Healthcare Dive

JULY 23, 2024

The Nashville, Tennessee-based provider attributed the stronger than expected results to increased patient volumes.

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Enterprise Taxonomy: Patient Access Operations Population and Public Health Analytics Clinical and business intelligence Care Business Data and Information Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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Healthcare Dive

JULY 23, 2024

CEOs don’t necessarily have to become experts in the technical aspects of cybersecurity to be prepared in case of an attack or — hopefully — stop one before it starts.

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Fierce Healthcare

JULY 23, 2024

An analysis by Fierce Healthcare identified the top 30 healthcare organizations that burned through the most cash lobbying Congress for healthcare policy changes in the second quarter. | In the second quarter, 14 healthcare organizations spent more than a million dollars lobbying the federal government for healthcare policy change. The leaders of the pack were the American Hospital Association, AARP and the American Medical Association, followed by a slew of payers.

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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

JULY 23, 2024

The National Community Pharmacists Association and dozens of providers argue UnitedHealth-owned Change didn’t have adequate cybersecurity protections and caused them financial losses.

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Fierce Healthcare

JULY 23, 2024

Lawmakers bashed the business practices of pharmacy benefit managers during a House Committee on Oversight and Accountability hearing Tuesday. | A contentious hearing between PBM CEOs and the House Commitee on Oversight and Accountability reinforced recent federal angst toward pharmacy benefit managers, but little new ground was made.

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Mobi Health News

JULY 23, 2024

The three companies will collaborate with Mayo Clinic nurses to create a genAI documentation workflow tool that will integrate into Epic nursing workflows.

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Digital Health News

JULY 23, 2024

University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust is trialling a digital 'prehab' service for liver transplant patients.

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Becker's Health IT

JULY 23, 2024

Thirty-nine healthcare providers and the National Community Pharmacists Association are suing UnitedHealth Group over the Change Healthcare hack , claiming they have not financially recovered from the cyberattack.

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Fierce Healthcare

JULY 23, 2024

Walgreens has received $25 million in grant funding to conduct a decentralized clinical trial assessing how well a person vaccinated against COVID-19 is protected from future infections. | The award comes from a consortium funded by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), embedded in the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services.

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Healthcare Dive

JULY 23, 2024

The drugstore retailer faces debt maturities, and the upending of some strategies introduces new uncertainties, analysts said.

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Fierce Healthcare

JULY 23, 2024

By Laura Kohlhagen, MD, MBA, Chief Medical Officer for Sunrise™, Altera Digital Health | Many EHRs lack flexibility. So, what makes an EHR truly flexible, and how can greater flexibility get healthcare organizations where they want to go?

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Digital Health News

JULY 23, 2024

A GP practice in the West Midlands has reduced the '8am rush' for appointments by using an online patient triage solution.

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Fierce Healthcare

JULY 23, 2024

HCA Healthcare's stock jumped Tuesday morning as the hospital chain reported better-than-expected performance in the second quarter and boosted its 2024 guidance. | HCA Healthcare's stock jumped Tuesday morning as the hospital chain reported better-than-expected performance in the second quarter and boosted its 2024 guidance.

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Mobi Health News

JULY 23, 2024

The funding comes less than a year after the virtual mental health company closed a $125 million Series C funding round.

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HIT Consultant

JULY 23, 2024

What You Should Know: – Proscia® , a global leader in AI-enabled pathology solutions for precision medicine, has introduced the next version of Concentriq® AP. – The release includes new functionality that advances the impact of AI in shaping pathologists’ understanding of four of the top five most common cancers worldwide. Concentriq AP is a cloud-based workflow solution that helps even the largest global laboratory networks achieve the confidence and efficiency gains enabled by di

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Becker's Health IT

JULY 23, 2024

America needs a "cyber dome" to protect against the increasing number of cyberattacks that are plaguing healthcare, according to nine former HHS and Veterans Affairs secretaries.

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HIT Consultant

JULY 23, 2024

What You Should Know: – Sutter Health , an integrated healthcare system in Northern California, announced today its decision to deploy FloPatch, the world’s first wireless, wearable Doppler ultrasound device developed by Flosonics Medical. – The wearable Doppler ultrasound patch empowers ICU clinicians with a faster, hands-free method for assessing blood flow at the bedside, ultimately improving patient care and outcomes.

