Thu.Nov 14, 2024

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The Future of Healthcare: AI-Powered Patient Experiences

HIT Consultant

Juan Jose (JJ) Lopez Murphy, Head of AI and Data Science at Globant As the AI market in healthcare soars to a projected $187.95 billion by 2030, the transformative impact of technology on patient care becomes increasingly evident. AI is at the forefront of revolutionizing healthcare, blending data analytics, user-centric innovations, and advanced technology to reshape traditional health management and personalize the patient experience.

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Health systems band together to test and publicly rank top AI models

Healthcare Dive

Mass General Brigham, Emory and other providers will assess different AI models from companies like Google, Microsoft and Amazon.

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eClinicalWorks Cloud and healow Providing Value to HealthNet

Healthcare IT Today

Having attended multiple eClinicalWorks user conferences, one of their big efforts was to move all of their users to the eClinicalWorks cloud. eClinicalWorks had made a big investment in cloud and they wanted all of their users to benefit from the reliability, scalability, and benefits of being on the cloud. With this in mind, I sat down with V Cantrell, MD, CMO at HealthNet and Abigayle Gomez, EMR Director at HealthNet , at the eClinicalWorks annual conference to learn more about their recent

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CMS to lower importance of ‘call center’ metric in Medicare Advantage star ratings

Healthcare Dive

Regulators’ assessment of customer support centers has spurred recent lawsuits from UnitedHealthcare, Centene and Humana. But the metric “is going to have a smaller weighting on star ratings moving forward,” the director of Medicare said.

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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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Welcome to Healthcare AI 101: The Joy of the Beginner’s Mindset

HIT Consultant

Shweta Maniar, Global Director of Healthcare & Life Sciences Solutions at Google In recent months, I’ve had the opportunity to speak about the potential of AI at a variety of organizations and events. Along with the excitement around this emerging technology, I’ve seen some common concerns. Across sectors and industries, I’ve seen an inherited mistrust of AI.

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Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy Through Pediatric Immunization Training 

American Medical Compliance

Defined by the World Health Organization as the reluctance or refusal to vaccinate despite the availability of vaccines, vaccine hesitancy is influenced by complex factors including misinformation, cultural beliefs, and fear of adverse effects. To help address this growing concern, pediatric immunization training equips healthcare providers with the skills, knowledge, and empathy necessary to effectively address vaccine hesitancy.

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MDaudit’s 2024 Benchmark Report Reveals a Fivefold Increase in Dollars At-Risk from Payer Audits While Coding-Related Denials Surged by Over 125%

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. External audit volume more than doubled in 2024 over 2023-including higher rates of pre-payment audits-and total at-risk dollars increased fivefold to $11.2 million per MDaudit customer, impacting healthcare provider organizations’ cash flow and exposing them […] The article MDaudit’s 2024 Benchmark Report Reveals a Fivefold Increase in Dollars At-Risk from Payer Audits While Coding-Re

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Evolution: Why It’s Time to Look at Digital Health ROI Differently

HIT Consultant

Jennifer Goldsack, CEO, Digital Medicine Society (DiMe) Dr. Shubs Upadhyay, Director of Medical Quality, Ada Health Lucy Orr-Ewing, Chief of Staff and Head of Policy, Coalition for Health AI (CHAI) As the digital health market continues to expand—projected to grow from nearly $250 billion in 2023 to over $815 billion by 2030 —it’s essential to reassess how we measure its success.

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Medical Practice Credit Card Processing: Uncovering Hidden Fees and Optimizing Revenue Structures

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Over the past decade, credit card spending has more than tripled, leading to billions of dollars in processing fees for merchants. Despite the size of this industry, many find its complexities challenging to navigate. Credit […] The article Medical Practice Credit Card Processing: Uncovering Hidden Fees and Optimizing Revenue Structures appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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No link between telehealth and low-value services in primary care: study

Healthcare Dive

The findings could reassure policymakers concerned that virtual care could increase unnecessary or wasteful services.

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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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What’s Your Healthcare Data Strategy?

Healthcare IT Today

We talk a lot about the importance of data in healthcare. Not just data, but clean data that can lead to insights that improve outcomes. It turns out that high quality healthcare doesn’t just magically happen. It takes a thoughtful strategy and good partners to help you address your data and insight needs. One of the companies that understands healthcare data better than anyone is a company that’s been working on healthcare insights and technology for 10 years, Komodo Health.

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Cardinal Health inks 2 acquisitions worth $3.9B

Healthcare Dive

The drug distributor will buy a majority stake in gastroenterology practice management group GI Alliance and purchase Advanced Diabetes Supply Group in deals that should close in early 2025.

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Amazon One Medical rolls out telehealth treatment services in competition with Ro, Hims & Hers

Fierce Healthcare

Amazon One Medical is rolling out a new service to provide Prime members access to clinical treatments for common health and lifestyle conditions like men's hair loss and anti-aging skin care. | Amazon One Medical is rolling out a new service to provide Prime members access to clinical treatments for common health and lifestyle conditions like men's hair loss and anti-aging skin care.

