Healthcare It News
MAY 2, 2024
UnitedHealth Group CEO Andrew Witty testified on May 1 before both the House and Senate about the seismic February 21 cyberattack of UHG subsidiary Change Healthcare, which was infiltrated by the ALPHV ransomware gang. He acknowledged that the absence of multi-factor authentication on a legacy server provided the cybercriminals with their successful attack vector.
Healthcare Dive
MAY 2, 2024
Walgreens’ decision to slash VillageMD’s clinical footprint has reverberated to the financial accounts of the primary care chain’s minority owner — Cigna.
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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MAY 2, 2024
While telehealth alone doesn't appear to add significantly to a primary care physician's workload, mixing modalities – telehealth and in-person hybrid care environments – led to a 6% increase in time spent with documentary and EHR work, new research shows. WHY IT MATTERS These were among the results of an April study by MedStar Health Research Institute and Georgetown University School of Medicine published in JAMA Network Open , which focused on how hybrid care environments
Healthcare Dive
MAY 2, 2024
Legislators slammed Andrew Witty over the company’s lack of cybersecurity practices and the impact of the breach, which may have compromised the data of a third of Americans.
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In the world of small business management, the challenge of managing payroll & HR efficiently while scaling operations can be overwhelming. Yet, with the right strategies in place, these challenges can become opportunities for growth and innovation. In this session, Joe Sharpe, Senior Director of Managed Payroll Services at IRIS, will reveal practical methods and expert insights for outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes, resulting in substantial time and resource savings.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MAY 2, 2024
Dr. Julia Frydman will be the oncology-focused company's first medical director for palliative care. She will oversee its new Enhanced Supportive Care program.
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Fierce Healthcare
MAY 2, 2024
Google and DeepMind released an open access paper on their newest artificial intelligence tools intended for use in hea | Results released by Google on Med-Gemini's performance show that it outperforms existing AI/ML including GPT-4 on over a dozen industry benchmarks.
Mobi Health News
MAY 2, 2024
Dr. Julia Frydman will be the oncology-focused company's first medical director for palliative care. She will oversee its new Enhanced Supportive Care program.
Fierce Healthcare
MAY 2, 2024
Retail pharmacy giant Walgreens inked another partnership to recruit participants for research as it continues to build out its clinical trials business. | Walgreens has signed more than 35 clinical trial contracts with drugmakers including Freenome and Prothena. The aim is to optimize recruitment and make clinical trials more accessible, inclusive and equitable, the companies said.
Healthcare IT Today
MAY 2, 2024
Investment Follows Strong Employer and Health Plan Demand as Substance Use Management Moves from Niche Solution to Essential Benefit Resulting in 287% Revenue Growth in 2023 and 100% Client Retention Growth Follows 500% Increase in Substance Use Disorder-Specific RFPs from Employers and Payers in the Past Twelve Months Platform Covers More than 3.4 Million Eligible Lives Pelago , the leading digital clinic partner to U.S. businesses and health plans for substance use management, today announced
Speaker: Andrea Wuchiski
In an era where a workforce spans multiple generations, HR managers and Total Rewards leaders face the unique challenge of designing benefits packages that cater to diverse employee needs. This session will delve into how comprehensive fertility benefits can bridge generational gaps, support employees’ health, and enhance workplace satisfaction. Join us for an insightful session that highlights the strategic importance of fertility benefits in today’s competitive job market.
Fierce Healthcare
MAY 2, 2024
The Cigna Group posted a $277 million loss in Q1 on the back of investment losses, according to its earnings report released Thursday. | The Cigna Group posted a $277 million loss in Q1 on the back of investment losses, according to its earnings report released Thursday.
HIT Consultant
MAY 2, 2024
What You Should Know: – Harnessing the power of AI for healthcare just got simpler. NVIDIA announced the integration of NVIDIA NIM, a collection of cloud-native AI microservices, with Amazon Web Services (AWS). – The strategic collaboration empowers developers to leverage pre-trained AI models for drug discovery, medical imaging analysis, and genomics research – all accessible through user-friendly APIs.
Fierce Healthcare
MAY 2, 2024
Hospitals’ margins and revenues took a slight dip in March, though it wasn’t enough to sour what has been a strong quarter for the sector. | Revenues, volumes and margins pulled back from February to March, with the strongest decline seen among outpatient settings. Sectorwide reports and recent earnings suggest that the sector is still well ahead of 2023.
