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.
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!
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.
Healthcare Dive
MAY 2, 2024
The telehealth vendor has struggled with a declining stock price and mounting losses.
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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.
Mobi Health News
MAY 2, 2024
The company will use the funds to accelerate its AI capabilities and for strategic and commercial growth.
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.
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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.
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
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.
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.
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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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.
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
Ransomware groups target the healthcare sector because a successful attack gives them access to large amounts of sensitive data that can be easily monetized and used as leverage to get a ransom paid. Healthcare organizations are also heavily reliant on access to data to operate, therefore there is a higher probability that a ransom will be paid to regain access to encrypted data.
Fierce Healthcare
MAY 2, 2024
Industry Voices—To address the nursing shortage, nurse education needs to evolve aellison Thu, 05/02/2024 - 13:41
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.
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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.
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.
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.
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: – 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.
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.
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.
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.
Healthcare IT Today
MAY 2, 2024
The following is a guest article by Kristin Quinlan, CEO at Certified Languages International (CLI) With 1 in 5 residents speaking a language other than English at home and an expanding diversity of languages spoken in the U.S., language access services are only increasing in importance for healthcare organizations. Many large hospital systems have a team of in-house interpreters, but it can be challenging to manage those resources—hospitals often expend a lot of time and money as interpreters t
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.
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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.
Fierce Healthcare
MAY 2, 2024
Health tech company Transcarent pocketed $126 million in series D funding, led by General Catalyst and 7wireVentures, the company announced Thursday. | Transcarent plans to use the fresh cash to build out its artificial intelligence capabilities, continue to support its commercial growth and back future strategic growth.
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
Fierce Healthcare
MAY 2, 2024
The PA Clinical Network has tapped health tech company Guidehealth for a multiyear partnership they say will drive a greater push into value-based care for physicians in the state. | The PA Clinical Network has tapped health tech company Guidehealth for a multiyear partnership they say will drive a greater push into value-based care for physicians in the state.
HIT Consultant
MAY 2, 2024
The collaboration between digital health and online gaming is unexpectedly proving to be impactful. Digital health platforms, enhancing accessibility and customization of healthcare treatments, are at the forefront of this change. Meanwhile, gaming platforms that support bitcoin esports betting offer users the chance to engage in casino-style games and earn cryptocurrency, reshaping our perception of gaming’s role in health and well-being.
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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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