Healthcare Dive
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The incident was related to a vulnerability in the MOVEit file transfer software, which was linked to data breaches at thousands of organizations last year.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
According to a report issued by the National Center of Health Statistics , the percentage of adults who used telemedicine in the past 12 months decreased by 6.9%. As virtual care numbers come back to earth , the industry is adjusting. As Amazon consolidated and repositioned its own telehealth offerings this summer, for instance, it announced $49 pay-per-visit consults.
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Healthcare Dive
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Explore the new WAIS-5’s advanced features and applications across various settings.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The Department of Health and Aged Care is launching a telehealth service for aged care residents as part of reform actions in the aged care sector. It recently issued a tender request for a supplier or a group of suppliers of a telehealth solution for delivering virtual nursing services to 30 unnamed residential aged care homes. "The successful supplier/s will be responsible for delivering person-centred care through telehealth (video conferencing) consultations," it said in the reques
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!
Healthcare Dive
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
In healthcare, serving people is the real Job 1. But we can only do that job effectively through a relentless focus on quality.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The Chinese University of Hong Kong and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zurich have recently conducted what could be the world's first remote tele-endoscopy. In a pioneering research, they conducted a biopsy on the stomach wall of a live porcine model in an operating room in Hong Kong from a control room in Zurich, Switzerland over 9,300 kilometres (5,700 miles) away.
Health Care Compliance Brief brings together the best content for health law & compliance professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The Biden administration is strengthening private health coverage for individuals seeking mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) care in a final rule unveiled Monday. | The feds are attempting to better regulate mental health coverage by bolstering protections around prior authorization, step therapy and provider networks.
Healthcare Dive
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The fate of Steward’s 31-hospital portfolio is up for grabs in one of the largest provider restructurings in recent history. Here’s which hospitals are selling at auction — and which are closing.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Pittsburgh-based Highmark has signed on as AppliedVR's first commercial payer partner, making its flagship VR device for chronic lower back pain a covered treatment for more than 4 million plan mem | Pittsburgh-based Highmark has signed on as AppliedVR's first commercial payer partner, making its flagship VR device for chronic lower back pain a covered treatment for more than 4 million plan members.
Healthcare Dive
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Realize the potential of medical imaging data: how Enlitic's data quality solutions drive optimization.
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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.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The four largest pharmacy benefit managers in the U.S. | The four largest pharmacy benefit managers in the United States control 70% of the national market, according to new data from the American Medical Association.
Digital Health News
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
NHS Providers has called for government investment into digital technology to improve productivity, following a survey of NHS trust leaders.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Retail pharmacy chain Rite Aid has emerged out of bankruptcy after slashing about $2 billion from its debt, the company announced last week. | Retail pharmacy chain Rite Aid has emerged out of bankruptcy after slashing about $2 billion from its debt, the company announced last week.
Becker's Health IT
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
CMS notifies nearly a million Medicare beneficiaries of data breach involving hacker copying patient files. Software vulnerability left data exposed.
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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.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The state of Texas is suing the Department of Health and Human Services in a Texas federal district court for a rule it finalized in April that gives healthcare organizations more discret | The state of Texas filed a lawsuit last week that argues a rule finalized by HHS' Office for Civil Rights is illegal. The Texas attorney general says HHS does not have statutory authority to keep information from law enforcement.
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Caresyntax , a vendor-neutral precision surgery platform, is pleased to announce raising a total commitment of $180 million through a series C extension and growth debt expansion round. Investors in the $180 million round include Symbiotic Capital, MTIP AG, BIONIQ Capital, PFM Health Sciences, Pictet Alternative Advisors, surgical.ai, BlackRock Innovation Capital, Aescuvest, Optum Ventures, Cure Capital, Relyens Group, Vesalius Biocapital, Lauxera Capital, Plug & Play Growth Fund, and ProAss
Digital Health News
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Airedale NHS Foundation Trust has delayed the go-live date for its electronic patient record (EPR) system to allow for further safety testing.
