Wed.Aug 28, 2024

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More than one-fifth of insurers failed to pay No Surprises awards last year, provider lobby says

Healthcare Dive

The advocacy group comprised of physician firms like TeamHealth and Envision has issued the provider industry’s latest salvo against insurers over surprise billing.

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Q&A: Alex Zhavoronkov on Cognitive Enhancement, Anti-Aging, and AI Drug Development

Bill of Health

Interviewed by William Leonard Pickard Alex Zhavoronkov, PhD , is Founder and CEO of Insilico Medicine, a leading clinical stage biotechnology company developing next-generation artificial intelligence and robotics platforms for drug discovery, with headquarters in Cambridge, MA and facilities around the world. He has invented critical technologies for the creation of novel molecular structures, and pioneered the prediction of human biological aging.

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Vendor Notebook: Specialty pharma, primary care AI to speed care

Healthcare It News

This week more vendors announce integrations with artificial intelligence-driven tools and platforms that better connect patients and doctors during visits, find and lower specialty medication costs and access care resources at home or on the go. Pfizer pledged to simplify access to routine healthcare with partners like Instacart and Zocdoc on a user-friendly web-based platform aimed directly at consumers.

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HHS plans to appeal online tracking lawsuit decision

Healthcare Dive

Federal regulators filed a notice of appeal last week, months after a judge decided the HHS’ guidance on online tracking technology exceeded its authority.

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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.

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Mastering HR Compliance Training in Healthcare

Compliancy Group

Human resources (HR) professionals have a stake in their organizations’ healthcare compliance practices. Regardless of company size or number of employees, thorough HR compliance training ensures that your practice, hospital, or company protects patients and workers. It also goes a long way toward avoiding penalties that cost your organization money and its hard-earned reputation.

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Libraries in England to promote the NHS App

Digital Health News

NHS England has announced plans to work with libraries to help more people access online health services and use the NHS App.

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MUSC Health Deploys AI to Automate Patient Self-Service Tasks

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – SoundHound AI, Inc. (Nasdaq: SOUN), a global leader in voice artificial intelligence, today announced that MUSC Health has deployed an AI agent, powered by its Amelia Patient Engagement solution, to enhance patient access – MUSC Health’s new AI agent, named Emily, leverages Amelia’s integration with Epic to enable personalized, simplified, and efficient patient self-service.

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Fax Today: Fictions and Facts

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Chris Larkin, CTO at Concord Technologies In 2018, faxing patient records was deemed part of healthcare’s “ 1990s time warp ” by the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology (now the ASTP, or Assistant Secretary for Technology Policy ). In contrast, they claimed, “ the rest of the economy is functioning on fully digitized, integrated data that informs decision-making instantaneously.

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Memorial Hermann Health Expands On-Demand Cancer Care

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Reimagine Care the nation’s leading provider of on-demand cancer care, and Memorial Hermann Health System one of the largest not-for-profit health systems in Texas, are excited to announce a multi-year expansion of their partnership. – This expansion follows a successful first phase that demonstrated enhanced patient satisfaction, strong clinical outcomes and improved well-being for physicians and nurses.

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15 Modern Use Cases for Enterprise Business Intelligence

Large enterprises face unique challenges in optimizing their Business Intelligence (BI) output due to the sheer scale and complexity of their operations. Unlike smaller organizations, where basic BI features and simple dashboards might suffice, enterprises must manage vast amounts of data from diverse sources. What are the top modern BI use cases for enterprise businesses to help you get a leg up on the competition?

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CharmHealth Adding Features for Larger Practices & Encouraging Innovation

Healthcare IT Today

At their recent user conference, CharmHealth , unveiled plans to add more features to address the needs of larger practices. This reflects a growth and evolution in the company’s existing customers and the desire to pursue new markets. The company also held an innovation challenge at their conference. The Healthcare IT Today team was invited to attend the CharmHealth user conference , cutely named #Charmalot2024 , in Washington DC.

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Why the Life Science Industry Should Care About the Proposed HTI-2 Rule

HealthIT Answers

By Kim Boyd - In an era where data fluidity is transforming healthcare, life sciences manufacturers must stay attuned to evolving Health IT policies given that many of these policies have downstream effects on life sciences and access to expanded deidentified and aggregated datasets. The post Why the Life Science Industry Should Care About the Proposed HTI-2 Rule appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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This Week’s Health IT Jobs – August 28, 2024

Healthcare IT Today

It can be very overwhelming scrolling though job board after job board in search of a position that fits your wants and needs. Let us take that stress away by finding a mix of great health IT jobs for you! We hope you enjoy this look at some of the health IT jobs we saw healthcare organizations trying to fill this week. Here’s a quick look at some of the health IT jobs we found: Analytics Data Integration Developer – Senior (Remote) – UPMC Health Informatics Coordinator I ̵

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Dunscombe and Martins announced as Rewired 2025 keynotes

Digital Health News

Professor Rachel Dunscombe and Professor Henrique Martins have been named as keynote speakers at Digital Health Rewired 2025.

