Fri.Jan 24, 2025

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How Thoughtful AI Implementation Can Rebuild Trust in Healthcare

HIT Consultant

Maria Vassileva, PhD, Chief Science and Regulatory Officer for DIA Stephanie Rosner, Scientific Program Manager, Artificial Intelligence for DIA Imagine a physician and a patient sitting quietly together in an examination room. The physician’s eyes are focused on a computer screen as she speaks in brief sentences about elevated A1C levels and the challenges of managing blood sugar through lifestyle changes and medication.

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HCA closes 2024 strong despite lingering hurricane impacts

Healthcare Dive

However this year looks volatile, as the future of Medicaid state supplemental payment programs is uncertain and the threat of tariffs hang overhead.

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Practice Better Secures US$13 Million in Growth Capital from CIBC Innovation Banking to Accelerate Expansion of Holistic Health Solution

Healthcare IT Today

CIBC Innovation Banking is excited to announce a US$13 million growth capital facility for Practice Better , a leading all-in-one practice management software platform serving health and wellness professionals. The investment will support Practice Better’s continued expansion into new markets and accelerate product innovation empowering health and wellness professionals to reach millions of clients.

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Healthcare Cybersecurity: 183 Million Patient Records Exposed in 2024

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Fortified Health Security , a managed security services provider (MSSP) specializing in healthcare cybersecurity released its 2025 Horizon Report. – The semiannual publication provides valuable insights into the latest cybersecurity trends, threats, and solutions for healthcare organizations. 2025 Horizon Report Background The 2025 Horizon Report , a free resource for healthcare professionals since 2017, analyzes data from the Office for Civil Rights (OCR) and

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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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UnitedHealth names Tim Noel to replace slain insurance CEO

Healthcare Dive

UnitedHealthcare has a new chief executive seven weeks after former CEO Brian Thompson was shot and killed in New York City.

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Preventing Healthcare Data Breaches With Compliance Software

Compliancy Group

A healthcare information breach, such as hacking or an insider threat, invades the privacy of patients who depend on your organizations protection. Furthermore, depending on the nature or circumstances, your business could face significant fines and other legal consequences if youre the victim of a data breach. With the latest compliance software, your organization can prevent such breaches or mitigate their effects when they happen.

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Sara Brenner named acting FDA commissioner

Healthcare Dive

Brenner, who worked in the FDA’s Center for Devices and Radiological Health, will take the helm of the agency until a new leader is confirmed.

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Precision in Practice: RapidAI’s Unique Approach to Clinical AI

Healthcare IT Today

Are we finally moving past AI hype in healthcare? RapidAI believes so. The company has been working on something they call deep clinical AI a thoughtful, targeted application of AI for radiologists. So far, its looking good. At #RSNA24, RapidAI showcased its commitment to helping radiologists with the companys AI solution designed to do more than just detect abnormalities in an image.

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Providence restructures its executive team — again

Healthcare Dive

The Washington-based health system is launching an Office of Transformation to oversee the deployment of technology, including artificial intelligence, across the organization.

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Innovaccer Secures $275M in Series F to Scale its Healthcare Intelligence Cloud

Healthcare IT Today

Innovaccer Inc. , a leading healthcare AI company, today announced a $275M Series F funding round. The round was a combination of primary and secondary, and includes participation from B Capital Group, Banner Health, Danaher Ventures LLC, Generation Investment Management, Kaiser Permanente, and M12. This investment will fuel Innovaccers efforts to expand its collaboration with existing customers, introduce new AI and cloud capabilities, and scale a developer ecosystem on the platform.

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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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Healthcare NOW Radio at HIMSS25

HealthIT Answers

Are you looking for opportunities to stand out at HIMSS25. Engage with us in our radio studio. We will be recording live March 4-6 in Las Vegas in the exhibit hall. See you in Las Vegas! The post Healthcare NOW Radio at HIMSS25 appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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WHAM Report Highlights Untapped Potential in Women’s Health Investment

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Women’s Health Access Matters (WHAM) , a non-profit organization, in collaboration with the KPMG Foundation and KPMG LLP, has released a new report, “ The Business Case for Accelerating Women’s Health Investment. ” – Launched at the 43rd Annual JPMorgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco, the report highlights the immense growth potential and economic returns within the women’s health sector.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

Change Healthcare now estimates that 190 million people were impacted in the massive cyberattack that took down its services nearly a year ago. | Change Healthcare now estimates that 190 million people were impacted in the massive cyberattack that took down its services nearly a year ago.

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KLAS Names Top EHR Implementation Partners for Providers

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – KLAS , a healthcare IT research firm, recently published its “ EHR Implementations 2025″ report , based on interviews with 88 respondents from 74 unique organizations. The report identifies several services firms that are driving successful EHR implementations for their clients. – Implementing a new electronic health record (EHR) system is a complex and high-stakes undertaking for any healthcare organization.