HIT Consultant
MAY 2, 2024
What You Should Know: – Intermountain Health , a leading healthcare system serving the Intermountain West, announced today the enterprise-wide deployment of Nuance Communications ‘ Dragon® Ambient eXperience™ (DAX™) Copilot , a generative AI solution aimed at improving clinical documentation efficiency and reducing administrative burdens. – Intermountain Health emphasizes the responsible development and application of AI technology.
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Dive into the Compliance Officer's Handbook for advanced OSHA and HIPAA strategies. This guide provides detailed steps for maintaining compliance in healthcare facilities, covering key regulations like the Bloodborne Pathogens Standard and HIPAA Privacy Rule. Learn to create a culture of compliance with management commitment, employee training, and regular risk assessments.
Fierce Healthcare
MAY 2, 2024
Alignment Healthcare boosted its health plan membership and is now projecting a higher full-year growth range, the insurtech announced ahead of its first-quarter earnings call. | Alignment Healthcare is growing its Medicare Advantage membership but shrinking its maximum adjusted EBITDA, the company announced ahead of its first quarter earnings call.
HIT Consultant
MAY 2, 2024
Danielle Bitterman, MD What You Should Know: – A new study by researchers at Mass General Brigham suggests large language models (LLMs), a type of artificial intelligence (AI) , could be a helpful tool for doctors to streamline communication with patients. However, the study also highlights the importance of human oversight to ensure patient safety. – The findings, published in The Lancet Digital Health , emphasize the need for a measured approach to LLM implementation.
Fierce Healthcare
MAY 2, 2024
Two new studies released Thursday shed new light on how states are handling the Medicaid unwinding process for adults and children. | Analyses out of Georgetown University and the Urban Institute show just how dire the Medicaid redetermination crisis is in some states.
HIT Consultant
MAY 2, 2024
What You Should Know: – Intuity Medical, Inc., a medical technology company committed to making it easier to live with diabetes, announced today that its POGO Automatic® Blood Glucose Monitoring (ABGM) system, featuring one-step testing, is now covered by Medicare Part B. This decision expands access to the innovative monitor for the 16.5 million seniors age 65 and up living with diabetes. – The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) created two new coverage codes specifica
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Running a healthcare facility requires precision and care, not just for patients but also for your staff. Our guide, "A Buyer’s Guide to Payroll & HCM Services," helps healthcare providers choose the best provider. Efficient payroll management ensures timely, accurate payments, critical for maintaining staff morale and trust. Compliance support helps navigate complex healthcare regulations and avoid costly fines.
Digital Health News
MAY 2, 2024
A new collaboration will see health data from Staffordshire and Stoke-on-Trent ICB be included in Lichfield District Council's Social Progress Index.
HIPAA Journal
MAY 2, 2024
BioPlus Specialty Pharmacy Services has proposed a settlement to resolve a class action lawsuit that was filed in response to a 2021 data breach that exposed the data of up to 350,000 patients. Hackers gained access to the BioPlus network for more than 2 weeks between October and November 2021, and potentially stole names, dates of birth, contact information, health insurance information, prescription information, and Social Security numbers.
Digital Health News
MAY 2, 2024
Patients at GP practices in the NHS Borders region can now access the Phio digital tool to help them manage their musculoskeletal issues.
Health Populi
MAY 2, 2024
While people in the U.S. perceive a dramatic rise in mental health conditions among fellow health citizens growing over the past five years, people note barriers of cost, insufficient supply of providers, and stigma as barriers to getting care in the latest Gallup and West Health poll on the subject. In West Health’s words , three-quarters of Americans feel that, “mental health takes a back seat to physical health” in the U.S.
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Mobi Health News
MAY 2, 2024
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Fierce Healthcare
MAY 2, 2024
Industry Voices—To address the nursing shortage, nurse education needs to evolve aellison Thu, 05/02/2024 - 13:41
Digital Health News
MAY 2, 2024
Digital Health Intelligence has released the latest instalment of its analyses, where Lloyd Price examines the medical device cyber security (MDCS) market.
HIPAA Journal
MAY 2, 2024
BakerHostetler has released the 10 th edition of its Data Security Incident Response Report , which shares data from the incidents the law firm has helped to manage. The report provides insights into the current cyber threat landscape and litigation trends. Data Breach Insights Healthcare accounted for 28% of data breach incidents, followed by finance and insurance (17%), business and professional services (15%), and education (13%).
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