Thu.Sep 12, 2024

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PBM executives decline to revise controversial testimony to House committee

Healthcare Dive

The leaders of Caremark, Optum Rx and Express Scripts had until Wednesday to walk back statements they made in July — or face potential legal action. However, the executives are sticking to their guns.

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Love and Liberalism in Surrogate Decision-Making

Bill of Health

by James Toomey If you are supposed to make a legally binding decision on behalf of someone incapacitated by dementia, chances are the law will tell you to apply the “substituted judgment” standard—you will be asked to make the decision the person for whom you are deciding would have made, if they had capacity. But why? You might think that the decision they would have made is a very bad one.

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AHA’s new deputy cyber advisor: Hospitals need to think regionally about cyberattacks

Healthcare Dive

Hospitals are primed for natural disasters like earthquakes and hurricanes, but many haven’t thought about the domino effect cyberattacks can have locally, said Scott Gee, who joined AHA last month.

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NCQA launches roadmap for virtual care accreditation

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The National Committee for Quality Assurance this week announced new accreditation standards to help healthcare organizations meet virtual care program quality and regulatory requirements and to help facilitate alignment with value-based care contracting agreements. WHY IT MATTERS During last year's Virtual Care Accreditation Pilot Program, healthcare organizations provided valuable and strategic input in developing the new accreditation program NCQA said in its announcement this week.

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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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Steward inks deal to slash debt, keep most remaining hospitals open

Healthcare Dive

The sweeping deal between Steward, its creditors and landlord Medical Properties Trust at times appeared impossible.

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California’s data exchange framework proves government can do big things

Healthcare Dive

The secretary of California HHS argues that the state’s new data exchange improves health equity and streamlines information.

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Lehigh Valley Health Network agrees to $65M settlement over ransomware attack that leaked nude photos

Fierce Healthcare

Lehigh Valley Health Network has come to a $65 million class-action lawsuit settlement stemming from a 2023 ransomware attack that led to hundreds of patients’ nude medical record photos being post | After the nonprofit system refused to meet a ransomware gang's demands, over 600 patients' nude medical record photos were posted online. The plaintiffs' legal representation described the settlement as the largest of its kind.

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‘Patient died after GP surgery took three days to respond to email’

Digital Health News

The Department of Health and Social Care and SSP Health must take action to improve GP electronic triage systems, following a patient death.

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Iris Telehealth launches Virtual Clinic with AI insights for behavioral health

Fierce Healthcare

Iris Telehealth, a virtual-first behavioral health company, has launched two new technology-driven solutions, its new Virtual Clinic and back-end AI assistant, Iris Insights. | Iris Telehealth, a virtual-first behavioral healthcare managed services organization, unveiled two new technology offerings for health systems and community clinics to increase the efficiency of their behavior health practices.

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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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Lehigh Valley Health Network agrees to $65M settlement in ransomware case

Becker's Health IT

Lehigh Valley Health Network, based in Allentown, Pa., has agreed to a proposed $65 million settlement in a class-action lawsuit related to a 2023 ransomware attack that exposed the medical records of 134,000 patients, according to a Sept. 11 report by The Times Tribune.

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Sanders, Cassidy promise to hold Steward Health Care CEO in contempt after no-show

Fierce Healthcare

Steward Health Care CEO Ralph de la Torre, M.D., defied a subpoena to testify before Congress Thursday morning, leading heads of the investigating committee to promise civil enforcement and crimina | Despite receiving a Congressional subpoena, Ralph de la Torre, M.D., did not attend a Thursday morning hearing where he was scheduled to testify on the for-profit's financial struggles.

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Helen Thomas and Dr Malte Gerhold to speak at Rewired 2025

Digital Health News

Helen Thomas and Dr Malte Gerhold are the latest speakers to be confirmed for Digital Health Rewired 2025.

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Fathom Autonomous Medical Coding Available in Epic Toolbox

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Fathom , a pioneer in autonomous medical coding, announced today that its technology has been added to Epic’s Toolbox program within the Fully Autonomous Coding category. – By being part of Toolbox, Fathom can reach a wider audience of healthcare providers and demonstrate its compatibility with Epic’s systems.

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The Role of Technology in Remote Patient Monitoring

Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.

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HPH Sector Warned About Grant Donation Email Scam

HIPAA Journal

The Health Sector Cybersecurity Coordination Center (HC3) has issued a sector alert about a grant donation email scam that impersonates Mackenzie Scott, the former wife of Amazon Founder Jeff Bezos. HC3 said it is aware of several healthcare and public health (HPH) sector entities that have received the emails. The emails, a copy of one which was obtained by PCRisk, offer the recipient a share of $4 billion that is being donated to charities, churches, individuals, colleges, and businesses that

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Innovaccer Launches AI-Powered Care Management Copilot

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Innovaccer Inc. , a leading healthcare AI company, announced the launch of its Care Management Copilot. – This new solution brings Innovaccer’s healthcare-native AI model, Sara, into its industry-leading care management solution, reducing the documentation burden on care managers, saving them over ten hours per week, and enabling them to engage 30-40% more patients.

