Average cost of healthcare data breach nearly $10M in 2024: report
Healthcare Dive
AUGUST 1, 2024
Though expenses declined since last year, healthcare is still the costliest industry for data breaches — a spot the sector has held since 2011.
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Epic and UW research: Healthcare AI must be equitable, transparent, regulated
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 1, 2024
From enhancing efficiency to helping organizations strengthen essential face-to-face human interactions, artificial intelligence holds significant promise for healthcare. But strong regulation and clear definitions of the technology's use and capabilities will be required. WHY IT MATTERS Those were among the conclusions drawn from a roundtable discussion , featuring two dozen leading experts on healthcare AI, hosted this summer by Epic and UW Health, the integrated health system of the Unive
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Cigna CEO promises ‘aggressive’ defense of pharmacy benefit managers
Healthcare Dive
AUGUST 1, 2024
David Cordani’s comments to investors Thursday come as the payer blew past Wall Street’s expectations for the second quarter, helped by significant growth in its health services division — including PBM Express Scripts.
Baptist Health brings urgent care waits down to 6 minutes with telemedicine
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 1, 2024
Staffing for urgent care sites has always been a challenge at Baptist Health, which is headquartered in Louisville, Kentucky, and serves that state and Indiana. THE PROBLEM Staff at Baptist Health can look at prior patterns but still struggle at times to predict correctly for specific days and times. Further, with today's healthcare staffing challenges, even if Baptist Health recognizes a need for extra workers, it may not have the resources to upstaff appropriately.
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!
Judge approves Steward’s plan to close 2 hospitals by month’s end
Healthcare Dive
AUGUST 1, 2024
Steward also provided an update on increasingly tense negotiations with its landlord about how to distribute proceeds from sales.
CVS Health now tracks extreme heat to warn at-risk patients with personalized resources
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 1, 2024
CVS Health has launched an environmental health impact program to help vulnerable Americans during extreme weather events. | Using advanced environmental data analytics and patients' medical and pharmacy data, CVS Health offers timely excessive heat alerts and outreach to at-risk patients up to a week before the event.
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TowerBrook, CD&R take health tech company R1 RCM private in $8.9B deal
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 1, 2024
R1 RCM, a company that provides revenue cycle and billing services to hospitals, will be acquired for $8.9 billion and taken private. | R1 RCM, a company that provides revenue cycle and billing services to hospitals, will be acquired for $8.9 billion and taken private.
Amwell boosts 2024 adjusted earnings outlook, narrows net loss in Q2
Healthcare Dive
AUGUST 1, 2024
During a second-quarter earnings call Wednesday, CFO Robert Shepardson said reducing headcount was “one of the big drivers” for improving the guidance.
Alignment Healthcare raises full-year guidance after favorable star rating recalculations
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 1, 2024
Plan membership at Alignment Healthcare is again higher than previously expected, the company announced ahead of its second-quarter earnings call. | Alignment Healthcare says it is on pace for full-year adjusted EBITDA guidance and increasing its membership outlook after its second-quarter earnings call.
Zirr AI Seeks New Ways to Bring Ambient AI Medical Scribes to Medical Specialties
Healthcare IT Today
AUGUST 1, 2024
When choosing a setting for their new ambient AI scribe solution , Arnavaz Hajizadeh Barfejani and Ali Daneshmand, Co-Founders of Zirr AI , chose general practitioners because they see enormous numbers of patients each day and could save significant time by letting generative AI create transcripts and SOAP notes. They plan to extend support to many specialties, but not by providing templates.
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.
OneBlood hit with ransomware attack, state of donors' data unknown
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 1, 2024
OneBlood, a non-profit blood donation organization serving hospitals in the southeastern U.S., was hit by a ransomware attack on Wednesday that has impacted its operations. | OneBlood, a non-profit blood donation center servicing the southeastern United States, was attacked by cybercriminals on Wednesday.
Regard Raises $61M to Close the Clinical Insights Gap in Healthcare with Leading AI Solution
Healthcare IT Today
AUGUST 1, 2024
Strategic Investment from Oak HC/FT and Cedars-Sinai Health Ventures will Support the Rapid Expansion of Regard’s AI-Powered Clinical Insights Platform Aimed at Unlocking the Full Power of the EHR Regard , the AI-powered clinical insights platform that empowers clinicians to unlock the full potential of patient data, announced today the close of a $61 million Series B financing round, led by Oak HC/FT , with participation from Cedars-Sinai Health Ventures, as well as existing investors T
Bipartisan Policy Center urges Congress to extend Medicare hospital at home, telehealth policies by end of year
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 1, 2024
The Bipartisan Policy Center released a report on Wednesday that recommends that C | The Bipartisan Policy Center released a report on Wednesday that recommends Congress extend the Medicare Acute Hospital Care at Home waiver for five years to increase uptake.
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh FT deploys patient flow solution
Digital Health News
AUGUST 1, 2024
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust has deployed Altera Digital Health’s patient flow solution.
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.
Evernorth drives double-digit revenue growth at Cigna in Q2
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 1, 2024
Revenue at Cigna grew 25% year over year as its Evernorth division continues to build momentum, according to the company's earnings report.
