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A guide to healthcare digital transformation and the digital-first model

Healthcare It News

Besides being all the rage in the industry, digital transformation is a key component to the strategy of forward-leaning hospitals and health systems today. It aligns healthcare organizations with its customers – highly digital patients. This is one of the most important topics healthcare CIOs and other C-suite and health IT leaders can be talking about today.

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Judge dismisses FTC’s antitrust suit against Welsh Carson

Healthcare Dive

Regulators sued the private equity firm last year for consolidating anesthesiology services in Texas with its portfolio company, U.S. Anesthesia Partners. Now, a judge is holding Welsh Carson blameless while allowing the suit against USAP to continue.

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Fortis Healthcare gets AI boost for mental health vertical

Healthcare It News

Fortis Healthcare, a publicly listed private hospital network from India, has introduced a new mental health service enabled by artificial intelligence. The hospital network , which is also part of the larger private healthcare group IHH Healthcare, signed an exclusive partnership with mental health super app United We Care to establish Adayu Mindfulness.

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Hospitals charged employers and insurers 254% more than Medicare in 2022: study

Healthcare Dive

Hospitals with larger market shares were among the worst offenders, the RAND Corporation found.

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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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Empowering European citizens to manage their health digitally

Healthcare It News

Sarah Wamala Andersson, professor of health and welfare technology at Sweden's Mälardalen University, discusses Europe's IDEAHL project, which aims to increase citizens' access to and use of digital health tools through targeted interventions.

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Inpatient admissions lift for-profit providers’ revenue during Q1

Healthcare Dive

Despite an “unusual” rise in inpatient volumes, executives at most of the leading for-profit health systems said they remain focused on outpatient investments.

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Kaiser rides completed Geisinger acquisition to $7.4B income in Q1

Healthcare Dive

However, the nonprofit provider and health plan warned subsequent quarters may be less profitable as expenses are projected to climb.

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4 Strategic Considerations for Digital Hospital Transformation

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Kaeli Tully, Healthcare Systems and Solutions Engineer at Intel In the quiet hours of the night, hospital executives toss and turn, grappling with the daunting reality of staffing shortages that plague their institutions. Challenges like these fuel passion and ingenuity for innovation and drive the community to harness the power of technology to find fit-for-purpose and impactful solutions.

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Humana CEO Bruce Broussard to depart July 1

Healthcare Dive

At that time, current chief operating officer Jim Rechtin will take the reins of the health insurer, which is struggling with challenges in Medicare Advantage.

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How a ransomware attack is affecting Ascension's facilities across the US

Becker's Health IT

St. Louis-based Ascension posted an update on its website about how the ransomware attack that hit the health system on May 8 is impacting its facilities by state.

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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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Kontakt.io Raises $47.5 Million Funding from Goldman Sachs to Fuel AI Development and Expansion into US Hospitals

Healthcare IT Today

The Investment will Fuel Global Growth and Advancement of its AI-Driven IoT Platform to Optimize Hospital Operations and Resources Outside the Clinical Domain Kontakt.io , the leading provider of Inpatient Journey Analytics, today announced a Series C investment of $47.5 million, led by Growth Equity at Goldman Sachs Asset Management (Goldman Sachs).

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Ascension faces 1st lawsuits over ransomware attack

Becker's Health IT

Ascension faces class-action lawsuits after cyberattack on 140-hospital system that plaintiffs say left patients vulnerable to identity theft. Learn more here.

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Digital Maturity Assessment expands into primary care for 2024

Digital Health News

NHS England have confirmed that the 2024 Digital Maturity Assessment is an evolution of last year’s survey and includes an expansion into primary care.

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Researchers Uncover Critical Vulnerabilities in GE HealthCare Ultrasound Systems and EchoPAC Software

HIT Consultant

The Vivid T9 ultrasound system What You Should Know: – Security researchers at Nozomi Networks Labs have identified a total of 11 vulnerabilities affecting GE HealthCare’s Vivid family of ultrasound machines, the accompanying Common Service Desktop web application, and EchoPAC PC software. – These vulnerabilities could be exploited by attackers to disrupt critical medical procedures, compromise patient data privacy, and hinder accurate diagnoses.

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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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Sir Jim Mackey confirmed as opening joint Summer Schools 2024 keynote

Digital Health News

Nationally recognised NHS leader and Newcastle Hospitals CEO, Sir Jim Mackey, has been confirmed as an opening keynote at Summer Schools 2024.

