500 Senior Living Communities

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: 1. ECP, a leading software provider for senior living and long-term care communities, launched AI tools to enhance medication safety and clinical outcomes. 2. ECP links 7,500+ communities to 500+ pharmacies, facilitating real-time medication data exchange through electronic records (eMAR). 3. New AI features include: – Preventing duplicate medications in real-time. – Alerting staff to early PRN medication administration. – Identifying controlled substances

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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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MHRA launches regulatory sandbox for AI medical devices

Digital Health News

The MHRA has now launched AI Airlock - a regulatory sandbox that will explore the challenges that comes with regulating AI as a medical device.

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athenahealth Unveils athenaOne for Women’s Health & Urgent Care

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – athenahealth , a leading provider of healthcare software, unveils athenaOne for Women’s Health and athenaOne for Urgent Care. – The new specialty solutions address the specific needs of Women’s Health and urgent care, empowering them to deliver exceptional patient care. Eliminating Tradeoffs: Comprehensive Features with Specialty Focus Historically, practices faced a choice: a comprehensive EHR with generic features or a limited, specialty-specific solut

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4 Current Legal Issues in Healthcare | symplr

Symplr

The landscape of healthcare compliance is continually evolving, shaped by new regulations, court decisions, and societal expectations. A recurring theme running through these current regulations centers around the extent of patients’ rights in regard to their healthcare, while at the same time balancing competing legal concerns. Developments just this year have introduced complexities that healthcare organizations must navigate to ensure compliance , safeguard patient rights, and maintain operat

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Story Health, Saint Luke's Mid America Heart Institute partner for AFib program

Mobi Health News

The organizations will co-develop an atrial fibrillation program that provides clinical decision support tools and patient coaching between clinical visits.

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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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Abdulhussein and Gudgeon confirmed as AI and Data 2024 speakers

Digital Health News

Dr Hatim Abdulhussein and Jules Gudgeon have been confirmed as speakers at AI and Data 2024, which will take place at London Olympia, 22-23 October.

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Manifold appoints former execs from Kyruus Health, Health Catalyst and more digital health hires

Mobi Health News

ConcertAI hires former business leader at Philips, GE HealthCare, RadNet and Amazon AWS.

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Could digital therapeutics be the next frontier in mental health?

Digital Health News

With the ever-increasing prominence of digital technologies in healthcare, digital therapeutics (DTx) present a novel treatment avenue across disease areas, which could support and improve existing care strategies. In this article, Otsuka Pharmaceutical Europe Limited examines the mental health care space where DTx are already having an impact.

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Has the Retail Health Boom Gone Bust?

HealthIT Answers

By David R. Burda - My local Target store used to have a CVS MinuteClinic in it. Target has since repurposed that retail clinic space into a cellphone activation center. When it was a retail clinic, I always wondered what people were there for. The post Has the Retail Health Boom Gone Bust? appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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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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E-scripts platform MediSecure hit by 'large-scale' ransomware

Mobi Health News

Hackers may have entered through one of its third-party vendors.

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MatrixCare, Health Gorilla Partner to Streamline Post-Acute Care with Secure Data Exchange

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – MatrixCare , a provider of technology solutions for post-acute care facilities, has announced a strategic partnership with Health Gorilla. – The strategic integration empowers MatrixCare to seamlessly integrate comprehensive patient data into its Electronic Health Record (EHR) platform, leveraging Health Gorilla’s robust national network.

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Health IT Business News, Financial Edition – May 16, 2024

HealthIT Answers

Business and financial news from Navina, Upperline Health, Nuvo, Avel eCare, eClinicalWorks, Tendo, Zscaler, TruBridge, Triomics, Wolters Kluwer Health, YouScript, Ciba Health, Caregility, Switchboard Health, Brixton Biosciences, SmarterDx, InsightRX, KeyCare, QGenda, and more. The post Health IT Business News, Financial Edition – May 16, 2024 appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Unpacking the Critical Benefits of Cybersecurity in Healthcare

Compliancy Group

Over the past several decades, healthcare organizations have wholeheartedly adopted a range of technology. While expediting administrative and healthcare delivery tasks, digital innovation has come with its share of risk. The vast cyber risk landscape has made it vital that healthcare IT leaders find ways to manage a treasure trove of sensitive data, from protected health information to financial records, making them prime targets for cyberattacks.

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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.