Healthcare Dive

AUGUST 12, 2024

S&P Global also found no "meaningful" improvement in cash flow for providers between 2022 and 2023.

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Healthcare It News

AUGUST 12, 2024

Enterprise Taxonomy: Population and Public Health Operations Analytics Data Science Big data Data management Care Business Data and Information Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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Healthcare Dive

AUGUST 12, 2024

LTPAC professionals claim they're the second most regulated industry in America after nuclear power. Regardless, senior care operators face extensive regulations.

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Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 12, 2024

Consumer genetic testing company 23andMe sees an opportunity to get in on the weight loss boom. | 23andMe plans to launch a GLP-1 weight loss telehealth membership through its Lemonaid Health platform by the end of the month.

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Healthcare Dive

AUGUST 12, 2024

While executives said they saw an uptick in supplemental funding this quarter, they argued it still wasn’t enough to cover their costs.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 12, 2024

What You Should Know: – New research from Bain & Company has revealed an intriguing trend in the healthcare industry: U.S. patients are more comfortable with generative artificial intelligence (AI) analyzing their radiology scans and making diagnoses than with AI answering the phone at their doctor’s office. This finding underscores a broader trend where healthcare consumers show a preference for generative AI supporting their doctors rather than interacting directly with the tec

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Digital Health News

AUGUST 12, 2024

Alder Hey has become the second NHS trust to go live the Meditech Expanse electronic patient record system.

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Healthcare Dive

AUGUST 12, 2024

In healthcare settings, change management must be tailored to the realities of work in a fast-paced, demanding setting.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 12, 2024

The world of healthcare is constantly shifting and evolving in order to best serve our staff and our patients. However, in this constant shift and change, it is important that we stay vigilant to not only how this could help but also how this could hinder our efforts and our organization. One such area that is currently undergoing some evolution is Revenue Cycle Management.

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Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 12, 2024

Prior authorization denials in Medicare Advantage jumped between 2021 and 2022, according to a new analysis from KFF.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

AUGUST 12, 2024

The behavioral health landscape faces several significant challenges, primarily stemming from a severe shortage of providers and increasing demand for services. As has been seen in recent years, there's been a surge in behavioral health needs across all demographics. This mismatch between supply and demand has led to long wait times, difficulty accessing care, and, in some cases, patients going without necessary treatment.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 12, 2024

What You Should Know: – Sheba Medical Center , a globally recognized healthcare leader, announced the publication of a groundbreaking study demonstrating the effectiveness of an AI algorithm in predicting pulmonary embolism (PE) risk upon hospital admission. – The research, published in the Journal of Medical Internet Research , involved analyzing medical records of over 46,000 patients and identifying a machine learning model capable of accurately predicting PE risk.

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Healthcare It News

AUGUST 12, 2024

Enterprise Taxonomy: Operations Professional Development Workforce Development Business Workforce Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 12, 2024

The following is a guest article by Neeraj Mainkar , VP of Software Engineering and Advanced Technology at Proprio Artificial Intelligence is revolutionizing healthcare by enhancing diagnostic accuracy, personalizing treatment plans, and it can potentially improve patient outcomes. However, the rapid demand for AI integration into healthcare systems raises significant concerns about the transparency and explainability of advanced technologies.

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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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Digital Health News

AUGUST 12, 2024

Leeds Teaching Hospitals is to begin trials of a new laser-activated antimicrobial in an effort to cut post-surgery infections.

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Becker's Health IT

AUGUST 12, 2024

A proposed class action lawsuit against Tampa (Fla.) General Hospital over a 2023 data breach has been returned to state court, Bloomberg Law reported.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 12, 2024

What You Should Know: – A collaborative effort between the Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy and Office of the National Coordinator for Health IT (ASTP), the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM), and the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) has yielded significant insights into the challenges and opportunities of health IT interoperability in primary care. – By embedding HIT-related questions into the ABFM’s Continuous Certification Questionnaire (CCQ), the rese

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Becker's Health IT

AUGUST 12, 2024

"Kootenai Health in Idaho experienced a data breach, compromising personal information of patients. No evidence of misuse found, notification letters sent.