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Augmedix stock falls 41% after it lowers FY24 revenue guidance

Mobi Health News

The company's stock price dropped after it released its first-quarter earnings and lowered its full-year guidance despite an increase in revenue.

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Private equity firm off the hook in FTC's antitrust case against portfolio anesthesia provider

Fierce Healthcare

Private equity firm Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe will not be scrutinized in court for the potentially anticompetitive practices of its portfolio anesthesia group U.S. | A federal judge ruled Monday that Welsh Carson's minority, noncontrolling stake in U.S. Anesthesia Partners does not make it liable for the provider's potential anticompetitive practices.

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TytoCare partners with new health systems to expand school health initiative

Mobi Health News

North Carolina-based Cone Health, Virginia health system Sentara Health and Kentucky community health center A Plus Family HealthCare will utilize TytoCare in local schools.

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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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Former health system employee improperly accessed EHR

Becker's Health IT

Former employee at Allina Health in Minneapolis accessed records of 715 patients without permission, including personal and medical information.

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PathAI Unveils AI Foundation Model Built for Disease Detection

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – PathAI , a leader in the field of AI-powered pathology, has announced the launch of Pathology Universal Transformer (PLUTO) , a foundation model specifically designed for the intricacies of pathology, promising to transform the development of AI tools for biopharmaceutical companies and pathology labs. – In the realm of machine learning, foundation models (FMs) play a crucial role.

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Hospital still recovering from cyberattack 2 ½ years later

Becker's Health IT

Indiana hospital still recovering from devastating cyberattack 2 1/2 years later. CEO shares lessons learned and ongoing efforts to prevent future hacks.

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Samsung Medison buying French ultrasound AI startup for $92M

Mobi Health News

Sonio will remain an independent company following the acquisition.

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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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Mississippi health system confirms ransomware attack

Becker's Health IT

"Singing River Health System notifies patients of 2023 ransomware attack compromising protected health information.

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Dandelion Health Launches First Multimodal GLP-1 Data Library for Precision Medicine

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Dandelion Health , a leader in real-world data (RWD) and clinical AI, has unveiled the industry’s first-ever multimodal GLP-1 data library. – The multimodal GLP-1 data library empowers researchers and life sciences companies to unlock deeper insights into the use of glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist drugs for precision medicine.

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Healthcare hackers operate like 'Ocean's Eleven'

Becker's Health IT

When hackers target health systems they operate like 'Ocean's Eleven,' Toby Gouker, chief security officer of government health at First Health Advisory told Politico May 14.

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Babyscripts teams up with Lyft to provide transportation to maternal health services

Fierce Healthcare

Digital maternal health company Babyscripts announced a partnership Tuesday with Lyft Healthcare to offer sponsored rides for people who are pregnant or postpartum and face barriers to transportati | Babyscripts hopes to increase utilization of prenatal and postpartum care through a new ridesharing pilot program with Lyft Healthcare.

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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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Employer-focused pharmacy benefits company Truveris raises $15M

Mobi Health News

The Delaware-based company provides self-insured employers with data and strategies to reduce costs associated with prescription medications.

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Health tech startup Dandelion Health launches data library to advance insights into GLP-1 drugs

Fierce Healthcare

The growing popularity of GLP-1 drugs opens up massive opportunities for biopharma companies, life sciences firms and researchers and represents a massive shift in how health systems approach | Dandelion Health developed a GLP-1 data library as a multimodal real-world clinical dataset built specifically to surface insights and opportunities related to the GLP-1 receptor agonist drug class.

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Extracting Value From Existing Systems with Connexall

Healthcare IT Today

Connexall addresses traditional hospital concerns such as fall prevention, other patient safety, and reducing alerts. According to Sandy Saggar, Interim Chief Executive Officer, they achieve this through great flexibility. On the one hand, they connect to a wide range of medical devices through standard protocols and remain vendor-neutral, which is important for hospital systems that have to integrate many systems after a merger or acquisition.

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Lyft & Babyscripts Partner to Offer Rides for Prenatal Appointments, Addressing Transportation Barriers

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Babyscripts , the leader in virtual maternity care, and Lyft Healthcare have joined forces to eliminate a major hurdle for expectant mothers: transportation. – The strategic collaboration provides sponsored rides to and from doctor appointments for transportation-insecure patients enrolled in Babyscripts’ program.

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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.