Steward to sell physician group to UnitedHealth’s Optum Care
Healthcare Dive
MARCH 27, 2024
The proposed deal could face regulatory scrutiny, Massachusetts officials say.
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How HIMSS is advocating for global health equity and wider access to care
Healthcare It News
MARCH 27, 2024
Among the top global policy issues at HIMSS24: AI regulation, patient access and equity. Tom Leary, SVP and head of government relations at HIMSS, explains how the organization advocates for health policies that support those goals.
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Medicare’s GLP-1 spending is skyrocketing, even without weight loss coverage: KFF
Healthcare Dive
MARCH 27, 2024
Gross Medicare spending on the pricey drugs rose from $57 million in 2018 to $5.7 billion in 2022, according to a new analysis from the health policy group.
Healthcare organizations can succeed with tech by using empathy
Healthcare It News
MARCH 27, 2024
Technology has the potential to address healthcare's three biggest challenges: rising costs, staffing shortages and cyber threats - but it must be used with care, says Arnab Sen, chief strategy officer of Omega Healthcare.
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!
Healthcare companies expand perks to recruit talent: report
Healthcare Dive
MARCH 27, 2024
The increase stands in contrast to other industries, which have cut back on extra offerings year over year.
Insurance Coverage for Psychedelic Therapy
Bill of Health
MARCH 27, 2024
By Vincent Joralemon As therapies using drugs like MDMA, psilocybin, and LSD advance through the FDA research and approval pipeline, patients should be prepared for steep price tags attached to these procedures. For example, experts estimate MDMA-assisted therapy for PTSD will cost upwards of $12,000 per patient. These high costs highlight the need for comprehensive insurance coverage because many of those experiencing symptoms of conditions like PTSD also frequently lack the resources to pay fo
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Ascension to divest three hospitals in northern Michigan
Healthcare Dive
MARCH 27, 2024
The deal comes as Ascension works to improve its financials and focus on expanded ambulatory and telehealth offerings.
'Double extortion' ransomware group claims hospital hack
Becker's Health IT
MARCH 27, 2024
A ransomware group that specializes in "double extortion" has claimed responsibility for a cyberattack on an Oklahoma hospital, HIPAA Journal reported.
This Week’s Health IT Jobs
Healthcare IT Today
MARCH 27, 2024
As most of you know, we’ve had a healthcare IT job board called Healthcare IT Central for a long time. In fact, it was integral to the growth of Healthcare IT Today. While we happily helped many health IT professionals find jobs and healthcare organizations fill their health IT positions, our focus has definitely moved from growing the job board to the content, podcasts, and videos we have been doing on Healthcare IT Today.
FOLX Health expands mental health support with Crisis Text Line partnership
Mobi Health News
MARCH 27, 2024
Crisis Text Line will provide free, 24/7 text-based mental health support to FOLX members.
HIPAA Compliance 2025: Navigating Regulatory Changes & Industry Trends
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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.
Startup launches out of Redesign Health to rewrite the script on medication management
Fierce Healthcare
MARCH 27, 2024
Are patients taking their medications? | Startup Scriptology launched to bring a new approach to medication management by combining an extended clinical pharmacist team with a technology platform to give patients more guidance and support to help them follow their medication plan.
AI in Healthcare News and Updates
HealthIT Answers
MARCH 27, 2024
This month's AI report includes news and updates from Profluent, Xsolis, Tempus, SnapCare, AxiomEHR, Ontrak Health, Together by Renee, DrFirst, Talkdesk, Andor Health, MedeAnalytics, & more! The post AI in Healthcare News and Updates appeared first on Health IT Answers.
Pediatric mental health startup InStride Health picks up $30M to accelerate growth into new markets
Fierce Healthcare
MARCH 27, 2024
Two years ago, startup InStride Health launched to provide mental health treatment for children and teens based on a program rooted in academic medicine, aiming to make high-quality care more acces | Two years ago, startup InStride Health launched to provide mental health treatment for children and teens based on a program rooted in academic medicine, aiming to make high-quality care more accessible to families.
Text-first virtual care provider Curai Health partners with Tufts Medicine
Mobi Health News
MARCH 27, 2024
Patients using the healthcare system's patient portal app will have access to 24/7 virtual care through Curai Health.
Simplify Screening for Excluded Providers
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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.
Tenet Healthcare closes $975M sale of 4 hospitals to UCI Health
Fierce Healthcare
MARCH 27, 2024
Tenet Healthcare has wrapped up its deal to sell four hospitals and their related outpatient sites to UCI Health, according to a Wednesday announcement academic system. | UCI Health said the acquisitions will help meet the “continually increasing demand for inpatient beds for a range of intensive and critical care needs” that until now was being met by its flagship, 459-bed UCI Medical Center.
Ransomware group releases NHS Dumfries and Galloway patient data
Digital Health News
MARCH 27, 2024
NHS Dumfries and Galloway have confirmed that patient data has been released by a ransomware group, following an earlier cyber attack on its IT systems.
