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Combining Technology and Tradition to Transform Indigenous/Indian Healthcare

Healthcare IT Today

The resourceful and caring team at Reno Sparks Tribal Health Center (RSTHC) has been leveraging technology from NextGen Healthcare (NextGen) to deliver quality care to the American Indians in their community. Now, with the recent CMS announcement, they will be able to add traditional medicine. Healthcare IT Today had the opportunity to sit down with Angie Wilson, Tribal Health Director at RSTHC while she was attending the 2024 NextGen User Group Meeting (#NextGenUGM24).

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Remote therapeutic monitoring reduces readmissions, academic research shows

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Over the past decade, the University of Oklahoma College of Medicine has seen an increase in the number of highly complex infections. That's related to a few different factors. THE PROBLEM First, the population of the Sooner State has been trending less healthy in general. Second, surgeons at the Oklahoma City-based medical school are performing more complex surgeries.

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Climate Change and Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights in Africa: The Urgent Need for Intersectional Approaches in Climate Change Policy and Governance

Bill of Health

Photo credit: @wambuigichobi | SMA A Masai woman raises her fist as other women leaders look on at COP 27 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt during one of the debriefs by the Women and Gender Constituency. by Faith Lumonya , Esther Wambui , and Eunice Musiime As global temperatures rise and the frequency of extreme weather events — such as floods, droughts, and heat waves — increases, climate change poses a growing threat to the progress of women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR).

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Three Steps to Unlock the Power of AI for Healthcare Transformation

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Emmanuelle Hose, Global Vice President of Industry Solutions at Rimini Street The use of AI in the healthcare market is booming , having reached $22,449.3 million in 2023 and is expected to grow 37.5% annually through 2030. From enhancing patient care and streamlining administrative processes to aiding in medical research and diagnostics, AI is revolutionizing healthcare.

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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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RNSA: Nonin Medical Launches First FDA-Cleared OTC Fingertip Pulse Oximeter for Accurate Readings Across Skin Tones

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Nonin Medical , a global leader in noninvasive medical monitoring lauches TruO2 OTC, the first over-the-counter (OTC) fingertip pulse oximeter to receive FDA clearance. This innovative device is designed to provide accurate blood oxygen saturation readings for adults across all skin tones, empowering individuals to make informed healthcare decisions. – Nonin Medical’s founder, Phil Isaacson, was the original inventor of the fingertip pulse oximeter.

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Express Healthcare Staffing is the key to building exceptional patient care and compliance

Healthcare Dive

As the demand for healthcare services surges, new solutions are necessary to meet worker demand.

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Hospices owned by private equity firms underperform nonprofit facilities, study says

Healthcare Dive

The JAMA study comes as federal regulators scrutinize private equity’s role in healthcare.

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Behavioral health access still poses challenge

Healthcare It News

Enterprise Taxonomy: Patient Access Health and Wellness Behavioral health Population and Public Health Quality Care Care Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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VillageMD CEO Tim Barry steps down

Healthcare Dive

Barry has left VillageMD during a difficult time for the value-based medical group, which has dragged down the finances of majority owner Walgreens.

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RNSA: GE HealthCare Unveils Aurora SPECT/CT: A New Era in Precision Imaging

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – GE HealthCare has announced the launch of Aurora, a revolutionary dual-head SPECT/CT system designed to enhance diagnostic capabilities and improve patient care. – Unveiled at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) 2024 Annual Meeting, Aurora offers advanced features and AI-powered solutions to support precision medicine and personalized care.

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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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HealthEx Raises $14M Led by General Catalyst to Empower Patients and Health Systems to Do More with Health Data

Healthcare IT Today

HealthEx’s AI-Driven Preference and Consent Platform Simplifies Patient Experience, Automates Security and Compliance for Healthcare Organizations, Unlocking how Data can be Used for Good HealthEx , a team of healthcare and technology veterans building a global consumer preference and consent platform for healthcare to unlock data access, launched today and announced $14M in Seed and Series A funding.

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Healthcare Website Privacy Risk Basics – What You Need to Know

HealthIT Answers

By Ian Cohen - Healthcare organizations in particular are responsible for managing privacy risks resulting from third-party website functionality. Third parties can be introduced in various ways for many purposes, such as simplifying website development, adding “share” buttons like the Facebook button, or sending user data to third-party advertising services.

