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New Evidence on Dementia, Identity, and Decision-Making

Bill of Health

By James Toomey. In my paper Narrative Capacity (recently published in the North Carolina Law Review ), I argue, among other things, that the legal system’s recognition of personal decision-making should be a function of personal identity, not (as it currently is) of an individual’s momentary cognitive functioning. One of the arguments on this score is as follows.

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Delivering accurate data for decision support

Healthcare It News

While interoperability and price transparency rules are supporting a movement toward better access to data, the industry is still struggling to transition from sharing information to shared decision-making. Unfortunately, without accurate information embedded in their workflows, providers can’t have meaningful conversations with patients about care costs or covered options, which negatively impacts a patient’s ability to access care.

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Amazon to buy One Medical for $3.9B

Healthcare Dive

The all-cash deal for San Francisco-based One Medical comes after months of speculation about a potential acquisition, but Amazon as the buyer comes as a surprise.

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FCC and other awards helped enable permanent telehealth policy changes in Virginia

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

The telemedicine program of the Charlottesville-based University of Virginia Health System was established in 1995 to enhance timely patient access to healthcare services, particularly for patients in rural regions of the Commonwealth of Virginia. With funding support from a broad range of federal agencies – Department of Commerce, HRSA, USDA and FCC – the health system has worked with more than 150 community hospitals, clinics, medical practices, schools and other healthcare entitie

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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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Many Hospitals Receiving Discounted Drugs May Not Offer Patients Pharmaceutical Assistance

Bill of Health

By Amy Cook, JD, Jonathan Larsen, JD, MPP, and Sabrina Ruchelli, JD. Section 340B of the Public Health Service Act requires that pharmaceutical manufacturers give discounts on specified outpatient drugs to certain covered entities who typically serve low-income or otherwise underserved patients, including hospitals and clinics. However, according to the Government Accountability Office (GAO), there are no measures built into the program to assure that 340B program discounts are being used to sup

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Academic health center pays $875K fine in data breach

Healthcare Dive

HHS cited Oklahoma State University Center for Health Services for multiple HIPAA violations, including failure to disclose in a timely manner that patient data had been compromised.

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Advanced Treatment-Validation Technology Set To Improve Cancer Treatment Results

Electronic Health Reporter

This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By James Talcott, MD, SM, senior medical director, Oncology for Eviti, NantHealth. A recent study from the Journal of the American Medical Association reported that while the U.S. spends nearly two times more per capita […]. The article Advanced Treatment-Validation Technology Set To Improve Cancer Treatment Results appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.

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Dozens charged in sprawling $1.2B telehealth and genetics fraud crackdown

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Three dozen defendants across the U.S. were charged this week for more than $1.2 billion in alleged fraud involving telehealth, phony genetic testing and durable medical equipment. WHY IT MATTERS. The U.S. Department of Justice announced the coordinated law enforcement action, which includes criminal charges against executives from virtual care vendors, owners of clinical laboratories and makers of durable medical equipment, among others.

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Amazon makes further healthcare inroads with $3.9B One Medical deal

Healthcare It News

Amazon and One Medical announced their plans to merge on Thursday morning, in a $3.9 billion mega deal that would see the retail giant continue its ambitious string of healthcare acquisitions. Under terms of the merger agreement, which is subject to customary closing conditions, Amazon will acquire One Medical for $18 per share in an all-cash transaction.

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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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HCA beats Wall Street expectations in Q2 after earlier dip in guidance

Healthcare Dive

The Nashville-based hospital operator beat Wall Street expectations on revenue, which rose about 3%, but net income slipped nearly 20% compared to the same time last year.

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DiMe releases toolkits to help scale wearables, remote patient monitoring

Mobi Health News

The toolkits are based on the Digital Medicine Society's Sensor Data Integrations project, which includes organizations like Amazon Web Services, Oracle, the Moffitt Cancer Center, Takeda and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

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Northern Health to expand virtual ED access to COVID-19, aged care patients

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Northern Health is expanding the access to its virtual emergency department service to people living in residential aged care facilities and COVID-19 patients being treated at home via the COVID-19 Positive Pathway Program. This comes as part of the additional A$162 million ($122 million) funding provided by the state government of Victoria to the health service to improve the operations of Ambulance Victoria.

