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Walgreens’ VillageMD sells 11 locations in Rhode Island

Healthcare Dive

The sale comes as the pharmacy chain culls VillageMD clinics, including in Florida and Illinois.

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CISA, calling Volt Typhoon an urgent threat, updates DDoS response guide

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Guidance released this week from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Federal Bureau of Investigation and other U.S. and international partners outlines best practices for defending against "living off the land" cyber activity – where threat actors use an organization's own tools to attack its network – while addressing the specific needs and challenges of defending against distributed denial of service attacks with new mitigations and visual aids.

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Consumers more discerning about health data sharing: survey

Healthcare Dive

While respondents were largely willing to share their data, consumers have become pickier about who they’ll offer their information to, according to a Rock Health survey.

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Inpatient care experience gets a boost from telenursing and AI

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Sensors and automation tech can allow nurses to interact with and monitor multiple hospital patients around the clock without entering their rooms or interrupting their sleep. Michael Brandofino, president and COO of Caregility, explains how.

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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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Change Healthcare’s drawn-out recovery catches flak from cyber experts

Healthcare Dive

At least 100 services remain offline four weeks after the UnitedHealth Group detected an intrusion in its medical claims clearinghouse. Experts say the impacts are unprecedented.

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Providers 'wasted' $10.6B in 2022 overturning claims denials, survey finds

Fierce Healthcare

More than 100 provider organizations want the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to take a tougher stance on Medicare Advantage (MA) plans’ practices following an industry survey es | Providers spent nearly $20 billion in 2022 pursuing delays and denials across all payer types, yet those efforts are substantially more costly on average when dealing with private plans, hundreds of hospitals and health systems told Premier in a recent survey.

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WSJ: CMS broadens Part D coverage for obesity drugs

Fierce Healthcare

Medicare Part D may cover obesity drugs when they secure approval for additional, medically accepted uses, according to a WSJ report.

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The Evolution of How Provider Organizations Share Data with Payers

Healthcare IT Today

It’s reasonable for a company like MRO to have a chief interoperability officer. According to their chief interoperability officer, Anthony Murray, the company has spent 22 years building tools to “exchange data seamlessly” in healthcare. This includes much of the healthcare data that’s been locked up in free text data in many healthcare systems.

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Nvidia inks tie-ups with Abridge, GE HealthCare and Microsoft as it expands its footprint in healthcare AI

Fierce Healthcare

Chipmaker Nvidia sees big opportunities in healthcare AI and this week it launched more than two dozen new gen AI-powered microservices. | The global computing powerhouse inked collaborations with Abridge, Microsoft, GE HealthCare and Hippocratic AI to to expand its generative AI capabilities into healthcare and life sciences.

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Endava to Acquire GalaxE Solutions to Boost Its Position in North America Healthcare With Delivery from India

Healthcare IT Today

Endava , a leading technology services company combining world-class engineering, industry expertise, and a people-centric mindset, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% ownership of GalaxE Group, Inc. (GalaxE) , a global IT and business solutions provider headquartered in New Jersey, United States. Founded by Tim Bryan over 30 years ago, GalaxE has been singularly focused on driving digital transformation for Fortune 500 companies in the healthcare, financial services, and ret

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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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Hippocratic AI secures $53M, bringing valuation to $500M

Mobi Health News

The LLM startup released its first product, a genAI-enabled staffing marketplace solution, for phase three safety testing and will use the funds to speed up further product development.

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OneLondon approves Data at Scale for Improvements projects

Digital Health News

Three Data at Scale for Improvements projects have been approved by OneLondon, to deliver improved health outcomes for Londoners.

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PocketHealth secures $33M for patient-facing medical records platform

Mobi Health News

The company will use the funds to expand its workforce and reach in the U.S. and Canada.

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Industry Voices—Strengthening long-term care providers' role in value-based care

Fierce Healthcare

Long-term and post-acute care (LTPAC) providers play a vital role in our health system. | Continuing to improve and coordinate post-acute care can lead to higher quality and lower costs. As such, long-term and post-acute care providers are in a position to lead the way on value-based care.

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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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Moray health tech data project wins Up and Coming TEC Innovation award

Digital Health News

An award-winning pilot project in Moray is using digital technology to empower local residents to take a proactive approach to their health and wellbeing.

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Change Healthcare restores Amazon cloud services after cyberattack

Becker's Health IT

Change Healthcare restores Amazon cloud services after cyberattack, with help from cybersecurity firms. Company assures safety of Optum and UnitedHealth Group.

