Walmart Health shuts down
Healthcare Dive
APRIL 30, 2024
The unexpected closure of Walmart’s 51 health centers and virtual care business highlights the difficulty of providing healthcare at this moment in time.
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Nurses have a deep distrust of AI – but transparency and training could help
Healthcare It News
APRIL 30, 2024
While some nurses recognize the potential of artificial intelligence to minimize documentation burden and improve patient monitoring – and see a future with broader AI-enabled nursing – others are concerned about AI replacing empathetic human assessment of patients, cutting nursing jobs, risking protected patient data to compromise and more.
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Ransomware attacks on healthcare impact nearly five times more sensitive data: report
Healthcare Dive
APRIL 30, 2024
Twenty percent of a typical healthcare organization’s sensitive data holdings are affected in a ransomware encryption event, compared with just 6% for an average organization.
HIMSS Changemaker champions Filipino-American health literacy
Healthcare It News
APRIL 30, 2024
Ellen Arigorat, nursing informatics program director at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital, supports digital technology adoption in clinical workflows, with a focus on health equity.
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!
Hospitals’ COVID reporting burden to lighten as pandemic-era policies expire
Healthcare Dive
APRIL 30, 2024
On Wednesday, hospitals will no longer be required to report COVID-19 admissions, capacity or occupancy data to the federal government.
Want to reduce readmissions? Personalize digital discharge guides
Healthcare It News
APRIL 30, 2024
At NYU Langone Health, physicians record videos with post-hospital care plans for patients to help improve treatment compliance. Dr. Jonah Feldman, the health system's medical director for clinical transformation and informatics, explains.
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Walmart shuttering all 51 health centers, citing lack of profitability
Fierce Healthcare
APRIL 30, 2024
This is a developing story and will be updated with more information. | Walmart is shuttering all 51 health centers along with its virtual care services, the retail giant announced Tuesday morning.
Change Healthcare, compromised by stolen credentials, did not have MFA turned on
Healthcare Dive
APRIL 30, 2024
Failing to turn on multifactor authentication, a common cybersecurity safeguard, “underscores pure negligence on the part of UnitedHealth,” one expert said.
Hospitals no longer required to report COVID-19 data to CDC
Fierce Healthcare
APRIL 30, 2024
Hospitals are off the hook for data reporting requirements that have been in place since the early COVID-19 pandemic. | Hospitals were required to share COVID-19 admissions, ICU capacity and other related data on a daily basis during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, then the reporting frequency shifted. The CDC said it still encourages hospitals to report their data on a "voluntary" basis and will soon begin displaying those data online.
Ascension taps new CFO
Healthcare Dive
APRIL 30, 2024
Saurabh Tripathi, former CFO of Highmark Health, assumed the role on Monday.
HIPAA Compliance 2025: Navigating Regulatory Changes & Industry Trends
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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.
CVS scoops up tech-enabled Medicare Advantage broker Hella Health
Fierce Healthcare
APRIL 30, 2024
CVS has quietly acquired Hella Health, a startup Medicare Advantage broker based in New York City, according to a post on LinkedIn. | CVS has quietly acquired Hella Health, a startup Medicare Advantage broker based in New York City, according to a post on LinkedIn.
Lean Digital: How AI Drives Treatment Recommendations for Weight Loss
Healthcare IT Today
APRIL 30, 2024
The first article in this series laid out what we know about body weight and obesity today. The rest of the Lean Digital series will look at some contributions that digital technologies are making toward solutions. The best contribution that information can make to weight management is to find more effective, personalized treatments: to match the right person to the right treatment, whether it be surgery, drugs, diet, exercise, or some combination.
UnitedHealth CEO Witty is set to go before Congress this week. Here's a look at his testimony
Fierce Healthcare
APRIL 30, 2024
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty is set to go before two congressional panels on Wednesday to answer lawmaker's questions about the cyberattack on Change Healthcare that caused widespread disrup | UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty is set to go before two congressional panels on Wednesday to answer lawmakers' questions about the cyberattack on Change Healthcare that caused widespread disruption across healthcare.
Nextech Supporting the Independent Ambulatory Practice
Healthcare IT Today
APRIL 30, 2024
Independent clinical practices are in danger everywhere: if they don’t go out of business, large hospital chains tend to pipette them up. Bill Lucchini, CEO of Nextech , wants these independent practices to survive. Nextech’s EHRs and solutions for practice management and patient engagement software are highly specialized to Dermatology, Med Spa, Opthamology, Orthopedics, and Plastic Surgery in order to make it as efficient as possible.
Simplify Screening for Excluded Providers
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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.
Talkspace launches behavioral health consortium with specialty care providers
Mobi Health News
APRIL 30, 2024
The consortium will allow Talkspace users with high-acuity needs to access specialty care providers via clinician referral or through its wellness ecosystem, Health Collective.
