Healthcare Dive
AUGUST 22, 2024
Nearly one-third of nurses experiencing burnout said their electronic health record contributed to symptoms, according to Klas Research. Many of those nurses reported they’d likely leave their workplaces soon.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 22, 2024
Employers are actively seeking out alternatives to curb rising health benefit costs by sidestepping traditional carriers, a new report from Brighton Health Plan Solutions shows. | A new report highlights a business opportunity for providers and health systems to engage in direct contracting.
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Healthcare Dive
AUGUST 22, 2024
The most common complaints against providers were for surprise billing, while the top complaints for health plans included incorrectly calculating qualifying payment amounts.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 22, 2024
UnitedHealthcare and Trinity Health of New England have agreed to a new, multiyear contract, retroactive July 1, putting to bed a public dispute between the two organizations. | UnitedHealthcare and Trinity Health of New England have finally resolved their breakdown in provider network contract negotiations.
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!
Healthcare Dive
AUGUST 22, 2024
Nearly 50,000 residents will see their debt forgiven. The initiative comes as other states and federal regulators have moved to lessen the burden of medical debt.
Digital Health News
AUGUST 22, 2024
York and Scarborough Teaching Hospitals and Harrogate and District NHS FT have selected Nervecentre as their preferred EPR supplier.
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Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 22, 2024
A Thursday afternoon sale hearing scheduled for several Steward Health Care hospitals was shelved in favor of an amended bankruptcy court itinerary hashing out multiple disputes related to the comp | A busy day in bankruptcy court brought new updates on Steward Health Care's bids and closure plans for hospitals in Florida, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.
Healthcare IT Today
AUGUST 22, 2024
The following is a guest article by Adam Rademacher, Director of Operations at AMN Healthcare Language Services AI’s transformative impact spans across industries– including healthcare. In the area of translation and interpretation services, we are witnessing the evolution of incorporating AI technologies while upholding critical standards for patient privacy and care.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 22, 2024
California’s Santa Clara County has cut a $175 million deal with HCA Healthcare to purchase a 258-bed hospital, a move the county says will restore critical care services for its residents. | HCA Healthcare had recently downgraded trauma and other services at Regional Medical Center, triggering a spike in volumes at the county's other Level 1 trauma center.
Digital Health News
AUGUST 22, 2024
Hull University Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust has announced plans to trial a pre-hospital video triage scheme for stroke patients.
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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.
Becker's Health IT
AUGUST 22, 2024
"Learn about the evolving risks of cybersecurity in healthcare operations and how ransomware attacks are impacting patient care, according to Dr.
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 22, 2024
What You Should Know: – The American Cancer Society (ACS) and Color Health have joined forces to launch a new pilot program aimed at increasing access to colorectal cancer screening in underserved communities. – The program, recognized by the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, seeks to address disparities in cancer outcomes and improve early detection rates.
HealthIT Answers
AUGUST 22, 2024
AMA's National burnout study found that 62.8% of U.S. physicians exhibited at least one symptom of burnout in 2021, a steady increase since 2011. And are we surprised that all roads for solution lead us to technology and AI? The post Examining a Doctors’ Health Data Can Help Detect Burnout appeared first on Health IT Answers.
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 22, 2024
What You Should Know: – OneStep, an innovator in digital healthcare, today announced its official integration with Epic’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. – Now available on Epic’s App Marketplace, this integration is compatible with Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources 1 (FHIR®) and streamlines how healthcare providers leverage OneStep’s advanced gait and motion analysis data and remote therapeutic monitoring services within the Epic ecosystem.
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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.
Healthcare IT Today
AUGUST 22, 2024
Both Rackspace Technology and Dell Technologies have long been know for their technology and cloud solutions. But Jason Jones, Executive in Residence at Rackspace Technology, and Michael Fredericks, Global APEX and Multicloud Healthcare Lead at Dell Technologies, believe that you have to take a thoughtful and strategic approach to adopting multiple cloud, on premise, and hybrid cloud.
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 22, 2024
Image by freepik What You Should Know: – Researchers at Brigham and Women’s Hospital have leveraged artificial intelligence (AI) to gain a deeper understanding of the risk of specific cardiac arrhythmias in patients undergoing radiation therapy for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). – Their findings, published in JACC: CardioOncology , offer valuable insights for healthcare providers and patients.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 22, 2024
Providence is still in the running for its first positive operating year since the pandemic, reporting Wednesday a six-month operating income of $53 million (0.3% operating margin) for the period e | Thanks to higher volumes and rates, the West Coast nonprofit system is in the running for its first positive operating year since before the pandemic.
