Healthcare Dive

AUGUST 5, 2024

The struggling drugstore chain has been chipping away at its stake in Cencora, formerly known as AmerisourceBergen, since last summer.

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Digital Health News

AUGUST 5, 2024

Patient safety must be central to the design, development, and rollout of EPR systems, a Patient Safety Learning report has stated.

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Healthcare Dive

AUGUST 5, 2024

The bankrupt health system will lay off workers at the end of the month as it prepares to close two hospitals in the state, according to notices filed with regulators last week.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 5, 2024

The 146th episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast is sponsored by Vyne Medical and this time we are talking about eliminating manual work with special guest host, Scott Overholt , Chief Business Development Officer at Vyne Medical! To kick this episode off, we discuss the current state of the administrative office in healthcare. Then, we talk about what some of the keys to streamlining the administrative office are.

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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 Dive

AUGUST 5, 2024

Value realization with Enlitic: a framework for healthcare providers to leverage AI-driven data, optimize workflows and enhance decision-making.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 5, 2024

The following is a guest article by Justin Manjourides, Associate Professor, Biostatistics, Real World Evidence, Health Data Science at Northeastern University Relying on AI for data-driven insights is remarkably similar to the traditional statistical methods that have been used to extract meaning from data for hundreds of years. When trying to incorporate emerging new technologies like generative AI into your organizational processes, it is important to not lose sight of all we have learned abo

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 5, 2024

The Acquisition will Expand RLDatix’s Comprehensive Suite of Solutions to Incorporate Carebeans’ Care Planning and Management Expertise RLDatix , the leading global provider of connected healthcare operations software and services, announced today the completion of its acquisition of Carebeans , a UK-based digital care planning and management software provider for the social care sector – and one of the first in its category to be added to the National Health Service’s assured supplier lis

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Healthcare Dive

AUGUST 5, 2024

Decreased access to diagnostic tests, worsening patient care and practice closures are among the concerns the AMA and others have raised as the regulation takes effect.

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Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 5, 2024

Tenet Healthcare will sell off five Alabama hospitals to Orlando Health in a $910 million cash deal. | Tenet Healthcare will sell off five Alabama hospitals to Orlando Health in a $910 million cash deal.

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Becker's Health IT

AUGUST 5, 2024

Blood supply organization recovering from ransomware attack, hospitals in Southeast affected. Contingency plans urged for future disruptions.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 5, 2024

Ashley Franks, Chief Nursing Informatics Officer at TigerConnect Nurses, the backbone of the medical field, have been facing a critical threat: burnout. A recent survey by the National Council of State Boards of Nursing found that nurses are under immense strain due to high workloads and stress, with a significant portion of nurses (between 45% and 56%) feeling emotionally drained, exhausted, and burned out regularly.

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Healthcare IT Today

AUGUST 5, 2024

AI for Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) is hot topic right now. Are we heading for a day when RCM will be completely automated? Is that the path we are on and if so, is it a good path? Hear honest answers to these and other tough questions. To explore this topic, Healthcare IT Today , wanted to ask an executive that works in this area to come on-camera for a “Tough Questions” interview.

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Digital Health News

AUGUST 5, 2024

North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust has been recognised by NHS England for its electronic observations and sepsis dashboard.

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Healthcare It News

AUGUST 5, 2024

Enterprise Taxonomy: Node settings: Exclude from Accelerate RSS feed

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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.

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Digital Health News

AUGUST 5, 2024

Barts Health NHS Trust has launched a ‘digital staff bank’, enabling over 4,000 doctors in London to gain access to greater flexible working.

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Compliancy Group

AUGUST 5, 2024

Improving work performance in the healthcare sector is crucial for ensuring the highest standards of patient care, enhancing operational efficiency, and maintaining compliance with regulatory requirements. Healthcare professionals face a wide variety of challenges daily, and optimizing their performance is critical to overcoming these obstacles. Explore effective ways to improve work performance in healthcare, focusing on training, advanced certifications, and leveraging specialized software sol

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Digital Health News

AUGUST 5, 2024

The Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow has gone live with an immersive virtual tour of its neonatal intensive care unit.

