Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The advancement of technology can be a double-edged sword in healthcare. Through technological advancements, we can make the lives of our staff and our patients much easier and make healthcare more accessible. However, with the same advancements in technology, cybercriminals are finding new ways to breach into healthcare systems and take what they want.

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Digital Health News

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Exclusive: Digital Health reveals the membership of the key group leading strategy on data and technology for the NHS 10 year health plan.

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Healthcare It News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

As hospitals and health systems embrace digital transformation in earnest, they're apt to find improvements on any number of fronts, from staffing challenges (especially in acute care nursing), length of stay, 30-day readmissions, value-based care and chronic care management. Dr. Nick Patel is physician executive partner at Pivot Point Consulting. ( It was ranked no. 1 Best in KLAS for Managed Services and Technical Services in 2024 ).

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Healthcare Dive

DECEMBER 13, 2024

In a rare move, the U.S. agency behind Medicare is warning Medicare Advantage providers they can’t have blanket policies that deny coverage of Qalsody because it’s “experimental and investigational.

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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.

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Bill of Health

DECEMBER 13, 2024

by Anna Aguilar and Sidney Lee In 1971, Congress tasked the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) with establishing procedures to eliminate as far as practicable the dangers of lead poisoning. Yet, HUD has repeatedly fallen short of accomplishing this. More than 50 years later, for children in federally assisted housing in the United States, lead exposure is hardly a thing of the past.

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Electronic Health Reporter

DECEMBER 13, 2024

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Evan Steele, founder and CEO, rater8. As the year comes to a close, patients are racing against the calendar, not just to complete their holiday shopping, but also to schedule end-of-year medical appointments. For […] The article Unwrapping the Potential of Patient Feedback appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The following is a guest article by Tim Armstrong, Head of Product Management at Retarus Throughout the healthcare industrys digital transformation revolution, fax servers have remained a staple due to their reliability, interoperability, and regulatory necessity. However, traditional fax servers come with hidden risks, inefficiencies, and vulnerabilities.

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Digital Health News

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Transitioning from analogue to digital is not merely a technical challenge, writes Reecha Sofat, chair of PRSB.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 11, 2024

What You Should Know: – Lushi , a new women-led fertility startup, is transforming American women’s IVF and conception experience. – Launching in December 2024, Lushi offers personalized treatments, clinics, and wellness platforms tailored to the unique needs of women facing fertility challenges. Addressing the Growing Need for Fertility Support Millions of women in the U.S. struggle with infertility, often navigating an antiquated and male-dominated healthcare system.

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Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

DECEMBER 13, 2024

Unite Genomics, a Mark Cuban portfolio company, announced a new partnership this week that the company says can help personalize and tailor patient care insights based on their medical records and spot potential gaps in care. The company said Monday that its direct-to-consumer platform uses artificial intelligence to analyze the medical care patients may have received and alert them to missing tests or treatment options.

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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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HealthIT Answers

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Our annual predictions for 2025 continue with AI in security. Throughout the next few weeks we will be asking the industry experts what they think we will see in 2025. Check back as we cover value-based care, interoperability, virtual care, and how AI will impact healthcare finance, RCM, and clinical issues. The post Will AI Help Improve Healthcare Security in 2025?

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Digital Health News

DECEMBER 12, 2024

The NHS in England is using AI to predict patients who are at risk of becoming frequent users of emergency services.

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Bill of Health

DECEMBER 10, 2024

by Cristina Rosero-Arteaga The climate emergency in Latin America is intensifying a long-standing yet underrecognized health crisis: reproductive harm due to agrochemical exposure, particularly for rural women. As shifting climate patterns threaten to exacerbate these harms, it is crucial to bring these issues into the focus of climate action. The region’s human rights framework including landmark cases before the Inter-American Court of Human Rights and reports by special procedures has

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Shawn Murphy, VP, Thought Leadership & Innovation Foundation (TLI) Limb loss and limb difference impact millions of people globally, with over 2.3 million individuals in the United States alone who are affected, a number expected to rise to 3.6 million by 2050. This rise in prevalence presents significant healthcare and economic challenges, necessitating innovative, data-driven solutions to improve patient care, quality of life (QOL) and healthcare equity.

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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?

Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 12, 2024

This week I had a chance to attend the eHealth Exchange Annual meeting to learn more about what’s happening with their network along with a wide variety of inteorperability topics. The conference covered a wide range of topics from public health to TEFCA and everything in between. Here are some of the highlights I heard at the conference along with some additional commentary.

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Digital Health News

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The finalists of Digital Healths annual Pitchfest competition for start-ups have been announced ahead of the live finals at Rewired 2025.

