Mass General Brigham offers buyouts to workers in its digital unit
Healthcare Dive
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
The buyouts come after the Boston-based nonprofit health system faced scrutiny from state regulators over spending.
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A light bulb went off: 'Alexa for telemedicine!'
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
As was the case with many healthcare organizations, the COVID-19 pandemic ushered in a significant increase in telehealth visits for Phoenix Children’s Hospital – especially in outpatient clinics. THE PROBLEM For a children’s hospital, this meant that often for the first time, parents and/or extended family could attend a doctor’s visit virtually and take a more active role in the care of their children.
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New York proposes ‘nation-leading’ hospital cybersecurity regulations
Healthcare Dive
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
The rules, which would require facilities to develop response plans and hire a chief information security officer, aim to safeguard hospitals from growing threats and keep them operating during an attack.
Telehealth consortium to deliver after-hours service in rural NZ
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
A new after-hours clinical telehealth service will be offered shortly to rural communities in New Zealand. This comes after the contract to deliver the said service nationwide over three years was awarded to a consortium of telehealth providers, which is composed of Reach Aotearoa, Practice Plus and Emergency Consult. WHAT IT'S ABOUT Commissioned by Te Whatu Ora and Te Aka Whai Ora, the new service will provide after-hours care on weekdays and will be available round-the-clock on weekends an
The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings
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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.
Most rural hospitals no longer deliver babies, report finds
Healthcare Dive
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Financial challenges at rural hospitals — driven by reimbursement problems — are leading facilities to shutter labor and delivery wards, according to a new report.
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Patient portal access spikes during pandemic, but disparities persist, study finds
Healthcare Dive
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Engagement with online medical records increased during the pandemic, but fewer Black and Hispanic patients accessed electronic health information compared with White patients.
Prior authorization and other regulatory burdens have increased since last year, practices tell MGMA
Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Nine in 10 polled medical practices say their regulatory burden has increased over the past year with prior authorization, audits and appeals, the Medicare Quality Payment Program (QPP) and require | The latest annual poll of practices' regulatory burden outlined prior authorization, audits and appeals, Medicare QPP and other leading pain points that physicians say are weighing down theor staff and ability to deliver care.
4 ways healthcare organizations can navigate industry challenges
Healthcare Dive
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Trends across technology, talent, care and operations are forcing healthcare leaders to take stock and anticipate where to focus their attention over the next three to five years.
MRO Announces Adrienne Morrell as New Vice President of Government Affairs
MRO Compliance
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Norristown, Pa. – November 13 , 2023 – MRO Corp., the leading clinical data exchange company in healthcare, announced that Adrienne Morrell has joined the company as its new Vice President of Government Affairs. Morrell brings with her more than 25 years of government affairs experience covering both state and federal rulemaking tied to Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurance and health IT.
3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings
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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.
How payers can advance health equity as part of coordinated action
Healthcare Dive
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
When discussing the gap between the status quo and safe, high-quality health care, many organizations realize that improving health equity is a moral and economic imperative as the business case for equity is well-documented.
Reimagining Health Tech on the Cusp of ONC’s Final HTI-1 Rule – Regulatory Talk Series
Healthcare IT Today
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
The following is a guest article by Nick Barger, PharmD, Vice President, Product at DrFirst. This article kicks off the Healthcare Regulatory Talk series. There’s a collective holding of breath right now in health IT as the ONC appears likely to issue its final HTI-1 rule with new data standards for the next stage of healthcare interoperability soon.
The chain of command: A powerful patient safety tool
Healthcare Dive
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
A chain of command can deliver guidance to staff and enhance the culture of safety.
South Eastern HSC Trust first NI trust to go live with Epic EPR
Digital Health News
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
The first Epic encompass go live had happened at South Eastern Health And Social Care Trust, with other Northern Ireland trusts set to follow.
The Role of Technology in Remote Patient Monitoring
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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.