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Lehigh Valley Health Network Data Breach Lawsuit Settled for $65 Million

HIPAA Journal

A $65 million settlement has been agreed to resolve a class action data breach lawsuit against Lehigh Valley Health Network (LVHN) that will see plaintiffs compensated for having nude photographs and other sensitive data stolen and published on the dark web. In February 2023, LVHN in Pennsylvania confirmed it had fallen victim to a Blackcat ransomware attack.

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Noom Launches $149 GLP-1 Weight Loss Program with Sustainable Approach

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Noom , a digital healthcare company, is shaking up the weight loss industry with the launch of Noom GLP-1Rx , an innovative program offers affordable, accessible, and sustainable weight loss by combining compounded GLP-1 injections with Noom’s proven behavioral change program. – Noom GLP-1 Rx delivers highly efficacious medications to the door within seven days starting at $149 and pairs those powerful medications with Noom GLP-1 Companion with Muscle De

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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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Why the largest PBMs may be focusing on specific markets: study

Fierce Healthcare

A new study suggests that major pharmacy benefit managers may be focusing on specific payer segments in a bid to maintain strong market share. | A new study suggests that major pharmacy benefit managers may be focusing on specific payer segments in a bid to maintain strong market share.

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AI-Enabled Medical Concierge WhiteGlove Launches to Help Immigrants Care for Family Living Abroad

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – WhiteGlove , the first full-service healthcare concierge for international care coordination, was unveiled today under the leadership of Dropbox, LinkedIn, and IIT Bombay alum, Anand Prakash. – WhiteGlove’s mission is to provide a streamlined approach to managing healthcare for loved ones living outside of the United States, with an initial focus on India.

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Critical Care, Critical Risks: How to Secure Complex Healthcare Environments

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Mohammad Waqas, CTO for Healthcare at Armis When it comes to critical infrastructure protection, there is arguably no sector more vital than healthcare – lives are on the line. Unfortunately, the healthcare industry has been afflicted with a ransomware epidemic that has lasted more than half a decade. In 2023 alone, healthcare organizations saw a consistent month-over-month increase in attack attempts of 13%.

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The CISO Connector: Bridging Business Goals, Operations, and Security in Healthcare

HIT Consultant

Ferdinand Hamada, Managing Director and Pharma Life Sciences Industry Lead Partner at MorganFranklin Consulting The role of the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) has evolved far beyond traditional cybersecurity responsibilities, especially in healthcare organizations. Today, a CISO must be positioned as a vital connector, aligning business goals, operational efficiency, and security needs.

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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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Fascinating Healthcare Insights and Perspectives from Oracle’s CloudWorld

Healthcare IT Today

This week Oracle has descended upon Las Vegas for the massive Oracle CloudWorld conference. This event brings together Oracle’s users and partners in once place and provides a venue for the company to make big announcements about what’s happening at Oracle. The event was being held at the Venetian conference center and Caesar’s Forum.

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Iris Telehealth Launches Virtual Clinic and Iris Insights

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Iris Telehealth , a leader in transformative behavioral health services, announced today the launch of its Virtual Clinic and Iris Insights platforms. – The innovative suite of solutions aims to address the critical need for increased access to quality mental health services by seamlessly integrating behavioral healthcare into existing patient journeys.

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Clarium Announces $10.5M Strategic Financing Round Led by General Catalyst to Accelerate the Modernization of Healthcare Supply Chain

Healthcare IT Today

Clarium also Introduces Astra OS, its AI-Powered Workflow Platform and Data Ecosystem that Reimagines and Transforms Supply Chain Management for Hospitals and Health Systems Clarium, Inc. the healthcare technology company revolutionizing hospital supply chain operations, today announced a $10.5M strategic financing round. The investment was led by General Catalyst , with backing from Kaiser Permanente Ventures, Texas Medical Center Venture Fund, Yale New Haven Health, as well as existing invest

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Alignment Healthcare predicts membership surge, targeting 1M enrollees

Fierce Healthcare

Alignment Healthcare CEO John Kao gave strategic insights into how the insurer is thinking about market expansion and star ratings during the Baird Global Healthcare Conference on Wednesday. | Alignment Healthcare downplayed recent concerns surrounding star ratings cut points and stressed sizable long-term membership growth.

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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.