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Courtney Fortner, President and Chief Executive Officer at Navvis Is value-based care still the right strategy to reduce U.S. healthcare costs? Or is it time to move to what comes next in the generation-long battle to constrain total medical spending? The question is being increasingly asked and with good reason. For 2024 medical costs are projected to rise 7.0% year over year for Individual and Group markets.
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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 Health News
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The NHS is now using a digital test to speed up the diagnosis of ADHD in children, following trials by the NIHR.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Health system executives in charge of their organization’s revenue cycle are fretting about their dealings with payers, with many noting elevated denial rates across the board and within Medicare A | Forty-one percent of surveyed revenue cycle leaders report denial rates higher than 3.1%, and nearly all describe payer challenges as a top concern.
American Medical Compliance
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
In assisted living, one of the most critical aspects of resident care is the prevention and management of skin issues. For instance, one of the most common risk factors associated with the development of pressure ulcers is being 70 years of age or older. Skin health is not only a matter of comfort and well-being but also a key indicator of a resident’s overall health status.
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
What You Should Know: – Withings , a global leader in connected health, has announced that its Sleep Rx sleep apnea device has received clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). – Sleep Rx represents a significant advancement in the diagnosis of sleep apnea, offering a more convenient and accurate alternative to traditional in-lab testing.
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.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Labor costs and availability were major pain points for hospital and health system operations during the pandemic but finally look to be leveling out even as demand for care services remains high, | Though post-pandemic demand and an aging population are still at play, hospitals and health systems have made gains on rampant wage inflation and job openings during the past year, Fitch Ratings wrote in a new report.
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
What You Should Know: – Highmark , a commercial health insurance plan, has announced coverage for RelieVRx , a virtual reality-based therapy for chronic low back pain. – This landmark decision makes RelieVRx accessible to over four million Highmark members. A Breakthrough Treatment for Chronic Back Pain RelieVRx is a fully immersive VR experience designed to empower individuals with skills for managing chronic low back pain (CLBP).
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
I’m honored to introduce the second edition of the Fierce 50, where we once again spotli | In this year's Fierce 50 special report, we are highlighting the innovators and leaders who are shaping the future of healthcare, pharma and biotechnology. This year's honorees demonstrate unwavering dedication and creativity, propelling these industries forward.
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Matt Dane, Senior Vice President, Business Development, Hallmark Health Care Solutions The healthcare labor market is in the middle of a fundamental shift. Healthcare workers are looking for greater flexibility and balance when it comes to their working arrangements, which poses significant challenges for nurse recruitment and retention. At the same time, traditional staffing models employed by large healthcare providers, which have heavily relied on staffing agencies to fill labor gaps, have pr
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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.
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
For the 79th episode of the CIO podcast hosted by Healthcare IT Today, we are joined by Mike Mainiero, SVP and CDIO at Catholic Health to talk about his experience with the CrowdStike outage! We kick this episode off by discussing how Mainiero and his team responded to the outage. Then, we talk about how quickly it took him to realize what was happening and know that this was going to be a larger-scale problem.
Jerri Lynn Ward
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
This thirteen-page letter aims to clarify the definition of a reportable incident. Does it provide clarity? The post Texas HHSC & Updated Guidance for NFs on Reportable Incidents appeared first on Garlo Ward, P.C.
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
The following is a guest article by Martha George, Compliance Leader at Vimly Benefit Solutions American businesses are no stranger to cyberattacks, with notable breaches causing significant disruptions across various industries, including healthcare conglomerates like Change Healthcare and the ransomware attack on Mr. Cooper, a major mortgage loan company, that risked data on more than 14 million current and former clients.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 9, 2024
Healthcare providers of all sizes are feeling the impact of burnout, time constraints, a | In this week's episode of "Podnosis," we look at how practice management companies are meeting the evolving needs of healthcare providers.
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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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