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From Diagnosis to Delivery: How AI is Revolutionizing the Patient Experience

Speaker: Simran Kaur, Founder & CEO at Tattva Health Inc.

The healthcare landscape is being revolutionized by AI and cutting-edge digital technologies, reshaping how patients receive care and interact with providers. In this webinar led by Simran Kaur, we will explore how AI-driven solutions are enhancing patient communication, improving care quality, and empowering preventive and predictive medicine. You'll also learn how AI is streamlining healthcare processes, helping providers offer more efficient, personalized care and enabling faster, data-driven

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Here's how much Kaiser Permanente's Risant is investing in Cone Health

Fierce Healthcare

Kaiser Permanente’s recently filed midyear financial statements have new information on its plans to bring North Carolina’s Cone Health under the Risant Health umbrella. | The pending agreement with the regional health system outlines well over a billion dollars of minimum investments toward facilities, platform integration and growth opportunities.

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6 Ways to Get Your Health System Peers Bought-in to Digital Health

HealthIT Answers

Joshua Liu MD explains 6 ways to get your health system peers bought-in to digital health. The post 6 Ways to Get Your Health System Peers Bought-in to Digital Health appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Sounder Benefits Launches with $7.5M for Intelligent Employer Health Benefits

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Sounder Benefits , an intelligent benefits healthtech company that provides total benefit solutions for high-growth companies, launched today. – Built at Redesign Health, Sounder Benefits will combine AI-driven insights and strategic benefits advisory services to design comprehensive total benefits strategies that go beyond traditional benefit solutions.

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AI in Healthcare News and Updates

HealthIT Answers

This month's AI report includes news and updates from Myriad Systems, Techstars, John Hopkins University, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield, AISAP, Firefly Neuroscience, Stryker, Seqera, John Snow Labs, Qventus, GE HealthCare, LambdaTest, Talkdesk, EPX, Caregility, CHIME, & more. The post AI in Healthcare News and Updates appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide

Managing HR tasks like payroll, compliance, and employee data can overwhelm small businesses. That’s where a Human Capital Management (HCM) solution comes in. Our eBook, Why Every Small Business Needs an HCM Solution: A Comprehensive Guide , shows how an HCM system automates tedious processes, ensuring your business stays compliant and efficient. You’ll learn how to simplify payroll, eliminate costly errors, and empower your employees with self-service tools.

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Sounder Benefits wants to change the way employers build coverage packages. Here's how

Fierce Healthcare

A new health tech startup is aiming to make it easier for smaller, high-growth employers to manage and develop their benefits strategies. | A new health tech startup is aiming to make it easier for smaller, high-growth employers to manage and develop their benefits strategies.

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Pitchfest finalist Little Journey launches app at Walsall hospital

Digital Health News

An app from Pitchfest finalist, Little Journey has gone live at Walsall Manor Hospital to help young patients prepare for hospital stays.

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The CMS Final Rule’s Impact on Healthcare Communication

HIT Consultant

Ernie Crawford, President & CEO, Crawford Technologies As healthcare continues its digital transformation, ensuring clear, accessible communication with patients remains crucial. This is especially important for a diverse population with varying language needs and accessibility requirements. The recent Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Final Rule reflects this commitment to inclusivity by establishing stricter guidelines for Medicare Advantage and Part D payers regarding pat

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Empowering Pharmacy Teams: How Digital Competency Management Transforms Performance and Patient Care

Dossier

Authored By: Geir Arnhoff CEO Linkedin Pharmacies play a crucial role in the healthcare ecosystem, acting as the final checkpoint before patients receive their medications. With the growing complexity of treatments and medications, the demand for highly skilled pharmacy teams has never been higher. To meet these demands, digital competency management systems have emerged as vital tools in enhancing the efficiency, accuracy, and overall performance of pharmacy teams.

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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

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PatientPay and ClearGage Merge to Improve Patient Payment Experience

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – PatientPay , the leading patient billing and payments partner for acute, ambulatory and specialty care, and ClearGage , a leading provider of healthcare estimate and payment solutions, today announced the close of their merger to deliver the industry-leading digital billing and payment platform for medical groups, specialty practices and community hospitals as PatientPay. – This collaboration aims to set a new standard in payment technology and patient conve

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Advocate Health's operating income grows fivefold midway through 2024

Fierce Healthcare

Charlotte, North Carolina-based Advocate Health’s operations are up $449.8 million (2.7% margin) halfway through 2024, blazing past the $85.7 million operating gain (0.6% operating margin) it’d not | Strong volumes and a 9.8% jump in total operating revenues stood out within the major nonprofit system's quarterly financial filings.

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