HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
What You Should Know: – Ransomware attacks are a growing threat across all industries, but the healthcare sector is facing a particularly alarming surge in these incidents, according to new data from SafetyDevices. – New data reveals a concerning trend of increased attacks on healthcare providers, raising concerns about patient safety, data security, and the financial stability of healthcare organizations.
Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Though hospital performance has remained relatively stable, high labor costs continue to challenge hospitals’ bottom line, according to September figures from Kaufman Hall. | Labor expenses from providers accounted for 84% of medical groups’ total expenses. The median subsidy per employed physician was $304,312, rising above $300,000 for the first time.
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HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
What You Should Know: – A new report from Soliant Health reveals a concerning trend: healthcare professionals across all age groups are leaving the industry due to job stress, poor work-life balance, and unhealthy workplace cultures. – Surprisingly, Gen Z (ages 18-27) is leading the exodus, with over 22% planning to leave their healthcare jobs within the next 1-3 years.
Healthcare IT Today
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Funding to Drive Innovation in Digital Surgical Pathways, Now Poised for Strategic U.S. Expansion with Opportunities for Collaboration Definition Health , a UK-based, clinician-led HealthTech innovator, has secured £5.75 million ($7.5 million USD) in pre-seed funding for surgical care with cutting-edge predictive AI. This funding will further fuel the enhancement of its platform, designed to seamlessly integrate into healthcare systems, transforming surgical workflows.
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!
Compliancy Group
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Training prepares your staff for what they might encounter while on the job and can help to reduce medical errors by up to 40%. An organization’s error reduction rate depends on the type of training used, whether to simulate clinical skills, administrative expectations, or potential on-the-job scenarios. While training may differ, there should be a training system for each form of training.
Healthcare IT Today
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
At the HLTH 2024 Conference in Las Vegas, we had a chance to talk with a number of executives. They offered a variety of insights around innovation, briding the gap between payer and providers, a number of great announcements, and some unique perspectives on the business of healthcare. Check out some of the great insights we learned from the following health IT experts at HLTH 2024 in the following videos and be sure to watch the HLTH videos we shared previously as well.
Health Care Compliance Brief brings together the best content for health law & compliance professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The companies developed a five-episode video series to give guests and members tips on enhancing sleep quality when they're on the go.
Center for Health Insurance Reform
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Many Americans struggle with high healthcare costs, leading state policymakers to explore transparency measures to lower prices. While transparency alone has limited impact on cost reduction, states are innovating by increasing transparency in areas like provider ownership, billing practices, and price data, which can inform broader policy solutions and have bipartisan support, paving the way for more effective cost-containment strategies.
Digital Health News
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The first drones have successfully delivered patient blood samples as part of a six-month trial at Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust.
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
What You Should Know: – HealthEdge® and Codoxo announce a strategic partnership to provide healthcare payers with the industry’s most cutting-edge solutions and services. – This partnership will streamline and enhance their respective end-to-end payment integrity processes by leveraging HealthEdge Source™ in conjunction with Codoxo’s GenAI-driven Unified Cost Containment Platform.
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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.
Digital Health News
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) has won a place on a national framework agreement for the provision of cloud-based services.
HIT Consultant
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
What You Should Know: – State of Franklin Healthcare Associates (SOFHA) , the largest employee-owned, physician-led multi-specialty primary care group in the nation, has announced a new partnership with Lumeris, a leading value-based care enablement company, to improve healthcare delivery and outcomes in Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia communities beginning in 2025. – By combining SOFHA’s exceptional provider care with Lumeris’ expertise in population health management an
Becker's Health IT
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Cybersecurity spending will likely continue to take over the IT budget in the coming year as threats become more sophisticated, according to a Nov. 13 report from Moody's.
Hanys
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Nursing home back-to-basics series: Site visit readiness Nov. 18 HANYS' Sepsis Program: Applying the CDC Hospital Sepsis Core Elements Nov. 20 - April 16 Post-acute and continuing care quarterly meeting Nov. 20 Latest updates on HIPAA, web tracking and state privacy laws Nov. 21 Surgical Value Incubator: Identifying high-value solutions to improve surgical care Nov. 22 Standing membership call on state and federal issues Nov. 26 AHEI virtual showcase Dec. 3 and 5 2024 Healthcare law review Dec.
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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.
Becker's Health IT
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Robert Purbeck, 45, of Meridian, Ga., has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for hacking into the computer servers of 19 victims across the U.S., including a medical clinic.
Mobi Health News
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The company will use the funds to expand its AI-enabled platform and create additional partnerships with payor organizations.
Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Ruth Health, a tech-enabled maternal health startup founded in 2020, is shuttering. | The startup, intended to be an extension of a patient’s existing care team, offered a suite of remote patient services, including doula care, pelvic floor training, lactation counseling, C-section recovery resources and intimacy and sexual support for new moms.
Mobi Health News
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The alliance will provide members with proactive, user-friendly remote monitoring capabilities.
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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.
Becker's Health IT
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Discover the five recommendations for HHS to improve healthcare cybersecurity, as outlined by the U.S. Government Accountability Office in its latest report.
Mobi Health News
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The aim is to allow clinicians to transition between several therapeutic environments to optimize treatment outcomes.
Digital Health News
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Our latest round-up includes Cheshire and Merseyside's £11.5 million LIMS contract and PAHT's Oracle Health EHR go-live.
Mobi Health News
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
The companies developed a five-episode video series to give guests and members tips on enhancing sleep quality when they're on the go.
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.
Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
By: Dave Henriksen | Explore three ways AI can help health systems achieve the Quadruple Aim, with insights and examples from real healthcare organizations.
Becker's Health IT
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
A Pennsylvania judge approved a $65 million settlement between Allentown, Pa.-based Lehigh Valley Health Network and its patients caught in a 2023 ransomware attack, WHYY reported Nov. 15.
Fierce Healthcare
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Welcome to this week's Chutes & Ladders, our roundup of hirings, firings and retirings throughout the industry. | Welcome to this week's Chutes & Ladders, our roundup of hirings, firings and retirings throughout the industry. Please submit the good news—or the bad—from your shop, and we will feature it here at the end of each week.
Becker's Health IT
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Lubbock-based Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and Texas Tech Physicians continue to deal with an IT outage that started in late September.
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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.
Hanys
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Starting next year, the Worker's Compensation Board will require providers to contract with an electronic submission partner to submit the CMS-1500 universal medical billing form on their behalf. Electronic submission of the CMS-1500 will become mandatory Aug. 1. Training for providers and payers will be available in the coming months.
Physician Credentialing Company
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) is the universal language to describe the medical services provided to patients. This language is used between the healthcare professionals and payers to make the billing process effective and smooth. Every medical procedure, from patient admission to the hospital to his recovery and final report, is defined by some specific code.
Hanys
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
To achieve the greatest level of organizational success a board and CEO need to have a trusting partnership and be united as a team. Learn how to cultivate trust, openness and communication for a healthy partnership in the November edition of Trends.
Hall Render
NOVEMBER 15, 2024
Acadia Healthcare plans to add 2,000 beds over the next two years, per recent statements by CEO Chris Hunter. This comes on the heels of 400 beds added in 2024 and is anticipated to stem from a number of new joint venture arrangements with other health providers. Guardian Healthcare has secured bankruptcy court approval to transfer ownership of eight skilled nursing facilities to GBK Eight LLC.
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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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