Tue.Apr 08, 2025

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Understanding Basics of Psychiatric Billing Services

Medisys Compliance

Psychiatric billing services play a crucial role in ensuring that mental health providers receive timely and accurate reimbursement for their services. Given the complexities of psychiatric billing, which involves specialized CPT codes, insurance policies, and evolving compliance requirements, providers often struggle with claim denials, delayed payments, and administrative burdens.

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Samsung Partners With Stanford Medicine for New AI Sleep Apnea Feature

HIT Consultant

Source: Samsung What You Should Know: – Samsung Electronics and Stanford University today forms a research collaboration with Stanford Medicine aimed at developing health solutions leveraging Samsungs recently FDA De Novo authorized obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) feature. – The initiative, announced on World Health Day, underscores the critical role of sleep in overall well-being and marks a significant step towards proactive healthcare through pioneering research.

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3 keys to providing an elevated patient experience

Healthcare It News

Sponsor: Wolters Kluwer Primary topic: Patient Engagement Topic: Patient Engagement Resource Central: White Papers External url: [link] Thumbnail: Body: Sponsor: Wolters Kluwer Enterprise Taxonomy: Quality Care Care Short Headline: 3 keys to providing an elevated patient experience Region Tag: Global Edition Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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The Imperative of Health Equity: Why Data and Intention Matter

HIT Consultant

Dr. Ndidi Unaka, Chief Health Equity Officer at Stanford Medicine Childrens Health As the daughter of Nigerian immigrants who are both social workers, I observed how dedicated they were to their careers of service. Following in their footsteps, I am privileged to serve patients and families as a physician, and I have also become all too familiar with the undeniable truth about the impact of health inequities on specific populations.

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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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Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕

Digital Health News

Our latest news roundup covers Care Control's new AI tool and a study exploring how wearable tech can help people manage type 2 diabetes.

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Essential Guide to Email Authentication and Deliverability: How to Configure DMARC, SPF, and DKIM Records

Total HIPAA

How to Configure DMARC, SPF, and DKIM Records *This process is technical and requires access to your Domain Name Server (DNS). It’s recommended to have an IT professional handle these configurations to avoid potential issues. If you proceed yourself, first, back up your current settings with screenshots or copies before making any changes. Organizations rely heavily on email for marketing and communication, making it a prime target for malicious actors.

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Follow these 5 steps to build better patient partnerships

Healthcare It News

Sponsor: Wolters Kluwer Primary topic: Patient Engagement Topic: Patient Engagement Resource Central: White Papers External url: [link] Thumbnail: Body: Sponsor: Wolters Kluwer Enterprise Taxonomy: Quality Care Care Short Headline: Follow these 5 steps to build better patient partnerships Region Tag: Global Edition Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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Walgreens shrinks losses as Sycamore take-private deal nears

Healthcare Dive

Walgreens’ second-quarter report is one of its last financial disclosures before the struggling drugstore chain ends its century-long run as a public company.

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All You Need for Provider Privileges by Medallion

Healthcare IT Today

Credentialing and granting privileges are essential but often time-consuming processes that involve gathering inputs from many sources: the providers requesting privileges, the institutions granting them, licensing boards, peer references, and more. For many healthcare organizations, these steps can introduce delays that impact provider onboarding and care delivery.

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CVS taps former UPS finance chief as new CFO

Healthcare Dive

Tom Cowhey, who took on the permanent CFO position at CVS early last year, will serve as a strategic advisor to CEO David Joyner.

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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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Knack RCM Announces Acquisition of PPM Partners, Expanding Expertise in Anesthesia Revenue Cycle Management

Healthcare IT Today

Strategic Acquisition Strengthens Knack RCM’s Leadership in Specialty RCM Services Knack RCM , a leader in tech-enabled, end-to-end, and customizable revenue cycle management (RCM) services, today announced the acquisition of PPM Partners , a leading RCM provider with deep expertise in the anesthesia sector. Founded in 1991, with offices in Montgomery, Alabama , PPM Partners provides complete anesthesia billing and practice management services.

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Laboratory Coding for Accurate Reimbursement: A Comprehensive Guide

Medisys Compliance

Introduction Laboratory coding refers to the process of assigning standardized codes to laboratory tests and services performed on patients. These codes act as a universal language, enabling healthcare providers, payers (insurance companies), and other stakeholders to communicate effectively about the specific tests conducted. Accurate laboratory coding is not merely an administrative task; it is the cornerstone of compliant billing practices, ensuring timely reimbursement for the valuable diagn

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DOGE, Terminated Contracts, and TEFCA

HealthIT Answers

By Jim Tate - DOGE has certainly been burning the midnight oil as it moves forward on eliminating waste, fraud, and abuse in federal spending. So many contracts are being terminated that even those with eagle eyes are having trouble keeping up. But one caught my eye. The post DOGE, Terminated Contracts, and TEFCA appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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MedeAnalytics, Socially Determined, and Mathematica Join Forces to Quantify the Impact of Social Determinants of Health

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – MedeAnalytics , a healthcare enterprise data enrichment platform and analytics software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider, today announced a collaboration with Socially Determined and Mathematica. – The strategic partnership aims to revolutionize the way the healthcare industry measures, validates, and understands the financial impact of interventions targeting social determinants of health (SDOH).