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Risks of Ineffective Policy Management

Healthcare Blog

Healthcare Policy Management: Risks of Ineffective Management Navigating the healthcare industry demands staying ahead of evolving regulations and standards and empowering staff with the latest policies and resources. Critical documents that are readily available and updated make these activities possible. To this end, organizations need robust healthcare policy management , which is essential for continuous operations, reducing and managing risk, cutting costs, and protecting patient safety and

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Join us for 2025 State of Cybersecurity in Healthcare Virtual Summit

HealthIT Answers

Join us on January 21st at 1pm for the 2025 State of Cybersecurity in Healthcare Virtual Summit. Our third annual half day virtual summit will continue to address various critical aspects of cybersecurity as we head into 2025 with the tone of the event set by the opening keynote. The post Join us for 2025 State of Cybersecurity in Healthcare Virtual Summit 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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Mission Bio and University of Miami Collaborate on Multiple Myeloma Research

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Mission Bio , a leader in single-cell multiomics solutions for precision medicine, today announced a collaboration with Dr. C. Ola Landgren, MD, PhD, head of one of the world’s leading myeloma computational and translational research laboratories. -Dr. Landgren’s team, including Dr. David Coffey and Dr. Benjamin Diamond, at the University of Miami’s Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, will work together to generate clinical data sets using Mission Bio’s Tapestri

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Transforming payer operations through real-time clinical data exchange

Healthcare Dive

Discover how real-time clinical data exchange enhances payer operations, care quality and efficiency.

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Legislators urge DOJ to investigate PBMs for potential role in opioid epidemic

Fierce Healthcare

A group of legislators is calling on the Department of Justice to dig into whether pharmacy benefit managers played a role in the opioid epidemic. | A group of legislators is calling on the Department of Justice to dig into whether pharmacy benefit managers played a role in the opioid epidemic.

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November 2024 Health IT Marketing Minutes

HealthIT Answers

What makes marketing in the health IT space unique? Who are the movers and shakers? What’s working, what’s trending? Where can you learn more? News from KNB Communications, anthonyBarnum, Swaay.Health, Brafton, Amendola Communications, Clarity Quest, Matter Communications, & more. The post November 2024 Health IT Marketing Minutes 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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M&A or affiliation improved rural hospitals' margins, reduced risk of closure: report

Fierce Healthcare

Nearly half of rural hospitals moved out of the high-risk category after a merger, acquisition or affiliation with a larger system, a new analysis has found. | The analysis, conducted by healthcare consulting firm Dobson DaVanzo, found that among 110 rural hospitals that closed between 2011 and 2021, more than half were standalone hospitals without support from larger systems.

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East Sussex Healthcare selects Nervecentre for new EPR

Digital Health News

East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust has selected Nervecentre as its preferred supplier for an electronic patient record (EPR).

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Movano Health secures FDA clearance for EvieMED Ring

Mobi Health News

The company says 510(k) clearance will allow it to pursue multiple business opportunities pertaining to remote patient monitoring and clinical trials.

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NHS England’s federated data platform: One year on

Digital Health News

Many of the initial concerns about the FDP have proven unfounded one year after its launch, writes Matthew Taylor, CEO of NHS Confederation.

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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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Zipline, Elton John AIDS Foundation expand partnership to Nigeria

Mobi Health News

The announcement comes two months after the pair revealed at the UN General Assembly its intent to expand Zipline infrastructure to improve care access nationwide.

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Fierce Healthcare Fundraising Tracker—Sirona Medical picks up $42M; Alloy banks $16M for menopause care

Fierce Healthcare

At Fierce Healthcare, we keep track of all the venture capital being funneled into the health tech and digital health industries. | Beta Bionics landed $60 million for diabetes management solutions, Medicaid startup Diverge Health picked up $52 million backed by GV and TailorMed secured $40 million for its patient financial assistance platform. Check out other recent funding rounds.

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GE HealthCare acquires remaining stake of Nihon Medi-Physics from Sumitomo Chemical

Mobi Health News

The deal boosts GE HealthCare's pharma diagnostics sector and signifies its dedication to molecular imaging.

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Data published online following data breach at Alder Hey

Digital Health News

A major data breach of Alder Hey Children’s NHS FT's online systems has seen private information published online and shared via social media.

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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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Biggest hospital cyberattacks of '24

Becker's Health IT

Discover the hospitals and health systems that were targeted by cyberattacks in 2024, including Ascension, Cedars-Sinai and Lurie Children's Hospital.

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ICHRA-focused StretchDollar raises $6M with help from Oscar Health

Fierce Healthcare

Health benefits startup StretchDollar has raised $6 million from its latest seed funding rounds to improve its self-service platform, the company announced today. | Health benefits startup StretchDollar has raised $6 million, with help from Oscar Health, as the two companies put their weight behind ICHRAs.

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PocDoc secures £5m funding to grow digital diagnostics business

Digital Health News

PocDoc has raised £5m in pre-series A round to help grow its app-based platform for the assessment, diagnosis and treatment of diseases.

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Veradigm launches AI scribe for small and independent practices

Fierce Healthcare

Veradigm has launched an ambient AI scribe powered by AvodahMed to allow practitioners to save time generating patient encounter notes and reduce provider burnout. | AvodahMed and Veradigm worked closely to integrate the scribe into Veradigm's EHR solutions to maximize the time savings of the technology.

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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.