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Sharing Health Data Event Session: Security of Patient Data

HealthIT Answers

Join us December 12th for Sharing Health Data: Challenges to Solve – Lessons to be Learned, virtual event. This session @3:30-4pm ET hear radio host Matt Fisher and Lance Reid, CEO of Telcion for this Fireside Chat on security of patient data. The post Sharing Health Data Event Session: Security of Patient Data appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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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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Impilo Secures $11.5M to Expand Access to At-Home Healthcare

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Impilo , a digital health platform revolutionizing healthcare access raises $11.5M in a Series A funding round led by Construct Capital, with participation from GC 1 Capital , One Way Ventures , 2048 Ventures , and strategic angel investors. – Impilo’s vision is a world where access to world-class healthcare is no longer limited by location or circumstance.

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Why Your Final MIPS Score Might Be Different from What You Expected

HealthIT Answers

By Misty Graham - If you’re participating in the Merit-based Incentive Payment System or MIPS Value Pathways, you’ve likely encountered a familiar scenario: you review your estimated MIPS score in your dashboard, only to find that months later, when CMS releases the final score, the numbers don’t quite add up. The post Why Your Final MIPS Score Might Be Different from What You Expected appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Centene says President Ken Fasola will retire next summer

Fierce Healthcare

Centene President Ken Fasola will retire next summer, the insurer revealed | Ken Fasola joined the team at Centene in 2022 when the insurer completed its $2.2 billion acquisition of Magellan Health.

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Health IT Business News – November 14, 2024

HealthIT Answers

Health IT business news from Inovalon, Zscaler, Cynerio, Adobe Population Health, ImpediMed, SmarterDx, athenahealth, Verato, Oracle, HHAeXchange, SoundHealth, Brillio, Eko Health, and more. The post Health IT Business News – November 14, 2024 appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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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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LLR ICS integrates virtual ward data with shared care record

Digital Health News

Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Integrated Care System has integrated virtual ward data into its shared care record with Clinitouch.

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Feds warn of likely Chinese state hackers targeting healthcare

Becker's Health IT

Federal authorities warn healthcare sector of likely Chinese state threat actors using Godzilla webshell to execute cyberattacks and steal data. Learn more.

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Northern HSC Trust goes live with Clinisys Winpath

Digital Health News

Northern Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland has gone live with Clinisys Winpath, the laboratory information management system.

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Lunit Partners with VIDI Group to Deliver AI-Powered Mammography to France’s Largest Radiology Network

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Lunit , a leading provider of AI-powered cancer diagnostics solutions, has announced a strategic alliance with VIDI Group , the largest private radiology and radiotherapy network in France. – The partnership will expand the deployment of Lunit INSIGHT MMG, an AI solution for breast cancer screening, across VIDI’s extensive network of over 400 sites and 1,200 doctors.

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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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Charlotte Refsum and Markus Bolton announced for Rewired 2025

Digital Health News

Charlotte Refsum, director of health policy at the Tony Blair Institute and Markus Bolton, CEO at Graphnet will speak at Rewired 2025.

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Improving Mental Health Outcomes: Yung Sidekick’s AI-Driven Progress Tracking

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Yung Sidekick, a US-based startup developing an AI-powered platform for mental health professionals, announced the release of its new Progress Tracking feature. – Designed as a measurement-based care (MBC) tool, this feature helps therapists monitor patient progress between formal assessments, tracking changes in depression, anxiety and life satisfaction on a session-by-session basis.

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Cyber resiliency in healthcare — 3 roundtable takeaways

Becker's Health IT

Cyberattacks are on the rise and healthcare is a primary target.

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Bariatric Surgeries Decline as GLP-1s Use Rises, Impacting Hospital Margins

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – A new report from Strata Decision Technology reveals a significant decline in the number of bariatric surgeries performed in U.S. hospitals in recent years. – The trend coincides with the rising popularity of weight-loss medications like semaglutide (GLP-1s), which have gained widespread adoption since their approval for chronic weight management.

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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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Bluespine secures $7.2M to help self-insured employers manage medical overbilling

Mobi Health News

The company will use the funds to strengthen its research and development capabilities.

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Improve Audit Efficiency with Customizable Checklists

Healthicity

In the healthcare industry, accurate medical coding is crucial for ensuring quality patient care, proper billing, revenue integrity, and compliance. One powerful tool that can significantly enhance the auditing process is the checklist.

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HealthTap enters durable medical equipment space with AeroFlow partnership

Mobi Health News

The partnership will give AeroFlow customers access to DME prescriptions.

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Home Health Update: CMS Finalizes New Acceptance-to-Service Policy Requirement

Hall Render

On November 7, 2024, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (“CMS”) published a final rule (“Final Rule”) that added a new condition of participation for home health agencies (“HHA”) to participate in Medicare under the “Medicare Program; Calendar Year (“CY”) 2025 Home Health Prospective Payment System (“HH PPS”) Rate Update” for the calendar year 2025.

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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.