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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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Upcoming events

Hanys

H5N1: Epidemiology, clinical care and emergency preparedness Jan. 30 QI for the new year: Practice and application methodologies for achieving your QI goals Jan. 31 Standing membership call on state and federal issues Feb. 4 Navigating state and federal surveys: Current environment and strategies for success Feb. 4 Enhanced barrier precautions in long-term care: Successful implementation Feb. 5 Regional state budget and policy briefing | Iroquois Healthcare Alliance Feb. 6 Tips for meeting DOH c

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Streamlining VA Claims Processing: Guide for Healthcare Providers

HIT Consultant

Zachary Schultz, CSMC, CRCR, Sr. Director of Product Policy and Solutions at EnableComp Healthcare providers navigating Veterans Administration (VA) claims face complex eligibility requirements, multiple payer systems, and stringent documentation demands. These challenges create significant operational burdens for facilities and can impact veterans’ access to timely care.

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SurgeOn social networking app for doctors launches in the UK

Digital Health News

SurgeOn, a social networking platform aimed at improving patient care across the globe, is now available in the NHS.

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Q&A: BCG on the American healthcare system and the use of AI

Mobi Health News

Ashkan Afkhami of BCG X sat down with MobiHealthNews during JPM to discuss the U.S. health system's strengths, challenges in cost control and the transformative potential of AI.

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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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Service launched to manage NHS weight loss medication demand

Digital Health News

A self-referral service has gone live across North East and North Cumbria ICS to help NHS organisations manage demand for new weight loss medications.

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Lantern, Pelago partner to expand employer access to substance use disorder treatment

Mobi Health News

The partnership gives Lantern clients entry into customized substance use disorder treatment and telemedicine services.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

Behavioral health tech company Eleos Health doubled its lifetime funding, which now totals $120 million, with its most recent raise. The company plans to use the funding to add new features to its clinical documentation solutions and expand into substance use treatment centers.

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DeepScribe partners with Flatiron Health on oncology-focused ambient AI

Mobi Health News

DeepScribe will be the first ambient AI partner for Flatiron Health, and will integrate with Flatiron's OncoEMR.

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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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Pitchfest finalist Kidney Beam secures seed funding for app

Digital Health News

An evidence-based kidney care app has secured 610,000 in seed funding, including a sizeable contribution from charity Kidney Research UK.

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Illinois hospital settles data breach lawsuit for $675K

Becker's Health IT

Learn about the $675,000 settlement reached by Morrison Community Hospital over a 2023 data breach affecting more than 122,000 patients.

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Google Workspace Enterprise Plus: Healthcare Implementation Guide

HIPAA Vault

Google Workspace Enterprise Plus offers a comprehensive suite of tools tailored for enterprise environments, including advanced features that are critical for healthcare organizations to achieve and maintain HIPAA compliance. Implementing these tools effectively requires a strategic approach, especially when safeguarding Protected Health Information (PHI).

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Apply for CMS’ Rural Community Hospital Demonstration by March 1

Hanys

CMS seeks an additional 10 hospitals to participate in the Rural Community Hospital Demonstration program. Applications are due March 1 for the program, which tests cost-based reimbursement for Medicare inpatient services for certain small rural hospitals with fewer than 51 beds that do not qualify as Critical Access Hospitals.

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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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WooCommerce Healthcare Marketplace: PHI Protection Guide

HIPAA Vault

The rise of e-commerce has revolutionized how healthcare services and products are delivered, with platforms like WooCommerce enabling healthcare organizations to create robust, customizable online marketplaces. However, when dealing with Protected Health Information (PHI) and the sensitive data of patients, ensuring HIPAA compliance becomes non-negotiable.

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Regional state budget briefings offer insight to inform your advocacy efforts

Hanys

Join HANYS and our allied association partners for our annual virtual budget briefings Feb. 3 – 14. Hear about the budget provisions under consideration, the politics at play, what HANYS and our allied associations are doing on your behalf and how you can help. Learn more and register online.

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Google Workspace Security for Healthcare Organizations: Ensuring HIPAA Compliance

HIPAA Vault

In todays healthcare landscape, data security isnt just a matter of best practices its a regulatory requirement. The HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules mandate strict measures for safeguarding Protected Health Information (PHI), making it essential for healthcare organizations to adopt solutions that ensure compliance. Google Workspace, with its comprehensive suite of tools, offers a.

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Health hearing Feb. 11

Hanys

The joint legislative budget hearing on healthcare will take place on Feb. 11, starting at 9:30 a.m. HANYS will provide testimony on provisions in the governor's SFY 2025-2026 executive budget and our broader priorities. Members can read our Jan. 22 Member Update for details on the executive budget's proposed healthcare measures.

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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.