Japanese AI helps identify causes of chronic lower back pain
Mobi Health News
MARCH 27, 2024
Human pose estimation and abductive reasoning technologies have been used to estimate automatically the cause of pain and offer users a suitable exercise program.
GAO: Improper payments in federal programs neared $236B last year
Fierce Healthcare
MARCH 27, 2024
A new report finds that the federal government made nearly $236 billion in improper payments across entitlement programs last year, with Medicare and Medicaid a large source of payment errors. | A new report finds that the federal government made nearly $236 billion in improper payments across entitlement programs last year, with Medicare and Medicaid a large source of payment errors.
Healthcare Vendor Risk Management: Strategies for Protected Data
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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.
Black Country NHS teams first to roll out improvement platform
Digital Health News
MARCH 27, 2024
Maternity teams in the Black Country are using the ImproveWell platform to allow staff to provide feedback which can be used to improve patient experience.
CMS simplifying Medicaid, CHIP enrollment and renewal processes
Fierce Healthcare
MARCH 27, 2024
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released a final rule Wednesday to help individuals obtain and retain Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP) coverage. | In a final rule set to take effect in two months, CMS is streamlining its Medicaid and CHIP eligibility, enrollment and renewal processes.
Driving healthcare innovation with both patients and the planet at heart
Digital Health News
MARCH 27, 2024
The NHS Long Term Plan seeks to mainstream digitally-enabled care across all areas of the NHS. Not only will this enable true transformation of healthcare, but it will also play a key role in the delivery of the wider net zero agenda.
Consumer protection group calls for ban on 'profit-gambit' facility fees
Fierce Healthcare
MARCH 27, 2024
Facility fees are “clear profit-gambits” that take financial advantage of unsuspecting patients while failing to provide any benefits to them. | A new report calls for a total ban on so-called facility fees that can surprise patients while offering no benefits.
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.
NHS Dorset wants to hear from patients on future digital health services
Digital Health News
MARCH 27, 2024
NHS Dorset is calling for people to join its Digital Public Engagement Group and play their part in shaping digital health and care services for the future.
GE HealthCare Unveils AI-Enabled Urology Software Feature Prostate Volume Assist
HIT Consultant
MARCH 27, 2024
What You Should Know: – GE HealthCare, a leader in ultrasound-guided urology solutions, has announced the launch of Prostate Volume Assist (PVA). – The AI-powered solution is designed to empower urologists with faster and more efficient prostate volume measurement, ultimately aiding in earlier diagnosis and more informed treatment decisions for prostate cancer.
Wales sees second site roll out electronic prescription service
Digital Health News
MARCH 27, 2024
Llanfairfechan’s Plas Menai Surgery in Wales has become the second site in the country to roll out the electronic prescription service for patients.
The ‘Holy Grail’ of Coding Automation: Why Inpatient AI is Around The Corner
HIT Consultant
MARCH 27, 2024
Andrew Lockhart, CEO, Fathom Autonomous inpatient coding. This may sound like a pipe dream for revenue cycle leaders, whose hopes were likely raised and crushed in the early aughts. But it’s coming sooner than most think. Why is true inpatient coding automation the “holy grail” – as Kerry Gillespie, a former CFO at Intermountain Health and now an executive consultant at Warbird Consulting Partners, said to me at a Healthcare Financial Management Association roundtable last year
The Evolution of Communication in Healthcare Settings
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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.
Genomics research projects in Australia secure $9M funding and more briefs
Mobi Health News
MARCH 27, 2024
Also, Monash University researchers have made it possible to do an MRI scan in five minutes using AI.
Federal Government Unveils Draft Health IT Strategy for Public Comment
HIT Consultant
MARCH 27, 2024
What You Should Know: – The Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (ONC)is seeking public input on a new draft plan outlining the nation’s health information technology (health IT) strategy for the next six years. – The draft 2024-2030 Federal Health IT Strategic Plan focuses on improving access to health data, creating a more equitable healthcare experience, and modernizing public health data infrastructure.
When Insurance and Patients Start Demanding 24/7 Availability
Healthcare IT Today
MARCH 27, 2024
It would be really nice if injuries, illnesses, and dental issues only happened during 9-5 working hours. However, we know that’s not the case. The need for medical and dental care can spring up at any time. In fact, it seems like most healthcare situations happen after hours at really inconvenient times. Of course, on the other hand, healthcare providers can’t be available 24/7.
CentralReach Appoints David Stevens as First-Ever Head of Generative AI
HIT Consultant
MARCH 27, 2024
David Stevens, Head of GenAI What You Should Know: – CentralReach , the leading provider of software for ABA and multi-disciplinary providers treating Autism and IDD, announced the appointment of David Stevens as its first-ever Head of GenerativeAI (GenAI). – In this newly created role, Stevens will lead a team dedicated to designing, developing, and piloting GenAI features for CentralReach’s software suite, cari.
3 Reasons to Retire Pagers from Healthcare Settings
Advertiser: Celo
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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