Tennr Raises $18M in Series A Funding
Healthcare IT Today
APRIL 30, 2024
Tennr , a NYC-based startup that automates manual work for healthcare organizations, raised $18M in Series A funding. The round was led by a16z with participation from Foundation Capital and The New Normal Fund. Other investors (from the seed round) included YCombinator, Zaza Pachulia, Jennifer Kaehms, and other health and AI-focused investors. The company, which has now raised over $25M, intends to use the funds to grow its team and scale its operations.
Digital Health Networks Awards 2024 applications now open
Digital Health News
APRIL 30, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Digital Health Networks Awards, the chance for digital health professionals to receive recognition among their peers.
WHOOP announces global expansion, additions to executive team
Mobi Health News
APRIL 30, 2024
The wearable tech company broadened its reach to 56 markets worldwide, added Italian and Latin American Spanish to its app and appointed three C-suite executives.
Healthcare Vendor Risk Management: Strategies for Protected Data
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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 Switchover paused after failure of personal alarms led to deaths
Digital Health News
APRIL 30, 2024
Virgin Media O2 paused its rollout of the digital switchover after the deaths of two customers whose health alarms failed when their landlines were cut off.
Hospitals still affected by Change hack, AHA says
Becker's Health IT
APRIL 30, 2024
Hospitals continue to experience "financial and operational impacts" from the Change Healthcare hack more than two months after the cyberattack on the UnitedHealth Group subsidiary, the American Hospital Association said.
South Korea OKs DTx for vision loss, respiratory rehab
Mobi Health News
APRIL 30, 2024
They had been designated as innovative medical devices.
UnitedHealth CEO: Hackers used stolen credentials to access Change systems
Becker's Health IT
APRIL 30, 2024
The ransomware group responsible for the Feb. 21 cyberattack on UnitedHealthcare subsidiary Change Healthcare used stolen credentials to remotely access the company's systems, according to testimony from UnitedHealth CEO Andrew Witty.
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.
Tachmed partners with St George’s, University of London
Digital Health News
APRIL 30, 2024
A new partnership between St George's, University of London and Tachmed is set to help accelerate the development of Tachmed's at-home diagnostics.
Medical drone project in Sydney nets $2M funding
Mobi Health News
APRIL 30, 2024
It is envisioned to cover greater distances, serving Australia's rural and remote communities, while being sustainable.
Patient Data Stolen from Livanova in October 2023 Ransomware Attack
HIPAA Journal
APRIL 30, 2024
The medical device manufacturer Livanova, the Massachusetts community behavioral health center Aspire Health Alliance, and Santa Rosa Behavioral Healthcare Hospital in California have experienced ransomware attacks that exposed patient data. Livanova, London, UK Livanova, a UK-headquartered medical device manufacturer specializing in cardiac surgery and neuromodulation devices, has suffered a ransomware attack that disrupted portions of its IT systems.
Trovo Health launches with $15M and other digital health fundings
Mobi Health News
APRIL 30, 2024
GenAI company for health plans Alaffia Health and oncology-focused clinical trial platform Klineo also secured funding.
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.
Almost 500,000 Individuals Affected by Designed Receivable Solutions Data Breach
HIPAA Journal
APRIL 30, 2024
The Cypress, CA-based revenue cycle management company, Designed Receivable Solutions (DRS), has recently confirmed the details of a data breach that was reported to the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights on March 23, 2024, as involving the protected health information of 129,584 individuals, and the Maine Attorney General as affecting 498,686 individuals.
Baton Health launches platform to streamline provider credentialing, cuts verification time by 99.9%
Fierce Healthcare
APRIL 30, 2024
Baton Health, a Redesign Health company, is launching a Universal Primary Source database that allows credentialing teams to identify and pull relevant information from a single query. | Baton Health, which raised $8.75 million in seed funding, will launch its Universal Primary Source database to streamline provider credentialing and save systems money.
AR/VR in Healthcare: Why Collaboration is its Most Important Use
HIT Consultant
APRIL 30, 2024
Wyatt Oren, Director of Sales, Telehealth and EdTech, Agora Throughout history, new and emerging technologies have helped revolutionize and advance the field of medicine, allowing medical professionals to develop groundbreaking new procedures, work towards cures to previously incurable diseases, and much more. Healthcare practitioners are always looking for ways to use emerging technologies to transform their work, and today one of the top technologies available to revolutionize the healthcare s
Kaiser shakes hands with Innovaccer to roll out AI platform in Washington
Fierce Healthcare
APRIL 30, 2024
Kaiser Permanente announced a partnership Tuesday with leading healthcare AI platform Innovaccer. | Innovaccer’s AI platform and population health management solutions will begin to be rolled out this summer to the health system's 650,000 members in Washington.
3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings
Advertiser: Celo
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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