July, 2024

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Hackensack Meridian Health files lawsuit in wake of Chevron decision

Healthcare Dive

Experts predict a wave of litigation will follow the Chevron ruling, which raised the bar for healthcare agencies when implementing laws with unclear intent.

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Emory Healthcare scores with an 'Uber app' for at-home PT

Healthcare It News

Emory Healthcare constantly is evolving and innovating the care it provides. With regard to at-home physical therapy providers, the health system was intrigued to understand how it could expand its service offerings for outpatient care. THE PROBLEM Especially in the last few years, the COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the way Emory thinks about off-site care and forced the health system to reinvent not only how it diagnoses patients, but also how it treats them nonoperatively.

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How AI transcription, integrated with telehealth tools, can boost care quality

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

There has been a lot of discussion around the ways in which artificial intelligence can be used in telehealth, balancing the need for efficiency with patient security and privacy. Howard Hu, CEO of Whereby, vendor of a videoconferencing API for telehealth platforms, knows quite a bit about this niche. His company is implementing AI to enable real-time transcription of patient sessions, freeing practitioners to engage more deeply with patients without the distraction of note-taking.

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The MRO Exchange: Revenue Cycle Industry Expert Nio Queiro

MRO Compliance

Healthcare NOW Radio Podcast Network · MRO Exchange: Revenue Cycle Industry Expert Nio Queiro S1E4: Host Mo Weitnauer, Chief Product Officer at MRO, interviews revenue cycle industry expert Nio Queiro. They discuss how artificial intelligence is changing the revenue cycle landscape, and what the future may hold for the healthcare industry.

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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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Unseen Scars: The Devastating Impact of Corruption on Mental Health Systems in Low and Middle-Income Countries

Bill of Health

by Daniela Cepeda Cuadrado There is a wealth of research demonstrating that corruption — the abuse of entrusted power for private gain — has contributed to weakening health systems and worsening public health globally. Corruption is associated with a higher infant mortality rate , the rise of antimicrobial resistance , and the diversion of key resources to invest in strengthening health systems.

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Humana expects to lose ‘few hundred thousand’ Medicare Advantage members next year

Healthcare Dive

The insurer shrank its plan footprint for 2025 in a bid to improve margins. Now, Humana is giving market watchers loose guidance into how that reduction could affect its enrollment along with second quarter results.

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Bon Secours taps Philips for 10-year patient monitoring collaboration

Healthcare It News

Cincinnati-based Bon Secours Mercy Health is teaming up with Royal Philips to implement and scale a new patient monitoring platform over the next three years – and then monitor it over the following seven. WHY IT MATTERS One of the nation’s largest Catholic health systems, BSMH has more than 1,200 care sites and 49 hospitals across Florida, Kentucky, Maryland, New York, Ohio, South Carolina and Virginia, as well as in Ireland.

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Cleveland Clinic launches new RPM and tele-ICU initiative with Masimo

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Cleveland Clinic is working with Masimo on a new partnership focused on hospital-based remote patient monitoring and virtual critical care. WHY IT MATTERS The work will include the integration of Cleveland Clinic's critical care and non-critical care central patient monitoring platforms with Masimo's Hospital Automation platform, according to the company, in an effort to provide tools for clinicians that offer "enhanced situational awareness and clinical decision-support for hospita

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The MRO Exchange: Jami Woebkenberg, Senior Director of HIMS Operations at Banner Health

MRO Compliance

Healthcare NOW Radio Podcast Network · MRO Exchange: Jami Woebkenberg, Senior Director of HIMS Operations at Banner Health S1E5: Host Angela Rose, Vice President of Client Success, interviews Jami Woebkenberg, Senior Director of HIMS Operations at Banner Health. They discuss all things automation in the health information management world, including technologies, patient outcomes, and achieving organizational goals.

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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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Bringing the Fax into the 21st Century at MedPeds

Healthcare IT Today

MedPeds is strongly oriented toward innovation. Twenty years ago, before the HITECH Act subsidized electronic medical records, MedPeds adopted eClinicalWorks in a purposeful way: They scanned active medical records into eClinicalWorks and took away the clinicians’ pens and paper. But the health care field as a whole has not made such intrepid advances.

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Optum lays off more employees at Landmark, OptumInsight

Fierce Healthcare

The sprawling enterprise that is UnitedHealth Group is undergoing more layoffs under its Optum umbrella. | UnitedHealth's Optum is again laying off workers, with the scope unconfirmed. Landmark Health is downsizing once again and leaving major metropolitan areas.

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Federal Trade Commission to sue three largest PBMs: WSJ

Healthcare Dive

Antitrust regulators are poised to file suit against CVS Caremark, Express Scripts and Optum Rx over how they negotiate discounts for drugs, including insulin, according to the report.

