Healthcare Dive
MAY 12, 2022
Hospitals spent nearly $5,500 in labor expenses per adjusted discharge in March compared to about $4,000 roughly three years ago, according to a report from Kaufman Hall.
Bill of Health
MAY 12, 2022
By Kathryn E. Fort. On February 28, 2022, the Supreme Court accepted one of the most consequential federal Indian law cases in decades, a direct constitutional challenge to the Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA). This challenge, brought by three states and three foster families, intends to not just dismantle a gold standard law in child protection, but all of federal Indian law.
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Healthcare It News
MAY 10, 2022
Michigan's Henry Ford Health System and General Motors partnered to develop a narrow-network insurance product for GM employees called GM Connect Care. THE PROBLEM. Through this product, HFHS aimed to offer innovative care delivery options that would be convenient and cost-effective for GM's members. The initial ask from the employer was a full service clinic staffed on site at GM world headquarters in Warren, Michigan.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MAY 12, 2022
The National Committee for Quality Assurance released a white paper this week exploring the root causes of disparities in virtual care access. The report , which grew out of an NCQA roundtable discussion on the future of telehealth, outlines existing barriers to equity and recommendations for improving care delivery. "Even prior to the pandemic, a change in healthcare delivery was on the horizon with ever-evolving advancements in technology," said NCQA President Margaret E.
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 Dive
MAY 11, 2022
Searches for surgeries like orthopaedics, general surgery and cardiovascular procedures are above pre-pandemic levels, providing another data point to indicate that demand is recovering, according to a Needham report.
Bill of Health
MAY 13, 2022
By Gregory Luce. Annulling or legally ending an adoption is not a new concept, but it has rarely applied to the benefit of adopted people. Instead, informal practices, as well as specific legal frameworks dating back more than 100 years, have long-supported a “right of return” policy for adoptive parents who no longer feel an adoption is beneficial or even desired.
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Electronic Health Reporter
MAY 13, 2022
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Hearing loss has long been one of the most common health issues of all. At the very least, it is one of those conditions that will affect the majority of people in their later years. […]. The article How Hearing Loss Is Changing Around The World appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Healthcare Dive
MAY 13, 2022
Renewed efforts to pass federal requirements for healthcare employers come as some systems are implementing their own policies to keep workers safe.
Bill of Health
MAY 12, 2022
By Susan Devan Harness. The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hold a hearing regarding the constitutionality of the Indian Child Welfare Act , with one of the main questions being, is it really about race? The anti-ICWA crowd says it is. But remember, race and historical brutality are heavily intertwined. The U.S. government has a long history of violence against American Indian people, in its declaration of wars , removing American Indian people from homelands to free up lands for white settlers
Healthcare It News
MAY 10, 2022
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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.
Electronic Health Reporter
MAY 13, 2022
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Chronic pain is often a result of an injury or accident, but it can also be a persistent and ongoing condition unrelated to an accident or injury. In cases like these, the pain can become […]. The article Why Chronic Pain Must Be Treated With Compassion From Medical Professionals appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Healthcare Dive
MAY 12, 2022
Mergers with geographic overlap often face challenges. This deal doesn't "raise the same red flags, but it doesn't mean that it gets waved through," said Leemore Dafny, former deputy director of healthcare and antitrust at the FTC.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MAY 13, 2022
The owners of a national telehealth company pleaded guilty this week to charges of conspiracy to violate the federal Anti-Kickback Statute and to commit healthcare fraud. According to a statement released by the U.S. Attorney's Office of the District of New Jersey, Stephen Luke and David Laughlin owned and operated a Phoenix-based company called RediDoc.
Healthcare It News
MAY 13, 2022
In recent years, the retail industry has been colliding with the healthcare industry. Some call it the retail revolution. This revolution has been characterized by the rapid advance of large retailers into and across healthcare delivery and technology. Driven in large part by healthcare's move toward consumerism and patient experience, the revolution also is powered by technology innovation – as well as how providers and patients have been responding to the pandemic.
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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.