Workflow Automation To Help Deliver Services to Marginalized Populations
Healthcare IT Today
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
The recent turn to a more holistic health care system—such as the interest in dealing with social determinants of health, covered in a recent SDoH series on this site —places a new urgency on connecting patients to services that provide counseling, food, transportation, and other needs that affect their health. Many people among impoverished and under-represented populations don’t use the services to which they’re entitled.
GE HealthCare partners with BAMF Health to bolster theranostics adoption
Mobi Health News
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
The Michigan-based cancer care center and medtech giant will create a framework to support scalable solutions that help advance precision medicine in the U.S.
Abridge Raises $30M to Accelerate Adoption of its Proven Generative AI Solution Across U.S. Healthcare Systems
Healthcare IT Today
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Abridge , the leader in generative AI for clinical documentation, announced a Series B raise of $30 million, led by Spark Capital. The round also included existing investor Bessemer Venture Partners, as well as several leading healthcare innovators including CVS Health Ventures, Kaiser Permanente Ventures, Lifepoint Health, Mayo Clinic, SCAN Group , UC Investments (University of California) , and the American College of Cardiology.
The State of Digital Health Investment and What It Means for Health Organizations
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Bob Farrell, CEO, mPulse Mobile Over the last several years there’s been significant investment in digital healthcare startups and growth-stage organizations, particularly those showing technical innovation that delivers improved health outcomes and more efficient care delivery models. Digital health organizations that translate investment dollars into quality outcomes will emerge as leaders by focusing on core challenges faced by major players across the healthcare industry.
15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence
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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?
Should You Have Fall Health IT Conference FOMO? – Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 127
Healthcare IT Today
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
For the 127th episode of the Healthcare IT Podcast , we are taking a look at all of the fall health IT conferences ! While a lot of the conferences have happened already, there are still a few more to come. We are doing a little recap on the events of the past so you know whether you should have FOMO for the last few upcoming fall health IT conferences and what was talked about at those events.
Using Generative AI to Streamline Clinician Workflow and Reduce Burnout
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Dr. Ravindra Patil, Sr. Director of Data Science at Tredence Clinician stress rose significantly during the pandemic but has remained high even as COVID-19-related patient volumes and illness severity have subsided. In 2021, 62.8% of U.S. physicians exhibited burnout; this year, it is 62%. Contributing factors include heavy patient loads, too many administrative tasks, and rising clinician shortages.
Intelligent Ultrasound signs liver research agreement for AI diagnostics
Digital Health News
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
A research agreement has been struck between Intelligent Ultrasound plc and the University of Dundee which will support the development of AI tools.
New York to crack down on hospital cybersecurity
Becker's Health IT
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
New York plans to increase regulation of hospital cybersecurity practices, including incident response plans, secure software design and security technologies.
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
New York’s Largest Health System Affected by PJ&A Data Breach
HIPAA Journal
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Another client of the medical transcription firm Perry Johnson & Associates (PJ&A) has confirmed it has also been affected by the recent PJ&A data breach. New Hyde Park, NY-based Northwell Health, the largest health system in New York, has confirmed that it was notified on July 21, 2023, by PJ&A about the cyberattack that occurred between April 7 and April 19, 2023.
Michigan hospital confirms cyberattack
Becker's Health IT
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Gaylord, Mich.-based Otsego Memorial Hospital confirmed that it was the victim of a cyberattack in October, The Petoskey News-Review reported Nov. 13.
CISA Issues Software Bill of Materials Guidance
HIPAA Journal
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), National Security Agency, Office of the Director of National Intelligence, and partners have released guidance on software bill of materials (SBOM) generation and consumption, as part of ongoing efforts to better secure the software supply chain. The guidance was developed by the Software Supply Chain Working Panel, which was established by the Enduring Security Framework (ESF) and is a collaborative partnership across private industry
Understanding and Managing Respiratory Illnesses
Total Medical Compliance Resources
NOVEMBER 13, 2023
Respiratory illness season is upon us. These viruses can take root in the nose, mouth, airway, and/or lungs. Illnesses that have been reported are Influenza (flu), Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), and COVID-19. Common signs and symptoms among all these illnesses can range from fever, cough, runny/stuffy nose, chills, sore throat, and muscle/body aches.
Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide
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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.
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