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How virtual-first can improve outcomes and make care more affordable

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The virtual-first approach to healthcare that some hospitals and health systems are taking is helping to reshape how patients receive care. And virtual care providers – online companies that specialize in telemedicine, sometimes known as "payviders" – are offering a virtual-first approach to healthcare directly to consumers. (Payvider in this context not to be confused with payvider meaning large health systems that handle both care delivery and claims processing, such as U

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Digital unicorn Lyra Health lays off 2% of workforce amid restructuring, impacting non-clinicians

Fierce Healthcare

Lyra Health, a provider of mental health benefits for employees, laid off 2% of its total workforce last Monday, Fierce Healthcare has learned. | The layoffs affected 77 people, according to a former employee who was part of the cuts and spoke on the condition of anonymity. At least some of the employees received severance for 12 weeks with health benefits.

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SoundHealth Launches AI-Powered Nasal Breathing Assessment

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – SoundHealth , a medical technology company focused on AI-driven healthcare solutions, has announced the launch of SONUCheck, a groundbreaking feature in its SONU app. – SONUCheck utilizes vocal analysis as a non-invasive biomarker to measure nasal patency, providing users with real-time insights into their nasal breathing.

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Pharmacy costs, high utilization drive Kaiser to $608M operating loss in Q3

Healthcare Dive

Kaiser said it would institute cost-cutting measures in response to the lackluster financial results, but didn’t detail specifics.

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Bridging Innovation & Patient Care: The Growing Role of AI

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Co-founder & CEO at Tattva.Health

AI is transforming clinical trials—accelerating drug discovery, optimizing patient recruitment, and improving data analysis. But its impact goes far beyond research. As AI-driven innovation reshapes the clinical trial process, it’s also influencing broader healthcare trends, from personalized medicine to patient outcomes. Join this new webinar featuring Simran Kaur for an insightful discussion on what all of this means for the future of healthcare!

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Ontada, Datavant Partner to Accelerate Oncology Innovation with Real-World Data

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Ontada , a McKesson business specializing in real-world data and clinical technology for community oncology, has announced a strategic collaboration with Datavant , a health data platform. – The partnership aims to accelerate oncology innovation by providing life science companies with faster access to Ontada’s comprehensive real-world data.

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Many hospitals still aren’t complying with price transparency rule: OIG

Healthcare Dive

In a sample of 100 hospitals, 34 didn’t meet requirements for publishing machine-readable files of their charges while 14 didn’t follow rules to post shoppable services.

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Q/A: Medidata VP Talks Overcoming Financial Barriers to Diversity in Clinical Trials

HIT Consultant

Meghan Harrison, VP of Clinical Trial Financial Management at Medidata Achieving diversity in clinical trials is crucial for developing effective and safe treatments for all populations. Yet, financial barriers often exclude underrepresented groups from participating, hindering progress towards health equity. This disparity raises critical questions about the accessibility and inclusivity of medical research.

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HHAeXchange Acquires Sandata Technologies, Enhancing Ability to Serve Homecare Providers, Payers, and Caregivers Nationwide

Healthcare IT Today

Best Positioned to Deliver Transformative Technology that Accelerates the Industry’s Evolution and its Ability to Improve Health Outcomes HHAeXchange , a leader in homecare management solutions for providers, caregivers, managed care organizations (MCOs), and state Medicaid programs, today announced that it has acquired Sandata Technologies. With four decades of experience, Sandata provides solutions that serve the homecare industry.

