Healthcare It News
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
While clinician burnout is well known, "patient burnout" within the chronic disease population is an equally critical but silent issue. Managing chronic conditions, especially diabetes, is complex and overwhelming. Nonadherence affects 12% of the U.S. population with Type 2 diabetes ; 42% of patients with chronic conditions manage at least two or more.
Healthcare Dive
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
The major pharmacy benefit manager said its lawsuit is necessary to protect against misinformation about the controversial drug middlemen, while the FTC promised to defend its research.
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Healthcare It News
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Atrium Health announced on its website Friday that it is sending notifications to certain patients and staff who may have been affected by a malicious email sent to some of the health system’s employees on April 29. The Charlotte, North Carolina-based health system noted that its electronic medical records are separate from its email system and were unaffected by the incident.
Healthcare Dive
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
About half of employers said they would make cost-cutting changes to their plans next year, like increasing deductibles or other cost-sharing provisions, according to a report from consultancy Mercer.
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!
MRO Compliance
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
What is FHIR? The HL7® FHIR® ( Fast Healthcare Interoperability Resources ) standard is the accepted standard for exchanging healthcare information, regardless of how or where the information is stored. By enabling secure access to both clinical and administrative data, FHIR ensures that healthcare providers can access the information they need to deliver optimal patient care.
Healthcare Dive
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Janet Rathod, who joins the system from Citigroup, will succeed long-time chief information security officer Darren Lacey.
Health Care Compliance Brief brings together the best content for health law & compliance professionals from the widest variety of industry thought leaders.
Digital Health News
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Digital Health News reporter, Jordan Sollof is joined by Lloyd Price and Mohammad Al-Ubaydli to discuss why the NHS is difficult to sell to.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Amazon has added virtual behavioral health provider Talkspace to its health conditions program, a service it rolled out in January to help connect customers with virtual care benefits. | Amazon has added virtual behavioral health provider Talkspace to its health conditions program, a service it rolled out in January to help connect customers with virtual care benefits.
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
EnableComp , a market leader in specialty revenue cycle solutions for healthcare, announced that it has acquired ANI Healthcare Solutions, LLC (ANI) , a San Francisco-based denial management company. With this acquisition, EnableComp adds ANI’s denial management expertise to its comprehensive solution suite and further expands the proficiency of the E360 RCM intelligent automation platform.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Noom is the latest digital health company to jump into the off-label weight loss drug market to make medications more accessible to consumers. | Noom is the latest digital health company to jump into the off-label weight loss drug market to make medications more accessible to consumers.
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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.
Digital Health News
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Electric drones will deliver urgent blood samples for Guy’s and St Thomas’ NHS Foundation Trust, as part of a six-month pilot.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
The Biden administration met World Patient Safety Day with a blitz of new programs, panel discussions and commitments from government agencies as well as healthcare industry organizations all focus | A patient safety forum held at the White House came with several agency announcements and discussions with health systems tackling harm reduction and workforce culture.
Digital Health News
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
A white paper, published by homecare technology company, Birdie, has called for more integration between the NHS and social care.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Rising costs, technological advancements, the growing complexity of patient needs – these are all factors transforming the specialty pharma landscape at present. | Dive into the future of specialty pharmacy with Tricia Purdy, SVP at Optum Rx. From cross-benefit management to value-based care models, discover how the company is transforming patient care while addressing cost pressures.
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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.
Becker's Health IT
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Data leak exposes personal info of thousands of hospital workers, Cybernews reports. MNA Healthcare's system misconfiguration led to the inadvertent leak.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Employers hold significant power in the healthcare industry. | In this week's episode of "Podnosis," we're diving into the healthcare topics employers are watching most closely.
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
What You Should Know: – Senseonics Holdings, Inc. and Ascensia Diabetes Care announced that the FDA has cleared the Eversense® 365 CGM system. – This marks a significant advancement in diabetes management, offering a fully-implantable, long-term continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) solution for individuals with Type 1 and Type 2 diabetes aged 18 and older.
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Handwashing adherence is on the up-and-up as more hospitals are holding their leadership accountable for hand hygiene, patient safety watchdog The Leapfrog Group reports. | The patient safety watchdog's latest report found a sharp increase in the percentage of surveyed hospitals meeting its handwashing standards, as well as an increase in the portion of hospitals putting their leaders on the hook for good results.