Electronic Health Reporter
MAY 13, 2022
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Throughout history, there has always been a sort of reverent mysticism surrounding healthcare providers. Oftentimes, the patient would turn to their doctor – a person who, curiously enough, might not have had extensive healthcare knowledge […]. The article How Technology Is Modernizing The Patient-Doctor Relationship appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Healthcare Dive
MAY 12, 2022
The multibillion-dollar Cerner implementation hasn't improved data exchange as well as some had hoped, as the departments "did not take all actions needed to achieve interoperability," the audit found.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MAY 9, 2022
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated the adoption of telehealth out of necessity. The risk of infection from face-to-face clinical interactions forced health providers to give their patients alternative channels to receive care, making virtual visits commonplace. Patient and provider response to telehealth has been quite positive. The technology is not only allowing providers to accomplish their pandemic-driven objectives, but it also is bringing new levels of convenience to patient and provide
Healthcare It News
MAY 11, 2022
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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.
HIPAA Journal
MAY 13, 2022
McKenzie Health System in Sandusky, MI, has recently started notifying 25,318 patients that some of their protected health information has been stolen in a recent security incident which has caused disruption to the operations of some of its systems. On March 11, 2022, suspicious activity was detected within its IT systems. Steps were immediately taken to secure those systems and a third-party investigator was engaged to determine the nature and scope of the security breach.
Healthcare Dive
MAY 9, 2022
The results spurred payers to paint an improved financial outlook for the full year compared to earlier estimates for 2022.
Healthcare IT News - Telehealth
MAY 11, 2022
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Electronic Health Reporter
MAY 10, 2022
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. By Jeff Gartland, CEO, Relatient. As experts in the healthcare industry, we’re all acutely aware of how our health system falls short of consumer expectations. And the gaps in the industry aren’t new – health […]. The article Addressing Healthcare Access Gaps with Technology: 3 Areas To Focus Today appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
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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.
Healthcare IT Today
MAY 10, 2022
The following is a guest article by Michael Sanky, Global Industry Lead, Healthcare & Life Sciences at Databricks. Across industries like retail, media, and financial services, real-time data can improve the customer experience, boost sales, and help achieve faster solutions to problems. In healthcare, access to real-time data not only has a profound impact on […].
Healthcare Dive
MAY 10, 2022
Patients reported issues with hospital staff responsiveness and said their experiences with care transitions out of a hospital setting worsened considerably during the pandemic, according to the watchdog.
HIPAA Journal
MAY 11, 2022
A new bill has been introduced that seeks to address the cybersecurity of medical devices that will require manufacturers of medical devices to meet certain minimum standards for cybersecurity for the entire lifecycle of the products. The medical device cybersecurity provisions of the bill – H.R. 7667 Food and Drug Amendments of 2022 – call for device manufacturers to “have a plan to appropriately monitor, identify, and address in a reasonable time postmarket cybersecurity vulnerabilities
Mobi Health News
MAY 11, 2022
The researchers found 20 of the 23 apps reviewed shared data with third parties. Only 16 displayed a privacy policy, and three collected data before consent.
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Healthcare IT Today
MAY 9, 2022
The following is a guest article by David Bates, PhD is the CEO and co-founder of Linus Health. During the pandemic, the healthcare industry navigated both unprecedented challenges and an unprecedented rush of innovation. From small practices to large health systems, healthcare organizations continuously pivoted to serve their patients as circumstances changed, adopting numerous improvements […].
Healthcare Dive
MAY 11, 2022
The combination brings together two separate regional health systems, one with operations in the Midwest and the other with a four-state reach in the South.
Electronic Health Reporter
MAY 13, 2022
This article is copyrighted strictly for Electronic Health Reporter. Illegal copying is prohibited. Seniors, until relatively recently, might not have considered the possibility of aging in place, meaning they stay in their homes. Instead, there was often the automatic assumption that older people would move in with family […]. The article The Best Home Technology For Seniors appeared first on electronichealthreporter.com.
Mobi Health News
MAY 13, 2022
Digital health companies should focus on creating frictionless experiences that connect seniors to their care teams.
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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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