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Medable Unveils Generative AI to Accelerate Clinical Trial Startup

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Medable Inc., a leader in clinical development technology, has announced Medable AI, a suite of generative AI capabilities designed to revolutionize the clinical trial startup process. Medable AI empowers sponsors and clinical research organizations (CROs) to build digital and decentralized trials faster, with greater efficiency and control. – The launch of Medable AI is part of a broader AI strategy for Medable, with plans to expand AI capabilities across its

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Comply with Privacy Rights to Avoid Unconsented Intimate Exams

AIHC

Written by Gabriella Neff, RHIA, CHA, CHC, CHRC, CHPC This past year, in 2024, revisions were made to clarify hospital guidelines related to informed consent specifically addressing UIEs (unconsented intimate exams) to patients while under anesthesia. This article addresses how these privacy rights extend beyond rules designated under HIPAA and States passing rules banning unauthorized pelvic exams.

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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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5 Key Strategies to Maximize Savings in Healthcare IT

HIT Consultant

Krishna Subramanian, Co-Founder & COO at Komprise In recent years, the healthcare industry has increasingly emphasized the importance of controlling costs, minimizing waste, and enhancing care outcomes. This focus is particularly urgent in California, where new legislation mandates state healthcare providers to limit spending growth to 3.5% in 2025 and 3% by 2029.

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Nabla’s Experience Generating 8 Million AI Clinical Notes and Where Their AI Assistant is Headed Next

Healthcare IT Today

One of the leaders in the AI medical assistant space is Nabla. We’ve had a front row seat to their growth over the last year led by Alex Lebrun, Co-founder and CEO at Nabla. While at the HLTH 2024 conference in Las Vegas, we had a chance to catch up with Lebrun to hear about their growth as a company and how their product has evolved, from a solution focused on ambient clinical voice documentation to becoming a comprehensive AI assistant for clinicians.

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Healthcare Cybersecurity: Fending Off The Rise of Cyberattacks

HIT Consultant

Zack Schuler, Executive Chairman and Founder of NINJIO Organizations in the healthcare sector face particularly acute cyber threats. They confront unique risks due to a range of factors — from the huge amount of sensitive data they store to the perception that they are lucrative targets for ransomware gangs. Cybercriminals recognize that there are many vulnerabilities in the healthcare sector, which has led to a surge in cyberattacks.

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The Power of Shared Governance in Driving Healthcare’s Digital Transformation

HealthIT Answers

By Allison Morin MSN RN NI-BC - Shared governance is a leadership model in which clinical staff, administrative teams, and healthcare executives all work together to shape internal policies, operations, and technology adoption. The post The Power of Shared Governance in Driving Healthcare’s Digital Transformation appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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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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Fort Health Secures $5.5M to Expand Pediatric Mental Healthcare in Texas and Illinois

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Fort Health , a leader in integrated behavioral health, today announced that it has raised $5.5 million to expand mental health care into more pediatricians’ offices. The funding round was led by Twelve Below and Vanterra bringing the total amount raised to $16M. – Since launching, Fort Health has expanded into NJ, NY and PA, and secured large commercial contracts with payers and provider groups to provide access to evidence-based youth mental health care serv

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Cardinal Health inks two deals worth $3.9B to expand diabetes, gastroenterology businesses

Fierce Healthcare

Cardinal Health plans to buy two companies that will expand its diabetes and gastroenterology businesses as part of an overall strategy to grow its footprint in specialty medicine. | Cardinal Health plans to buy two companies that will expand its diabetes and gastroenterology businesses as part of an overall strategy to grow its footprint in specialty medicine.

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Hospital Finances Stabilize, But High Labor Costs Pose Ongoing Challenge

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Hospital and health system finances have shown signs of stability over the past year, but rising labor costs continue to put pressure on the bottom line, according to the latest National Hospital Flash Report and Physician Flash Report f rom Kaufman Hall. The data for these reports comes from Kaufman Hall’s National Hospital Flash Report, which analyzes data from over 1,300 hospitals, and the Physician Flash Report, which draws on data from more than 200,000 p

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More than 9,000 hospital letters delayed in Kent owing to IT glitch

Digital Health News

More than 9,000 automatic letters from hospitals to GPs in Kent were delayed by three weeks due to an IT error.