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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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Denials Management: Unintended Consequences of the Good Enough Mentality

HealthIT Answers

By Ryan Chapin - With hospitals, health systems, and other provider organizations already squeezed by higher operating costs and lower operating margins, a surge in the volume and complexity of claim denials is an unwelcome source of a potentially multimillion-dollar revenue leakage that few organizations can afford to ignore. The post Denials Management: Unintended Consequences of the Good Enough Mentality appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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What is FACIS©? A Guide to the Fraud Abuse Control Information System

Verisys

In this post, well break down everything you need to know about FACIS background checks from the baseline FACIS Level1M screening that fulfills OIG and CMS requirements, to the industryleading FACIS Level3 that aggregates thousands of state and federal sanction sources. Youll learn how each level works, what databases they include, and how to choose the right option for your organizations compliance and patientsafety goals.

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Teladoc Health Launches Next-Gen Cardiometabolic Health Program

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Teladoc Health (NYSE: TDOC) , the global leader in virtual care, today introduced its next generation Cardiometabolic Health Program to improve population health and prevent the progression of diabetes, hypertension and obesity. –Building on the companys industry-leading chronic condition management programs, the new offering is designed to support optimal cardiometabolic health for all populations.

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Texas House of Representatives Introduces Health Care Transaction Notification Requirement

Hall Render

On February 12, 2025, the Texas House of Representatives (House) introduced House Bill 2747 (H.B. 2747), which would require entities to report certain health care transactions to the Texas Attorney General (AG). If passed, H.B. 2747 would go into effect on September 1, 2025, adding Texas to the growing list of states exercising increased oversight over health care transactions.

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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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iCAD Appoints Mark Koeniguer as Chief Commercial Officer

HIT Consultant

Mark Koeniguer, Chief Commercial Officer at iCAD What You Should Know: – iCAD, Inc. , a provider of clinically proven AI-powered breast health solutions, today announced the appointment of Mark Koeniguer as its Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). – As CCO at iCAD, Koeniguer will oversee the commercial sales teams, strategic partnerships, operations, and customer success initiatives to drive revenue growth across North America and international markets.

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Seoul National University Hospital builds Korean medical LLM

Mobi Health News

Developedusing a corpus of 38 million clinical texts, the open-source model scored 86% in the Korean Medical Licensing Examination.

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Transcarent Completes Merger With Accolade

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Transcarent today announced the successful completion of its merger with Accolade , a market leader in health advocacy, expert medical opinion, and virtual primary care. – The newly combined organization, operating under the Transcarent name, now serves an impressive 20 million lives across more than 1,700 employer and health plan clients.

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Samsung, Stanford Medicine collaborate on Galaxy Watch sleep apnea feature

Mobi Health News

The research initiative aims to enhance the Galaxy Watchs sleep apnea detection feature and ultimately create AI-powered tools for proactive sleep health management.

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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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Phenomix Sciences Launches Clinical Trial to Predict GLP-1 Response Using Precision Obesity Test

HIT Consultant

Source: MyPhenome genetic obesity test What You Should Know: – Phenomix Sciences (Phenomix) , a commercial precision obesity medicine biotechnology company, today announced the initiation of its first prospective, placebo-controlled clinical study. – The research will evaluate the MyPhenome test’s ability to predict individual patient responses to semaglutide, a GLP-1-based therapy that has become a cornerstone in the treatment of obesity.

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A little more conversation: How conversational AI can help save our health service

Digital Health News

Richard Samuel held leading operations and strategy roles in the NHS, and was formerly NHS England Director and NHS Chief Executive. Now at EBO, he believes AI can make healthcare more efficient, personalised and human.

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Unlearn Appoints Krates Ng as Chief Technology Officer

HIT Consultant

Krates Ng, Chief Technology Officer at Unlearn What You Should Know: – Unlearn , a frontrunner in the application of artificial intelligence (AI) to revolutionize clinical trials, announced the appointment of Krates Ng as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). – In his new role, Ng will be instrumental in building the technical and operational infrastructure necessary to support Unlearns ongoing commercial expansion of its cutting-edge AI technologies.

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South Korea revamps mobile medical emergency app

Mobi Health News

It has added sign language-based telehealth and chatbot features.

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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 - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

Consumers are using their insurers' websites, mobile apps and other digital platforms in greater numbers, but their experiences often fall short of expectations, according to a new report.

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Flatiron Health, Massive Bio partner to improve clinical trial access

Mobi Health News

The alliance allows Flatiron Health to use Massive Bio's database to match oncology patients to clinical trials within their proximity.

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DHSC announces creation of £600m Health Data Research Service

Digital Health News

The government and the Wellcome Trust are investing up to 600 million to create a new Health Data Research Service.

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Q&A: What FDA layoffs mean for medtech approvals

Mobi Health News

Ben Wolf, partner in Alston & Bird's Health Care Group, told MobiHealthNews how FDA staffing cuts could slow device approvals and what companies can do to stay ahead.

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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.