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RCM In Transition: Key Trends to Watch in 2025

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Ryan Chapin, executive director of strategic solutions, and Vijaya Krishna Veeravalli, senior vice president of cloud engineering, AGS Health. As we head into 2025, several key trends are expected to significantly shape the future […] The article RCM In Transition: Key Trends to Watch in 2025 appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Private equity firms got rich while shirking obligations to hospitals, Senate report finds

Healthcare Dive

The year-long inquiry into hospitals managed by Apollo Global Management and Leonard Green & Partners comes amid growing calls for increased oversight of private equity in healthcare.

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eHealth Exchange is Promoting Health Record Sharing, Past and Future

Healthcare IT Today

eHealth Exchange , a non-profit started by Health & Human Services and now a separate non-profit, helps health care institutions exchange over two billion records a month. In this video, President Jay Nakashima explains the role they play, particularly in public health, scaling FHIR and TEFCA. Currently, all notifiable conditions (an instance of a communicable illnesses) go through eHealth Exchange electronically, but we are working to further role out case investigations to allow public hea

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Healthcare venture capital investment amplified by AI in 2024: report

Healthcare Dive

Nearly 30% of the funding poured into healthcare startups last year went to companies leveraging artificial intelligence, according to Silicon Valley Bank.

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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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Leveraging Technology for More Impactful Member Engagement

HealthIT Answers

By Cindy Jordan - With the help of technology, health plans now have a plethora of ways to interact with their members outside of the traditional in-person doctors visits whether it's through text messages, apps, e-mail, or web-based platforms. The post Leveraging Technology for More Impactful Member Engagement appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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Blue Shield of California restructures, launches health services business and names first female CEO

Healthcare Dive

The bevy of changes for the massive California nonprofit is meant to improve operations, but should also give Blue Shield a financial leg-up as it competes with well-funded for-profit peers.

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Centene appoints first head of ICHRA products

Healthcare Dive

Longtime WTW executive Alan Silver was named the inaugural president of Ambetter Health Solutions. Silver’s mandate is to accelerate growth in Centene’s ICHRA plans.

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Innovaccer Secures $275M to Accelerate AI Innovation in Healthcare

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Innovaccer Inc., a healthcare AI company, announced today a $275M Series F funding round. – The latest investment, combined with primary and secondary funding, includes participation from prominent investors such as B Capital Group , Banner Health , Danaher Ventures LLC , Generation Investment Management , Kaiser Permanente , and M12.

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Amwell sells virtual psychiatric care business to Avel eCare for $21M

Healthcare Dive

The divestiture “fortifies our confidence” to reach positive cash flow in 2026, said Amwell CEO Ido Schoenberg.

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Health IT Business News – January 9, 2025

HealthIT Answers

Health IT business news from Inovalon, Healthcare IT Leaders, Consensus Cloud Solutions, SeamlessMD, NextGen Healthcare, electronRx, Linus Health, ClearDATA, DUOS, Greenway Health, Navina, ModMed, Carta Healthcare, H1, Ribbon Health, RWJBarnabas Health, and more. The post Health IT Business News – January 9, 2025 appeared first on Health IT Answers.

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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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Qure.ai Appoints Jim Mercadante as Chief Commercial Officer

HIT Consultant

Jim Mercadante, Chief Commercial Officer at Qure.ai What You Should Know: – Qure.ai, a global provider of AI-powered healthcare solutions, announced the appointment of Jim Mercadante as its new Chief Commercial Officer. – Based in New York, Mercadante will lead the company’s global sales and business development strategy, driving further expansion and market penetration.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

Hippocratic AI is kicking off 2025 with a bang. The startup, which is building a large language model specifically for healthcare use cases, banked a $141 million series B financing round only nine months after its series A round.

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Duke Health, Abridge Partner to Improve Clinician Efficiency and Patient Care

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Duke Health and Abridge, a developer of generative AI for clinical conversations, have established a strategic partnership to collaboratively explore new health care AI innovations. -As a component of this partnership, Duke Health has implemented Abridges AI-powered clinical documentation platform to key clinical teams.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

Providers should inform patients in clinical settings about cancer risk, promote alcohol screening and offer treatment referrals, the U.S. surgeon general said in an advisory. Here's how.