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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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Cured by Innovaccer Launches Healthcare Experience AI to Transform Patient Journeys

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Cured by Innovaccer, a healthcare experience platform, has announced the launch of Healthcare Experience AI , a suite of advanced AI capabilities designed to revolutionize patient engagement and operational efficiency. – The new offering combines generative and predictive AI to empower healthcare organizations to deliver more personalized and proactive care.

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AI and cybersecurity: How safe are your systems?

Becker's Health IT

The artificial intelligence (AI) boom is here, and it’s not showing signs of slowing down any time soon. With a current market size of about $28 billion, healthcare AI is projected to exceed $180 billion in 2030.

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FeelBetter Partners with Americare to Reduce Polypharmacy Risks in Seniors

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – FeelBetter, a leader in AI-driven polypharmacy management, today announced a partnership with Americare , a leading long-term care and skilled nursing services provider, to help pinpoint residents at risk of adverse events due to complex medication regimens. – This collaboration extends FeelBetter’s reach into the long-term care and skilled nursing facility space to tackle the growing complexities of polypharmacy among seniors.

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The cybersecurity risk of healthcare AI: 6 things to know

Becker's Health IT

With the rise in artificial intelligence use, healthcare organizations block more AI activity than most other industries.

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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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DOJ sues to block UnitedHealth's $3.3B acquisition of Amedisys

Fierce Healthcare

The Department of Justice filed suit on Tuesday to block UnitedHealth's $3.3 billion acquisition of home health company Amedisys, arguing that the deal would stifle competition in this space. | The Department of Justice filed suit on Tuesday to block UnitedHealth's $3.3 billion acquisition of home health company Amedisys, arguing that the deal would stifle competition in this space.

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Ransomware group threatens to leak Georgia hospital's data

Becker's Health IT

A ransomware group claims to have stolen 1.15 terabytes of data from Memorial Hospital and Manor, a healthcare provider based in Bainbridge, Ga., BankInfoSecurity reported Nov. 11.

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Babylon founder Ali Parsa launches new company Quadrivia AI

Mobi Health News

The launch comes a little over one year after digital health firm Babylon sold almost all of its U.K. assets to digital health company eMed Healthcare U.K.

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Health tech Q3 earnings recap—Hims & Hers plans to launch generic GLP-1; Doximity sees fast growth in AI tools

Fierce Healthcare

Hims & Hers sees explosive growth with plans to launch generic GLP-1 drugBusiness is booming for online health and wellness company Hims & Hers, which raised its 2024 outlook buoye | Business is booming for online health and wellness company Hims & Hers, which raised its 2024 outlook buoyed by a strong third quarter.

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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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Optic, Vindur Tx partner to develop effective cancer treatments and more digital health news

Mobi Health News

Sanofi invests in Zucara Therapeutics and MintNeuro raises $1.27 million in a funding round.

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Data Breaches Announced by New Jersey Rehabilitation Center & Rhode Island Orthopedic Practice

HIPAA Journal

Cyberattacks involving unauthorized access to patient information have been reported by Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Center in New Jersey (4,083 records) and Orthopedics Rhode Island(500 records). The Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Center In July 2024, the Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Center in New Jersey experienced a cybersecurity incident that caused disruption to its network.

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Rula Health, Amazon Health Services join forces to expand access to mental healthcare

Mobi Health News

The alliance aims to make it easier for patients to check their coverage and connect with personalized mental health services.

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Health & Palliative Services of the Treasure Coast & Universal Health Corporation Suffer Email Breaches

HIPAA Journal

Health & Palliative Services of the Treasure Coast in Florida and Universal Health Corporation in Virginia have discovered unauthorized access to their email systems and the exposure of patients’ protected health information. Health & Palliative Services of the Treasure Coast Health & Palliative Services of the Treasure Coast, a Florida-based provider of end-of-life care, has recently confirmed that 22,459 individuals had some of their personal and protected health information compro

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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.