Mon.Nov 11, 2024

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The Next Era of the Healthcare Industry: Integrating AI Without Losing the Human Touch

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Patricia Pomies, COO at Globant Two hundred years ago, in 2024, and throughout the 22nd century, nothing is better than the human touch. Empathy is an irreplaceable value, capable of building trust in the most intense moments, for example, in a visit to the doctor. For most people, the best and the most personalized attention is probably with a real flesh and blood doctor.

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Oracle to collaborate with Meharry Medical College on innovation hub, wellness center in Nashville

Fierce Healthcare

Meharry Medical College in Nashville, Tennessee, is collaborating with Oracle on a new project to advance healthcare access, innovation and education in Middle Tennessee and beyond. | The organizations plan to establish a joint research collaborative focused on precision medicine and health informatics, a health innovation hub and a community care and wellness center in Nashville.

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Cigna confirms it is not pursuing Humana acquisition

Healthcare Dive

The flat-out denial comes after Cigna CEO David Cordani tried to throw cold water on persistent speculation of a Humana merger earlier this fall.

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Concord Technologies Acquires Top-Rated Salesforce App Provider, Opero

Healthcare IT Today

Acquisition Powers Expansion of Salesforce Apps For Intelligent Document Processing Concord Technologies has acquired Opero , one of the top-rated developers of business process improvement apps in the Salesforce AppExchange. With this acquisition, Concord extends its portfolio of document exchange and workflow automation solutions for Salesforce users with a suite of native apps for Cloud Fax, Intelligent Document Processing, Document Generation, and Electronic Signatures.

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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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General Catalyst’s HATCo to acquire Summa Health for $485 million

Healthcare Dive

The deal, along with the Ohio-based health system’s current cash, would eliminate nearly all of Summa’s debt.

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Baptist Health South Florida to Deploy MICA AI’s AI-Powered Mammograms

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – MICA Artificial Intelligence and Baptist Health South Florida have joined forces in a groundbreaking collaboration to transform breast cancer detection. – By integrating MICA AI’s innovative technology into mammography, the partnership aims to improve the accuracy and efficiency of breast cancer screening, leading to earlier diagnosis and better patient outcomes.

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Home Monitoring Programs: Extending Care Beyond the Hospital

HIT Consultant

Vinay Vaidya, MD, Chief Medical Information Officer, Phoenix Children’s Electronic Medical Records (EMRs) have been firmly established in every health setting for more than a decade, yet they continue to be a source of frustration for most users. Physicians are plagued by the never-ending task of entering data into EMRs, without seeing a meaningful impact on practice efficiency or the health outcomes of their patients.

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Welcome to the future of AI-driven electronic health records

Healthcare Dive

Don’t settle for burdensome EHRs built in the 90s. A new intuitive, AI-enabled EHR is on the way.

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Health Plans Prioritize Integrated Solutions, Digital Transformation, and AI in 2025: HealthEdge Survey

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – HealthEdge , a provider of healthcare technology solutions, has released its annual survey of the healthcare payer market, revealing key priorities, investments, and challenges for the coming year. – The survey , which gathered insights from over 450 healthcare executives, highlights a focus on integrated solutions, digital transformation, and artificial intelligence (AI).

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Cognosos Announces Acquisition of Cox Prosight to Enhance Real-Time Location Intelligence Solutions for Hospitals

Healthcare IT Today

Integration of Two Top Healthcare Platforms to Accelerate Innovation in Asset Tracking and Staff Safety Cognosos today announced its acquisition of Cox Prosight , an award-winning, real-time location service (RTLS) platform purpose-built for hospitals. This strategic move will unite Cognosos’ AI-native location technology with Cox Prosight’s software platform, providing hospitals with a cutting-edge real-time location services (RTLS) solution to address critical operational challenges.

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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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Ambience Healthcare Appoints Dr. William H. Morris as Chief Medical Officer

HIT Consultant

Dr. William H. Morris, Chief Medical Officer at Ambience Healthcare What You Should Know: – Ambience Healthcare , a leading clinical AI platform, has announced the appointment of Dr. William H. Morris as its new Chief Medical Officer (CMO). – Dr. Morris brings extensive experience in healthcare, technology, and innovation to this role, where he will focus on shaping Ambience’s platform vision and collaborating with health systems to drive AI transformation in healthcare.

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CHS to sell Mississippi hospital

Healthcare Dive

Community Health Systems aims to net $1 billion or more in total proceeds from hospital sales.

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AI Against Cancer: Capabilities and Limitations for Early Detection and Treatment Planning

HIT Consultant

The American Cancer Society predicted 2 million new cancer cases in the US alone in 2024, which amounts to roughly 5,480 diagnoses every day. What makes matters worse is that the pandemic delayed care for more than 75% of cancer patients. Unsurprisingly, healthcare providers are turning to new technologies like AI in search of solutions. To gauge the magnitude of this trend, consider this: as of August 7, 2024, 950 AI/ML-enabled medical devices have received clearance from the FDA , with 76% of

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Discover TMC’s Latest Online Course Offerings

Total Medical Compliance Resources

Total Medical Compliance is excited to announce the launch of its new suite of online courses designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of healthcare professionals. These courses address crucial aspects of healthcare operations, from ethical business practices and the appropriate use of company assets to maintaining physical security and managing disruptive patients.