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Healthcare IT Today

JULY 23, 2024

Led by Claure Group, The New Investment Seeks to Expand Clinical Artificial Intelligence in Personalized Primary Care within Leading Health Systems K Health , the leading AI Primary Care platform, announced today that it has raised $50M in funding led by Claure Group, with participation from investors including Pablo Legorreta, Founder and CEO at Royalty Pharma, and existing investors Mangrove Capital Partners, Valor Equity Partners, and Atreides Management, LP.

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HIT Consultant

JULY 23, 2024

What You Should Know: – Innovaccer Inc. , a leading healthcare AI platform company, today announced that San Mateo County Health (SMCH) has selected Innovaccer’s Healthcare AI Platform and population health management solutions to modernize their technology infrastructure and improve patient care services across the county. – SMCH is dedicated to promoting healthy living for all residents of San Mateo County.

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Fierce Healthcare

JULY 23, 2024

A key pharmacy organization along with dozens of providers have filed a class action lawsuit over the cyberattack on Change Healthcare that caused significant disruption across healthcare. | The National Community Pharmacists Association leads the lawsuit, which was filed late Friday against UnitedHealth Group, Optum and Change.

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HIT Consultant

JULY 23, 2024

Jonathan Govette, Founder and CEO of Oatmeal Health The Persistent Challenge of Healthcare Access and Cancer Screening Disparities In the United States, the healthcare landscape remains plagued by significant disparities, particularly for underserved populations. People of color, low-income families, rural residents, and immigrant communities often face a daunting array of barriers that prevent them from accessing quality preventive and diagnostic services.

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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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HealthIT Answers

JULY 23, 2024

NOW on Demand FINN Voices episode with host Beth Friedman and her guest Director of Innovation and Emerging Markets, Brian Urban at FinThrive. Take a listen as they discuss the Data Humanity Lab. The post Data’s Impact on Health Equity: Sharing Data for Humanity appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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HIT Consultant

JULY 23, 2024

What You Should Know: – Navvis , a leading population health company, today announced the launch of its high-performing Patient Throughput and Capacity solution, designed to help health systems and physician enterprises optimize patient flow, unlock hidden capacity, and enhance overall hospital performance. – This innovative solution addresses the increasingly complex challenges faced by health systems, including crowded emergency departments, avoidable readmissions, and extended h

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Medisys Compliance

JULY 23, 2024

Introduction Radiation oncology billing is a complex and evolving field that requires specialized knowledge to ensure accurate reimbursement and compliance with regulatory standards. As we move into 2024, providers need to be aware of several important updates and changes in radiation oncology billing. This article will explore the latest developments, new billing codes, compliance tips, and strategies to optimize reimbursement.

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HIT Consultant

JULY 23, 2024

What You Should Know: – Smart Communications , a technology company focused on helping businesses engage in more meaningful customer conversations, released the findings of its 2024 Global Benchmark Report on the State of Healthcare Customer Experience. – Healthcare organizations (HCOs) face several challenges in 2024. Rising costs and shrinking margins paired with ongoing economic uncertainty make it more important than ever for health insurers and providers to meet or exceed member

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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.

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HealthIT Answers

JULY 23, 2024

New investments will make it easier for social workers to practice across state lines, increase behavioral health access, and better facilitate telehealth services; Funding builds on HRSA’s work to support licensure compacts to improve access to primary care and psychology. The post Talent Tuesday: Initiative to Build Multi-state Social Worker Licensure Compact appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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HIT Consultant

JULY 23, 2024

What You Should Know: – In a groundbreaking collaboration, Mayo Clinic, Epic , and Abridge are joining forces to develop a generative AI ambient documentation workflow specifically designed for nurses. – The innovative solution leverages Abridge’s cutting-edge generative AI technology and seamless integration with Epic’s existing workflows to empower nurses and streamline their daily tasks.

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HealthIT Answers

JULY 23, 2024

By Matt Fisher - The pieces to the puzzle that is the use of tracking technology in healthcare continue to accumulate. The most recent piece was a summary judgment decision from the Northern District of Texas stemming from a lawsuit filed by the American Hospital Association along with a couple of hospitals. The post Next Piece in Tracking Technology Puzzle appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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HIT Consultant

JULY 23, 2024

Luke Rutledge, Chief Commercial Officer at Homecare Homebase The home-based care sector is undergoing a significant surge in demand. As more patients choose the comfort of their own homes for treatment, the demand for innovative solutions grows exponentially. However, creating effective software for this industry requires a unique approach. Technology developers can’t simply build solutions in a silo and expect them to succeed.

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