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Butterfly Network secures EU MDR certification for Butterfly IQ+ products

Mobi Health News

EU MDR certification allows for the expansion of Butterfly IQ+ into several EU markets.

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NHS Scotland Boards go live with Magentus LIMS

Digital Health News

Three NHS Scotland Boards have gone live with the Evolution vLab LIMS system by Magentus, connecting laboratory medicine services across multiple sites

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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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Report Reveals Digital Diabetes Management Tools Fail to Deliver Benefits, Increase Costs

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Digital diabetes management tools are failing to deliver meaningful health benefits to patients, according to a new evaluation by the Peterson Health Technology Institute (PHTI). – The report casts doubt on the effectiveness of widely used digital diabetes management tools. Despite billions in investment, the study finds these tools offer minimal health benefits and actually increase healthcare spending.

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Underpin the vision for primary care-led services with better data

Digital Health News

'Hard to quantify' primary and community care has been overlooked for too long. That could be about to change, thanks to moves to standardise the codes for encounters, activities and job roles, writes Nilesh Bharakhada.

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Pharmacovigilance in Crisis: Automation as the Answer to Workforce Shortages

HIT Consultant

Scott Fonseca, Sr. Director of Business Development at IQVIA The healthcare industry is no stranger to workforce shortages, and the pharmaceutical industry may be next to experience disruptions brought on by labor challenges. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, it is estimated that occupations across life, physical and social sciences are expected to grow 7% by 2028.

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Optimizing Workflows with AI/ML In 2024

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Responses from Dr. David J. Sand, chief medical officer, ZeOmega. The healthcare industry is fraught with workflow challenges that impact care quality and costs, but tools like AI and ML have sparked a turning point. […] The article Optimizing Workflows with AI/ML In 2024 appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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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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Chan Zuckerberg Initiative Forms AI Advisory Group & Residency Program to Develop Virtual Cell Models

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – The Chan Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) announced the formation of a powerful AI Advisory Group and an in-house AI residency program, both focused on building predictive models of healthy and diseased cells – a key step towards creating virtual cell models. AI Advisory Group Background & Members CZI’s newly established AI Advisory Group will provide invaluable guidance and cross-disciplinary insights to CZI and the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub Network to push the b

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OCR updates HIPAA guidance on online tracking technologies

Health IT Security

New HIPAA guidance from OCR addresses the increasing use of online tracking technologies and information sharing with vendors.

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Humana prioritizes veterans through Louisiana digital health partnership

Fierce Healthcare

Digital health company DUOS has developed a new program with Humana to care for Louisiana veterans with chronic conditions. | A new collaboration between Humana and digital health company DUOS will match Louisiana-based Medicare Advantage members to resources that treat chronic conditions.

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How UnitedHealth's CEO personally supported a physician following cyberattack

Becker's Health IT

As providers nationwide continue to face financial disruptions stemming from the Change Healthcare cyberattack in February, a Florida physician has shared how UnitedHealth Group's CEO, Andrew Witty, is personally stepping in to address cash flow challenges.

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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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Syllable Acquires Healthcare CRM Intelligence Platform Actium Health

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: Syllable , a leader in healthcare artificial intelligence and process automation, today announced its purchase of Actium Health. Financial details were not disclosed. As the industry evolves, health systems are faced with multiple challenges: Revenue growth with limited capacity, managing and retaining a highly-skilled, but burnt-out workforce, increasing operational costs, and making the most of their care delivery capacity to ensure patient access to high-quality care.

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Health IT Business News, Financial Edition March 21, 2024

HealthIT Answers

Business and financial news from Actium Health, Zscaler, NextGen Healthcare, Secure Exchange Solutions, Linus Health, Nuance Communications, IGEL, Anatomy IT, PaxMedica, HiLabs, Aledade, Core Solutions, Solace Behavioral Health, Vytalize Health, and more. The post Health IT Business News, Financial Edition March 21, 2024 appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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AHA seeks guidance on reporting breaches linked to Change cyberattack

Becker's Health IT

The American Hospital Association sent a letter to the HHS urging them to clarify whether hospitals and health systems should be providing breach notification to patients if protected health information is compromised due to the Feb. 21 cyberattack on Change Healthcare.

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Coming Together: Part 2 and HIPAA

HealthIT Answers

By Matthew Fisher - HHS released a final rule that will establish greater alignment between Part 2 (privacy of substance use disorder treatment records) and HIPAA. They kicked off the process with a notice of proposed rulemaking that was published on 12/2/22. The post Coming Together: Part 2 and HIPAA 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.