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Compliancy Group

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Jefferson Dental Cente r, a South Bend, Indiana dental practice operated by Dr. Lorraine Celis, experienced a ransomware attack on November 15, 2024. Details of the ransomware attack that exposed PHI, and that may have resulted in unauthorized parties obtaining protected health information, are provided below. Ransomware Attack That Exposed PHI: The Facts Jefferson Dental has posted a legally required substitute breach notification on its webpage.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 11, 2024

What You Should Know: – WebMD Ignite , a leading full-service growth partner for organizations in the healthcare industry, today announced Ignite Programmatic, a suite of advertising capabilities designed to deliver zero-waste campaigns for healthcare marketers. –Ignite Programmatic harnesses vast proprietary intent data, including healthcare content engagement insights from some of the most visited health-related websites, alongside a set of tools to reach audiences with precision t

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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

Bill of Health

DECEMBER 12, 2024

by Thalia Viveros Uehara and Alicia Ely Yamin Conclusion of the Digital Symposium Climate Change and Health: Mobilizing Public International Law into Action COP29 in Baku underscored what many had feared a summit defined by missed opportunities. Perhaps this was to be expected, given that it was the second COP in a row held in a petro-state, with more fossil fuel lobbyists in attendance than climate and environmental activists.

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Digital Health News

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Gateshead Health NHS Foundation Trust and Newcastle Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust have launched an integrated diagnostic service.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Health Commons Project , a leading nonprofit dedicated to improving healthcare access and quality through technology and innovation, today announced it has completed the acquisition of OneHealthPort , Washington State’s Health Information Exchange (HIE) and prominent provider of health data solutions. This strategic acquisition underscores Health Commons Project’s commitment to expanding its impact by improving data interoperability, enhancing care coordination, and promoting public

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Becker's Health IT

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Cybercriminals often target healthcare organizations during the holidays, seizing the opportunity to exploit vulnerabilities when defenses are weakest.

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Remote patient monitoring (RPM) is transforming healthcare by enabling providers to track patient health outside traditional clinical settings. This blog explores the role of technology in RPM, including wearable devices, mobile apps, and connected medical tools that collect and share real-time data. Discover how RPM expands care access, improves outcomes, enhances patient engagement, and reduces costs by shifting from reactive to proactive care.

Bill of Health

DECEMBER 9, 2024

artwork by Daiara Tukano by Daiara Tukano and Maria Fernanda Gebara Last June, we had the honor of speaking at Law and Policy of Psychedelic Medicine, the 2024 Annual Conference hosted by the Petrie-Flom Center for Health Law Policy, Biotechnology, and Bioethics at Harvard Law School. You can watch our panel here. Part I of this post highlighted the ethical considerations surrounding the use of Indigenous medicines.

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Fierce Healthcare

DECEMBER 13, 2024

UPDATED DEC. 16, 11 A.M. ET | Members of Congress and their staffers have been at the negotiating table for the last several days on an end-of-year healthcare package that would extend Medicare telehealth waivers for two years, among other digital health wins. The deal is likely to be finalized over the weekend.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Oracle is flexing their technical and operational expertise to offer healthcare organizations more than EHR solutions. The company is helping to address workforce challenges and supply-chain issues. It is also moving customers closer to becoming Real-Time Healthcare Systems. At the 2024 Oracle Health Summit held in Nashville, TN, Healthcare IT Today had the opportunity to meet with Lisa Gulker, VP of Product Management and Strategy at Oracle.

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Becker's Health IT

DECEMBER 13, 2024

17 million patients' data at risk as hackers demand ransom from California health system. Hospitals switch to paper records after cyberattack.

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Center for Health Insurance Reform

DECEMBER 13, 2024

The Biden Administration has proposed a rule to expand coverage of preventive services, including over-the-counter (OTC) contraceptives, without cost-sharing, aiming to reduce barriers to contraceptive access and clarify medical management techniques by insurers. While the proposal could significantly improve access to preventive services, including expanding contraception coverage, its future is uncertain due to potential legal challenges and political factors surrounding reproductive health.

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HIT Consultant

DECEMBER 13, 2024

What You Should Know: – Zocdoc , a healthcare marketplace connecting patients with providers, has released its second annual “ What Patients Want: 2024 Insights into Patient Preferences and Behaviors ” report, providing valuable insights into patient preferences and behaviors in 2024. – The report analyzes millions of interactions on the Zocdoc platform to identify key trends shaping the healthcare landscape.

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Healthcare IT Today

DECEMBER 7, 2024

Welcome to our Healthcare IT Today Weekly Roundup. Each week, well be providing a look back at the articles we posted and why theyre important to the healthcare IT community. We hope this gives you a chance to catch up on anything you may have missed during the week. Balancing Natural Treatments and Surgery for Orthopedic Conditions. Dr. Meredith Warner joined John Lynn to discuss the role of proper mindset, exercise, diet, and sleep in treating orthopedic conditions , especially when it makes s

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Becker's Health IT

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Beware of online job scams imitating HR leaders at Michigan health system. Munson Healthcare warns of fake checks and requests for financial information.

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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.