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AHA, H-ISAC warn hospitals about Black Basta following Ascension cyberattack

Healthcare It News

The Health Information Sharing and Analysis Center issued a threat alert Friday about the Russia-backed ransomware group Black Basta, warning of its accelerated attempted attacks against the healthcare sector. Prompted by H-ISAC, the American Hospital Association also sent a cybersecurity advisory with technical mitigation recommendations to its members.

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America’s healthcare networks are under attack

Healthcare Dive

The stakes, impact and cost of cybercrime is rising and we must employ the right tech to fight back.

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How teleradiology can spur innovative new treatments while helping with the staffing crisis

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The healthcare industry is facing a critical shortage of skilled nuclear radiologists, threatening timely cancer treatment and care. With only 53% of training programs at full enrollment, innovative solutions are needed to address the staffing crisis. Teleradiology can help, as it enables nuclear radiologists to interpret scans remotely, increase flexibility in their work schedules and expand access to specialized expertise, said Dr.

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Medicare Advantage unrest, Change Healthcare fallout and more big takeaways from insurers’ Q1

Healthcare Dive

All major payers saw elevated utilization but only an unprepared few struggled with the trend, the Change Healthcare cyberattack caused minimal financial fallout and a new D-SNP rule opens the door to a Medicare growth opportunity.

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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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Rural chronic disease patients: Improving care access

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

How Azalea Health's telehealth and EHR tools integrate with partners' remote patient monitoring and chronic care management products to treat patients living in rural care deserts, shows Khue Tran, chief strategy officer.

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Black Basta ransomware is toying with critical infrastructure providers, authorities say

Healthcare Dive

The threat group has impacted more than 500 targets worldwide, including those in healthcare.

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Using AI to address 5 critical business challenges in healthcare

Healthcare Dive

AI transforms healthcare: Tackle patient expectations, debt crisis, regulatory hurdles and staffing shortages.

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Ascension confirms ransomware attack

Becker's Health IT

"St. Louis-based Ascension confirms ransomware attack, affecting EHR, patient portal, and phone systems. Investigation and recovery efforts underway.

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Trends in telehealth: Integrating physicians into virtual care

Healthcare Dive

Many physicians are interested in working in telehealth, whether it’s part-time, full-time or gig work. Here are the factors to consider when integrating physicians into a virtual care program.

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Will the Change Healthcare Ransomware Attack Wake Up Healthcare? – Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 140

Healthcare IT Today

For the 140th episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are talking about the Change Healthcare ransomware attack. To kick this episode off, we share our insights on what has happened in the two months since the attack. Then we discuss whether or not we think this will be the inciting incident for healthcare organizations to wake up about their security.

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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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Oura smart ring company extends heart health capabilities

Mobi Health News

The company's new offerings will allow users to determine their cardiovascular age and overall cardiovascular health.

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HTI-1 Final Rule: Implications for Healthcare Providers – Focus on DSI and Algorithmic Transparency

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Nitin Kunte, Sr. Director at NTT DATA On February 8, 2024, the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC) published the Health Data, Technology, and Interoperability (HTI-1) Final Rule in the Federal Register, which took effect on March 11, 2024. This comprehensive regulation introduces vital updates to the certification program, promotes algorithm transparency, and establishes critical standards for information sharing among he

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Talkspace expands online mental health therapy to millions of Medicare members

Fierce Healthcare

Online therapy provider Talkspace is making a big push into the Medicare market, rolling out to approximately 13 million members in 11 states. | Talkspace plans to expand to all 33 million traditional Medicare members, coupled with several Medicare Advantage plans, across all 50 states by the end of the year.

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How the ransomware group linked to Ascension hack operates

Becker's Health IT

The hacking group that reportedly attacked St. Louis-based Ascension typically gives victims between 10 to 12 days to pay ransom before leaking their data.

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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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Bishoy Dimitri: A CCIO on a mission to empower patients

Digital Health News

Bishoy Dimitri, CCIO at Oxford University Hospitals, chats to Digital Health about his career to date, digital priorities and ambitions for the next year.

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RFX Solutions Closes on $9 Million in Series A Funding to Revolutionize Healthcare Compliance through SaaS Technology

Healthcare IT Today

In a move towards transforming healthcare compliance, RFX Solutions , a trailblazer in SaaS compliance software for healthcare facilities, is proud to announce a $9 million Series A funding round led by Arthur Ventures. This investment underscores the confidence in RFX Solutions’ mission to streamline and enhance compliance processes in healthcare settings.

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Imperial College Healthcare expands patient research database

Digital Health News

The research resource knowledge bank at Imperial College Healthcare NHS trust has been expanded to all patients, allowing them to be involved with research.