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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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RSNA 2024 Conference Preview – Healthcare IT Today Podcast Episode 153

Healthcare IT Today

For the 153rd episode of the Healthcare IT Today Podcast we are talking about the upcoming RSNA 2024 Conference ! We kick this preview off by discussing what we think will be the hottest topics of discussion at the conference. Then on the flip side, we talk about what topics we think won’t be discussed at RSNA but believe should be. RSNA brings together a large group of people and companies looking forward to making connections and demonstrating what they have to offer.

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Instrument Processing Essentials: Steps for Effective Cleaning and Safe Packaging

Total Medical Compliance Resources

Medical and dental instrument processing is a critical aspect of employee and patient safety and requires a series of steps. There are four steps in instrument processing: cleaning, packaging, sterilization, and storage. This article will concentrate on cleaning and packaging. We will cover sterilization and storage next month. Step 1: Cleaning Instruments Before any instrument is disinfected or sterilized it is critical they are cleaned properly.

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Your Guide to the HIPAA Incident Report

Compliancy Group

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requires all hospitals, medical practices, and healthcare organizations to follow federal guidelines to safeguard protected health information (PHI). Therefore, it is a federal requirement to report any violation of HIPAA. Doing so requires submitting a HIPAA incident report, a critical task that ensures prompt handling of information and security breaches and improves patient safeguarding.

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Major payers saw mixed results in Q3. Here's a look at how each fared

Fierce Healthcare

The third quarter of 2023 was another mixed bag for major insurers as they continue to grapple with significant headwinds. | The third quarter of 2023 was another mixed bag for major insurers as they continue to grapple with significant headwinds.

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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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Elon Musk's Neuralink rival Precision Neuroscience secures $93M

Mobi Health News

According to Bloomberg, the brain implant chip maker raised $93 million in funding, increasing the startup's valuation to approximately $500 million.

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Seven Insider Insights Heard at AHIMA24: New Energy for Coding, Data, and Exchange

HealthIT Answers

By Beth Friedman - AHIMA was founded in 1928 to improve the collection and organization of health information for medical professionals to improve public health. Fast forward nearly 100 years and the association’s new president, Dr. Kevin Klauer, modernized this vision to reiterate health information professionals’ essential roles: collect, analyze, share, and protect patient information.

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ACO Reach program savings grew larger in 2023. NAACOS is angling for the model's extension

Fierce Healthcare

Accountable care organizations in the ACO Reach program can claim credit for saving the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) hundreds of millions of dollars | CMS released favorable savings results for ACO REACH Model participants, as industry group NAACOS begins to push for the program's extension through 2030.

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UK ‘not maximising the benefits of health data’, says Sudlow review

Digital Health News

The Sudlow review has called for barriers on access to NHS patient data to be removed so that it can be used to further medical advances.

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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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Human Cell Atlas, MGI Tech partner to advance human cell mapping

Mobi Health News

HCA members will have access to and support for MGI's single cell and spatial omics technologies.

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Universal Care Plan expanding to include diabetes and chronic pain

Digital Health News

The Universal Care Plan, OneLondon’s shared care planning solution, is to expand to include diabetes and chronic pain.

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Kaiser Permanente looks to slash costs as 'industry headwinds' bring $608M operating loss in Q3

Fierce Healthcare

Kaiser Permanente posted a $608 million operating loss in the third quarter as it faces high medical expenses due to higher-than-expected utilization of services, patient acuity and pharm | The company said the loss was influenced by higher-than-anticipated patient volumes and cost, borne by the whole industry, and system-specific hardships like a late Medicaid true-up and facility costs.

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London startup partners with NHS Providers to boost digital prehab

Digital Health News

London-based startup QuestPrehab has announced a partnership with NHS Providers to help NHS trusts learn about digital prehabilitation.

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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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GE HealthCare, RadNet join forces on AI-powered imaging systems

Mobi Health News

The collaboration aims to foster innovation, commercialization and adoption of AI in imaging.

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GE HealthCare, DeepHealth Collaborate to Advance AI in Imaging

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – GE HealthCare and DeepHealth , a RadNet company, have announced a strategic collaboration to drive innovation and adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in medical imaging. – The partnership aims to develop SmartTechnology™ solutions that address challenges across the imaging value chain, ultimately improving patient care.

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Data Breaches Confirmed by South West Family Medicine Associates & Sango Family Dentistry

HIPAA Journal

Cyberattacks have recently been confirmed by South West Family Medicine Associates in Texas and Sango Family Dentistry in Tennessee that involved unauthorized access to patient data. South West Family Medicine Associates South West Family Medicine Associates in Dallas, Texas, has notified 36,959 current and former patients and employees that some of their protected health information was compromised in an August security breach.

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Astrana plots to expand its footprint with $745M deal for Prospect Health businesses

Fierce Healthcare

Healthcare company Astrana Health plans to acquire certain businesses and assets of Prospect Health System in a $745 million deal that will expand its provider care network. | Healthcare company Astrana Health plans to acquire certain businesses and assets of Prospect Health System in a $745 million deal to expand its provider care network.

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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.