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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.
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
What You Should Know: – A new study by The Clinic by Cleveland Clinic has shed light on the increasing demand for virtual second opinions (VSOs) in the US, with a particular focus on heart, cancer, and neurological conditions. – This trend underscores the growing need for accessible specialty care, especially in regions facing healthcare provider shortages.
Electronic Health Reporter
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Various forms of automation have long been present within healthcare revenue cycle management (RCM). However, advances in artificial intelligence (AI) have brought the industry to a significant inflection point, where the use cases for AI […] The article AI Advances Bring RCM To an Inflection Point appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
What You Should Know: – MATTER , a leading healthcare incubator and innovation hub, has been chosen by the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) to establish a Digital Health Hub within the BARDA Accelerator Network. – This initiative, named Paratus , aims to develop and validate cutting-edge digital health solutions to bolster the nation’s preparedness and response to health security threats, ultimately improving the continuum of clinical care.
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
CharmHealth , an EHR company known for catering to small and mid-sized medical practices, is adding features for larger provider organizations. The move into what the company calls the “enterprise space” is a response to existing customer growth and a desire to capture new business from larger organizations. Healthcare IT Today sat down with Venky Chellappa, CharmHealth’s Vice President of Sales and Marketing at the company’s annual user group conference – Charmalot2024 – to learn mo
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.
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
What You Should Know: – Oracle Health today announced the release of new free code designed to enable its customers to support the Veteran Interoperability Pledge. – This framework facilitates the secure sharing of patient health information between the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and community providers, enhancing the care of Veterans receiving treatment both within and outside the VA network.
Healthcare IT Today
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
An ongoing lawsuit between two health IT companies raises questions that call for more discussion. Already, the judge’s preliminary injunction in the case ( Real Time Medical Systems, Inc. v. PointClickCare Technologies, Inc. ) has led independent observers to predict a shake-up in health care and the potential for future lawsuits. Some of the issues covered in this series include: The demands made on infrastructure by hot, new analytic technologies, which often run automated queries (call
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
What You Should Know: – SoundHealth, Inc. (“SoundHealth”) , a medical technology company harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and medical science to improve patient outcomes, today introduced the first-ever personalized allergy forecast based on a person’s facial anatomy and their surrounding environment. – The SoundHealth SONU app uses patented AI algorithms to scan a user’s face and produce a real-time, personalized forecast of their allergy symptoms based on their l
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Tuesday's Senate Committee on Finance hearing on the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) featured both proponents and critics of recent health policy decisions throwing punches, many of which have been p | Lawmakers and policy experts disagreed on whether the Inflation Reduction Act's strengths outweigh its weaknesses as well as the best path forward.
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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.
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
What You Should Know: – Vyne Medical®, a leader in the healthcare industry for improving disparate communication process management, today announced the acquisition of Extract SystemsR, an award-winning provider of advanced data extraction solutions, solidifying Vyne Medical’s position as a leading healthcare automation company. – The combination of Vyne Medical and Extract Systems will further the companies’ shared vision of simplifying the flow of data in hospitals and health syst
Fierce Healthcare
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
Employer Direct Healthcare, a company that connects members with specialty care, has rebranded as Lantern and is expanding into infusion care as it continues to build out its services for health pl | Employer Direct Healthcare, a company that connects members with specialty care, has rebranded as Lantern and is expanding into infusion care as it continues to build out its services for health plans and employers.
HIT Consultant
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
What You Should Know: – Nirvana , a health tech startup leveraging AI to revolutionize insurance verification and eligibility secures $24.2M in Series A funding led by Northzone , a global VC firm, with participation from Inspired Capital, Eniac Ventures, and Surface Ventures. – Nirvana’s successful Series A funding round highlights the growing recognition of the need for transparency and efficiency in healthcare billing.
HealthIT Answers
SEPTEMBER 17, 2024
The emergence of medical innovations, new technologies and cutting-edge procedures spurred most of the annual changes presented in the release of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) 2025, the nation’s uniform data-sharing code set for medical procedures and services published by the AMA. The post AMA Releases CPT 2025 Code Set appeared first on Health IT Answers.
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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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