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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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Amwell Divests Psychiatric Care Business to Avel eCare for $21M

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Amwell (NYSE: AMWL), a leading global provider of digital care solutions, announced today the sale of its Amwell Psychiatric Care (APC) business to Avel eCare , a prominent provider of clinician-to-clinician telehealth services. – The strategic divestiture allows Amwell to further sharpen its focus on key growth areas, drive greater efficiencies, and better align with evolving client needs in the digital health market.

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Georgetown CHIR & Association of Health Care Journalists Release Update to Health Insurance Tool

Center for Health Insurance Reform

The Association of Health Care Journalists has released an updated, interactive 50-state Media Guide to help journalists navigate the complexities of the U.S. health care system, offering detailed data on health insurance coverage, state policies, and regulatory agencies. Developed in partnership with Georgetown University's Center on Health Insurance Reforms, the guide includes a national overview, state-level resources, and essential tools for reporting on health coverage and consumer experien

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Eko Health Appoints Justin Spencer as Chief Financial Officer

HIT Consultant

Justin Spencer, Chief Financial Officer at Eko Health What You Should Know: – Eko Health , a pioneer in AI-powered heart and lung disease detection, announced today the appointment of Justin Spencer as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). – Spencer brings a wealth of experience in scaling technology companies and driving financial success, making him a valuable addition to Eko’s executive leadership team.

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Online hub launched to help patients understand Lynch Syndrome

Digital Health News

Airedale and Bradford hospitals have teamed together to create and launch a digital resource for patients on diagnosing Lynch Syndrome.

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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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Halle Berry Launches Respin Health: Personalized Menopause Care and Community

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – Respin , the health and wellness platform founded by Oscar-winning actress Halle Berry, is evolving into a comprehensive female longevity brand. – The transformation introduces a 360-degree experience designed to support women throughout their midlife journey, focusing on navigating menopause. I found out I was in perimenopause at 54 – abruptly, with no warning from my doctors.

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Deciphex raises £26m to expand pathology access

Digital Health News

Pathology software and services company Deciphex has closed its Series C financing, raising $32.3m to expand access to high-quality pathology.

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Hippocratic AI scores $141M, boosting valuation to $1.64B

Mobi Health News

The company also launched the AI Agent App Store for clinicians to collaborate with Hippocratic AI to design AI agents for patient care and operational efficiency.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

Despite the recent attention on ICHRAs, some aren't convinced the plans have staying power. Regionalization may be one reason for the divergent opinions on the plans.

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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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Transcarent to acquire Accolade for $621 million

Mobi Health News

Transcarent, an employee healthcare navigation company, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire health benefits platform Accolade for about $621 million, or $7.03 per share in cash.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

A new report from Press Ganey highlights the close relationship between patient experience and health plan star ratings. | A new report from Press Ganey highlights the close relationship between patient experience and health plan star ratings.

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Qualified Health launches with $30M and more digital health investment news

Mobi Health News

Qualified Health secures $30 million to develop genAI in healthcare, VitVio raised $2 million in pre-seed funding, and Allumia Ventures spins off from Providence to become VC firm.

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Fierce Healthcare - Untitled Article

Fierce Healthcare

UnitedHealth Group and Amedisys have asked the courts to dismiss the federal government's challenge to their $3.3 billion merger, arguing that the Department of Justice has not made a clear enough case that it would be anticompetitive.

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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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Digital Health reveals full programme for Rewired 2025

Digital Health News

The highly anticipated programme for Digital Health Rewired 2025, which takes place at NEC Birmingham on 18-19 March, has been published.

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21 most common cybersecurity vendors in healthcare

Becker's Health IT

Discover the top cybersecurity vendors in healthcare according to a recent report, as IT leaders prioritize data protection in the industry.

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Insights: Cloud

Digital Health News

Was 'cloud first' always too simplistic? The NHS's technology landscape is complex - a more nuanced approach gives better results and reflects reality, writes Thelma Agnew.

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PHTI Launches AI Taskforce to Improve Healthcare Efficiency

HIT Consultant

What You Should Know: – The Peterson Health Technology Institute (PHTI) announced the formation of an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Taskforce dedicated to evaluating and improving the administrative performance of AI technologies in healthcare. – The initiative brings together leaders from major U.S. health systems, AI solution providers, and industry experts to address the growing need for efficient and effective AI implementation in healthcare operations.

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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.