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 22, 2024
Aaron Marcum, founder of Breakaway Home Care Accelerator With the advancements in medical care and the resilience of the human spirit, most people now live longer. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention supports this, publishing data about the rise in life expectancy in the U.S., with the average American man now reaching 74 and women pushing 80.
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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.
Digital Health News
AUGUST 22, 2024
Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board has partnered with Better to deliver an electronic prescribing and medicines administration system.
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 22, 2024
What You Should Know: – Navenio , a global leader in Real-Time Location Services (RTLS) for healthcare, today announced the launch of its new AI Smart Tasking capability. – AI Smart Tasking capability aims to optimize hospital workflow and enhance patient care by intelligently allocating tasks to the most suitable staff members and seamlessly chaining tasks for continuous activity.
HealthIT Answers
AUGUST 22, 2024
Business and financial news from GenieMD, Clinical Architecture, Eko Health, Knack Global, Stryker, care.ai, Loyal, Nuvance Health, Vita Health, The Physicians Foundation, Greenway Health, ResultsCX, Firefly Neuroscience, Tendo, 1upHealth, Today, Clarify Health, Waystar, and more. The post Health IT Business News, Financial Edition – August 22, 2024 appeared first on Health IT Answers.
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 22, 2024
What You Should Know: – A new survey by the Center for Connected Medicine (CCM) at UPMC reveals that artificial intelligence (AI) continues to be a top priority for senior leaders in the healthcare industry. – For the second year in a row, executives cited AI as both the most exciting technology and the most improved, highlighting its potential to transform healthcare.
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.
HealthIT Answers
AUGUST 22, 2024
By Devin Partida - Health care is witnessing a surge in IT innovations, from telemedicine to electronic health records management to AI integrations. Providing adequate training to adapt to these advancements is necessary to ensure staff can harness their full potential in enhancing patient outcomes and operational efficiency. The post Designing Engaging and Effective Health IT Training Modules appeared first on Health IT Answers.
Medisys Compliance
AUGUST 22, 2024
Introduction to Mental Health Billing Outsourcing Mental health providers face unique challenges in managing their billing processes. With the minor details involved in coding, claims submission, and compliance, many practices are turning to mental health billing outsourcing as a solution. Outsourcing these services not only enhances efficiency but also ensures that billing is handled by professionals with specialized knowledge in mental health.
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 22, 2024
Qventus launched a new AI operational assistant on Monday designed to increase efficiency for patients and clinicians in the operating room while reducing administrative burden for health | Qventus, a health technology company that uses artificial intelligence to improve healthcare operations, launched a new AI operational assistant at Northwestern Medicine.
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 22, 2024
What You Should Know: – Falfurrias Management Partners (Falfurrias), a Charlotte-based private equity firm focused on growth-oriented, middle-market businesses, today announced its investment in Jumo Health, an innovative and award-winning clinical trial solutions company driving better outcomes for clinical trials globally. – Jumo Health develops creative, patient-centric educational solutions that improve health literacy to accelerate clinical trial enrollment and increase parti
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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.
Hall Render
AUGUST 22, 2024
Health care continues to drive private equity (“PE”) activity, creating opportunities for investors and traditional health care providers. Transactions in the health care space are especially complicated, layering health care regulatory and reimbursement considerations on top of a complex securities, antitrust, privacy and security framework.
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 22, 2024
What You Should Know: – Amp , the leading provider of AI-powered workplace injury prevention solutions, today unveiled a comprehensive brand refresh. – The company is now known as Amp Health , reflecting its commitment to enhancing the health and well-being of industrial laborers. A Unified Platform for Workplace Health Amp Health offers a comprehensive suite of tools designed to address critical aspects of occupational health, including ergonomics, functional movement screens, and t
Hall Render
AUGUST 22, 2024
Summer may be ending, but enforcement from the Food and Drug Administration’s (“FDA”) Office of Prescription Drug Promotion (“OPDP”) is just heating up. After months of silence (see here for our discussion of OPDP’s first enforcement letter of 2024 five months ago), OPDP issued back-to-back Untitled Letters in July and August bringing the total for 2024 to three Untitled Letters.
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 22, 2024
What You Should Know: – AISAP , a medical technology company specializing in AI-powered point-of-care assisted diagnosis (POCAD) solutions, announced today that it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its groundbreaking CARDIO software platform. – AISAP CARDIO is a cloud-based software package that combines four computer-assisted diagnosis (CADx) modules for valvular pathologies and eight key measurements into a single, user-friendly platform.
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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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