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Evernorth: How employers can take the lead on addressing youth mental health

Fierce Healthcare

Mental health concerns among youth continue to rise, and employers can play a significant role in mitigating these challenges, according to a new study from Cigna's Evernorth division. | Mental health concerns among youth continue to rise, and employers can play a significant role in mitigating these challenges, according to a new study from Cigna's Evernorth division.

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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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Jersey General Hospital implements electronic prescribing for outpatients

Digital Health News

The Government of Jersey’s Health and Community Services (HCS) has implemented a new electronic prescription system at Jersey General Hospital.

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Revenue Integrity in 2024: Reducing Leakage Points in a Complicated Cycle

HIT Consultant

Tanya Sanderson, RN, BSN, MBA, MHA, CLNC, CHFP, Sr. Director of Revenue Integrity, Xsolis The concept of “revenue integrity” hasn’t really changed over the years, but the roles, responsibilities, and oversight have become far more complex and difficult to gain industry consensus around. What began as several defined systems of controls by which hospitals guarded against revenue loss, revenue integrity has seemingly turned into more narrowly focused controls in many organizations, leaving critica

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Exclusive: Flatiron Health, Association of Cancer Care Centers partner for clinical trial data

Mobi Health News

The companies will utilize Flatiron Clinical Pipe to connect electronic health records to electronic data capture for clinical trial data gathering.

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10 Essential Qualities of a Good Nurse | symplr

Symplr

Nurses epitomize compassion, expertise, and unparalleled bravery, especially highlighted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Their dedication and integrity have rightfully earned the nursing profession the top spot in the Gallup Poll as the most trusted, honest, and ethical. Recognizing their profound impact, Nurses Month in May serves as a celebration of the remarkable characteristics that make nurses indispensable.

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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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Kaiser Permanente posts 3.4% operating margin, billions in net income for Q1 2024

Fierce Healthcare

Kaiser Permanente kicked off 2024 with $935 million of operating income (3.4% operating margin) and more than $2.7 billion of net income when excluding a one-time, $4.6 billion net asset gain from | The integrated nonprofit's operations more than quadrupled the return of last year's first quarter, though the organization said its performance still lags pre-pandemic numbers.

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ICBs allocated £48m for digital pathways, demand and capacity tools

Digital Health News

NHS England have announced funding of £48m for integrated care boards to fund capabilities relating to digital pathways and demand and capacity tools.

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Investors 'cautiously optimistic' about the state of the digital health market

Fierce Healthcare

At the American Telemedicine Association’s Nexus conference in Phoenix, three investors talked digital health investing trends they’ve observed so far this year. | While 2023 was a tough year for digital health investment, three investors discussed the investment trends they're seeing this year and the state of artificial intelligence.

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Consumer Protections Meet Political Pushback: Lessons from States Studying Facility Fees

Center for Health Insurance Reform

A growing number of states are taking action to reform facility fee billing practices, but opposition from hospital associations can stall these efforts. Several states have enacted legislation mandating facility fee studies instead of reforms. CHIR’s Rachel Swindle explores some lessons learned from these states and how studies can be leveraged to lead to meaningful consumer protections.

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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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Fierce Healthcare Fundraising Tracker—Lore banks $80M to tackle loneliness; Clinical AI startup SmarterDx snags $50M

Fierce Healthcare

At Fierce Healthcare, we keep track of all the venture capital being funneled into the health tech and digital health industries. | Lore Health uses AI technology paired with a first-of-its-kind social network to promote healthy lifestyles and combat isolation. The startup picked up $80 million in fresh funding. Check out that fundraising deal along with other recent venture capital funding rounds.

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HHS Announces Funding Opportunity to Improve AI-Powered Healthcare & Behavioral Health IT

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) , through the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC), is seeking innovative solutions to advance healthcare through artificial intelligence (AI) and improve health IT adoption in behavioral health settings. – This initiative is driven by the Leading Edge Acceleration Projects (LEAP) in Health Information Technology (Health IT) funding opportunity for fiscal year 2024.

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UPMC pays $38M to settle 12-year-old whistleblower case

Fierce Healthcare

UPMC is putting a 12-year-old False Claims Act suit to bed with a $38 million settlement payment. | Plaintiffs had alleged that the nonprofit system was overcompensating neurosurgeons to refer patients to its facilities for procedures. A spokesperson for UPC said the organization was "pleased" to resolve the case believed to be one of the highest payouts for a False Claims case not taken up by the government.

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And the Swaay Health Awards Go To…

HealthIT Answers

Congratulations to Justin Barnes and Bevey Miner, 2024 Swaay.Health Live award winners. Tune in to hear Justin's This Just In Radio Show and check out Bevey's article. The post And the Swaay Health Awards Go To… appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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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.