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Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 5, 2024

For the first time as a public company, Clover Health is announcing its first quarterly net profit, the company said ahead of its second quarter earnings call. | Clover Health is raising its full-year guidance and celebrating a quarterly net income, the first time the insurtech could celebrate this achievement since it has gone public.

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HealthIT Answers

AUGUST 5, 2024

In case you missed it, this is recent communication from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Subscribe to their email lists to keep up to date on all press and news releases. The post Monday Morning Rounds with CMS appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 5, 2024

Steward Health Care will lay off about 1,200 workers in Massachusetts by the end of the month as it moves to close two hospitals in the state. | Steward Health Care will lay off about 1,200 workers in Massachusetts by the end of the month as it moves to close two hospitals in the state.

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HealthIT Answers

AUGUST 5, 2024

By Lynn Carroll & David Wolf - The fundamental goal of value-based care (VBC) is to improve patient health outcomes by prioritizing preventive care and wellness, thereby reducing overall healthcare spending through better management of costly chronic diseases. The post How Payers Can Master VBC Contract Management appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 5, 2024

For many healthcare executives, credentialing can seem like a black hole. In fact, during a recent webinar I hosted, only 8% of poll respondents said executives had enough visibility into their organization’s credentialing process. So, if you feel like you’re in the dark, you’re not alone. It’s hard to provide visibility into such a complex process, which is often siloed, and largely outside your organization’s control.

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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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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 5, 2024

What You Should Know: – A new study has revealed a concerning trend in the healthcare industry: a significant decline in hospital assets following private equity acquisitions. The research, published in JAMA , analyzed data from 197 acquired hospitals and found a 24% decrease in total capital assets compared to a 9.2% increase in control hospitals over a two-year period post-acquisition.

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MedTrainer

AUGUST 5, 2024

The provider privileging process can be a significant pain point for healthcare executives due to its time-consuming and resource-intensive nature. Understanding what is privileging in healthcare— the process of verifying and authorizing a healthcare provider to perform specific procedures—is crucial. The extensive administrative workload required to gather, verify, and review all necessary documentation can strain staff and delay bringing new providers on board, directly impacting patient care

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Healthicity

AUGUST 5, 2024

This video explores recent allegations about unnecessary procedures targets at Dialysis patients defrauding Medicare and other programs.

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Center for Health Insurance Reform

AUGUST 5, 2024

Health insurers use of prior authorization appears to be on the rise. A recent report by CHIR researchers examines four states' prior authorization policies for the commercial market to identify potential reform strategies to ease provider burden and improve patient access without also increasing insurers' costs.

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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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Dot Compliance

AUGUST 5, 2024

Electronic quality management systems (eQMS) are essential in ensuring product safety, efficacy, and compliance across the life sciences industry. However, as the industry evolves, so must these systems. This blog post, along with insights from Harsh Thakkar, CEO of Qualtivate , will explore how AI innovations are transforming quality management in the life sciences sector.

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Fierce Healthcare

AUGUST 5, 2024

Guidehealth announced a $14 million seed round on Tuesday, led by non-profit Memorial Hermann Health System in southeast Texas, entrepreneur Sidd Pagadipati and other healthcare inve | Health tech startup Guidehealth, which assists health systems with value-based care coordination, raised millions in its seed round.

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KFF

AUGUST 5, 2024

The Senate Committee on Appropriations approved the FY 2025 State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs (SFOPs) appropriations bill, accompanying report, and amendments on July 25, 2024. The SFOPs bill includes funding for U.S. global health programs at the State Department and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The SFOPs bill includes funding for U.S.

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HIT Consultant

AUGUST 5, 2024

What You Should Know: – A new survey by Siemens Healthineers and The Harris Poll sheds light on the pressing issue of understaffing and burnout within the clinical laboratory workforce. The study underscores the critical role of laboratory professionals in patient care and the urgent need for solutions to address these challenges. – The survey was conducted by Siemens Healthineers and The Harris Poll between June 17 and 28, 2024, and included 408 U.S. laboratory professionals.

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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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