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Doctors as Advocates for Self-Managed Abortion and Reproductive Justice

Bill of Health

Photo credit: Martina Šalov by Jessica Morris The International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO) is the world’s largest alliance of national professional societies of obstetricians and gynecologists. FIGO supports comprehensive, equitable, and accessible sexual and reproductive health (SRH) for everyone, recognizing that these are fundamental human rights and essential components needed to achieve global health goals.

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Sunway Medical to test surgical robots and more robotics briefs

Healthcare It News

Sunway partners with Medtronic to test surgical robotics Sunway Healthcare Group in Malaysia recently announced its partnership with Medtronic. According to a social media announcement, they signed a memorandum of understanding to work together to improve the centres of excellence at its flagship hospital, Sunway Medical Centre, which specialises in spine, neuroscience, and cardiovascular medicine.

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RLDatix Acquires SocialClimb, Empowering Healthcare Organizations with Enhanced Provider Reputation Management and Patient Experience Data Insights

Healthcare IT Today

With a Heritage in Safety, RLDatix Expands its Suite of Connected Healthcare Operations Solutions to Equip Healthcare Organizations with a 360-Degree View of Providers, Patient Safety, and Care Quality RLDatix , the leading global provider of connected healthcare operations software and services, announced its acquisition of SocialClimb LLC , a healthcare technology company supplying patient satisfaction, reputation management, and revenue growth solutions to provider groups, hospitals, and heal

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Google’s AI-backed healthcare search tool now available for general use

Healthcare Dive

Vertex AI Search for Healthcare is designed to quickly query a patient’s medical record. Google says the tool will reduce the administrative burden for payers and providers.

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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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UnitedHealthcare Offers Calm Health to Members for Enhanced Mental Well-being

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – As more people search for solutions to help manage their mental health, the interest and usage of smartphone apps and digital tools continues to grow. But when it comes to starting a journey with a digital health app, it may be overwhelming when there are many to choose from. – That’s why UnitedHealthcare is bringing Calm Health to more than 13 million commercial members as part of its offerings.

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CVS replaces CEO Karen Lynch with Caremark head

Healthcare Dive

The financially struggling healthcare and pharmacy giant also pulled its earnings guidance, citing increased medical cost pressures in its health benefits unit.

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Digital transformation of world's 'largest geographical health service'

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Western Australia Country Health Service board chair Dr Neale Fong shares how they are enabling telemedicine and remote patient monitoring.

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CHAI releases draft framework for AI quality assurance labs

Healthcare Dive

The Coalition for Health AI is seeking feedback on the proposals, which detail how the group will certify labs and a “nutrition label” that aims to give buyers more information about AI models.

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CVS ousts Karen Lynch, taps Caremark head as new CEO

Fierce Healthcare

It's a tumultuous time at industry giant CVS Health, and on Friday the company revealed a shake-up at the top that now has David Joyner stepping in as CEO. | It's a tumultuous time at industry giant CVS Health, and on Friday the company revealed a shake-up at the top that now has David Joyner stepping in as CEO.

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Lenovo launches photorealistic 3D avatar to converse with dementia patients

Mobi Health News

The AI avatar, Liv, can hold conversations in real-time to provide individuals with dementia and Alzheimer's with resources and aid.

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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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Trends to watch at HLTH 2024

Fierce Healthcare

The HLTH 2024 conference will kick off Sunday in Las Vegas with an expected 12,000 attendees from across the industry to plot the future of healthcare innovation. | The HLTH 2024 conference will kick off Sunday in Las Vegas with an expected 12,000 attendees from across the industry to plot the future of healthcare innovation.

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The Top Technologies Healthcare Organizations Need to Implement to Improve Their Security Posture

Healthcare IT Today

At this point, it is very well understood that cybersecurity is not only a need for your organization, but that your security measures need to be top of the line. With how sophisticated and frequent cyber threats and attacks have gotten, there is not a single area of your organization that you can try to cut corners on to save some revenue – as those cut corners will be found and exploited, costing your organization way more than what you tried to save.

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UK Biobank refutes claim that ‘race science’ group accessed data

Digital Health News

UK Biobank "strongly" refutes claims that researchers from a ‘race science’ network obtained volunteers' sensitive health information.

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The Future Of AI In Healthcare Is Not A Zero-Sum Game

HIT Consultant

Michael Drescher, VP of Payer Strategy at Xsolis The exasperation among doctors frustrated by prior authorization battles with health insurance providers is not unique. Prior authorization frustrates everyone in the healthcare industry — to say nothing of patients. But don’t forget about the health insurance company frustrations in this, too. For every doctor tired of submitting more information to justify warranted care, a payer is feeling the same frustration, having to make repeated requests

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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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Government funds research into VR and AI to tackle drug deaths

Digital Health News

The government has awarded £12m to UK projects that are researching wearable tech, VR and AI to reduce drug deaths and improve outcomes.