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One man’s quest to rid health IT investing of systemic racial and gender bias

Healthcare It News

Health equity is one of the hottest topics in healthcare today. Removing structural inequalities from the delivery of care and improving care outcomes among women, people of color and LGBTQ people is a high priority for forward-looking health systems. Daryn Dodson is CEO and founder of Illumen Capital. His firm is an impact fund of funds addressing systemic inequity by reducing racial and gender bias in investing.

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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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Tenet reins in Q2 labor costs, stock jumps

Healthcare Dive

The chain’s same-hospital adjusted admissions fell 5.3% year over year in the second quarter partially due to an April cybersecurity incident that impacted facilities and had a $100 million impact on adjusted EBITDA.

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Is Crowdfunding a Great Option for Health IT Companies?

Healthcare IT Today

In this weekend’s Bonus Features (Aren’t Bonus Features great?!), you may have seen that Brian mentioned that Rhinogram has launched a crowdfunding campaign to raise money for their secure communication platform for healthcare. Given the Rhinogram has been around for a long time, is used in 750 locations and across 50 different healthcare specialties, you may wonder why they chose to go the crowdfunding route.

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The Old Gays Working with Walgreens on TikTok: Breaking Down Stereotypes and Having Fun with Health

Health Populi

How much do I love this media campaign from Walgreens , collaborating with the foursome The Old Gays who have a growing multi-million person fan base on TikTok? How much? A whole lot! Kudos to Walgreens for creating engaging, informative, and fun! content to learn about how people can benefit from using the company’s app … for, Ordering prescriptions (90-day supply).

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Groups doubles down on telehealth with a mobile app to treat opioid addiction

Healthcare It News

Like many healthcare provider organizations, Groups, a value-based care provider of opioid addiction treatment, had to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic overnight. THE PROBLEM. In order to keep members safe, the organization made the decision to close all 120 of its clinics across the country and transition to 100% virtual opioid use disorder treatment services.

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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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High childcare stress linked with health worker burnout, JAMA study finds

Healthcare Dive

Workers identifying as racial or ethnic minorities were 40% to 50% more likely to report having high childcare stress than White respondents, according to researchers.

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Roundup: Monash Health sets up virtual clinic for blood pressure management and more briefs

Healthcare IT News - Telehealth

Monash Health pilots virtual clinic for blood pressure management. Monash Health, a public health service in Victoria, has piloted its pharmacist-led virtual clinic for managing the blood pressure of patients with chronic diseases. Dubbed Optimising One Medication with Patients (OOMPa), the virtual clinic sees patients for the titration and adjustment of their blood pressure medication.

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OCR Announces 11 Further Financial Penalties for HIPAA Right of Access Failures

HIPAA Journal

The Department of Health and Human Services’ Office for Civil Rights has sent a warning to healthcare providers about the importance of compliance with the HIPAA Right of Access with the announcement that a further 11 financial penalties for HIPAA-covered entities that have failed to provide patients with timely access to their medical records. The latest batch of enforcement actions brings the total number of financial penalties imposed under the HIPAA Right of Access enforcement initiative up

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Patient facing tools should be designed with input from the disabled community

Healthcare It News

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Real-Life Examples of HIPAA Violations and How to Avoid Them

Speaker: Jack Clough, Chief Growth Officer

Download our 30-minute webinar where we delve into real-life examples of HIPAA violations and preventative measures every organization should know! You will learn: The critical factors that lead to HIPAA violations and how to identify them. Three compelling real-life cases of organizations that faced severe HIPAA penalties. Proven strategies to safeguard YOUR organization against HIPAA violations.

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HHS ramps up monkeypox vaccine supply as outbreak spreads

Healthcare Dive

The effort to scale up vaccine distribution comes amid concerns about supply constraints with case numbers projected to increase.

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Amazon to acquire primary care company One Medical for $3.9B

Mobi Health News

"We think healthcare is high on the list of experiences that need reinvention," Neil Lindsay, SVP of Amazon Health Services, said in a statement.

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BJC Healthcare Settles Data Breach Lawsuit Stemming from 2020 Phishing Attack

HIPAA Journal

BJC HealthCare has agreed to settle a class action lawsuit to resolve claims it failed to adequately protect patient data from phishing attacks. The nonprofit St. Louis-based hospital system reported a breach of its email system to the HHS’ Office for Civil Rights on May 5, 2020, that affected 287,876 individuals. The investigation confirmed that three email accounts had been compromised in March 2020 as a result of responses to phishing emails.

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Health equity and patient privacy need the right balance

Healthcare It News

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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.