Fri.Apr 04, 2025

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The “Food Wars” and the Courts

Bill of Health

Food Safety The Food Wars and the Courts Concerns over ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and their responsibility for rising rates of chronic disease and obesity have been highlighted in the medical literature and in the popular press. Published April 4, 2025 Author James Lytle Share Share on LinkedIn Share on X Share on Facebook Share on Reddit Concerns over ultra-processed foods (UPFs) and their responsibility for rising rates of chronic disease and obesity have been highlighted in the medical lite

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Tariffs send healthcare industry into ‘unchartered waters’

Healthcare Dive

Provider groups and health systems warn tariffs will test healthcare’s fragile supply chain, threatening to disrupt patient care.

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HIMSSCast: The advocacy plans of the newly combined ATA Action and DTA

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

On March 31, the American Telemedicine Association's ATA Action announced it had acquired the Digital Therapeutics Alliance. Together they represent a significant force in helping shape the future of telehealth and digital health. On this week's HIMSSCast, two of the ATA's executives dive into their priorities moving forward as one organization.

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FTC lawsuit against PBMs can move forward after Ferguson rejoins case

Healthcare Dive

The FTC chair had previously been recused from the lawsuit. But after consulting with ethics lawyers, Ferguson changed his mind so the case could move forward, he said on Thursday.

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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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How AI Can Accelerate and Ensure Accuracy when Translating Medicare Advantage Materials

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Patrick Kehoe, EVP of Product Management at Messagepoint, Inc. Translation of member materials is an onerous burden for Medicare Advantage Organizations (MAOs). The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requires translation of key documents, including Annual Notices of Change (ANOCs), Evidence of Coverage (EOCs), and Summaries of Benefits (SBs), for any language group comprising more than 5% of a plans service area population.

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More Americans say they can’t afford healthcare: Gallup

Healthcare Dive

Eleven percent of people surveyed — roughly 29 million people — said they were unable to afford medication and care within the past three months.

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K Health + Cedars Sinai Study Reveals AI Outperforms Doctors in Medical Accuracy

HIT Consultant

Image by freepik What You Should Know: – A new study published in Annals of Internal Medicine from K Health a Clinical AI platform has shed light on the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance the quality of care in virtual urgent care settings. – The retrospective cohort study, conducted at Cedars-Sinai Connect, an AI-assisted virtual urgent care clinic, compared the initial diagnostic and management recommendations generated by AI with the final decisions made by phys

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Tech holds promise for seniors, but preventing engagement fatigue is key

Healthcare It News

Cherish Health's tool can help monitor patients who may not want to, or remember how to, enter their own data into a health app, says Sumit Nagpal, the company's CEO.

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AdventHealth names David Banks as CEO and president

Healthcare Dive

Banks replaces Terry Shaw, who announced he was retiring in December.

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Heart Failure’s Hidden Price: Understanding the True Cost of Cardiac Events and AI’s Role in Reducing Expenses

HIT Consultant

Stuart Long, CEO, InfoBionic.Ai Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a leading cause of death and a growing financial strain on the U.S. healthcare system, costing an estimated $252.2 billion annually. With one in every eight healthcare dollars spent on cardiac care , the urgency to control costs while improving patient outcomes has never been greater. As traditional care models struggle to keep up with demand, we are faced with an important question: How can we make cardiac care more sustainable, en

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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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Studies, Surveys and Reports: What Can We Learn?

HealthIT Answers

We have rounded up some reports and surveys from around the industry that we thought were of interest from the American Medical Association, AHIP, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Humana, Netwrix, Radware, Black Kite and more. The post Studies, Surveys and Reports: What Can We Learn? appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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19Labs Deploys Telemedicine Smart Clinics in Yucatán, Mexico

HIT Consultant

Source: 19Labs What You Should Know: – Building on a successful pilot, 19Labs and its partners have officially launched a transformative telemedicine program in Yucatn, Mexico, bringing crucial healthcare services to underserved rural communities. – The initiative, fueled by momentum from a U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA)-funded pilot project, has already connected ten remote communities to high-quality medical care through the deployment of GALE eClinics, with plans to exp

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Reveleum Secures NEC X Investment to Revolutionize Medical Record Management

Healthcare IT Today

Recent Graduate of NEC X’s Elev X! Ignite Tackles Healthcares Document Management Challenge, Boosting Efficiency and Patient Care NEC X , the Silicon Valley venture studio backed by NECs advanced technologies and global businesses, has announced a strategic investment in Reveleum , a health tech startup transforming how healthcare providers process and manage medical records.

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Virta Health Cuts GLP-1 Use for Weight Loss Over 50%, Driving Cost Savings for Payers

HIT Consultant

Source: Virta Health What You Should Know: – Virta Health , a leader in diabetes reversal and sustainable weight loss through its nutrition-first methodology, has announced early results from its recently launched Sustainable Weight Loss GLP-1 prescribing capabilities. – These outcomes signal a potentially transformative shift in obesity and weight loss management, offering organizations a responsible framework for covering GLP-1 medications while actively reducing reliance and contr

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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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How is Compliance Program Effectiveness Measured?

Compliancy Group

Meeting regulatory compliance requirements is a complex process that involves the adoption of a compliance program. When building your compliance program it’s important to consider what components youll need to ensure its effectiveness. In healthcare, compliance program effectiveness is measured by an organizations ability to meet a variety of regulatory standards such as HIPAA, OSHA, CMS, and FWA.