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Phenomix Sciences, InformedDNA Integrate to Advance Genetics-Driven Obesity Care

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Phenomix Sciences , a precision medicine biotechnology company that brings data intelligence to the treatment of obesity, announces a new partnership to advance precision medicine in obesity with InformedDNA, the nation’s leading applied genomics solutions company. – The collaboration integrates Phenomix’s MyPhenomeTM genetic obesity test with InformedDNA’s DNAimpact TM precision health platform, broadening access to genetics-based weight management care

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Apple study highlights limitations of LLMs

Mobi Health News

The large-scale study on open and closed models revealed LLMs exhibit noticeable variance when responding to different instantiations of the same question.

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ICB launches a women’s health app by HCI with trusted information to enable self-help

Digital Health News

A huge amount of online health advice is aimed at women. Now there is a safe and convenient way to cut through the misinformation.

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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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Cigna-Humana merger talks are back on: report

Fierce Healthcare

Cigna has brought merger talks with Humana back from the dead, according to a new report in Bloomberg.

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VUMC sounds alarm on 'vishing' attacks

Becker's Health IT

Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt University Medical Center is alerting its employees to the rising threat of "vishing," a form of AI-generated voice phishing.

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Mira Launches AI-Powered Menopause Transitions Kit for At-Home Hormone Monitoring

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Mira , a provider of women’s health solutions, has launched the Menopause Transitions Kit , an AI-powered at-home hormone monitor designed to help women navigate the complexities of menopause. – The comprehensive menopause transitions kit empowers women to track their hormone levels, understand their unique transition journey, and make informed decisions about their health.

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Oscar Health unveils ACA expansion plans for 2025

Fierce Healthcare

Oscar Health is expanding its reach in the individual market, and plans to offer coverage in 504 markets in 18 states for the 2025 plan year. | Oscar Health is expanding its reach in the individual market, and plans to offer coverage in 504 markets in 18 states for the 2025 plan year.

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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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CVS Health Appoints David Joyner as New CEO

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – CVS Health has announced the appointment of David Joyner as its new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective October 17, 2024. – Joyner succeeds Karen Lynch, who has stepped down from her position. This leadership transition comes as CVS Health also released preliminary financial results for the third quarter of 2024.

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Veris Health receives $1.8M NIH grant for cancer care

Mobi Health News

The grant will fund research to improve Veris cancer platform for underserved patients.

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33% of Patients Delay Diagnostic Tests, 78% Fear Blood Drawn, Survey Reveals

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – A recent survey by Tasso, Inc., a provider of patient-centric blood collection solutions reveals 33% of patients delay or avoid diagnostic blood tests, with the top reasons being inconvenient testing locations and discomfort during blood collection. – The survey, Patient Preferences, Perceptions, and the Evolving Challenges of Ensuring Patient Compliance With Diagnostic Healthcare Testing , which polled over 600 adults in the U.S., highlights significant chal

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Noom, Waltz Health team up on new GLP-1 management program

Fierce Healthcare

Noom is rolling out two new solutions that aim to make it easier for employers and members to manage GLP-1s, and it's teaming up with Waltz Health to power one of the offerings. | Noom is rolling out two new solutions that aim to make it easier for employers and members to manage GLP-1s, and it's teaming up with Waltz Health to power one of the offerings.

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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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Leveraging Technology to Enhance Revenue Cycle Management

HealthIT Answers

By Richa Jain - While it is clear that technology is opening new horizons for medical practices, we can't ignore the fact that healthcare RCM is one sprawling operation; it encompasses processes starting from patient registration to collections and needs a tech overhaul. The post Leveraging Technology to Enhance Revenue Cycle Management appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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CMS contractor fined $300K over screenshot breach

Becker's Health IT

Medicare contractor fined $306,722 for failing to secure patient data screenshots. Breach of subcontractor's server exposes sensitive personal information.

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SQA Regulatory Surveillance Summary for May and June 2024

SQA

SQA Regulatory Surveillance Summary for May and June 2024 By: Laurel Hacche, Rocio Cabeza, and Debra Cortner Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária (ANVISA) ANVISA will use Analysis of Equivalent Foreign Authorities for Inspection and GMP Certification Process, 03 May 2024 In the Official Gazette of the Union, ANVISA has published the Normative Instruction (IN) 292/2024 , which establishes the optimized procedure for the purpose of analyzing the certification of Good Manufacturing Practices (

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Hacker stole files from Boston Children's Health Physicians network after IT vendor breach

Becker's Health IT

"Boston Children's Health Physicians reports patient data exposure after third-party vendor data breach.

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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.