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Bangkok Hospital streamlines patient flow with AI

Healthcare It News

Bangkok Hospital, one of Thailand's largest private healthcare providers, has moved away from the paper and manual process of registering and managing patient flow in its headquarters. AI technologies provided by its partner, local startup Agnos Health, now underpin its patient registration and management systems. HOW IT WORKS As part of its enhanced patient flow system, the tertiary hospital implemented self-service kiosks that run on multiple AI, integrating various registration steps.

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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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AdventHealth virtual MRI program reduces inpatient transfers by 94%

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Not too long ago, AdventHealth had a high demand in its Central and East Florida divisions for advanced MRI services. The health system's centralized MRI services at its Orlando campus, though effective, presented areas where AdventHealth could deliver a more consumer-centric experience. THE PROBLEM Expanding advanced MRI services to the community hospitals presented its own set of challenges.

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King’s speech sets out Labour’s plans for cyber security, digital and data

Digital Health News

Prime Minister Keir Starmer's plans to introduce legislation for cyber security, digital and data were outlined in the King’s Speech on 17 July.

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Cybersecurity Resilience in Healthcare Can Save Lives

Healthcare IT Today

The following is a guest article by Mary Lou Prevost, Group VP at Splunk Recently, we’ve witnessed a global increase of cyberattacks across the healthcare sector, including insurance providers, hospitals, and other services critical to maintaining health. This trend demonstrates an established pattern of cybercriminals attacking some of our most vulnerable institutions.

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Global IT outage takes down health system EHRs, forces hospitals to cancel non-emergency services

Fierce Healthcare

A widespread outage to Microsoft systems has impacted health systems, hospitals and clinics as electronic health record software has been knocked offline, forcing providers to cancel non-emergency | A widespread outage to Microsoft systems has impacted health systems, hospitals and clinics as electronic health record software has been knocked offline, forcing providers to cancel non-emergency procedures and services.

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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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Steward executives cashed in prior to bankruptcy filing

Healthcare Dive

Fourteen executives received over $1 million in total compensation the year before Steward entered Chapter 11 restructuring, bankruptcy documents show.

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Ambient voice genAI poised to reduce burnout, says Stanford digital health director

Healthcare It News

Palo Alto, California-based Stanford Health Care is often ahead of the curve when it comes to technology innovation. As a result, health IT leaders at provider organizations across the country can look to Stanford for lessons to be learned. That is the goal of a case study educational session the health system will be leading at the HIMSS AI in Healthcare Forum, scheduled for September 5-6 in Boston.

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Remote patient monitoring reduces blood pressure for patients in New York State

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Hypertension, the most prevalent risk factor for cardiovascular disease, affects 1.39 billion adults worldwide and has a 46% uncontrolled rate. That poses a substantial burden for hospitals and health systems – and necessitates a paradigm shift in management strategies, clinicians say. THE PROBLEM Uncontrolled hypertension can lead to recurrent heart attacks, strokes, heart failure, chronic kidney disease and death.

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Workforce engagement is vital to the successful adoption of digital systems

Digital Health News

Appropriate engagement and support for clinical staff is not just fundamental to digital implementation, it is also essential post go-live and beyond, writes Fiona Mills in the final part of our four-part series on effective NMAHP digital teams

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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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IoT company KORE, mCare Digital launch smartwatch for patient monitoring

Mobi Health News

mCareWatch 241 aims to allow individuals who may need emergency assistance, like those with disabilities or senior citizens, to access the help they need quickly.

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Digital health funding hit $5.7B through June, on track to surpass 2019 and 2023, Rock Health reports

Fierce Healthcare

U.S. digital health startups pulled in $5.7 billion across 266 deals in the first six months of 2024, marking continued momentum in the sector after a rocky few quarters last year. | U.S. digital health startups pulled in $5.7 billion across 266 deals in the first six months of 2024, marking continued momentum in the sector after a rocky few quarters last year.

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Steward fails to spark competitive auction during first round of hospital sales

Healthcare Dive

The bankrupt health system did not receive any qualified bidders in Ohio and Pennsylvania.

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Advanced imaging improves experiences and treatment

Healthcare It News

Kaiser Permanente Georgia is getting more patients booked and into imaging, thanks to new equipment that completes PT scans in half the time. It's also improving patient experiences and reducing duplication, says Heidi Veltman, VP & COO.

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Best Practices to Streamline Compensation Management: A Foundation for Growth

Speaker: Joe Sharpe and James Carlson

Payroll optimization can be one of the most time-consuming and complex factors of small business management. Yet, organizations that crack the code on streamlining employee compensation often discover innovative avenues for growth. With the right strategies in place, outsourcing and streamlining payroll processes can result in substantial time and resource savings.