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Deacon Health Launches With $7M for Specialty Care Management

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Deacon Health, Inc., a specialty care management provider, today announced the public launch of its specialty care management platform supportive to polychronic patients. –Deacon Health is powered by a technology that it acquired through an asset purchase that drives over 13.5% in MLR reduction. Deacon Health Secures $7M Seed Funding to Advance Coordinated Specialty Care for Polychronic Populations Deacon Health, a provider of coordinated care solutions for po

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Help your ED provide quality care for older adults with HANYS’ GEDA collaborative

Hanys

With generous support from the John A. Hartford Foundation, HANYS is pleased to launch our next statewide Geriatric Emergency Department Accreditation collaborative April 21. GEDA is a nationwide initiative developed by leaders in emergency medicine to ensure older patients receive well-coordinated, appropriate, quality care during every ED encounter.

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Choosing the Best WordPress Security Plugin Healthcare Websites

HIPAA Vault

Choosing the Best WordPress Security Plugin for HIPAA-Compliant Healthcare Websites In todays digital-first healthcare landscape, ensuring your website is secure isnt just good practiceits a compliance mandate. For healthcare providers operating WordPress-powered websites, the stakes are even higher. From patient portals to informational blogs, these platforms must guard against ever-evolving cyber threats while remaining in.

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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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Transforming Hospital Operations with Innovation and AI

Healthcare IT Today

While at the HIMSS 2025 conference, I had the pleasure of moderating a panel of experts discussing innovation and AI to help tranform hospital operations hosted by Dell Technologies and AMD. It was an amazing discussion with this amazing group of panelists: Leigh Williams, VP & CIO | Augusta Health Ray Lowe, SVP and CIO | AltaMed Tony Nunes, Senior Manager, Healthcare and Life Sciences | AMD Connie W Hebert, MBA, RN-BSN, Healthcare CNO | Dell Technologies For those that missed the session, y

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Infrastructure as Code (IaC) in Healthcare

HIPAA Vault

Infrastructure as Code (IaC) in Healthcare: The Fast-Track to Scalable, HIPAA-Compliant Environments Introduction Healthcare organizations are under increasing pressure to modernize their IT systems while maintaining strict regulatory compliance. As patient volumes grow and digital services expand, traditional infrastructure management methods simply can’t keep up.

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Longevity Is More Than Long Life with Centarix Biotech – Life Sciences Today Podcast Episode 2

Healthcare IT Today

We’re excited to be back for another episode of the Life Sciences Today Podcast by Healthcare IT Today. We all know people who seem older or younger than their age. In this episode I host Rony Angel from Centarix , a Jerusalem-based biotech company dedicated to longevity. I learned that aging has many dimensions – like bone density, balance and memory – and much richer than our biological age.

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Thatch secures $40M, adds former UnitedHealthcare CEO as chief growth officer

Mobi Health News

The company offers ICHRA plans, allowing employers to offer tax-free allowances to employees, who can then choose personalized health, dental and vision benefits.

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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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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

Experts spoke out about the impact these and future potential cuts will have on underserved patients around the U.S.

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Lark Health, CVS Caremark partner for cardiometabolic care

Mobi Health News

Lark's cardiometabolic care coaching programs will be made accessible through CVS Caremark's Point Solutions Management program.

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Sentara Health Identifies Job Sharing Scam and Potential Unauthorized EMR Access

HIPAA Journal

Sentara Health, a nonprofit healthcare provider serving Virginia, Northeastern North Carolina, and Florida, has notified 1,620 patients about a potential insider breach involving their electronic medical records. Sentara Healths Lab Services department hired an individual in December 2024 to process lab requisitions orders from providers that explain the lab tests that need to be run for patients.

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NHS SBS launches £1.5bn framework to upgrade NHS hardware

Digital Health News

NHS Shared Business Services has launched a framework agreement worth 1.5bn to upgrade outdated IT systems in the NHS.

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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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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

Rural areas are quickly losing independent physicians and medical practices amid the corporatization of healthcare, a new report finds. | The number of independent doctors in rural areas fell 43% from 2019 through 2023, while rural areas lost 5% of all practicing physicians.

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Project launched to develop adaptive 4D health tech devices

Digital Health News

UK researchers have launched a project to improve how medical devices respond to changes in the body over time.

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Mercer County Joint Township Community Hospital Cyberattack Affects Up to 88,500 Individuals

HIPAA Journal

Mercer County Joint Township Community Hospital in Coldwater, Ohio, has suffered a significant data breach involving the electronic protected health information of up to 88,541 individuals. According to the substitute breach notice on its website, linked on the home page using the text For information on data security click here,” the hospital said unauthorized activity was identified on a limited number of devices on its network on or about April 2, 2024.

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United Digestive to Deploy eClinicalWorks’ AI-Powered Contact Center Solution

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – eClinicalWorks, the largest ambulatory cloud EHR, today announced that United Digestive has selected healow Genie a first-of-its-kind, EHR-agnostic, AI-powered contact center solution for implementation across its practices. –The soon-to-be-launched integration will provide patients round-the-clock access to crucial health information through text, chatbot, or voice call.

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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.