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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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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 12, 2024

Priti Shah, Chief Product and Technology Officer, Iodine Software Forward-thinking hospitals have long recognized clinical documentation integrity (CDI) and utilization management (UM) as priorities for a successful revenue cycle. The current economic climate only underscores their importance. The latest performance trends data from Strata Decision Technology noted that, while operating margins remain stable, payment volumes experienced a shortfall of nearly 18% in Q1 of 2024.

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Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 12, 2024

While customer satisfaction with mail order pharmacies is continuing to grow, brick-and-mortar pharmacies are falling behind, according to a new survey from J.D. Power. | While customer satisfaction with mail order pharmacies is continuing to grow, brick-and-mortar pharmacies are falling behind, according to a new survey from J.D. Power.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 12, 2024

SONU is the First Over-the-Counter Device Authorized for At-Home Use that Extends the Toolbox of Treatment Options for Patients and Physicians and Offers a Safe Alternative to Pharmaceutical Treatments SoundHealth, Inc. , a medical technology company harnessing the power of artificial intelligence and medical science to improve patient outcomes, today introduced SONU.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 12, 2024

What You Should Know: – Absci Corporation, a leader in generative AI drug creation, today announced a strategic collaboration with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) to develop up to six novel cancer therapeutics. – By combining Absci’s AI platform with MSK’s renowned cancer research expertise, the partnership aims to accelerate the discovery and development of new treatments for this devastating disease.

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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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HealthIT Answers

AUGUST 12, 2024

By Israel Krush - The survey finds nearly half of patients do not interact with their providers to confirm or reschedule appointments. This lack of engagement aligns with a sharp 37% increase in no-show rates logged across US healthcare systems in 2023. The post What a Survey of 1,500 Patients Revealed About Patient’s Access to Care In 2024 appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Jane Sarashon

AUGUST 12, 2024

The average person in the U.S. retiring in 2024 will need to bank $165,000 to pay for health care costs in retirement — a sum that does not include long-term care, Fidelity Investments advises us in the 23rd annual look at this always-impactful (and sobering) forecast. I’ve covered this study every year since 2011 here in Health Populi, continuing to add to this bar chart; in the interest of space and legibility, I started this year’s version of the chart at 2014, when the cost

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 12, 2024

What You Should Know: – Hearst Corporation today announced the acquisition of QGenda , a leading provider of healthcare workforce management solutions. This strategic move strengthens Hearst Health’s portfolio and expands its reach in the healthcare market. – QGenda’s platform is utilized by over 4,500 healthcare organizations to optimize staffing, improve scheduling, and enhance access to care. – By joining Hearst Health, QGenda will gain access to additional resources and exp

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HealthIT Answers

AUGUST 12, 2024

These insightful discussions, centered on promising partnerships and data sharing in crisis response, advancing maternal and infant health, and using state-wide systems to address health inequities, are available exclusively for attendees of the 2024 Civitas Annual Conference. The post Civitas 2024 Virtual Preconference Sessions appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.

Jane Sarashon

AUGUST 12, 2024

People living in the U.S. continue to feel a “vibe-cession” malaise, based on the American Mindset July 2024 update from Dentsu’s Consumer Navigator research. Notwithstanding generally good news about the American macroeconomy — in terms of growth, downward ticking inflation, and expected interest rate relief come September from the Federal Reserve — one in two Americans still thinks the country is in a recession.

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HealthIT Answers

AUGUST 12, 2024

By Chelsea Richwine & Wes Barker - The fourth post in our “A Decade of Data Examined” blog series highlights early efforts to incentivize electronic public health reporting by health care providers to support PHAs’ public health surveillance and ability to respond to current and future public health threats. The post A Decade of Data Examined: Progress and Challenges in Electronic Public Health Reporting appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 12, 2024

What You Should Know: – Create Health Ventures , a venture capital firm dedicated to early-stage digital health startups, announced the closing of its $21M inaugural fund. – The VC firm will invest in B2B solutions that address critical challenges within the healthcare industry, including improving patient engagement, enhancing care delivery, and optimizing clinical trials.

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Compliancy Group

AUGUST 12, 2024

Healthcare cybersecurity incidents continue to skyrocket, with millions of patient records exposed each month. In the first half of 2024 alone, healthcare breaches listed on the Office for Civil Rights online breach portal affected 45 million patients – and that just accounts for large-scale breaches where a single incident affected 500 or more patients.

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