Fri.Nov 15, 2024

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Ransomware Attacks on Healthcare Services Surge in 2024

HIT Consultant

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.

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CHS is gearing up to play offense again in hospital M&A game, CFO says

Healthcare Dive

The Franklin, Tennessee-based operator has not purchased a hospital in years. That may soon change as CHS' margins improve.

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Report: Gen Z Leaving Healthcare in Droves Due to Toxic Culture

HIT Consultant

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.

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Kaufman Hall: Performance stable, but high labor costs challenge hospitals

Fierce Healthcare

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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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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HTI-2’s Sweeping Scope Means Unrealistic Timelines, Costly Compliance Requirements, and Concerning Changes

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Stephanie Jamison (Greenway Health) and Leigh Burchell (Altera Digital Health), Chair and Vice Chair, EHR Association Executive Committee, and Greg Thole (Oracle), Chair, EHR Association Certification Workgroup In the lead-up to publication by the […] The article HTI-2’s Sweeping Scope Means Unrealistic Timelines, Costly Compliance Requirements, and Concerning Changes appeared first on el

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Homethrive raises $20M for tech-enabled caregiver platform

Mobi Health News

The company will use the funds to expand its AI-enabled platform and create additional partnerships with payor organizations.

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NHS SBS wins place on contract for provision of cloud-based tech

Digital Health News

NHS Shared Business Services (NHS SBS) has won a place on a national framework agreement for the provision of cloud-based services.

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Headspace partners with Hyatt to help travelers sleep

Mobi Health News

The companies developed a five-episode video series to give guests and members tips on enhancing sleep quality when they're on the go.

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Headspace partners with Hyatt to help travelers sleep

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The companies developed a five-episode video series to give guests and members tips on enhancing sleep quality when they're on the go.

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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.

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Vesta Healthcare, Medical Guardian partner to strengthen remote patient monitoring

Mobi Health News

The alliance will provide members with proactive, user-friendly remote monitoring capabilities.

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Hospital cybersecurity spend to rise in 2025: 4 details

Becker's Health IT

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.

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XRHealth launches enhanced AI-enabled medical XR platform

Mobi Health News

The aim is to allow clinicians to transition between several therapeutic environments to optimize treatment outcomes.

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Hacker gets 10 years for breaching medical clinic

Becker's Health IT

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.

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The Role of Technology in Remote Patient Monitoring

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.

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UK-Based HealthTech Startup Definition Health Raises £5.75 million in Pre-Seed Funding to Streamline Surgical Care with Advanced Predictive AI Technology

Healthcare IT Today

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.

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Virtual maternal health startup Ruth Health shutters, CEO announces

Fierce Healthcare

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.

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More Insights from Health IT Experts at HLTH 2024

Healthcare IT Today

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.

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Reducing Medical Errors in Healthcare: The Role Training Software Plays

Compliancy Group

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.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

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?

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Resilience Lab Expands Care Delivery for Treatment-Resistant Depression and Other Moderate and Severe Mental Illnesses with the Acquisition of Options MD

Healthcare IT Today

Resilience Lab will Now Offer Medication Management in Addition to Therapy Integrates a Proprietary AI-Powered Point-of-Care Decision Support Platform and Intake Process with Remission and Retention Rates Almost Double the Industry Standard All Options MD Team Members will be Retained by Resilience Lab Resilience Lab, a clinician-driven, AI-supported provider of high-quality care and mental health access, announced the acquisition of Options MD , a leader in high-quality online psychiatric me

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GAO: HHS falls short on healthcare cybersecurity

Becker's Health IT

Discover the five recommendations for HHS to improve healthcare cybersecurity, as outlined by the U.S. Government Accountability Office in its latest report.

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Digital Health’s monthly roundup of contracts and go lives

Digital Health News

Our latest round-up includes Cheshire and Merseyside's £11.5 million LIMS contract and PAHT's Oracle Health EHR go-live.

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3 Ways AI Can Enable Health Systems to Achieve the Quadruple Aim

Fierce Healthcare

By: Dave Henriksen | Explore three ways AI can help health systems achieve the Quadruple Aim, with insights and examples from real healthcare organizations.

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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

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Advancing Health Care Transparency: A Menu of Options for State Policymakers

Center for Health Insurance Reform

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.

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Chutes & Ladders—Centene president to retire, Abridge and AccessHope tap industry execs

Fierce Healthcare

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.

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HealthEdge, Codoxo Partner for GenAI-Driven Payment Integrity

HIT Consultant

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 Sourceâ„¢ in conjunction with Codoxo’s GenAI-driven Unified Cost Containment Platform.

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Judge OKs $65M settlement over Lehigh Valley Health Network hack

Becker's Health IT

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.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

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.