Digital tech is key to ‘neighbourhood health’, says The King’s Fund
Digital Health News
AUGUST 1, 2024
Digital technology is key to delivering the new government’s ambition of moving care closer to home, says a report from The King’s Fund.
HHS' health IT office makeover may tip the scales in historic funding battle
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 1, 2024
The Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS') technology office is poised to bring significant technological expertise to the department, which the Office of the National Coordinato | HHS tech policy office failed to receive consistent funding bumps from Congress since 2004. The recent revamp could change that.
Cyberattack on blood center continues to disrupt hospitals
Becker's Health IT
AUGUST 1, 2024
Ransomware attack on blood supplier causes IT outage and critical blood shortage, impacting over 250 hospitals. Hospitals urged to review contingency plans.
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.
Many patients are hit with claims denials. But few challenge the decisions, study finds
Fierce Healthcare
AUGUST 1, 2024
Close to half of adults said they received a medical bill or a copayment for a service that they expected to be free or covered by insurance. | Close to half of adults said they received a medical bill or a copayment for a service that they expected to be free or covered by insurance. However, relatively few challenge these bills, a new survey from the Commonwealth Fund shows.
Connecting Health Data: Powering Clinical Research, Patient Engagement Programs and More
Healthcare IT Today
AUGUST 1, 2024
The following is a guest article by LexisNexis® Risk Solutions Consumer healthcare data is the new gold. In today’s complex healthcare landscape, those who access this wealth of data are more likely to optimize digital health programs to help improve patient engagement and health outcomes and to advance breakthroughs in clinical research. Healthcare data can illuminate the patient journey providing invaluable insights into patients’ health histories, treatment responses and outcomes.
Digital tools keep patients and care teams connected in the hospital and home
Healthcare It News
AUGUST 1, 2024
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AI-Assisted Diagnostic’s Intersection with Risk Assessment: The Future of Medical Device Technology
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 1, 2024
Dr. Sriram Rajagopalan, Head of Training & Learning Services at Inflectra From predictive analytics to personalized treatment plans, we’ve probably all heard about AI’s potential to revolutionize medical diagnostics and treatment. As discussed in a recent NIH study , “more recently, state-of-the-art computer algorithms have achieved accuracies which are at par with human experts in the field of medical sciences.
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.
Is Your Healthcare Cybersecurity Strategy Good Enough? | symplr
Symplr
AUGUST 1, 2024
There’s no shortage of cybersecurity attacks in the news. Because the industry has proven to be a popular target for bad actors, cybersecurity in healthcare has become a hot topic for industry and even political leaders, in the U.S. and globally.
Healthcare cybersecurity bill advances in Senate
Becker's Health IT
AUGUST 1, 2024
Learn about the bipartisan Healthcare Cybersecurity Act advancing in the U.S. Senate, aiming to improve cybersecurity resiliency for the healthcare sector.
AI Meets Cardiology: Innovation at UCSD Detects Hidden Killer
HealthIT Answers
AUGUST 1, 2024
NOW on Demand FINN Voices episode with host Beth Friedman & guest Dr. Jorge Silva, Cardiologist, Professor, and Director of the Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Program at UC San Diego Health. The post AI Meets Cardiology: Innovation at UCSD Detects Hidden Killer appeared first on Health IT Answers.
Digital Health announces judges for Rewired Pitchfest 2025
Digital Health News
AUGUST 1, 2024
Digital Health has announced the judges for its annual Pitchfest competition for startups, which will take place at Rewired 2025.
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.
Automating Telehealth Cybersecurity
HealthIT Answers
AUGUST 1, 2024
By Zac Amos - Protecting sensitive patient information and ensuring secure communication channels are critical to maintaining trust and compliance with regulations. Cybersecurity automation is crucial in mitigating risks by providing real-time threat detection, efficient incident response and robust data protection. The post Automating Telehealth Cybersecurity appeared first on Health IT Answers.
Detailed Understanding of Group Therapy Billing
Medisys Compliance
AUGUST 1, 2024
Group therapy, a vital component of mental health treatment, presents unique challenges for billing and coding. Accurate and compliant group therapy billing requires a comprehensive understanding of patient eligibility, group composition, session structure, provider qualifications, and meticulous documentation. This article explores the minor details of group therapy billing, providing practical guidance on code selection, modifier usage, bundling, and unbundling, time-based versus unit-based bi
The Sequoia Project Launches Pharmacy Workgroup to Enhance Patient Care Through Interoperability
HIT Consultant
AUGUST 1, 2024
What You Should Know: – The Sequoia Project, a leading advocate for health information technology (health IT) interoperability, announced the launch of a new Pharmacy Workgroup as part of its Interoperability Matters program. – The strategic initiative aims to improve patient care by fostering collaboration between pharmacies and the broader healthcare ecosystem.
Health IT Business News – August 1, 2024
HealthIT Answers
AUGUST 1, 2024
Health IT business news from Consensus Cloud Solutions, NextGen Healthcare, SeamlessMD, Brillio, Wolters Kluwer Health, Inovalon Inc., Asensus Surgical, EBSCO, Peerbridge Health, Shearwater Health, uMethod Health, Linus Health, Horizon3.ai, ChartPath, Kontakt.io, and more. The post Health IT Business News – August 1, 2024 appeared first on Health IT Answers.
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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